Margate Guidebook

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Margate Guidebook

Margate Old Town-Shopping

Margate Old Town is where it’s at! A wonderful selection of vintage clothes and retro furniture shops, independent boutiques and a seaside paraphernalia. All dotted amongst contemporary art galleries and wonderful places to eat and drink. There's an adventure around every corner!
Quirky market with lots of fabulous street food and shops to browse.
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The Old Kent Market
8 Fort Hill
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Quirky market with lots of fabulous street food and shops to browse.
Beautiful clothes handpicked by the friendly owners. All independent designers. Stocks men’s and woman’s
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Albion Stores
27 Fort Rd
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Beautiful clothes handpicked by the friendly owners. All independent designers. Stocks men’s and woman’s
While away the hours in this beautiful bookshop. Very well stocked and friendly owners with great knowledge and tips!
The Margate Bookshop
2 Market Pl
While away the hours in this beautiful bookshop. Very well stocked and friendly owners with great knowledge and tips!
Eclectic mix of clothes for all.
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Breuer & Dawson
7 King St
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Eclectic mix of clothes for all.
Who can resist?!
Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe
3 Market St
Who can resist?!
WerkHaus Margate-mostly woman’s vintage and new utility wear. Lots of one off pieces.
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Margate Washhouse
30 High St
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WerkHaus Margate-mostly woman’s vintage and new utility wear. Lots of one off pieces.
A wonderful selection of handpicked vintage clothes...expect to see English classics and high end labels in here too. Best place in town to buy sunglasses!
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Madam Popoff Vintage
4 King St
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A wonderful selection of handpicked vintage clothes...expect to see English classics and high end labels in here too. Best place in town to buy sunglasses!

