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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 2025

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).

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The Good Food Guide - 100 Best Local Restaurants 2024

The award celebrating fabulous independent restaurants with winners shortlisted from thousands of votes 

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).

Gurnard, Celeriac, Oyster Sauce at Angela's Margate

2023 Harden’s Restaurant Guide

Entries based on customer feedback rather than professional inspectors

Albarino Tapas Bar - Stuffed Medjool dates with goats cheese, Marcona almonds, orange

Albarino Tapas Bar - medjool dates stuffed with goats cheese, Marcona almonds and orange blossom honey

Good Food Guide 2023

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

Good Food Awards 2023

The National Good Food Awards were launched in 2002 and recognise those who strive for culinary excellence within their field. 

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
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The Michelin Guide 2022

  • 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 

The Good Beer Guide 2022

Every pub or bar listed has been carefully selected by volunteers who have visited every one and tasted their beers.

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