Caroline's guide to Margate
Sightseeing
UpMargate
20 The Centre
Ramsgate
Shell Grotto
33 Grotto Hill
Dreamland
Marine TerraceDickens House Museum
2 Victoria ParadeA must while in Broadstairs
A trip to Margate wouldn't be complete without a trip to the Turner!
352 locals recommend
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousA trip to Margate wouldn't be complete without a trip to the Turner!
Somewhere to while away the hours if you're partial to antiques
41 locals recommend
Scott's Furniture Mart Margate
Bath PlaceSomewhere to while away the hours if you're partial to antiques
Food scene
Broadstairs
The Bus Café
Royal Crescent Promenade
Ziggy's Rooftop Bar
49 Marine TerraceWe love this restaurant! Family run, really friendly staff and the most beautiful food. Situated a stones throw from the seafront in Broadstairs - perfect for a pre or post lunch wander.
6 locals recommend
Restaurant 54
54 Albion StWe love this restaurant! Family run, really friendly staff and the most beautiful food. Situated a stones throw from the seafront in Broadstairs - perfect for a pre or post lunch wander.
The perfect place for a special meal - the terrace overlooks the sea and sunset, a wonderful place to while away the hours. We love to go here for evening drinks and a meal, and to watch the sun set.
Booking is usually required.
21 locals recommend
Sands Hotel Margate
16 Marine DrThe perfect place for a special meal - the terrace overlooks the sea and sunset, a wonderful place to while away the hours. We love to go here for evening drinks and a meal, and to watch the sun set.
Booking is usually required.
One of two favourite pizza places in Margate. This one is just around the corner from our house. We sometimes take some drinks and pick up a pizza and head to the beach :) Really lovely to eat in too, beautiful wines and a lovely atmosphere.
17 locals recommend
Casa Pizzeria & Café
189 Canterbury RdOne of two favourite pizza places in Margate. This one is just around the corner from our house. We sometimes take some drinks and pick up a pizza and head to the beach :) Really lovely to eat in too, beautiful wines and a lovely atmosphere.
One of two favourite pizza places in Margate. This one has a view over the seafront, beers (and wine) on tap, and a really chilled vibe. Gorgeous pizzas and lovely staff.
94 locals recommend
GB Pizza Co
14a Marine DrOne of two favourite pizza places in Margate. This one has a view over the seafront, beers (and wine) on tap, and a really chilled vibe. Gorgeous pizzas and lovely staff.
The Greedy Cow Cafe
3 Market PlSimply the best burgers in Margate!
Another local favourite - take a stroll along the harbour arm and you'll end up in the Lighthouse bar at the end - in the summer it has a 'cafe del mar Ibiza' vibe, a great place to people watch, and to watch the boats bobbing around. They do BBQ food as well as drinks and have plenty seating outside.
8 locals recommend
The Lighthouse Bar
Stone PierAnother local favourite - take a stroll along the harbour arm and you'll end up in the Lighthouse bar at the end - in the summer it has a 'cafe del mar Ibiza' vibe, a great place to people watch, and to watch the boats bobbing around. They do BBQ food as well as drinks and have plenty seating outside.
Our favourite local pub
Our favourite pub - they have jazz on a Monday night where locals come to jam, and it's the best! More beers and ciders to choose from than you could shake a stick at, a great spirit selection and a real old fashioned pub vibe.
"Best jazz scene outside of Soho" John, Margate, 2020.
46 locals recommend
Lifeboat
1 Market StOur favourite pub - they have jazz on a Monday night where locals come to jam, and it's the best! More beers and ciders to choose from than you could shake a stick at, a great spirit selection and a real old fashioned pub vibe.
"Best jazz scene outside of Soho" John, Margate, 2020.