Guidebook for Sandgate & surrounding area
Food Scene
Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketGreat location over-looking the harbour and fantastic food
The Little Fish Shop
6 Gough RdLocal fish & chips
Tasty Nepalese food and very friendly service.
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Gurkha Palace Nepalese Restaurant
97 Enbrook ValleyTasty Nepalese food and very friendly service.
Roka Pizza Sandgate
91 Sandgate High StIt's a drive away, but a really lovely country pub with good food.
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Five Bells
The StreetIt's a drive away, but a really lovely country pub with good food.
Lots of food and drink options including a Champagne bar at the lighthouse. Beautiful on a sunny day or mild evening. Also live performance and DJs
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Folkestone Hafenarm
Harbour Approach RoadLots of food and drink options including a Champagne bar at the lighthouse. Beautiful on a sunny day or mild evening. Also live performance and DJs
Duke William
The StreetPub / restaurant. Delicious food, great service.
The Tiger Inn
Scotts LaneGreat country pub serving excellent food
Lovely setting by the river. Plenty of outdoor seating for the summer months. Good food. Gets busy
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The Tickled Trout Bar
2 Bridge StLovely setting by the river. Plenty of outdoor seating for the summer months. Good food. Gets busy
A lovely, relaxing place to stop for breakfast, lunch or cake! A favourite little spot in Sandgate :-)
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Loaf
61 Sandgate High StA lovely, relaxing place to stop for breakfast, lunch or cake! A favourite little spot in Sandgate :-)
Great food and atmosphere.
Ranked among the “best of the best” in the country by Tripadvisor reviewers.
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The Dog at Wingham
Canterbury RoadGreat food and atmosphere.
Ranked among the “best of the best” in the country by Tripadvisor reviewers.
An absolute favourite. Quirky place with lots of nooks and crannies and a small but lovely outside space.
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The Radnor Arms Old Bouverie
Christ Church RoadAn absolute favourite. Quirky place with lots of nooks and crannies and a small but lovely outside space.
Little Rock is a gem.... right on the beach. Fantastic spot for lunch on a sunny day!
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Little Rock Folkestone
Little Rock is a gem.... right on the beach. Fantastic spot for lunch on a sunny day!
Excellent food overlooking Sandgate beach. Go to the upstairs deck when the weather permits.
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The Famous Ship Inn
65 Sandgate High StExcellent food overlooking Sandgate beach. Go to the upstairs deck when the weather permits.
The most delicious tapas - we can't get enough of this place!
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EL CORTADOR Tapas Bar
41 The Old High StThe most delicious tapas - we can't get enough of this place!
Very popular family run business. Has featured in national press. Book early.
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Folkestone Wine Company
5 Church StVery popular family run business. Has featured in national press. Book early.
Really good place for a decent pizza. Usually a vibrant atmosphere
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Luben's Pizza
24 Rendezvous StReally good place for a decent pizza. Usually a vibrant atmosphere
The Harbour Inn
Dog friendly in the bar area. Good regular pub food and specials.
Anna's
23 Cheriton PlOpen for brunch, lunch and afternoon tea
Good menu with plenty of vegetarian options. Run by the same people that run The Harbour Inn & Lubens. Very popular, good food, wine and beer
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The Pullman
7-9 Church StGood menu with plenty of vegetarian options. Run by the same people that run The Harbour Inn & Lubens. Very popular, good food, wine and beer
Sandgate Vaults
35-37 Sandgate High StGood reliable local restaurant
Recently opened restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Has had great reviews from friends. Great location too overlooking the sea!
Lido Bon Vino at Sandgate Hotel
Recently opened restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Has had great reviews from friends. Great location too overlooking the sea!
Lovely location. Haven't tried the food, but have heard very positive things about it.
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The Waterfront
Marine ParadeLovely location. Haven't tried the food, but have heard very positive things about it.
Brilliant place to stop for fish & chips or other options right on the beach.
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Griggs Of Hythe
Range RoadBrilliant place to stop for fish & chips or other options right on the beach.
Ranked among the “best of the best” in the country by Tripadvisor reviewers.
Michelin-starred venue has received glowing reviews for the quality of cooking being produced by chef Allister Barsby at the former general store in Saltwood.
Hide and Fox Restaurant
Ranked among the “best of the best” in the country by Tripadvisor reviewers.
Michelin-starred venue has received glowing reviews for the quality of cooking being produced by chef Allister Barsby at the former general store in Saltwood.
Everything Else
Great day-out on the World's longest miniature railway
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Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Great day-out on the World's longest miniature railway
Dover Car Ferry
Ferry trips to Calais & Dunkirk
Getting Around
Folkestone West Railway Station
Shorncliffe RoadFast trains to / from London
Eurotunnel
Ashford RoadEasy travel to France
Arts & Culture
Leas Cliff Hall
The LeasFolkestone's largest venue - bands, comedy etc
Arts and entertainment venue with varied programme of theatre, dance and comedy plus film and music
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Quarterhouse
49 Tontine StArts and entertainment venue with varied programme of theatre, dance and comedy plus film and music
Tower Theatre
North RoadFormer Garrison Church of St Mark, now the local theatre
Drinks & Nightlife
The Providence
47-49 Sandgate High StNice local pub.
Earl of Clarendon
Brewer's HillLocal pub off the beaten track
Newly opened in late 2022, this has become popular with locals and visitors alike. Excellent choice of wines that can be enjoyed on the premises or purchased to take home. Food platters available too.
john dory wine limited
Newly opened in late 2022, this has become popular with locals and visitors alike. Excellent choice of wines that can be enjoyed on the premises or purchased to take home. Food platters available too.
The Speakeasy - A secret bar inside the Potting Shed serving cocktails inspired by Prohibition and the underground culture of the speakeasy bars of the 1920s.
Best to book!
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The Potting Shed
34 Rendezvous StThe Speakeasy - A secret bar inside the Potting Shed serving cocktails inspired by Prohibition and the underground culture of the speakeasy bars of the 1920s.
Best to book!
Under new ownership and now called The Docker Bar. Great little local spot.
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Inn Doors Micropub
96 Sandgate High StUnder new ownership and now called The Docker Bar. Great little local spot.
Sightseeing
Schloss Dover
Castle Hill RoadSo much history!
Award winning wild animal park in the most gorgeous Kent countryside - definitely worth a visit.
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Giraffenhaus im Port Lympne Reservat
Aldington RoadAward winning wild animal park in the most gorgeous Kent countryside - definitely worth a visit.
Canterbury Cathedral
Shopping
Ashford Designer Outlet
Discounts on lots of designer brands
Eclectic collection of independent art and creative shops, cafes, bars & restaurants on the Old High Street.
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The Creative Quarter
34 The Old High StEclectic collection of independent art and creative shops, cafes, bars & restaurants on the Old High Street.