Margate guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Margate Old Town is full of great little eateries, art galleries and vintage or second-hand stores.
Walking around Old Town gives a sense of what the British seaside would have been like in the middle of last century, the laidback vibe with that unmistakable holiday feeling. The great architecture is the perfect backdrop to a beautiful beach, with stairs where everyone sits for sundowners to see the sun set over the ocean.
The growing number of funky coffee shops and craft breweries definitely lends itself to the concept of, 'Shoreditch by the Sea'.
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Old Town
Margate Old Town is full of great little eateries, art galleries and vintage or second-hand stores.
Walking around Old Town gives a sense of what the British seaside would have been like in the middle of last century, the laidback vibe with that unmistakable holiday feeling. The great architecture is the perfect backdrop to a beautiful beach, with stairs where everyone sits for sundowners to see the sun set over the ocean.
The growing number of funky coffee shops and craft breweries definitely lends itself to the concept of, 'Shoreditch by the Sea'.
Cliftonville has a bit of a reputation as being a bit rough and ready but there is a lot of regeneration happening. A stroll down the Northdown Road will bear testament to this with a number of new bars, craft breweries, shops and fun places to eat.
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Cliftonville
Cliftonville has a bit of a reputation as being a bit rough and ready but there is a lot of regeneration happening. A stroll down the Northdown Road will bear testament to this with a number of new bars, craft breweries, shops and fun places to eat.
Food scene
I don't believe it is possible to book Dory's in advance but they have always tried to accommodate us. The food is always fresh and locally sourced. Lots of small plates to share and a great view of the sea. I wouldn't say it is cheap but it is well worth the trip even if only to sample the local wine selection.
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Dorys
24 High StI don't believe it is possible to book Dory's in advance but they have always tried to accommodate us. The food is always fresh and locally sourced. Lots of small plates to share and a great view of the sea. I wouldn't say it is cheap but it is well worth the trip even if only to sample the local wine selection.
Forts is always bustling with a young hipster crowd and conveniently located at the end of our road, towards the sea. We regularly enjoy morning coffee and breakfast at Forts. Lovely food and drinks, decent menu with veggie options and great selection of wine and beer. It can get quite busy and it often looks like there is a queue but people are sometimes just waiting for takeaway coffees, so worth asking.
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Fort's Cafe
8 Cliff TerraceForts is always bustling with a young hipster crowd and conveniently located at the end of our road, towards the sea. We regularly enjoy morning coffee and breakfast at Forts. Lovely food and drinks, decent menu with veggie options and great selection of wine and beer. It can get quite busy and it often looks like there is a queue but people are sometimes just waiting for takeaway coffees, so worth asking.
Just a short stroll down the hill from the apartment, with a very inviting beer garden. We have only been here for cocktails which were incredible but cannot comment on the food.
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The George & Heart Bar
44 King StJust a short stroll down the hill from the apartment, with a very inviting beer garden. We have only been here for cocktails which were incredible but cannot comment on the food.
Record store and coffee shop. Great for brunch - try the bacon sandwich! Upstairs has a space with some kids toys, so you can enjoy your coffee in peace!
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Cliffs
172 Northdown RdRecord store and coffee shop. Great for brunch - try the bacon sandwich! Upstairs has a space with some kids toys, so you can enjoy your coffee in peace!
On the harbour arm looking back at Margate. Bookings recommended. Delicious modern Italian inspired food in a relaxed atmosphere.
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SARGASSO
Stone PierOn the harbour arm looking back at Margate. Bookings recommended. Delicious modern Italian inspired food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Beach Buoys
17 Marine DriveGreat take away fish and chips with gluten free options.
The Tap Room
4 Prices AveA micro pub with an adventurous range of real ale.
Owned by the same people as Dory’s, this is a must visit. Incredible fresh seafood at a reasonable price. It is small and intimate so pre-booking is advised. The only thing I could fault with our meal - I wish there was more of it - delicious!
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Angela's
21 The ParadeOwned by the same people as Dory’s, this is a must visit. Incredible fresh seafood at a reasonable price. It is small and intimate so pre-booking is advised. The only thing I could fault with our meal - I wish there was more of it - delicious!
