The Tides’ Tips
Food Scene
Margate is constantly welcoming more and more amazing independent restaurants and cafes. Some of our favourites are listed here but you will be sure to find others you love too on your travels!
Our go to for brunch. A solid menu for adults and kids alike, with a unique set up complete with a vinyl record shop and hairdressers. You can't book but they have a large space that can usually accommodate walk ins, even at weekends.
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Cliffs
172 Northdown RdOur go to for brunch. A solid menu for adults and kids alike, with a unique set up complete with a vinyl record shop and hairdressers. You can't book but they have a large space that can usually accommodate walk ins, even at weekends.
Low key Thai cafe serving delicious food, with many dishes available with a vegan option.
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Mama Jinny Thai Kitchen
15 New StLow key Thai cafe serving delicious food, with many dishes available with a vegan option.
Best coffee shop in Margate, usually busy on the weekends so prepare for a bit of a queue for a table or go early
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Fort's Cafe
8 Cliff TerraceBest coffee shop in Margate, usually busy on the weekends so prepare for a bit of a queue for a table or go early
Lovely coffee shop with a great breakfast menu and local shops to explore on the doorstep
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Skinny Dip Coffee
235 Northdown RdLovely coffee shop with a great breakfast menu and local shops to explore on the doorstep
One of the highlights of the Margate food scene for us, we can’t get enough of the tofu and seaweed fries. Fish and vegan options, all enjoyed right on the seafront. Check opening times as they are seasonal
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Po' Boy "The Creole Fish Hut"
Royal Crescent PromenadeOne of the highlights of the Margate food scene for us, we can’t get enough of the tofu and seaweed fries. Fish and vegan options, all enjoyed right on the seafront. Check opening times as they are seasonal
Slab Margate
15 The ParadeOur favourite pizza in Margate, even offering a vegan option
Never failing to deliver up a divine meal from a specially curated small menu, catering to all diets. No indoor seating so check the weather before visiting!
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DIVE - Tacos & Margaritas
Unit 6 Harbour ArmNever failing to deliver up a divine meal from a specially curated small menu, catering to all diets. No indoor seating so check the weather before visiting!
A new and very welcome addition - serving up nourishing, delicious bento boxes - a great lunch spot on the way into Old Town.
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Mori Mori
80 Northdown RoadA new and very welcome addition - serving up nourishing, delicious bento boxes - a great lunch spot on the way into Old Town.
Arguably the best food in Margate, this is a firm favourite spot when we want to treat visitors to a fancier meal with a seaview. A small but sophisticated menu that never disappoints, and always offers a vegan option. Book early as they are in high demand
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Waverley House Margate
46 High StreetArguably the best food in Margate, this is a firm favourite spot when we want to treat visitors to a fancier meal with a seaview. A small but sophisticated menu that never disappoints, and always offers a vegan option. Book early as they are in high demand
Offering a rotating menu, great for an intimate date night and something different. Must pre-book, spaces get snapped up quick!
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Hantverk & Found
16-18 King StOffering a rotating menu, great for an intimate date night and something different. Must pre-book, spaces get snapped up quick!
Located in the Old Kent Market on the seafront in Margate, this is a go to for speedy service and our favourite spot for a vegan pizza
Mamma Mia Pizzeria
8 Fort HillLocated in the Old Kent Market on the seafront in Margate, this is a go to for speedy service and our favourite spot for a vegan pizza
One of the best spots for a vegan meal, both their diner style menu and array of sweet treats will hit that indulgent spot.
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Seaside Cake Parlour
24 Hawley StOne of the best spots for a vegan meal, both their diner style menu and array of sweet treats will hit that indulgent spot.
Found in the Old Kent Market in Margate, offering very reasonable baked treats and fresh bread. We can't get enough of the vegan custard tart.
Gina's Old Kent Bakery
8 Fort HillFound in the Old Kent Market in Margate, offering very reasonable baked treats and fresh bread. We can't get enough of the vegan custard tart.
One of our favourite spots, amazing Middle Eastern menu and lots of vegan choices - highly recommend the lentil stew
Pasha Margate
182 Northdown RdOne of our favourite spots, amazing Middle Eastern menu and lots of vegan choices - highly recommend the lentil stew
Cosy, intimate atmosphere; home cooked heaven. Caters to vegans on request. Be sure to book in advance as they are often fully booked
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Bottega Caruso
2-4 Broad StCosy, intimate atmosphere; home cooked heaven. Caters to vegans on request. Be sure to book in advance as they are often fully booked
Bars & Pubs
Margate by night offers an endless list of places to sip on tasty drinks, often with a beautiful sunset sea view. Here are just a few of our favourite watering holes
Cosy pub with a great atmosphere, a favourite amongst locals. Check out their ever changing menus for a delicious meal. Great cocktails too!
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The George & Heart Bar
44 King StCosy pub with a great atmosphere, a favourite amongst locals. Check out their ever changing menus for a delicious meal. Great cocktails too!
Our old neighbours so we are biased but this is our favourite pub in Margate. Lovely staff and relaxed vibe, bringing a bit of London style. Hosts our favourite Korean pop up 'Jjang Jjang' on Fridays and Saturdays - not to be missed!
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The Rose in June
49-50 Trinity SquareOur old neighbours so we are biased but this is our favourite pub in Margate. Lovely staff and relaxed vibe, bringing a bit of London style. Hosts our favourite Korean pop up 'Jjang Jjang' on Fridays and Saturdays - not to be missed!
Prime spot on the main sands, they offer a huge variety of beers, wines, cocktails and softs - highly recommend a visit for an early evening sunset drink
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Little Swift
7-8 Marine DrPrime spot on the main sands, they offer a huge variety of beers, wines, cocktails and softs - highly recommend a visit for an early evening sunset drink
Quite literally on the doorstep (we share a wall!) and the perfect place to start or end your night when staying with us. Their food and cocktail menus are right up there, and they have a great outdoor space at the back, ideal for enjoying the warmer days
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The Albion Rooms
31 Eastern EsplanadeQuite literally on the doorstep (we share a wall!) and the perfect place to start or end your night when staying with us. Their food and cocktail menus are right up there, and they have a great outdoor space at the back, ideal for enjoying the warmer days
The Tap Room
4 Prices AveStingray
4 Prices AveThe Sun Deck
Royal Crescent PromenadeBar Nothing
17 Cliff TerraceElsewhere
21-22 The CentreAmazing tequila bar with great decor and vibe. Delicious cocktails!
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Mariachi
11 The CentreAmazing tequila bar with great decor and vibe. Delicious cocktails!
Colourful spot right in the Old Town, great for either brunch or cocktails, or both!
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WILDES
4-5 Market PlaceColourful spot right in the Old Town, great for either brunch or cocktails, or both!
Northdown Brewery
Channel RoadA favourite with the locals, and unrivalled sea views overlooking the famous Lido chimney. Pure vibes for early evening drinks
Rey
1 Ethelbert TerraceA favourite with the locals, and unrivalled sea views overlooking the famous Lido chimney. Pure vibes for early evening drinks
Sightseeing
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousMuschelgrotte
33 Grotto HillDreamland
Marine TerraceMargate Caves
1 Northdown RdHauptstrand
Stone PierBeach Palm Bay
Promenade