Margate Restaurants

There are lots of fantastic restaurants in Margate but where you can, do try and book in advance. Opening times vary, especially off season and a few places are closed Monday-Wednesday. Pubs and Pizza restaurants are a good bet for food if you don't have a reservation.
Booking a must and highly recommended! Family run Italian restaurant recreating traditional family recipes. Also offering pasta making lessons, cookery lessons and supper clubs. Opening times Wednesday - 12pm - 5pm Thursday 12pm - 10pm Friday 12pm - 10pm Saturday 12pm - 10pm Sunday, Monday & Tuesday - Closed
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Bottega Caruso
2-4 Broad St
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Booking a must and highly recommended! Family run Italian restaurant recreating traditional family recipes. Also offering pasta making lessons, cookery lessons and supper clubs. Opening times Wednesday - 12pm - 5pm Thursday 12pm - 10pm Friday 12pm - 10pm Saturday 12pm - 10pm Sunday, Monday & Tuesday - Closed
Booking is a MUST! Thursday - Monday 12.00 - 9.30pm. Angela's is a very popular small seafood restaurant serving delicious, local seafood, alongside simple, seasonal vegetable-based dishes. Look out for Dory's, Angela's little sister bar.
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Angela's
21 The Parade
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Booking is a MUST! Thursday - Monday 12.00 - 9.30pm. Angela's is a very popular small seafood restaurant serving delicious, local seafood, alongside simple, seasonal vegetable-based dishes. Look out for Dory's, Angela's little sister bar.
Small and carefully curated menu, situated on Margate Harbour Arm with stunning views of the Turner Contemporary and Main Sands. All outdoor seating; specialising in Los Angeles-inspired Mexican cuisine. Opening Times: Friday & Saturday from 12pm to 9pm (kitchen closes at 8pm) Sunday 12pm - until we sell out (approx 4pm) ​ ​
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DIVE - Tacos & Margaritas
Unit 6 Harbour Arm
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Small and carefully curated menu, situated on Margate Harbour Arm with stunning views of the Turner Contemporary and Main Sands. All outdoor seating; specialising in Los Angeles-inspired Mexican cuisine. Opening Times: Friday & Saturday from 12pm to 9pm (kitchen closes at 8pm) Sunday 12pm - until we sell out (approx 4pm) ​ ​
Angela's sister restaurant Dory’s, is a seafood bar – serving raw, pickled, cured and baked seafood and vegetable dishes – overlooking Margate main sands. It also has a wine shop selling English and European organic, biodynamic and low-intervention wines. Serving food: Thursday - Monday 12.00 - 9.30pm. [Walk-in only, You may book a large table and sharing menu for 8 or more people]
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Dorys
24 High St
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Angela's sister restaurant Dory’s, is a seafood bar – serving raw, pickled, cured and baked seafood and vegetable dishes – overlooking Margate main sands. It also has a wine shop selling English and European organic, biodynamic and low-intervention wines. Serving food: Thursday - Monday 12.00 - 9.30pm. [Walk-in only, You may book a large table and sharing menu for 8 or more people]
Izakaya style eats and drinks Wednesday & Thursday – 12-3pm Friday & Saturday – 12-3pm / 6-9pm Booking is not essential.
Mori Mori
Izakaya style eats and drinks Wednesday & Thursday – 12-3pm Friday & Saturday – 12-3pm / 6-9pm Booking is not essential.
Superb authentic Thai cuisine served in a warm, friendly and low-key setting. Opening Hours: Monday 5pm - 10pm Tuesday closed Wednesday 5pm - 10pm Thursday 5pm - 10pm Friday 5pm - 10pm Saturday 12 noon - 11pm Sunday 12 noon - 10pm
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Mama Jinny Thai Kitchen
15 New St
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Superb authentic Thai cuisine served in a warm, friendly and low-key setting. Opening Hours: Monday 5pm - 10pm Tuesday closed Wednesday 5pm - 10pm Thursday 5pm - 10pm Friday 5pm - 10pm Saturday 12 noon - 11pm Sunday 12 noon - 10pm
Pizza by the slice, beer by the can, liquor by the shot! Tues - Sun 12pm - 3pm 5pm - 10pm
Palms Pizzeria
Pizza by the slice, beer by the can, liquor by the shot! Tues - Sun 12pm - 3pm 5pm - 10pm
Delicious Napoli-style pizza, antipasti and desserts. Recently moved location to the buzzing Northdown Road. Open 5pm to 9pm - Weds, Thurs, Fri & Sat ​
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Casa Pizzeria & Café
189 Canterbury Rd
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Delicious Napoli-style pizza, antipasti and desserts. Recently moved location to the buzzing Northdown Road. Open 5pm to 9pm - Weds, Thurs, Fri & Sat ​
Mexican street food and amazing cocktails-located at Cinque Ports Pub.
(IWA) International Wrap Artists
Mexican street food and amazing cocktails-located at Cinque Ports Pub.
Traditional family run Fish and Chip Shop Since 1984. Open every day 11-11 Well worth the queues!
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Peter's Fish Factory Margate
12 The Parade
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Traditional family run Fish and Chip Shop Since 1984. Open every day 11-11 Well worth the queues!
"A sort-of middle Eastern restaurant"
The Good Egg Neighbourhood Restaurant Margate
"A sort-of middle Eastern restaurant"
An informal place to enjoy cooking influenced by the European coasts. Seafood and vegetables take centre stage, as well as a focused snack menu served alongside a wine and drinks list equally, all written with the seasons in mind. Occasional live music and great DJ's!
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SARGASSO
Stone Pier
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An informal place to enjoy cooking influenced by the European coasts. Seafood and vegetables take centre stage, as well as a focused snack menu served alongside a wine and drinks list equally, all written with the seasons in mind. Occasional live music and great DJ's!
Award-winning wood-fired pizza from Great British Pizza company on Margate seafront Open every day until 9pm
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GB Pizza Co
14a Marine Dr
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Award-winning wood-fired pizza from Great British Pizza company on Margate seafront Open every day until 9pm
Streets is an extension of your living room, a place where you can chill out with friends, get a fresh pint and sample delicious natural wines. Small no frills Indian inspired street food plates for lunch and dinner. Watch out for our once a month Sunday DJ sessions and events.
STREETS Margate
Streets is an extension of your living room, a place where you can chill out with friends, get a fresh pint and sample delicious natural wines. Small no frills Indian inspired street food plates for lunch and dinner. Watch out for our once a month Sunday DJ sessions and events.
Wonderful tapas restaurant with a friendly team led by Jools. One of our favourite places in Margate.
Lilie's Margate
Wonderful tapas restaurant with a friendly team led by Jools. One of our favourite places in Margate.

