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Angelas
About:
Angela's restaurant is open 7 days a week now and we do have a little set lunch menu on week day lunch times, which is great value at £24 x 2 courses / £28 x 3 courses. It is always advisable to book Angela's as we have such limited space!
Why we love it:
The decor the food, tables made out of compressed plastic, local resposibible ethos is in everthing this small neighbourhood restaurant do and the food is absolutly delicious - do book in advance to avoid dissapointment.
Restaurant
Saragasso
About:
A coastal inspired wine bar and restaurant neslted on the sea wal of Margates harbour arm with seasonal ingredient led cooking takes centre stage.
Why we love it:
Located on Margate harbour arm this is foodie central, sister of Brawn of Columbia road this has a seaside twist using the best seasonal ingredients -always delicious never disappoints
Shop
Opal
About:
Opal is a shop in Margate celebrating handmade, thoughtfully sourced pieces from across the UK You'll find a curated mix of homeware, ceramics by local makers, skincare from small businesses, handmade candles, vintage treasures, greeting cards, notebooks, art prints and more
Why we love it:
Made in Margate- handmade jewellery, ceramics, prints all made by locals living by the sea. Treasure always to be found.
Shop
Positive Retail
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Positive Retail, in the heart of Margate old town, gives new life to overstock from premium brands. They make shopping sustainably not just possible - but genuinely joyful. Their carefully curated surplus stores prove that style and sustainability can go hand in hand.
Why we love it:
The total antidote to fast fashion, carefully selected items we always find something we love!
Shop
Harbour & Tide
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A modern beach store selling good for seaside life. With a focus on functional joyful and sustainable products.
Why we love it:
Resting Beach Face sweatshirt - whats not to love. Filled to brim with beach essenials towels swimwear, mugs for tea - an essential stop for a British seaside jaunt
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Future Love
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Our mission at futurelove is to reimagine, revive and resell hand-picked vintage denim and pre-loved pieces that still have a story to be told. Working with vintage and unwanted branded clothing destined for landfill, we upcycle, reconstruct, restyle and resell.
Why we love it:
Upcycled preloved and they even do a bespoke repair service, another antidote to fast fashion, Futur Love is all about breathing new life into garments that have had a past -creating a new way to look at fashion
Pub / Bar
Xylo Brewing
About:
Xylo is a microbrewery and taproom bar set on the Margate seafront, with stunning sunset views over the harbour. Founded in 2019 by two friends with a hunger for brewing and a vision to create an inclusive and friendly environment in which to enjoy beautifully crafted beer.
Why we love it:
Great sunny location with an amazing seletion of on tap beers. If your looking for a fun and busy sunny vibe, this is worth a visit.
Pub / Bar, Restaurant
Bulls Head
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In the heart of Margate Old Town, a stones throw from the beach a venue with local artwork, high ceilings and open fireplaces. Serving a seasonal, locally sourced menu available for lunch and dinner daily.
Why we love it:
In the centre of the action we love this pub, great seating options outside and amazing locally sourced food.
Pub / Bar, Restaurant
George & Heart
About:
The George & Heart is an 18th century Coaching Inn which has been lovingly restored, with a cosy pub,, restaurant and private garden. Its a vibrant hotspot for the local Margate community.
Why we love it:
More than just a pub an iconic spot for soaking up the vibrant community of Margate, with locally sourced produce
Pub / Bar
The Shakespheare
About:
The Shakesphere pub between Margate station and the sea lovingly restored by Fleet Architect perfect balance of past and present. The pubs name derived from a specially commissioned steam locamotive that brought Londoners to Margate for their holidays
Why we love it:
A great spot for enjoying the spectacular Margate sunsets, some of the best views in Margate accompanied by a great menu of locally sourced beers and natural wines, plus you
Things to do
Carl Freedman
About:
Leading contemporaty art gallery, showcases large scale solo and group exhibitions from both established and emerging artists.
Why we love it:
Representing British, International artists, emerging and established artists this is a must see. Located in the old Thanet press building near the town, see their website for exhibition details.
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