Anette’s guide to Folkestone
Food scene
Gorgeous restaurant in the heart of the harbour, a lovely place for lunch or dinner.
116 locals recommend
Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketGorgeous restaurant in the heart of the harbour, a lovely place for lunch or dinner.
My favourite restaurant in town, small and cosy with great food and lovely service!
20 locals recommend
Folkestone Wine Company
5 Church StMy favourite restaurant in town, small and cosy with great food and lovely service!
Best coffee in town and only a 3 minute wander from the flat. Located in an interesting building that houses a (hopefully) soon to be restored funicular railway connecting the town to the beach.
The Lift Cafe
Lower Sandgate RoadBest coffee in town and only a 3 minute wander from the flat. Located in an interesting building that houses a (hopefully) soon to be restored funicular railway connecting the town to the beach.
Bustling cafe, great for brunch or lunch and with a wonderful food market in the basement
12 locals recommend
Market Square
19-21 Rendezvous StBustling cafe, great for brunch or lunch and with a wonderful food market in the basement
The Pullman
7-9 Church StCosy pub, dog friendly in the bar and garden
Luben's Pizza
24 Rendezvous StTasty pizza in the middle of town
Take a stroll along the beach and stop in for the best coffee in Sandgate
9 locals recommend
Orchard Lane Coffee House
80 Sandgate High StTake a stroll along the beach and stop in for the best coffee in Sandgate
Champagne and oysters in an old lighthouse? Yes please! It's recommended to check opening hours before going.
19 locals recommend
The Lighthouse Champagne Bar
Harbour Approach RoadChampagne and oysters in an old lighthouse? Yes please! It's recommended to check opening hours before going.
Harbour Inn
24-26 Harbour StreetThe closest pub to the flat, tasty food and cosy atmosphere
Massimo's Italian Ice Cream
14 Cheriton PlBest ice cream in town! Open seasonally.
FOLKLORE
69 The Old High StreetFun bar with occasional live music, quizzes and bingo
Beach bar in a container behind the Harbour Arm. Lovely outdoor seating when the weather permits!
13 locals recommend
The Pilot Beach Bar
Beach bar in a container behind the Harbour Arm. Lovely outdoor seating when the weather permits!
The more casual little sibling of Rocksalt, but the food is no less delicious!
18 locals recommend
Little Rock Folkestone
The more casual little sibling of Rocksalt, but the food is no less delicious!
Our local coffee roasters, find them in a container on the harbour. Rooftop seating with fantastic views for those sunny days!
Harbour Coffee Co
Our local coffee roasters, find them in a container on the harbour. Rooftop seating with fantastic views for those sunny days!
Great pub a little off the beaten track, well worth the extra 5-10 minute walk from the centre of town
21 locals recommend
The Radnor Arms Old Bouverie
Christ Church RoadGreat pub a little off the beaten track, well worth the extra 5-10 minute walk from the centre of town
Lucky Chip
2 Church StreetMy favourite burger joint! It's all delicious, can't go wrong!
Speakeasy in the back of The Potting Shed shop, best contact them to get a reservation/password although you might get lucky and a table will be free for walk-ins
13 locals recommend
The Potting Shed
34 Rendezvous StSpeakeasy in the back of The Potting Shed shop, best contact them to get a reservation/password although you might get lucky and a table will be free for walk-ins
Shesells Seashells
Harbour Approach RoadMoules any way you like in old train carts on the harbour arm
Burrito Buoy
43 Tontine StreetWell, burritos essentially! Find them on the Harbour Arm.
Cocomee
2 Castle Hill AvenuePan Asian cuisine at it's best, family run restaurant a short walk from the centre
Great selection of beers and other beverages, drink in or take home! (Photos are for some reason not of The Beer Shop but I can't upload the correct one!)
14 locals recommend
The Beer Shop
Cheriton PlaceGreat selection of beers and other beverages, drink in or take home! (Photos are for some reason not of The Beer Shop but I can't upload the correct one!)