Cafes and Coffee Shops

Award winning café, record shop, yoga studio and hair salon. Serving breakfast and lunch options all day. Everyday 8.30-4pm
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Cliffs
172 Northdown Rd
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Award winning café, record shop, yoga studio and hair salon. Serving breakfast and lunch options all day. Everyday 8.30-4pm
One of Margate's oldest and most popular cafes, The Dalby has been in operation for over 60 years. Steeped in history with some of the seating made from old Margate Trams. Perfect for a fry up and much more! OPENING HOURS: 7 days a week 07:00 AM – 3:00 PM EVENING BURGERS: THU - SATURDAY 17:00 - 22:00
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The Dalby Cafe
4-6 Dalby Rd
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One of Margate's oldest and most popular cafes, The Dalby has been in operation for over 60 years. Steeped in history with some of the seating made from old Margate Trams. Perfect for a fry up and much more! OPENING HOURS: 7 days a week 07:00 AM – 3:00 PM EVENING BURGERS: THU - SATURDAY 17:00 - 22:00
Great little café, roasting some of the finest quality coffees from truly inspiring producers. With transparency at the core.
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Curve Roasters Storeroom
12 Union Row
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Great little café, roasting some of the finest quality coffees from truly inspiring producers. With transparency at the core.
Forts serves proper, home cooked food, beers and wine in a relaxed seafront café.
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Fort's Cafe
8 Cliff Terrace
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Forts serves proper, home cooked food, beers and wine in a relaxed seafront café.
Cute diner on Margate sea front with speciality coffee brews, food, liquor and views. Open 7 days a week.
Big Shot
Cute diner on Margate sea front with speciality coffee brews, food, liquor and views. Open 7 days a week.
Family run Egyptian café in the heart of Margate. Open every day except Tuesday 10.30am-6pm
Alexandria Cafe
Family run Egyptian café in the heart of Margate. Open every day except Tuesday 10.30am-6pm
Speciality coffee from badass female farmers and producers! Amazing food too. 7 days a week, 8:30 - 3:00pm.
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Skinny Dip Coffee
235 Northdown Rd
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Speciality coffee from badass female farmers and producers! Amazing food too. 7 days a week, 8:30 - 3:00pm.
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Stingray
4 Prices Ave
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Great place to meet to plan projects, break for lunch, enjoy dinner and drinks or unwind after a productive day in our studios. We also offer a takeaway service and cater for in-house events. Don’t miss the famous #bestroastonthecoast or select dishes from our Tex-Mex and Carib fusion menu – all made with locally sourced ingredients and oozing with flavour.
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Olby's Soul Cafe & Music Rooms
3-5 King St
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Great place to meet to plan projects, break for lunch, enjoy dinner and drinks or unwind after a productive day in our studios. We also offer a takeaway service and cater for in-house events. Don’t miss the famous #bestroastonthecoast or select dishes from our Tex-Mex and Carib fusion menu – all made with locally sourced ingredients and oozing with flavour.
Sourdough, croissants, tarts, cakes sausage and vegetarian rolls, coffee, dairy supplies. Super friendly bakery all made on site by Ben.
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MODERN PROVIDER
4-5 The Centre
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Sourdough, croissants, tarts, cakes sausage and vegetarian rolls, coffee, dairy supplies. Super friendly bakery all made on site by Ben.
A vintage double decker bus serving award winning food with stunning views. Booking recommended!
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The Bus Café
Royal Crescent Promenade
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A vintage double decker bus serving award winning food with stunning views. Booking recommended!
Kent´s first all vegan Café, Kitchen & Cakeshop in Margate! ​
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Seaside Cake Parlour
24 Hawley St
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Kent´s first all vegan Café, Kitchen & Cakeshop in Margate! ​

