Guidebook for Margate
Arts & Culture
Great exhibitions upholding the artistic heritage of Margate.
Currently showing 'Wayfinder':Larry Achiampong & JMW Turner curated by Larry Achiampong
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Turner Contemporary
RendezvousGreat exhibitions upholding the artistic heritage of Margate.
Currently showing 'Wayfinder':Larry Achiampong & JMW Turner curated by Larry Achiampong
Great gallery currently showing Tracy Emin 'A Journey To Death' until the 19th June .
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Carl Freedman Gallery
28 Union CresGreat gallery currently showing Tracy Emin 'A Journey To Death' until the 19th June .
Great exhibitions of local, and not so local artists.
Currently showing MAHL a small informal group of East Kent artists - Angela Malone, Steff Malone, John Hughes, Paul Gadenne and Avril Sadler
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Pie Factory Margate
5 Broad StGreat exhibitions of local, and not so local artists.
Currently showing MAHL a small informal group of East Kent artists - Angela Malone, Steff Malone, John Hughes, Paul Gadenne and Avril Sadler
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere, great staff. Live music throughout the week from Jazz to Soul and Djs - check their facebook or instagram for details
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Lifeboat
1 Market StGreat atmosphere, great staff. Live music throughout the week from Jazz to Soul and Djs - check their facebook or instagram for details
Buzzing bar with great cocktails, Dj's on the weekends, and live acts occasionally on sunday afternoons.
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The Glass Jar
15 Marine DrBuzzing bar with great cocktails, Dj's on the weekends, and live acts occasionally on sunday afternoons.
Good selection of beers, wines , and spirits. Good music with a great view of the the beach
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Little Swift
7-8 Marine DrGood selection of beers, wines , and spirits. Good music with a great view of the the beach
Great selection of well kept real ales, along with a massive selection of gins. Regular bands on Sunday afternoons, as well as unplugged and ukulele nights in the week. Friendly staff , and a unique interior . Well worth a visit!
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Fez
40 High StGreat selection of well kept real ales, along with a massive selection of gins. Regular bands on Sunday afternoons, as well as unplugged and ukulele nights in the week. Friendly staff , and a unique interior . Well worth a visit!
Great selection of craft beers mainly brewed onsite by their knowledgeable crew. Great music , and a selection of crazy games to play. Good place to grab a drink and watch the sunset
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Xylo Brewing Ltd
2-14 High StGreat selection of craft beers mainly brewed onsite by their knowledgeable crew. Great music , and a selection of crazy games to play. Good place to grab a drink and watch the sunset
Margate does Ibiza! If the suns out the DJs will be at this out door venue overlooking the beach. Expect an electric mix of Djs, check socials for listing
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The Sun Deck
Royal Crescent PromenadeMargate does Ibiza! If the suns out the DJs will be at this out door venue overlooking the beach. Expect an electric mix of Djs, check socials for listing
The Clockwork Cocktail Company
68-70 High StBest cocktails in Margate!
If you know your tequila and mezcal this is the place...if you don't, they can help you. Great Mexican cocktails, or if you're like me great for a shot of Ocho Blanco and a cold beer.
Only ten minutes from my place
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Mariachi
11 The CentreIf you know your tequila and mezcal this is the place...if you don't, they can help you. Great Mexican cocktails, or if you're like me great for a shot of Ocho Blanco and a cold beer.
Only ten minutes from my place
Great selection of drinks , big chesterfield sofas to disappear into while listening to a live jazz band. Live jazz at the weekends , they also host duo's . poetry evenings and more. Beautiful baby grand piano...if you buy them a drink they might let you play.
Only ten minutes from my place
Crybaby Jazz Rooms
6-7 The CentreGreat selection of drinks , big chesterfield sofas to disappear into while listening to a live jazz band. Live jazz at the weekends , they also host duo's . poetry evenings and more. Beautiful baby grand piano...if you buy them a drink they might let you play.
Only ten minutes from my place
Great music , great drinks , and a quirky interior - what's not to like!
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Bar Nothing
17 Cliff TerraceGreat music , great drinks , and a quirky interior - what's not to like!
Great food and drink in the day, but don't miss out on some legendary gigs in the music rooms. Check out their website for full details of up and coming events
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Olby's Soul Cafe & Music Rooms
3-5 King StGreat food and drink in the day, but don't miss out on some legendary gigs in the music rooms. Check out their website for full details of up and coming events
In the basement of the Albion Rooms, the Libertines owned hotel , is the Wasteland Bar. Loads of live music most nights of the week, you can also check out the LOVE cafe , owned by Carl Barat which also hosts live music nights. Check their socials for details.
