The Isle of Thanet has a tempting array of places to eat and drink, including award-winning bars, cafes and restaurants. Why not visit for yourself to try them out?
The Isle of Thanet has a tempting array of places to eat and drink, including award-winning bars, cafes and restaurants. Why not visit for yourself to try them out?
The Good Beer Guide 2024
This is a definitive beer drinker’s guide for those seeking the best pints in the nation’s pubs. Compiled by CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale).
- Bake and Alehouse, Westgate-on-Sea
- Fez, Margate
- The Two Halves, Margate
- Mechanical Elephant, Margate
- Magnet, Broadstairs
- Royston Micropub, Broadstairs
- The Montefiore Arms, Ramsgate
- The Artillery Arms, Ramsgate
- Royal Victoria Pavilion (Wetherspoons), Ramsgate
- Hovelling Boat Inn, Ramsgate
- Pub Ramsgate
- Red Lion, Ramsgate
Gurnard, Celeriac, Oyster Sauce at Angela's Margate
2023 Harden’s Restaurant Guide
Entries based on customer feedback rather than professional inspectors
- Angela's, Margate
- Bottega Caruso, Margate
- Buoy and Oyster, Margate
- Dory's, Margate
- Sargasso, Margate
- Kebbells, Broadstairs
- Posillipo, Broadstairs
- Stark, Broadstairs
The Guide is about empowering diners, helping readers to find the very best places to eat and encouraging restaurants to offer the best possible food, service and experience
- Quince, Westgate
- Angela’s, Margate
- Dory’s, Margate
- Bottega Caruso, Margate
- Sargasso, Margate
- Albarino, Broadstairs
- Flotsam and Jetsam, Broadstairs
The National Good Food Awards were launched in 2002 and recognise those who strive for culinary excellence within their field.
*Buoy and Oyster, Margate
CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)
* The Two Halves, Margate - Micropub of the Year and Overall Pub of the Year 2022
* Little Swift, Margate - Cider Pub of the Year 2022
* The Magnet, Broadstairs - Traditional Pub of the Year and Runner-Up Pub of the Year
* The Artillery Arms, Ramsgate - Runner-Up Pub of the Year
* Hair of the Dog, Minster - Runner-Up Pub of the Year
- Stark, Broadstairs - 1 Michelin Star
- Sargasso, Margate - Michelin Bib Gourmand
- Angela's, Margate - Green Star Award
- Bottega Caruso, Margate
- Wyatt and Jones, Broadstairs
The Good Food Guide Platinum List
Good Food Guide - Platinum List
List of restaurants from across the UK that opened pre- or mid-pandemic, all chosen for their resilience and thriving in the face of the shifting realities of dining out during the pandemic
* Flotsam and Jetsam, Broadstairs
Every pub or bar listed has been carefully selected by volunteers who have visited every one and tasted their beers.
- Old Bay Alehouse, Birchington
- Bake and Alehouse, Westgate-on-Sea
- Fez, Margate
- The Two Halves, Margate
- The Laughing Barrel, Cliftonville, Margate
- Banks Ale and Winehouse, Margate
- White Swan, Broadstairs
- The Four Candles, Broadstairs
- The Montefiore Arms, Ramsgate
- The Artillery Arms, Ramsgate
- Royal Victoria Pavilion (Wetherspoons), Ramsgate
- Hair of the Dog, Minster
The Michelin Green Star and Plate Awards 2021
* Angela’s, Margate (Green Star - The Distinction highlighting restaurants at the forefront of the industry for their sustainable practices)
All of the pubs in the guide are independently nominated, evaluated and reviewed by local CAMRA members
- Old Bay Alehouse, Birchington
- Bake and Alehouse, Westgate-on-Sea
- Fez, Margate
- Two Halves, Margate
- The Pub Micropub, Broadstairs
- The Four Candles, Broadstairs
- The Montefiore Arms, Ramsgate
- The Red Lion, Ramsgate
- The Artillery Arms, Ramsgate
- Royal Victoria Pavilion (Wetherspoons), Ramsgate
- Hair of the Dog, Minster
The National Good Food Awards were launched in 2002. Awards are based on customer feedback, nominations and votes
* Buoy and Oyster, Margate
Kent Life Food and Drink Awards 2020
Awards that champion, highlight and showcase the good and the great from Kent's food and drink industry
* Garfield’s Vegan Food Company, Margate - Winner Food Producer of the Year
* Hogman Family Butchers, St Peter's - Highly Commended Butcher of the Year
Taste of Kent Awards 2020
Annual awards run by Produced in Kent, showcasing the best of Kent’s food and drink products
* Pale Ale Mary by Northdown Brewery - Winner Kent Beer of the Year
Nominated in final three of category
* Gadds No 3 by Ramsgate Brewery - Kent Beer of the Year
* Buoy & Oyster, Margate - Kent Restaurant of the Year
The National Breakfast and Brunch Awards 2020
Margate's The Bus Cafe has been announced winner of the National Breakfast of the Year
The National Good Food Awards were launched in 2002. Awards are based on customer feedback, nominations and votes
* Buoy and Oyster, Margate
* Secret Spices, Margate
* Ramsgate Fish and Chips - Good Food Award for Fish and Chips
* Elizabeth Pizza, Ramsgate - Good Food Award for Takeaways
The Michelin Guide 2020
* Stark, Broadstairs - 1 Michelin Star
* Hantverk and Found, Margate (now closed)
* Angela’s, Margate
* Bottega Caruso, Margate
* Wyatt and Jones, Broadstairs
Restaurants are scored between 1-10 and combined with user reviews
* Angela’s, Margate
* Dory’s, Margate
* GB Pizza, Margate (due to reopen 2023)
* Stark, Broadstairs
* Bottega Caruso, Margate
* Albarino, Broadstairs
* Wyatt and Jones, Broadstairs
All of the pubs in the guide are independently nominated, evaluated and reviewed by local CAMRA members
* Old Bay Alehouse, Birchington
* Bake and Alehouse, Westgate-on-Sea
* Fez, Margate
* The Two Halves, Margate
* Banks Ale and Wine House, Margate
* Mind the Gap, Broadstairs
* The Four Candles, Broadstairs
* The Conqueror, Ramsgate (now closed)
* Hovelling Boat, Ramsgate
* The Montefiore Arms, Ramsgate
* Hair of the Dog, Minster
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