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?
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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
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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
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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
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The National Good Food Awards were launched in 2002 and recognise those who strive for culinary excellence within their field.
*Buoy and Oyster, Margate
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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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- Stark, Broadstairs - 1 Michelin Star
- Sargasso, Margate - Michelin Bib Gourmand
- Angela's, Margate - Green Star Award
- Bottega Caruso, Margate
- Wyatt and Jones, Broadstairs
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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The National Good Food Awards were launched in 2002. Awards are based on customer feedback, nominations and votes
* Buoy and Oyster, Margate
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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
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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
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The National Breakfast and Brunch Awards 2020
Margate's The Bus Cafe has been announced winner of the National Breakfast of the Year
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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
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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
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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
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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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