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The Albion Rooms
31 Eastern EsplanadeIn the basement of the Albion Rooms, the Libertines owned hotel , is the Wasteland Bar. Loads of live music most nights of the week, you can also check out the LOVE cafe , owned by Carl Barat which also hosts live music nights. Check their socials for details.
Cracking sound system and a roster of local and international djs. Expect Bill Brewster, Luke Una Ibiza vibes. Great place to carry on after the sundeck.
Check socials for details of their events as many of these are ticketed and do sell out.
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Faith In Strangers
17 Ethelbert CresCracking sound system and a roster of local and international djs. Expect Bill Brewster, Luke Una Ibiza vibes. Great place to carry on after the sundeck.
Check socials for details of their events as many of these are ticketed and do sell out.
Classic pub with a little bit extra. If the seafront gets too much escape to the back streets. Pop in for a pint of neckoil and some Korean chicken
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The Rose in June
49-50 Trinity SquareClassic pub with a little bit extra. If the seafront gets too much escape to the back streets. Pop in for a pint of neckoil and some Korean chicken
Great selection of drinks , super friendly staff and a banging Sunday roast. Also hosts possibly the weirdest pub quiz you'll see - expect a mini golf round in the pub!
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The George & Heart Bar
44 King StGreat selection of drinks , super friendly staff and a banging Sunday roast. Also hosts possibly the weirdest pub quiz you'll see - expect a mini golf round in the pub!
A short hop over to Ramsgate for this great venue! Check their website for details of upcoming gigs you won't be disapppointed
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Ramsgate Music Hall
13 Turner StA short hop over to Ramsgate for this great venue! Check their website for details of upcoming gigs you won't be disapppointed
Great venue for loads of live bands and Djs, Elsewhere is also a record store , and great place to play pool. Live music all weekend, check socials for listings. These guys book some of the hottest bands around so make sure to book tickets in advance!
Ten minutes from this very house!
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Elsewhere
21-22 The CentreGreat venue for loads of live bands and Djs, Elsewhere is also a record store , and great place to play pool. Live music all weekend, check socials for listings. These guys book some of the hottest bands around so make sure to book tickets in advance!
Ten minutes from this very house!
Wicked cocktails, a great place to get a drink and check out the goings on in the old town
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WILDES
4-5 Market PlaceWicked cocktails, a great place to get a drink and check out the goings on in the old town
Daisy
19 Cliff TerraceMargaritas a speciality!
Food Scene
Possibly the best gelato in the UK , this will rock your ice-cream world! I can personally recommend every flavour:)
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Morelli's Gelato
14 Victoria ParadePossibly the best gelato in the UK , this will rock your ice-cream world! I can personally recommend every flavour:)
Great restaurant - mainly fish, so the menu changes daily depending on that morning's catch. Great wine list to, and lovely staff.
It's a small intimate place ...probably only 25 covers so make sure you book!
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Hantverk & Found
16-18 King StGreat restaurant - mainly fish, so the menu changes daily depending on that morning's catch. Great wine list to, and lovely staff.
It's a small intimate place ...probably only 25 covers so make sure you book!
GB Pizza Co
14a Marine DrGreat pizza in a relaxed environment
Possibly the best Italian outside of Italy...certainly the best in Margate
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Bottega Caruso
2-4 Broad StPossibly the best Italian outside of Italy...certainly the best in Margate
Great food, lovely staff. Even if all the tables are reserved they can sometimes sneak you in if you're early enough
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Mama Jinny Thai Kitchen
15 New StGreat food, lovely staff. Even if all the tables are reserved they can sometimes sneak you in if you're early enough
For all your pastries , breads , cakes this place is the one! Located ten minutes from my house
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MODERN PROVIDER
4-5 The CentreFor all your pastries , breads , cakes this place is the one! Located ten minutes from my house
This place hold a load of different food stalls, drinks stalls, and shops. 'Foody Moody' for the vegans, Gina's bakery if you just want to grab a sausage roll. The Little Prince for a beer in kents smallest pub!
