With trains running from London to Margate in under an hour and a half, there's no excuse not to pop to the seaside for a day trip full of sun, sea, ice cream, and delicious food. Margate's sandy beaches are perfect for gorgeous seaside walks, sandcastle building and splashing around in the sea on a hot day. Head to the famous amusement park, full of vintage rides, or rifle about in Margate's Old Town and explore the town's history, as well as more contemporary additions like the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery.
Whether you’re a local or tourist, there’s always something to do in Margate, but more importantly there’s always something good to eat when bellies start rumbling. Forget picnic sandwiches filled with gritty sand – we've found you the best beach side dining experiences.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a seaside town without some great seafood, and Margate certainly reels in a selection that catches our eyes. Local fishermen supply fresh fish to restaurants on a daily basis, so you may find that many of these restaurants have a frequently changing menu as well as limited stock – still, fresh fish is surely worth the uncertainty. Plus, its location just along the coast from Whitstable means it is within touching distance of outstanding oysters.
If seafood isn’t your thing, Margate has plenty of other cuisines that are sure to tickle your taste buds. From small, independently run British cafés to cracking Italian restaurants, a trip to Margate is certainly a treat.
Have a scroll through this list of all the best places to eat in Margate and pick one that suit’s your tastes; but trust us, every one of these is worth the train journey.