Pubs in Margate
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Quart In A Pint Pot
28 Charlotte Square, Margate CT9 1LD
The pub is mentioned in the 1839 directory as the George and the Dragon. It was probably a beer shop conversion from a terrace cottage. Plainly it was a tiny pub, scarcely larger than its rival in Charlotte Place, the 18th century Liverpool Arms which disappeared in the 1950's. Towards the close of the 19th century a single storied extension provided extra bar space and a bottle and jug. As well as its parapeted roof and Romanesque windows, the extension is mounted by a turret-like folly which used to have a flagpole attachment. Presumably a former landlord was so charmed by medieval legends of goodly knights and evil dragons, he created his own castle facsimile. The final extension occurred in 1980, when the living quarters at the rear made way for a games room. The pub also changed its name to celebrate a newly acquired free house status. The 'Quart' has a delightful cloistered beer garden overlooked by the August St John's Church. Despite the modern development hereabouts, this part of Margate retains its village quality. One former landlord, Bill Hamilton played international football for Scotland. During his tenure the pub was tied to the Charrington brewery; before that Thompson of Walmer held the interest. Quiz nights are usually on Thursdays.
Rose In June
49/50 Trinity Square, Margate CT9 1HT
This back-street local is named after a boat once berthed in Margate harbour. The pub first appears in the local directory about 1832. It was a tiny front parlour pub in a terrace known as Belmont Cottages. In 1890 the pub incorporated the adjacent cottage. Its Victorian saloon bar is a classic of its type. This heirloom of a bar retains the original backdrop with its inlaid mirrors and superb gilt leather frieze. Paradoxically the pub bar/games room - though modern in style - predates the saloon by 60 years.
Sheldons
127 High Street, Margate CT9 1JT
This former Truman house was rebuilt in 1935. The pub's original name, the Saracen's Head is not unusual for a pub, and derives from the Crusades in the Middle Ages. The soldiers brought home souvenirs of their skirmishes with the infidel and displayed them in alehouses. Moreover the crusading knights, whose landowning interests often included inns, were apt to insert a Saracen's head on their coat of arms. The modern name was given to the pub when it joined the Thorley empire in the 90s. They sold the pub in the 2010. During the day it is a family pub; at night it can attract the younger set.
Olby's Soul Cafe
3-5 King Street, Margate CT9 1DD
Olby's is home to three spaces - the Soul Cafe, the Music Room and The Dug Out - offering a refreshed approach to Margate nightlife and daytime cafe culture. Each venue offers an eclectic mix of musical genres, Soul, Funk, Motown, Northern Soul, Ska and World Beats with live and DJ performances.
Wig & Pen
10 Market Place, Margate CT9 1EN
Pub in Margate's old town area. There has been a hostelry on this site since at least 1835 when the landlord Isaiah Marsh practised as an auctioneer. The pub then known as the Queen's Head was demolished around 1933. It was small, unpretentious, and much frequented by local seafarers. In contrast the 1933 model was a grander conception: with its distinctive golden vane, the new pub/hotel incorporated the sweet shop on the corner of Lombard Street. It had 8 letting rooms and a first floor dining room. Features include a fine stone fireplace and a beautiful carved dumb waiter behind the bar counter. The pub gained its present name when it became part of the Thorley Taverns empire.
Ziggy's
49 Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ
Caribbean and Jamaican influenced rooftop bar on top of the former Escape Night Club building which in the 50s & 60s was Sam Isaacs pub. Entrance at present is via the back door of the building in Hall by the Sea Road. Enjoy fantastic sunsets, rum cocktails along with Hip Hop and Reggae music. From Saturday 25th May the bar will be open all weekend. Please note, due to the venue’s unique location they are unable to give glass over the bar. The venue thanks you for your cooperation and understanding.
Bulls Head
1 Market Place, Margate CT9 1ER
There has been a pub on the site since before 1732. The four storey building with a Bull's Head projecting from its frontage, stills strikes a fine balance between the old and the new, with its five bars becoming one open planned affair in the late 70s. The daughter of a previous landlord married the late comic Eric Morecombe and the wedding reception was held in the first floor function room.
Oxford
3 St Peters Road, Margate CT9 1TF
This former Whitbread Fremlins house is as far removed in tone as it is in distance from the Dreaming Spires of Oxford. Yet it is a friendly, fun local, despite its rather stolid Victorian exterior. Built about 1870, the seven bedrooms from its Cobb hotel days are no longer let; so today the emphasis is upon a cosy open lounge bar with spacious games facilities.
Love Cafe
3/4 Marine Gardens, Margate CT9 1UH
A modern cafe and bar serving meals from breakfast onwards and becoming a bar at lunchtimes/evenings. Expect interesting DJ curated music whilst drinking Beaver Town beer and other offerings.
George & Heart
44 King Street, Margate CT9 1QE
The former George Hotel in King Street, last operational as The Ambrette restaurant, returned back to its historic roots in December 2019 by reopening as the George and Heart. The 18th century property, has been taken on by couple Kelly Love and Dan Williams who are returning it back to a pub and hotel. Beers supplied by Northdown Brewery.
Harbour Arms
Unit 9, Margate Harbour Arm, Stone Pier, Margate CT9 1AP
Originally opened in two small former fishermen's net stores (units 7 & 8) that have been knocked into one, on the town's stone pier in May 2013. It moved into the larger neighbouring unit 9 in May 2015. Most of the former unit's interior fittings and fixtures have moved into the new unit which now houses a larger cool room at the side of the unit. The pub has no toilet - patrons using public toilets next door. Four beers are normally on offer.
Ales of the Unexpected
105 Canterbury Road, Margate CT9 5AX
Micropub opened in a former fishmonger's in a row of shops in the Westbrook district of town. Up to four real ales are served direct from the cask. Real ciders along with wine are also available.