Margate is quickly becoming the seaside destination of choice. The picturesque Old Town rejoices in a cultural vibe, with many independant galleries, a cool cafe cuture, plenty of fantastic eateries, as well as numerous vintage clothing & furniture stores - perfect for a spot of weekend bargain hunting!

Margate is also home to the internationally-acclaimed Turner Contemporary, along with a wealth of other cultural, music & arts venues, including the Tom Thumb Theatre - one of the smallest theatres in the world! The newly developed Dreamland also offers an exciting calender of festivals & events.

We are of course also famous as a sea-bathing destination, with our sprawling sandy beaches & the popular Walpole Tidal pool. The spectacular sunsets that inspired many of Turner’s artworks are an event in themselves, with many heading to the harbour arm for a drink at sun down as a favourite pastime. From Margate you can follow the beautiful Viking Coastal path along to near-by Botany Bay, Kingsgate Bay & Joss Bay or all the way around to neighbouring Broadstairs & beyond.

Kindred House is situated in the heart of town, within easy walking distance to all the main attractions in & around town. View some suggestions below to get inspired!

Eateries & watering holes:

Forts - a local morning hot spot for coffee, breakfast & lunch. Friendly & laid-back serving fantastic food & coffee, with a small terrace & view of the sea.

The Good Egg - Just up the road from us, another favourite breakfast/brunch spot serving delicious Middle Eastern inspired food.

Cliffs - Kent Life Independent Cafe of the year. Independent record store & cafe with great food, coffee & light bites for lunch.

The Bus Cafe - award-winning cafe in a vintage bus parked on the Margate sea front on the main sands.

Dalby Cafe - the best old-school greasy spoon caf in town serving breakfast & lunch with all the trimmings, including their legendary ‘mega breakfast challenge’.

Rose in June - our local in Margate. Cosy & friendly with great food, drinks & everything that a good pub should be!

Dory’s - always a treat, Dory’s is our favourite dining spot in town. A small seafood bar with a great wine selection on the seafront.

Angela’s - a fantastic restaurant in the old town serving delicious, ethically sourced seafood, alongside simple, seasonal vegetable-based dishes.

Bottega Caruso - Award-winning Italian shop, kitchen & restaurant in the heart of the old town. Serving delicious fresh pasta, artisanal produce & fine wines.

Sargasso - a restaurant, bar & occasional music venue on the harbour arm with a small, weekly changing menu.

Fort Road Hotel - great cocktail bar and an award-winning restaurant and a new roof terrace!

Dive - an ‘elbow to elbow & cheek to cheek’ tiny Taqueria on the harbour arm for the very best fresh fish tacos & margaritas in town.

Lilie’s - tapas, wine & cocktails in Cliftonville.

Mori Mori - Izakaya style eats and drinks from the folks at Hantverk & Found. Just at the top of our road.

Palms Pizzaria - Grab a slice of great pizza and a beer to wash it down in the centre of town.

Off Licence - Our favourite local drinkin spot, perfect for apéritif time. Seafront, relaxed bar around the corner in Cliftonville serving great drinks & cocktails.

Bar Nothing - ‘bar on a cliff’ the local late-night watering hole to end up at with great tunes & fun vibes.

The Tap Room - a fun local boozer ‘micro pub’ in Cliftonville. Pull up a stool & work your way through their offerings.

Things to see & do:

Turner Contemporary - one of the UK’s leading art galleries on the seafront with an ever-changing programme of events & exhibitions. From it’s windows, you can observe the skies & light that inspired JMW Turner during his visits to Margate.

Walpole Bay Tidal Pool - a huge Grade-II listed tidal swimming pool that is always a popular local spot for safer sea bathing.

Beaches & Bays - Take your pick from Margate main sands, Walpole Bay, Botany Bay, Kingsgate Bay, Joss Bay & heading east, all the way round to Broadstairs beach. All walkable along the Viking Coastal path or a short bus ride/car journey.

The Tudor House - open for tours is a beautifully preserved Tudor House built in 1525 with lovely garden in the heart of town.

Shell Grotto - Margate’s Grade I listed subterranean wonder. A quirky & different seaside attraction.

Sea Scrub Sauna - our very own sauna on the Main Sands beach - booking essential.

Dreamland - a newly developed seaside amusement park sensation with theme park, rides, roller room & events throughout the year.

Tom Thumb Theatre - one of the smallest theatres in the world with one of the most welcoming bars! Great live music & comedy venue.

Elsewhere - independent record store & live music venue.

Faith in Strangers - Bar, music, club & cultural venue.

Scott’s - a local treasure, Scott’s is a large warehouse selling antiques & curiosities to every taste. Three full floors of bargain hunting fun!

The Walpole Bay Hotel - a legendary local spot & well worth a visit! Hotel, bar & museum! Great to go for an afternoon cream tea or a G&T on the large veranda.

The Margate Bookshop - our local independant bookshop in the old town is a treasure trove of delights. Ideal to find a beach read or book to curl up at the house with.