A long time favourite small deli-osteria. Family owned, fresh pasta daily and artisanal ingredients.
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Bottega Caruso
2-4 Broad StA long time favourite small deli-osteria. Family owned, fresh pasta daily and artisanal ingredients.
Great bakery cafe, 2 minute walk away - with vegan options that include sourdough loaves, baguettes, and gluten-free breads. Also offering some sweets, such as chocolate cake and chocolate buns. Plant milks available for coffee. Offers a sandwich of the day, which may be vegan-friendly. Open Thu-Sun 08:30-14:00. Closed Mon-Wed.
Oast
Great bakery cafe, 2 minute walk away - with vegan options that include sourdough loaves, baguettes, and gluten-free breads. Also offering some sweets, such as chocolate cake and chocolate buns. Plant milks available for coffee. Offers a sandwich of the day, which may be vegan-friendly. Open Thu-Sun 08:30-14:00. Closed Mon-Wed.
Sightseeing
An 18th century chalk mine which is a stone throw from the apartment is a mini-outing if you have kids who need to get out of the house. There is a cafe, shop and an interactive activity room.
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Margate Caves
1 Northdown RdAn 18th century chalk mine which is a stone throw from the apartment is a mini-outing if you have kids who need to get out of the house. There is a cafe, shop and an interactive activity room.
One of the UK's leading contemporary art galleries. Good place kill a few hours if the weather is bad. Free entry. Great gift shop.
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Turner Contemporary
RendezvousOne of the UK's leading contemporary art galleries. Good place kill a few hours if the weather is bad. Free entry. Great gift shop.
A quirky museum where you can learn everything and more about crabs. Great for kids. Open Saturday's 10-5pm, Sunday's 10-4pm
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Crab Museum
9 Broad StA quirky museum where you can learn everything and more about crabs. Great for kids. Open Saturday's 10-5pm, Sunday's 10-4pm
The Shell Grotto is one of the world’s most mysterious places: a series of underground rooms and passageways covered by 2000sqft of exquisite mosaic created with 4.6 million shells. Discovered in 1835, nobody knows who created it, when, or why.
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Grotta Shell
33 Grotto HillThe Shell Grotto is one of the world’s most mysterious places: a series of underground rooms and passageways covered by 2000sqft of exquisite mosaic created with 4.6 million shells. Discovered in 1835, nobody knows who created it, when, or why.
Shops
Lovelys Gallery
248 Northdown RdA great gallery, framing shop and art supply store.
A treasure trove of antiques and memorabilia. Stocking furniture, architectural salvage and all sorts of bric-a-brac.
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Scott's Furniture Mart Margate
Bath PlaceA treasure trove of antiques and memorabilia. Stocking furniture, architectural salvage and all sorts of bric-a-brac.
Affordable modern design form the 30's to the 80's, focusing on furniture and lighting. In the same building as Scott's.
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Junk Deluxe
Bath PlaceAffordable modern design form the 30's to the 80's, focusing on furniture and lighting. In the same building as Scott's.
Drinks
A great selection of tequila and mezcal with incredibly knowledgeable staff who are always willing to talk about their favourites.
Mariachi Tequila & Mezcal Bar
Mezcal and tequila bar - relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Just a stones throw from the flat (walk through the alley behind Age UK) a small quirky, cosy pub. With different pop up kitchens serving great food and killer cocktails.
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The Rose in June
49-50 Trinity SquareJust a stones throw from the flat (walk through the alley behind Age UK) a small quirky, cosy pub. With different pop up kitchens serving great food and killer cocktails.
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Drinks and small plates with an Indian twist. Relaxed casual vibe.
Opened by Jackson Berg & Natalia Ribbe, the team behind restaurant Barletta formerly at Turner Contemporary. An intimate wine bar with a garden (opening summer 2023) serving small plates - with emphasis on trying different wines by not being intimidated and having fun.
Sète
Opened by Jackson Berg & Natalia Ribbe, the team behind restaurant Barletta formerly at Turner Contemporary. An intimate wine bar with a garden (opening summer 2023) serving small plates - with emphasis on trying different wines by not being intimidated and having fun.