Louis's Guidebook
Beaches ☀️
Thanet is famous for its bays, inside this category is a list of our bays and what makes them different from each other!
A beautiful beach with golden sands and blue sea; topped with a picturesque harbour; a variety of food, drink shops/cafes finished with the kiddies corner!
83 locals recommend
Viking Bay
A beautiful beach with golden sands and blue sea; topped with a picturesque harbour; a variety of food, drink shops/cafes finished with the kiddies corner!
A small and significantly quieter beach located just round the corner from Viking Bay - but be sure to check high tide times before visiting this beach, as it’s size decreases depending on how high the tide is!
10 locals recommend
Louisa Bay
A small and significantly quieter beach located just round the corner from Viking Bay - but be sure to check high tide times before visiting this beach, as it’s size decreases depending on how high the tide is!
This long Bay is a popular spot amongst surfers outside of summer - but during summer, this beach is popular amongst guests as being closest to Studio #5!
This Bay lacks amenities in comparison to Viking Bay, but has the added benefit of being significantly quieter!
24 locals recommend
Stone Bay
This long Bay is a popular spot amongst surfers outside of summer - but during summer, this beach is popular amongst guests as being closest to Studio #5!
This Bay lacks amenities in comparison to Viking Bay, but has the added benefit of being significantly quieter!
This beach is Kent’s own Surfers Paradise! A popular surf spot all year round!
This Bay boasts features such as a kiddies corner, cafe, large sandy space and surf lessons!
92 locals recommend
Joss Bay
Joss Gap RoadThis beach is Kent’s own Surfers Paradise! A popular surf spot all year round!
This Bay boasts features such as a kiddies corner, cafe, large sandy space and surf lessons!
Similar to Louisa Bay, you will need to check high tide times before visiting this beach!
This beach boasts a very tasty cafe and is desirable for those who would prefer a more intimate beach day out.
11 locals recommend
Dumpton Gap
Similar to Louisa Bay, you will need to check high tide times before visiting this beach!
This beach boasts a very tasty cafe and is desirable for those who would prefer a more intimate beach day out.
This beach has been featured in a variety of media! From adverts to movies, from TV shows to Music videos!
This picturesque beach’s size depends on high tide also, but will always offer space to some degree!
The caves and coves are a must see.
11 locals recommend
Kingsgate Bay
This beach has been featured in a variety of media! From adverts to movies, from TV shows to Music videos!
This picturesque beach’s size depends on high tide also, but will always offer space to some degree!
The caves and coves are a must see.
Another popular media spot!
This beach is a personal favourite of mine as it boasts a beautiful walking route that anyone and everyone can enjoy!
131 locals recommend
Botany Bay
Marine DriveAnother popular media spot!
This beach is a personal favourite of mine as it boasts a beautiful walking route that anyone and everyone can enjoy!
Music & Theatre 🎵🎭
Kent boasts some of the best venues in the country!
The newly refurbished and revamped dreamland features 3 venues used for all kinds of the arts!
Popular bands to grace dreamland recently are Gorillaz, Happy Monday’s, Orbital, Mel C and much more!
•Scenic Stage (Outside)
•Hall By The Sea (Inside)
•Boiler Room (Inside)
Dreamland
Marine TerraceThe newly refurbished and revamped dreamland features 3 venues used for all kinds of the arts!
Popular bands to grace dreamland recently are Gorillaz, Happy Monday’s, Orbital, Mel C and much more!
•Scenic Stage (Outside)
•Hall By The Sea (Inside)
•Boiler Room (Inside)
This historic venue has played host to the likes of The Beatles, Kings Of Leon, Blur, Motörhead and many more!
40 locals recommend
Winter Gardens station
This historic venue has played host to the likes of The Beatles, Kings Of Leon, Blur, Motörhead and many more!
This historic venue is a popular venue amongst comedians for warm up shows!
And more recently, ghost hunting tours!
