Broadstairs Guidebook
Food scene
There are so many restaurants in the area and we have yet to try them all! We love the ones we've listed here
One of our favourite restaurants, Wyatt and Jones has a tapas style menu and a second takeaway business located next door - Flotsam and Jetsam - serving upmarket fish and chips but also unusual items such as courgette flower and cod cheeks.
69 locals recommend
Wyatt and Jones
23-27 Harbour StOne of our favourite restaurants, Wyatt and Jones has a tapas style menu and a second takeaway business located next door - Flotsam and Jetsam - serving upmarket fish and chips but also unusual items such as courgette flower and cod cheeks.
A lovely Italian restaurant serving pizza and pasta, with an outside area overlooking Viking Bay
62 locals recommend
Posillipo Pizzeria
14 Albion StA lovely Italian restaurant serving pizza and pasta, with an outside area overlooking Viking Bay
Our favourite Italian restaurant (pasta and mains, but no pizza)
24 locals recommend
The Little Sicilian
45 York StOur favourite Italian restaurant (pasta and mains, but no pizza)
Samworth & Mee
11 Albion StModern dining for a special night out
A visit to the famous Morelli's ice cream parlour is a must for any visitor!
61 locals recommend
Morelli's Gelato
14 Victoria ParadeA visit to the famous Morelli's ice cream parlour is a must for any visitor!
A friendly restaurant on the harbour arm with lovely service and a great menu - lots of vegan options
20 locals recommend
Jetty Broadstairs
A friendly restaurant on the harbour arm with lovely service and a great menu - lots of vegan options
Lovely fish and chips (remember to try the Shakey Shakey seasoning and their homemade tartare sauce!). They also have a gluten free and a vegan menu. There are a couple of tables to eat in, but otherwise it's takeaway, no delivery
6 locals recommend
Shakey Shakey Fish Bar
75 High StLovely fish and chips (remember to try the Shakey Shakey seasoning and their homemade tartare sauce!). They also have a gluten free and a vegan menu. There are a couple of tables to eat in, but otherwise it's takeaway, no delivery
Michelin starred restaurant serving an amazing tasting menu. Booking is available 3 months in advance so you'd need to be organised to secure a table!
28 locals recommend
STARK
15 Oscar RdMichelin starred restaurant serving an amazing tasting menu. Booking is available 3 months in advance so you'd need to be organised to secure a table!
Albariño
29 Albion StLovely tapas restaurant and small Spanish supermarket
The Old Bakehouse
15 High StLovely cafe and bakery
Star of the Sea
34 High StGreat traditional chippy!
St Peters Fishbar
3 Vicarage StreetOur closest chippy
Peninsula
2 Vicarage StreetChinese restaurant
A short bus journey takes you to this lovely restaurant overlooking the harbour.
Marc-Pierre's Kitchen
4-5 West Cliff ArcadeA short bus journey takes you to this lovely restaurant overlooking the harbour.
Artfuls Bar, Bed & Breakfast
1 John StLovely bar and tea room
The Funicular Coffee House
Lovely coffee and light meals right on Viking Bay
Please Sir !
Recommended by a guest for their great burgers. A very popular spot!
Another Northdown Road find (15 minute bus journey to Cliftonville), this bar and bottle shop has just opened a restaurant too, serving modern european food. Delicious wine and a cute garden, a great place to chill
Sète
Another Northdown Road find (15 minute bus journey to Cliftonville), this bar and bottle shop has just opened a restaurant too, serving modern european food. Delicious wine and a cute garden, a great place to chill
Fabulous bar in Cliftonville serving Indian street food, with lots of live music and events
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Fabulous bar in Cliftonville serving Indian street food, with lots of live music and events
A Margate institution with lots of live events and great music
25 locals recommend
Olby's Soul Cafe & Music Rooms
3-5 King StA Margate institution with lots of live events and great music
Middle eastern breakfast options with a lovely relaxed feel. The perfect place to start the morning before having a mooch along Northdown Road checking out the vintage clothing and furniture shops, bars and galleries
The Good Egg Neighbourhood Restaurant Margate
Middle eastern breakfast options with a lovely relaxed feel. The perfect place to start the morning before having a mooch along Northdown Road checking out the vintage clothing and furniture shops, bars and galleries
The most amazing cakes, pastries and breads with light bites served at the cafe to the rear.
The Modern Boulangerie
29-31 W Cliff RdThe most amazing cakes, pastries and breads with light bites served at the cafe to the rear.
