Chris's Guidebook
Entertainment
Cracking little place on the corner. The smallest theatre in Europe with a varied programme. Even if you don't see a show or live music, the bar is cute & you can stumble home this in about 3 mins.
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Tom Thumb Theatre
2A Eastern EsplanadeCracking little place on the corner. The smallest theatre in Europe with a varied programme. Even if you don't see a show or live music, the bar is cute & you can stumble home this in about 3 mins.
Internationally renowned Gallery & Contemporary Arts space designed by David Chipperfield.
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Turner Contemporary
RendezvousInternationally renowned Gallery & Contemporary Arts space designed by David Chipperfield.
Firming up the London to Margate trend, Carl Freedman fully relocated his London gallery & fine art print press ‘Counter Editions’ in Summer 2019. Strong curatorial programme in a great new space.
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Carl Freedman Gallery
28 Union CresFirming up the London to Margate trend, Carl Freedman fully relocated his London gallery & fine art print press ‘Counter Editions’ in Summer 2019. Strong curatorial programme in a great new space.
Historic venue which draws the bigger names to town. Definitely worth keeping an eye on the listings.
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Winter Gardens station
Historic venue which draws the bigger names to town. Definitely worth keeping an eye on the listings.
Vintage fairground & live music/events complex. Gets some big names in the warmer months. The annual Soundcrash Funk & Soul weekender is a particular highlight!
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Dreamland
Marine TerraceVintage fairground & live music/events complex. Gets some big names in the warmer months. The annual Soundcrash Funk & Soul weekender is a particular highlight!
Quench Gallery
Small gallery/project run by artists - with a really interesting & eclectic program.
Pubs/Nightspots
Hotel, bar & recording studio owned & run by indie band The Libertines. Quirky decor, cheap drinks & quite often a fun crowd. More lasts than firsts kind of place with the odd bit of live music & poetry.
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The Albion Rooms
31 Eastern EsplanadeHotel, bar & recording studio owned & run by indie band The Libertines. Quirky decor, cheap drinks & quite often a fun crowd. More lasts than firsts kind of place with the odd bit of live music & poetry.
Cool little nightspot if you fancy more of a vibe - cocktails, dancing etc. LQBTQ+ friendly!
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Margate Arts Club
276 Northdown RdCool little nightspot if you fancy more of a vibe - cocktails, dancing etc. LQBTQ+ friendly!
Good, solid halfway house to break up the walk between mine & town. Run by a nice chap from London. Can get quite lively at the weekend.
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The Rose in June
49-50 Trinity SquareGood, solid halfway house to break up the walk between mine & town. Run by a nice chap from London. Can get quite lively at the weekend.
Fez
40 High StQuirky interior, punky spirit & well priced drinks!
Cosy little pub right in the middle of the old town. Has a huge wood burner & often has live jazz on a Sunday afternoon.
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Lifeboat
1 Market StCosy little pub right in the middle of the old town. Has a huge wood burner & often has live jazz on a Sunday afternoon.
Nice bar near the station with decent pub food & great views of the sea. Perfect for lasts before jumping on the train.
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Cinque Ports
50 Marine TerraceNice bar near the station with decent pub food & great views of the sea. Perfect for lasts before jumping on the train.
Faith In Strangers
17 Ethelbert CresCool independent record shop, cafe/bar & live music venue. Good alternative live programme.
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Elsewhere
21-22 The CentreCool independent record shop, cafe/bar & live music venue. Good alternative live programme.
Solid LGBTQ+ friendly pub in the heart of Margate's historic centre. Lovingly restored Grade II listed building which also operates as a boutique hotel. The G&H has a lovely vibe & is the perfect spot for a casual bite or afternoon drinks in the suntrap seating out front.
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The George & Heart Bar
44 King StSolid LGBTQ+ friendly pub in the heart of Margate's historic centre. Lovingly restored Grade II listed building which also operates as a boutique hotel. The G&H has a lovely vibe & is the perfect spot for a casual bite or afternoon drinks in the suntrap seating out front.
Gorgeous little bar/shop with amazing views of the bay. Great wines & nibbles in both the shop & the bar. My favourite to catch the sunset!
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Little Swift
7-8 Marine DrGorgeous little bar/shop with amazing views of the bay. Great wines & nibbles in both the shop & the bar. My favourite to catch the sunset!
Food scene
Previously a quality old boozer run & frequented by a bunch of lovely skinheads. Now home to Khmer Kitchen - one of the UK’s very few Cambodian restaurants. Still retained most of the character of Margate’s oldest pub.