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The Old Kent Market
8 Fort HillThis place hold a load of different food stalls, drinks stalls, and shops. 'Foody Moody' for the vegans, Gina's bakery if you just want to grab a sausage roll. The Little Prince for a beer in kents smallest pub!
Top vegan food! Everything vegan, burgers, milkshakes, philly cheesesteaks all to be found at the kitchen. The cake Parlour in the old town has every cake , cupcake, and muffin you'll ever need entirely guilt free.
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Seaside Cake Parlour
24 Hawley StTop vegan food! Everything vegan, burgers, milkshakes, philly cheesesteaks all to be found at the kitchen. The cake Parlour in the old town has every cake , cupcake, and muffin you'll ever need entirely guilt free.
Fantastic fish! You will need to book, small restaurant which is understandably popular. Their sister restaurant Dory's is on the seafront.
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Angela's
21 The ParadeFantastic fish! You will need to book, small restaurant which is understandably popular. Their sister restaurant Dory's is on the seafront.
Dorys
24 High StSeafood and wine on the seafront, overlooking the beach
The Greedy Cow Cafe
3 Market PlGreat coffee , great food. Try the falafel
Breakfast sorted! Whether you're a meat eater, vegetarian or vegan, Forts will sort that hangover out and set you up for the day...or grab a coffee to go
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Fort's Cafe
8 Cliff TerraceBreakfast sorted! Whether you're a meat eater, vegetarian or vegan, Forts will sort that hangover out and set you up for the day...or grab a coffee to go
Everything Else
Eat ice cream, play golf...what's not to like!
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Strokes Adventure Golf
Sea View TerraceEat ice cream, play golf...what's not to like!
Occasionally it rains in Margate, and that's when you need a back-up plan....this is mine! All sorts of skating and climbing at every level.
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Revolution Skatepark
Dane Valley RoadOccasionally it rains in Margate, and that's when you need a back-up plan....this is mine! All sorts of skating and climbing at every level.
Like being a Viking? Then go throw some axes you lunatic!
blackaxethrowing.com for full details and booking
Black Axe Throwing Co - Margate
Edgar RoadLike being a Viking? Then go throw some axes you lunatic!
blackaxethrowing.com for full details and booking
Crab facts for kids, crab satire for adults. Hilarious!
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Crab Museum
9 Broad StCrab facts for kids, crab satire for adults. Hilarious!
Entertainment & Activities
Small old style cinema full of character. The latest releases at budget prices. £3.50 a seat!
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Carlton Cinema
29 St. Mildreds RdSmall old style cinema full of character. The latest releases at budget prices. £3.50 a seat!
Vintage rides and a Roller Disco take a back seat to an amazing line up of international talent over the summer months. Expect artists such as Paul Weller and De La Soul, as well as numerous big weekends packed full of Djs. Check website for details and advance ticket sales
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Dreamland
Marine TerraceVintage rides and a Roller Disco take a back seat to an amazing line up of international talent over the summer months. Expect artists such as Paul Weller and De La Soul, as well as numerous big weekends packed full of Djs. Check website for details and advance ticket sales
Clip ‘n Climb Thanet
Westwood RoadIndoor family climbing centre, check website for details
Mini golf adventures underneath the Flamingo Arcade!
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Lost Island Adventure Golf
17 Marine GardensMini golf adventures underneath the Flamingo Arcade!
When the sun's out if the main beach is too packed for you , take a stroll down the seafront past the Turner and you'll come to the Tidal Pool at Walpole Bay. A great place to get your swim on, and who knows old Victorian Bathing Carriage which nowadays is a Sauna might be open!
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Walpole Tidal Pool
When the sun's out if the main beach is too packed for you , take a stroll down the seafront past the Turner and you'll come to the Tidal Pool at Walpole Bay. A great place to get your swim on, and who knows old Victorian Bathing Carriage which nowadays is a Sauna might be open!
Essentials
Londis
1 Victoria RdJust round the corner, just in case.
Neighbourhoods
Full of coffee shops, vintage furniture , bars , and small galleries. It also contains Margate Arts Club and Faith in Strangers , two of Margate's best clubs. You can also visit The Wasteland in the basement of the Albion Rooms the Libertine's owned hotel.
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Cliftonville
Full of coffee shops, vintage furniture , bars , and small galleries. It also contains Margate Arts Club and Faith in Strangers , two of Margate's best clubs. You can also visit The Wasteland in the basement of the Albion Rooms the Libertine's owned hotel.