Guidebook for Walmer
Food scene
We have put some local and not so local suggestions based on our preferences. We hope you enjoy them.
Recently refurbished with a new owners this is the place for a coffee with a great view of Deal. They are opening in the evenings in the summer with cocktails on the terrace.
44 locals recommend
Deal Pier Kitchen
Beach StreetRecently refurbished with a new owners this is the place for a coffee with a great view of Deal. They are opening in the evenings in the summer with cocktails on the terrace.
A proper Cafe. Pete and his team are great and do the best fried bread. Vegan and veggie options. Great to sit outside on a warm day.
The Sea Cafe
The StrandA proper Cafe. Pete and his team are great and do the best fried bread. Vegan and veggie options. Great to sit outside on a warm day.
Smart casual dining at it's best in Deal. Right opposite the Pier with great food including local fish, as well as vegetarian and an entire vegan menu.
17 locals recommend
81 Beach St
81 Beach StreetSmart casual dining at it's best in Deal. Right opposite the Pier with great food including local fish, as well as vegetarian and an entire vegan menu.
Asian Take Away downstairs and restaurant upstairs. Lovely food and great service.
10 locals recommend
Hey Hey
8 Victoria RdAsian Take Away downstairs and restaurant upstairs. Lovely food and great service.
Win Win Chinese Takeaway
9 Beauchamp AveThe lovely Lisa is the owner. Great food, large portions.
Lovely friendly cafe with good food. Slightly more upmarket than the Sea Cafe. Dog friendly.
15 locals recommend
Goose on the Green
27 The StrandLovely friendly cafe with good food. Slightly more upmarket than the Sea Cafe. Dog friendly.
Good quality coffee shop and cafe with more interesting food offerings than most.
25 locals recommend
Pop Up Cafe
16-18 High StGood quality coffee shop and cafe with more interesting food offerings than most.
The Home Front Tea Room
13a King StWonderful 1940's tea shop and cafe.
Il Tricolore
13 Harbour StThe best Italian restaurant in the local area.
Take Away at the front and Restaurant (cash only) at the back. Closes early, but the BEST Fish & Chips in the area. Believe me, we have tried them all!
23 locals recommend
Middle Street Fish Bar
78 Middle StTake Away at the front and Restaurant (cash only) at the back. Closes early, but the BEST Fish & Chips in the area. Believe me, we have tried them all!
Best fish & chips in the area. Only open Fridays and Saturdays from 4.30pm to 9pm. Jamie and family use local fish and local potatoes. Excellent quality and value and they deliver.
The Fryer Tuck
49 College RdBest fish & chips in the area. Only open Fridays and Saturdays from 4.30pm to 9pm. Jamie and family use local fish and local potatoes. Excellent quality and value and they deliver.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brilliant intimate bar that serves wonderful beer (so my real ale friend tells me). No food, but you are welcome to bring in Fish & Chips from the Castle Fish Bar or Pizza from Hayman's kitchen.
10 locals recommend
The Freed Man
329 Dover RdBrilliant intimate bar that serves wonderful beer (so my real ale friend tells me). No food, but you are welcome to bring in Fish & Chips from the Castle Fish Bar or Pizza from Hayman's kitchen.
A proper pub in the heart of Deal. A really warm welcome with great food. Booking essential to eat and note that they do not serve after 9pm
9 locals recommend
The Prince Albert
187-189 Middle StreetA proper pub in the heart of Deal. A really warm welcome with great food. Booking essential to eat and note that they do not serve after 9pm
On the beach at St Margarets - great pub as well as good food. Lovely to sit outside in the summer. Narrow, steep, twisting roads to get to it, but worth the trip.
35 locals recommend
Coastguard
Bay HillOn the beach at St Margarets - great pub as well as good food. Lovely to sit outside in the summer. Narrow, steep, twisting roads to get to it, but worth the trip.
Great pub with food right on the beach at Kingsdown. A walk or bike ride from Little Lynstead. Lovely food and service and nowhere better to sit on a summers evening as the waves lap on the shore and the sunsets looking across to France.
75 locals recommend
Zetland Arms
Wellington ParadeGreat pub with food right on the beach at Kingsdown. A walk or bike ride from Little Lynstead. Lovely food and service and nowhere better to sit on a summers evening as the waves lap on the shore and the sunsets looking across to France.
The Port Arms
10 Beach StOn a summer sunday they have live music in the square outside.
The Lighthouse
50 The StrandNice bar. Hosts comedy and live music. Sunday lunch is good too.
Bloody Mary's
160-162 High StGood for coffee during the day and for drinks at night.
Everything Else
Have a stroll and a coffee at DP Kitchen and you get a lovely view of the town.
51 locals recommend
Deal Pier
Beach StreetHave a stroll and a coffee at DP Kitchen and you get a lovely view of the town.
Entertainment & Activities
Kent Museum of the Moving Image (Kent MOMI)
41 Stanhope RdA wonderful gem of a museum.
The local golf course that will host the Open in 2020.
22 locals recommend
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club
Golf RoadThe local golf course that will host the Open in 2020.
Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club
The LeasThe golf club on the cliffs - watch out for the winds!
Parks & Nature
The White Cliffs of Dover
Upper RoadThe iconic white cliffs
Lovely walks along the edge of the channel and below the cliffs between Dover and Folkestone. Grab a coffee at the cafe after your walk. This facility was created from the spoil that was dug out from the channel tunnel.
37 locals recommend
Samphire Hoe
Samphire RoadLovely walks along the edge of the channel and below the cliffs between Dover and Folkestone. Grab a coffee at the cafe after your walk. This facility was created from the spoil that was dug out from the channel tunnel.
Huge park on the site of a former colliery. Great views over Sandwich Bay. Good for cycling too. New visitor centre being built.
57 locals recommend
Betteshanger Park
Sandwich RoadHuge park on the site of a former colliery. Great views over Sandwich Bay. Good for cycling too. New visitor centre being built.
The Marina
49 The MarinaThe quieter end of the beach
Pegwell Nature Reserve
Sandwich RoadNature reserve
Sightseeing
Deal Castle
Marine RoadAnother English Heritage castle right on Deal Seafront.
The massive site strategically placed atop of the cliffs overlooking the English Channel.
357 locals recommend
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadThe massive site strategically placed atop of the cliffs overlooking the English Channel.
Historic town with lots to see and do...
http://www.visitsandwich.co.uk/index.htm
109 locals recommend
Sandwich
Historic town with lots to see and do...
http://www.visitsandwich.co.uk/index.htm
An English Heritage Gem, associated with the Queen Mother, Wellington and William Pitt. A fascinating castle with so many associations. Its run by English Heritage. It also has amazing grounds and a lovely coffee shop.
101 locals recommend
Walmer Castle and Gardens
Kingsdown RoadAn English Heritage Gem, associated with the Queen Mother, Wellington and William Pitt. A fascinating castle with so many associations. Its run by English Heritage. It also has amazing grounds and a lovely coffee shop.
Arts & Culture
Lovely theatre with bar and cafe with great range of shows and concerts.
https://theastor.org/TheAstor.dll/Home
18 locals recommend
The Astor Community Theatre
Stanhope RoadLovely theatre with bar and cafe with great range of shows and concerts.
https://theastor.org/TheAstor.dll/Home