Our favourite places to eat and drink in Margate

Pomus

Guest favourite. Neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar, bottle shop and pantry supply store. Small plates celebrating Kent produce. Just across the road from The Reading Rooms.9 The Centre, Margate, CT9 1JG01843 546150

pomus.co.uk

Angela's
Local seafood restaurant. Minimal waste, simple cooking. Booking essential.
21 The Parade, Margate, CT9 1EX
angelasofmargate.com

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Bottega Caruso
Southern Italian restaurant from Simona and Harry. Handmade pasta, Campanian family recipes. Michelin Guide 2025. Booking essential.
2-4 Broad Street, Margate, CT9 1EW
bottegacaruso.com
 

Sargasso
Harbour Arm seafood restaurant. Mediterranean-inspired small plates, natural wines, sea views. From the team behind London's Brawn. Booking essential.
Harbour Arm, Margate
sargasso.bar
 

The Wellington
Newly opened pub and dining room. British classics with French influence, Sunday roasts. From former Sète chef Billy Stock.
1 Duke Street, Margate, CT9 1EP
01843 663803
thewellingtonmargate.co.uk
 

The Bull's Head
Gastropub with beer garden. Sunday roasts, classic British cooking, local suppliers.
1 Market Place, Margate, CT9 1ER
01843 793582
thebullsheadmargate.com
 

Sète
Biodynamic wine bar and restaurant. French-leaning food, natural wines, garden dining. Further down Northdown Road in Cliftonville - get a cab.
238 Northdown Road, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 2QD
01843 606007

setemargate.com

Curve Coffee Store

Specialty coffee roastery, cafe, and general store. Fresh food, good quality and value.Unit 12 The Centre, Margate, CT9 1JG
store@curveroasters.co.uk
 

Little Swift
Natural wine bar and bottle shop. Seafront location, cocktails, cheese and charcuterie boards, sea views.
7-8 Marine Drive, Margate, CT9 1DH
littleswift.co.uk
 

The Bus Cafe
Double-decker London bus converted into cafe run by our lovely friends. Fresh street food, organic sourdough. Amazing main sands views. Food court and tiki bar in summer.
Royal Crescent Promenade, Margate
thebuscafe.co.uk
 

Madre

22-23 Cecil Square, Margate, UK

Freshly baked sourdough breads, sandwiches with specially sourced Italian delicacies and cafe. They also have a curated selection of natural wines.

madremargate.co.uk

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The Sportsman
Acclaimed restaurant 20 minutes away in Whitstable. Book well in advance, occasional cancellations available.
Faversham Road, Seasalter, Whitstable, CT5 4BP
thesportsmanseasalter.co.uk