Sightseeing
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousBars
Lovely off licence with a huge range of local beers and English wines. The owner is a sommelier and is hugely knowledgeable and friendly. There is an outdoor bar located through the shop and they are working on an indoor bar to be opening soon
21 locals recommend
The Bottleneck
7-9 Charlotte StLovely off licence with a huge range of local beers and English wines. The owner is a sommelier and is hugely knowledgeable and friendly. There is an outdoor bar located through the shop and they are working on an indoor bar to be opening soon
Located in a converted chapel and stuffed full of books, this is a lovely place to spend an evening
21 locals recommend
The Chapel
44/46 Albion StLocated in a converted chapel and stuffed full of books, this is a lovely place to spend an evening
The Four Candles Alehouse
1 Sowell StMicrobrewery and tiny pub
Cosy bar with magicians performing close hand magic, definitely worth a visit
9 locals recommend
Houdini's Magic Bar
158 High StCosy bar with magicians performing close hand magic, definitely worth a visit
Bustling pub on the harbour with a traditional restaurant on the first floor
38 locals recommend
The Tartar Frigate Bar
Harbour StreetBustling pub on the harbour with a traditional restaurant on the first floor
Neptunes Hall
1-3 Harbour StA large outside space overlooking the sea, this pub gets pretty busy in hot weather!
27 locals recommend
Royal Albion Hotel
6-12 Albion StA large outside space overlooking the sea, this pub gets pretty busy in hot weather!
The Thirty-Nine Steps Brewhouse
11-13 Charlotte StLarge pub with plenty of live music
The Ramsgate Brewery & Taproom
Another great tap room, check out their website for events
Activities
SUP and surf lessons available for all ages, with lovely instructors. Located on Viking Bay
12 locals recommend
Kent Surf School
SUP and surf lessons available for all ages, with lovely instructors. Located on Viking Bay
Beautiful old flint building housing a small cinema that shows a range of films outside the usual blockbusters
29 locals recommend
The Palace Cinema
Harbour StreetBeautiful old flint building housing a small cinema that shows a range of films outside the usual blockbusters
Vue Cinema Thanet (Westwood Cross)
Margate RoadLarge shopping complex with the usual stores such as Next, M&S, Superdrug, Boots, Clarks, Primark, Wilkinsons etc
88 locals recommend
Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
23 Margate RdLarge shopping complex with the usual stores such as Next, M&S, Superdrug, Boots, Clarks, Primark, Wilkinsons etc
Dickens House Museum
2 Victoria ParadeDreamland
Marine TerraceRamsgate Tunnels
Marina EsplanadeLots of history around rail travel and the second world war
Shell Grotto
33 Grotto HillQuirky place to visit - no one knows who created the grotto or why!
Margate Caves
1 Northdown RdLillyputt Mini Golf
Victoria ParadeNorthdown Brewery
Channel RoadLocal brewery with open tap room at the weekends. Check their site for details
Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum
Manston RoadA huge tidal pool with a vibrant open water swimming scene. Definitely worth a swim here, and on the third Sunday of the month you can visit the Cliftonville Farmer's Market taking place on the green above for well deserved coffee and cake!
Walpole Bay CT9 3AB, UK
A huge tidal pool with a vibrant open water swimming scene. Definitely worth a swim here, and on the third Sunday of the month you can visit the Cliftonville Farmer's Market taking place on the green above for well deserved coffee and cake!
Supermarket
Co-op Food - St Peters
Hopeville AvenueOur closest supermarket, a five minute walk away
Organic store selling toiletries and pulses as well as sustainable goods. Lovely coffee and sandwiches too
13 locals recommend
Salt of the Earth
127 High StOrganic store selling toiletries and pulses as well as sustainable goods. Lovely coffee and sandwiches too
Beaches
This beach is very busy in high season due to it's proximity to town centre
83 locals recommend
Viking Bay
This beach is very busy in high season due to it's proximity to town centre
Northwards from Viking Bay, this beach is a little quieter but note that the beach all but disappears during high tide! Lined with beautifully decorated beach huts
Stone Bay
55 Eastern EsplanadeNorthwards from Viking Bay, this beach is a little quieter but note that the beach all but disappears during high tide! Lined with beautifully decorated beach huts
Joss Bay
Joss Gap RoadA 40 minute walk or 5 minute drive away
Pretty little beach with the famous chalk arch. Parking available at Joss Bay. There is also the Captain Digby pub on the cliff overlooking the beach
10 locals recommend
Beach Kingsgate Bay
Whiteness RoadPretty little beach with the famous chalk arch. Parking available at Joss Bay. There is also the Captain Digby pub on the cliff overlooking the beach
Botany Bay
Marine DriveBeautiful beach with the lovely chalk stacks.
Shopping
Arrowsmiths
2 Charlotte StAn eclectic mix of cards, gifts and clothes
A great place for a wander - vintage clothing and furniture, delicatessens, bars and cafes. A 15 minute bus ride on the Loop
Northdown Rd, Cliftonville, Margate CT9, UK
A great place for a wander - vintage clothing and furniture, delicatessens, bars and cafes. A 15 minute bus ride on the Loop