Must-see restaurants in Kent

  • Royal Victoria Pavilion

    Kent

    The old pavilion has sat on Ramsgate seafront like an upturned boat since 1904, its grand architecture, based on the Little Theatre at Versailles, a…

  • Sportsman Pub

    Kent

    The anonymous and oddly named village of Seasalter, 4 miles east of Whitstable, would hardly receive a trickle of visitors were it not for the deceivingly…

  • Allotment

    Dover

    Dover’s best dining spot plates up local fish and meat from around Canterbury, seasoned with herbs from the tranquil garden out back, for breakfast, lunch…

  • Wyatt & Jones

    Kent

    Broadstairs’ best gastronomical offering is this contemporary British restaurant just a few steps off the beach. Savour unashamedly local dishes such as…

  • Goods Shed

    Canterbury

    Aromatic farmers market, food hall and fabulous restaurant rolled into one, this converted warehouse by the Canterbury West train station is a hit with…

  • Tiny Tim’s Tearoom

    Canterbury

    It’s no mean feat to be declared ‘Kent Tearoom of the Year’, but this swish 1930s cafe was awarded the accolade in 2015. It offers hungry shoppers big…

  • Wheelers Oyster Bar

    Kent

    Squeeze onto a stool by the bar or into the four-table Victorian dining room of this baby-blue and pink restaurant, then choose from the seasonal menu and…

  • Old Kent Market

    Kent

    This resurrected indoor market a few steps from the beach is absolutely crammed with hipster eateries of every kind, from a Singapore street-food stall to…

  • No Name Shop

    Kent

    The far-from-anonymous No Name Shop is a French-owned deli (downstairs) and bistro (upstairs) near the bus stop, a pleasantly aromatic spot for a quick…

  • Hantverk & Found

    Kent

    Margate's best seafood cafe plates up mussels, oysters, clams, crab and local fish in imaginative ways, be that in spicy Korean broth, koji miso marinated…

  • Boho

    Canterbury

    This hip eatery in a prime spot on the main drag is extraordinarily popular and you’ll be lucky to get a table on busy shopping days. Cool tunes lilt…

  • Chapter

    Canterbury

    You literally eat your dinner off the floor in this place – the tables are made of what looks like squares of reclaimed parquet floors! Thankfully there's…

  • Samphire

    Kent

    The shabby-chic jumble of tables and chairs, big-print wallpaper and blackboard menus create the perfect stage for meticulously crafted mains containing…

  • Coastguard Pub

    Kent

    This welcoming seafront pub at St Margaret’s Bay is the closest tavern to France in England. Kept continually fresh, the bar and dining room are a cosy…

  • Tartar Frigate

    Kent

    Dating back to the 18th century, this seafront pub is a great place to be in summer when tourists and locals alike spill out onto the beach. The seafood…

  • Bon Appetit

    Kent

    The best eatery on Westcliff, this first-rate bistro serves up French-inspired dishes in a simple dining room or with al fresco harbour views. Ingredients…

  • Cafe des Amis

    Canterbury

    The name may be French but the dishes served at this colourful cafe are 100% Mexican with the full Monterrey of spicy tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and…

  • Refectory Kitchen

    Canterbury

    This tiny, wood-beamed cafe serves popular, nutrient-packed all-day breakfasts and a short menu of light lunch and dinner mains containing Kentish…

  • King’s Arms

    Kent

    This cosy 15th-century inn opposite St Mary’s church serves quality English food and very popular Sunday lunches in a beamed dining room heated by large…

  • Vinyl Head Cafe

    Kent

    Located off the beaten track on a quiet road running up from the main drag through town, this groovy community cafe offers great coffee and homemade cakes…

  • La Salle Verte

    Dover

    A much-loved coffee or lunch halt with fascinating black-and-white images of old Dover lining the walls, an intimate cellar and friendly staff. Fills up…

  • Great British Pizza Company

    Kent

    A world away from your normal ‘British pizza’, the delicious cheese-topped wheels at this cool hang-out are made using the best local and Italian…

  • Veg Box Cafe

    Canterbury

    This tiny vegetarian and vegan cafe dwells in pea-green premises opposite the large organic supermarket to which it belongs. Usually full inside, grab a…

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