23 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Margate
Addington StreetThis historic venue is a popular venue amongst comedians for warm up shows!
And more recently, ghost hunting tours!
This venue won the Best Small Venue award by NME within years of opening!
This small venue, popular because of its intimate setting, has played host to Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, Terry Hall of The Specials, DJ Yella of NWA to name but a few!
32 locals recommend
Ramsgate Music Hall
13 Turner StThis venue won the Best Small Venue award by NME within years of opening!
This small venue, popular because of its intimate setting, has played host to Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, Terry Hall of The Specials, DJ Yella of NWA to name but a few!
This eclectic venue has been known to host popular music and popular theatre!
A personal favourite of mine.
132 locals recommend
The Marlowe
The FriarsThis eclectic venue has been known to host popular music and popular theatre!
A personal favourite of mine.
Food & Drink 🥐🍷
Taylor’s is relatively new in comparison to some of the long standing eateries Broadstairs offers - however, this restaurant is one not to be missed! A personal favourite in my family.
Taylors
13 Albion StTaylor’s is relatively new in comparison to some of the long standing eateries Broadstairs offers - however, this restaurant is one not to be missed! A personal favourite in my family.
One of the best views in Broadstairs fitted with a beautiful restaurant and bar!
27 locals recommend
Royal Albion Hotel
6-12 Albion StOne of the best views in Broadstairs fitted with a beautiful restaurant and bar!
Ask any resident of Broadstairs about nice Indian and Nepalese cuisine, this restaurants name will appear more than most!
Broadstairs Tandoori
41 Albion StAsk any resident of Broadstairs about nice Indian and Nepalese cuisine, this restaurants name will appear more than most!
This restaurant/bar is probably the oldest you will find in the area!
As well as exquisite views and amazing food, this restaurant has a play area for the little ones!
17 locals recommend
Captain Digby
Whiteness RoadThis restaurant/bar is probably the oldest you will find in the area!
As well as exquisite views and amazing food, this restaurant has a play area for the little ones!
This pub restaurant sits beautifully aside of the harbour, behind the beach - which is another amazing feature, second to some of the best food in Broadstairs!
38 locals recommend
The Tartar Frigate Bar
Harbour StreetThis pub restaurant sits beautifully aside of the harbour, behind the beach - which is another amazing feature, second to some of the best food in Broadstairs!
This family run authentic Italian is another that has to be experienced to believe, another favourite amongst locals and visitors alike!
62 locals recommend
Posillipo Pizzeria
14 Albion StThis family run authentic Italian is another that has to be experienced to believe, another favourite amongst locals and visitors alike!
Wyatt and Jones
23-27 Harbour StA local fine dining spot, popular for date nights and breakfasts!
This Cafe is truly one of a kind in Broadstairs!
Great food, great vibes and great owners!
11 locals recommend
Beaches Cafe
49 Albion StThis Cafe is truly one of a kind in Broadstairs!
Great food, great vibes and great owners!
This new spot has become a favourite amongst locals!
Bringing live music to an all time high in Broadstairs with local musicians and big names too - more recently,
Musical Youth!
6 locals recommend
Sea Lounge
27 Albion StThis new spot has become a favourite amongst locals!
Bringing live music to an all time high in Broadstairs with local musicians and big names too - more recently,
Musical Youth!
This intimate micro brewery serves some of the finest (and strongest) ciders and ales!
6 locals recommend
The Magnet Micropub
37 Albion StThis intimate micro brewery serves some of the finest (and strongest) ciders and ales!
This Micro Brewery can be found close to the train station, fitting to its interior design!
Mind the Gap Micropub
156 High StThis Micro Brewery can be found close to the train station, fitting to its interior design!
Houdini's Magic Bar
158 High StDay Trips👍🏽
These locations will require a short drive, train ride away from Broadstairs, but are most definitely worth a visit at least!
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadHever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadDeal Castle
Marine RoadLeeds Castle
Reculver Country Park
Reculver Lane