Margate Pubs

A Grade II listed building which dates back to the 18th century. Lovingly restored, this former Coach Inn now hosts a cool, eclectic pub with cosy nooks and big sharing tables. Great music and food. Very friendly fun owners and staff..
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The George & Heart Bar
44 King St
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A Grade II listed building which dates back to the 18th century. Lovingly restored, this former Coach Inn now hosts a cool, eclectic pub with cosy nooks and big sharing tables. Great music and food. Very friendly fun owners and staff..
A family run micropub offering local and national real ales and ciders. Those in the know head up to 'the roof 'of the harbour for spectacular sunsets.
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Harbour Arms
Stone Pier
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A family run micropub offering local and national real ales and ciders. Those in the know head up to 'the roof 'of the harbour for spectacular sunsets.
Specialising in Kentish Real Ale, real Cider and Perry. Right in the heart of The Old Town. Great place if you're looking for a late night drink too!
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Lifeboat
1 Market St
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Specialising in Kentish Real Ale, real Cider and Perry. Right in the heart of The Old Town. Great place if you're looking for a late night drink too!
Cosy friendly pub with roaring fire in winter. Served by Deke and his friendly team also making great cocktails and the best Bloody Mary! The owners also have a cocktail bar on Cliff Terrace (opposite the iconic Lido tower)
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The Rose in June
49-50 Trinity Square
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Cosy friendly pub with roaring fire in winter. Served by Deke and his friendly team also making great cocktails and the best Bloody Mary! The owners also have a cocktail bar on Cliff Terrace (opposite the iconic Lido tower)
Great local quirky bar Like sitting in your front room but In a bar. You will almost definitely end up making a new friend!
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The Tap Room
4 Prices Ave
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Great local quirky bar Like sitting in your front room but In a bar. You will almost definitely end up making a new friend!
Micro Pub. Cask Ale, Cider, Wines & Spirits. Sells a decent pint!
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Ales Of The Unexpected
105 Canterbury Rd
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Micro Pub. Cask Ale, Cider, Wines & Spirits. Sells a decent pint!
Trendy bar on Margate's main sands. Great drinks and sharing platters.
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Little Swift
7-8 Marine Dr
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Trendy bar on Margate's main sands. Great drinks and sharing platters.
Microbrewery and taproom bar located on the Margate seafront, offering craft beers and local wines & spirits with sunset views over the harbour.
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Xylo Brewing Ltd
2-14 High St
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Microbrewery and taproom bar located on the Margate seafront, offering craft beers and local wines & spirits with sunset views over the harbour.
Bar and off licence. Great views of Lido Tower
Margate Off Licence
Bar and off licence. Great views of Lido Tower
The Albion Rooms is a bustling hub for musicians and the weary traveller, housing two bars in a Victorian townhouse. The decadent and Gothically designed Arcady Lounge with picturesque sea views and The Waste Land, the rock & roll below deck bar. Providing the perfect backdrop to meet with friends, dance the night away or maybe even pick up a guitar?
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The Albion Rooms
31 Eastern Esplanade
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The Albion Rooms is a bustling hub for musicians and the weary traveller, housing two bars in a Victorian townhouse. The decadent and Gothically designed Arcady Lounge with picturesque sea views and The Waste Land, the rock & roll below deck bar. Providing the perfect backdrop to meet with friends, dance the night away or maybe even pick up a guitar?
Queer bar & community space in Margate
CAMP
Queer bar & community space in Margate
Stunning Georgian Seaview Pub, with Great Drinks & Fresh Mexican Street Food.
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Cinque Ports
50 Marine Terrace
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Stunning Georgian Seaview Pub, with Great Drinks & Fresh Mexican Street Food.

Late night venues

One of the coolest places in town! Friendly owners, great drinks and music. Late night until 2 at the weekends.
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Bar Nothing
17 Cliff Terrace
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One of the coolest places in town! Friendly owners, great drinks and music. Late night until 2 at the weekends.
You can usually grab a late night drink at this pub in the old town!
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Lifeboat
1 Market St
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You can usually grab a late night drink at this pub in the old town!
The Margate Arts Club is a pure joyful queer-run, LGBTQIA+ femme-focused, anti-racist, intersectional, community organisation. They encourage freedom of expression, dressing up, costumes, fun times and hot, sweaty dancing!
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Margate Arts Club
276 Northdown Rd
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The Margate Arts Club is a pure joyful queer-run, LGBTQIA+ femme-focused, anti-racist, intersectional, community organisation. They encourage freedom of expression, dressing up, costumes, fun times and hot, sweaty dancing!
LGBT Bar, Club and Restaurant located on Margate Sea Front. Outside terrace & bar with beach views open throughout the summer.
Sundowners Bar
LGBT Bar, Club and Restaurant located on Margate Sea Front. Outside terrace & bar with beach views open throughout the summer.
Faith In Strangers is a hid­den gem and unique des­ti­na­tion, offer­ing stun­ning sea views and sunsets. The bar and venue fea­tures a mod­ern dis­cothèque loft space serv­ing cock­tails, draught beer, wines and spirits.
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Faith In Strangers
17 Ethelbert Cres
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Faith In Strangers is a hid­den gem and unique des­ti­na­tion, offer­ing stun­ning sea views and sunsets. The bar and venue fea­tures a mod­ern dis­cothèque loft space serv­ing cock­tails, draught beer, wines and spirits.

Sunday Roasts

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Olby's Soul Cafe & Music Rooms
3-5 King St
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The Rose in June
49-50 Trinity Square
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Cocktails

Fruity drinks, long brunches & satisfying bar meals!
Daisy
Fruity drinks, long brunches & satisfying bar meals!
High end tequila and mezcal cocktail bar in the centre.
Mariachi Tequila & Mezcal Bar
High end tequila and mezcal cocktail bar in the centre.
Nestled at the heart of Margate's historic Old Town, Wildes serves up relaxed brunch plates, fresh coffee, signature cocktails and tropical disco beats seven days a week!
WILDES
Nestled at the heart of Margate's historic Old Town, Wildes serves up relaxed brunch plates, fresh coffee, signature cocktails and tropical disco beats seven days a week!