The Northern Belle
4 Mansion StPreviously a quality old boozer run & frequented by a bunch of lovely skinheads. Now home to Khmer Kitchen - one of the UK’s very few Cambodian restaurants. Still retained most of the character of Margate’s oldest pub.
Delicious small plates & a fantastic selection of wines... directing overlooking the sea.
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Dorys
24 High StDelicious small plates & a fantastic selection of wines... directing overlooking the sea.
Big sister restaurant to Dorys, serving stunning seasonal & sustainable seafood dishes.
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Angela's
21 The ParadeBig sister restaurant to Dorys, serving stunning seasonal & sustainable seafood dishes.
Cheap & cheerful little Thai restaurant very near to the flat. Feels a bit like walking back in time but it’s bring your own booze & the food is great!
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The Bangkok Thai
1 Prices AveCheap & cheerful little Thai restaurant very near to the flat. Feels a bit like walking back in time but it’s bring your own booze & the food is great!
As the queue would often suggest, hands down best fish & chips in town!
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Peter's Fish Factory Margate
12 The ParadeAs the queue would often suggest, hands down best fish & chips in town!
Excellent little authentic southern Italian restaurant & deli. Getting rave reviews!
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Bottega Caruso
2-4 Broad StExcellent little authentic southern Italian restaurant & deli. Getting rave reviews!
The Riz is a divisive Sri Lankan restaurant on North Down road - seemingly run by the Sri Lankan Basil Fawlty. Most people like the food but I couldn’t say the same for the owner although I personally rate both. He’s certainly a character!
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The Riz Restaurant
49 Northdown RdThe Riz is a divisive Sri Lankan restaurant on North Down road - seemingly run by the Sri Lankan Basil Fawlty. Most people like the food but I couldn’t say the same for the owner although I personally rate both. He’s certainly a character!
From the team behind East London’s Brawn Restaurant - this place is simply stunning & perfectly located for those warm Spring/Summer evenings. You have to try the Parmesan fritters!
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SARGASSO
Stone PierFrom the team behind East London’s Brawn Restaurant - this place is simply stunning & perfectly located for those warm Spring/Summer evenings. You have to try the Parmesan fritters!
FUN little tacos & margaritas spot with outdoor seating on the harbour arm. They can do no wrong!
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DIVE - Tacos & Margaritas
Unit 6 Harbour ArmFUN little tacos & margaritas spot with outdoor seating on the harbour arm. They can do no wrong!
Tricky to categorise as a 'Pubs/Nightspots' or 'Food scene' as it does both so well. Either way - beautiful cosy old pub with a small but lovely dining room/courtyard through to the back. For me - it's all about the Sunday roast which I reckon is the best in town so I'm going 'Food scene'!
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The London Tavern
Addington StreetTricky to categorise as a 'Pubs/Nightspots' or 'Food scene' as it does both so well. Either way - beautiful cosy old pub with a small but lovely dining room/courtyard through to the back. For me - it's all about the Sunday roast which I reckon is the best in town so I'm going 'Food scene'!
From the team behind 'New Street Bistro' - now with a new, grand sea facing location - WH is a fine restaurant serving impeccable, predominantly British/European seasonal dishes & equally delicious wines.
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Waverley House Margate
46 High StreetFrom the team behind 'New Street Bistro' - now with a new, grand sea facing location - WH is a fine restaurant serving impeccable, predominantly British/European seasonal dishes & equally delicious wines.
Luxury boutique hotel opposite the Turner with a great little restaurant - focusing on seasonal home-cooking, using ingredients sourced from sustainable local farms.
Fort Road Hotel
Luxury boutique hotel opposite the Turner with a great little restaurant - focusing on seasonal home-cooking, using ingredients sourced from sustainable local farms.
Sightseeing
Walpole Bay Hotel Margate
Fifth AvenueShell Grotto
33 Grotto Hill
Margate Caves
1 Northdown RdBotany Bay
Marine DriveBroadstairs
Cafés
Casual breakfast/coffee spot that also sells records & cuts hair.
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Cliffs
172 Northdown RdCasual breakfast/coffee spot that also sells records & cuts hair.
Cracking little coffee spot that does generous/tasty food too!
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Fort's Cafe
8 Cliff TerraceCracking little coffee spot that does generous/tasty food too!
Shopping
Old Town
Scott's Furniture Mart Margate
Bath PlaceJunk Deluxe
Bath PlaceHaeckels
18 Cliff TerraceParaphernalia Antiques & Vintage
8 King St