Bella vita Pizza&Pasta
71 The Old High StItalian pizza, lively atmosphere and a favourite among locals!
Sandy's
2/3 Back StreetHuge portions of tasty fish and chips, great gluten free options as well!
Space 7 is a great bar with delicious small plates of food and the occasional take over by talented guest chefs.
7 The Old High St
7 The Old High StreetSpace 7 is a great bar with delicious small plates of food and the occasional take over by talented guest chefs.
Dr Legumes
10 Rendezvous StreetPlant based food at its best
Best Nepalese food in Kent, a hidden gem much loved by the locals!
6 locals recommend
Annapurna Restaurant
15 Cheriton PlBest Nepalese food in Kent, a hidden gem much loved by the locals!
Flo’s Pie and Mash - Folkestone
A taste of East London at the seaside!
Best Thai in town, now moved to a residency at the Park Inn pub by the train station.
Thong Dees At The Park Inn
Best Thai in town, now moved to a residency at the Park Inn pub by the train station.
Portenio Traditional Argentine grill
Sailbox
Nice brunch option with far reaching coastal views from the Harbour.
Shopping
Workshop Number 29
99 Sandgate High StAntiques and found treasures in Sandgate, check opening hours before going.
Hiraeth Creative
59 The Old High StArt and crafts handmade by local artists
Bounce Vintage
3-7 Tontine StBiggest selection of vintage clothing in town
The Potting Shed
34 Rendezvous StSmall shop with highly curated goods for the home
Lots of shops and galleries showcasing the best of Folkestone's art scene
33 locals recommend
The Creative Quarter
34 The Old High StLots of shops and galleries showcasing the best of Folkestone's art scene
RE:STOCK Kent
12 Guildhall StZero waste food and goods shop, bring your own containers!
KITTY MCCALL
75-81 The Old High StAn explosion of colours in this home furnishings shop on the Old High Street
Not For Humans
53 The Old High StEverything you'd need for your pet!
Humbugs Of Folkestone
8 Rendezvous StreetOld fashioned sweet shop with endless jars of candy to choose from! Cash only!
Objectables
35 The Old High StA card for any occasion, from funny to cute to silly!
Ben’s Vintage
56-58 The Old High StLovingly selected vintage menswear, with some unisex and women's pieces in the mix.
Foras Perfume Store
11 Church StreetLovely things to put on your skin!
Miss Gingers
49 The Old High StreetAll the fabulous fabrics for the crafters among us!
Teastones Boba Hippy
1 George LaneEvery tea under the sun for your brewing pleasure!
Skateboard shop across from Folkestone 51, everything you need to enjoy our skateparks!
Happy Skate (CIC)
48 The Old High StreetSkateboard shop across from Folkestone 51, everything you need to enjoy our skateparks!
Vintage from the 30's to the 60's, lovingly hand selected heritage and luxury items!
Courting Lily Vintage
3 Church StVintage from the 30's to the 60's, lovingly hand selected heritage and luxury items!
Wild For Flowers
Cheriton PlaceLovely blooms for those romantic weekends away and special celebrations!
stem by stem
8-10 Church StreetLovely plant and flower shop for indoor and outdoor foliage
POT&VESSEL
39 Bouverie Road WestFabulous plant shop for those lush and unique houseplants you've been dreaming of!
Moo Like a Monkey
65 The Old High StGreat shop for all you baby and children's clothes and toys
Rennies Seaside Modern
47 The Old High StFabulous treasure trove of vintage and newer pieces for your home
Delicious treats and products for both belly and body from local suppliers and big brands in the healthy, natural, eco conscious space.
Folkestone Wholefoods
43 The Old High StDelicious treats and products for both belly and body from local suppliers and big brands in the healthy, natural, eco conscious space.
Vintage & Vinyl
57 The Old High StreetOld and new vinyl and some select booze to boot. Fabulous!
Sightseeing
A not-so-hidden gem for Folkestonians looking for food and ingredients a little more curated than the supermarket staples, in the basement of Market Square cafe
12 locals recommend
Folkestone Museum
1-2 Guildhall StA not-so-hidden gem for Folkestonians looking for food and ingredients a little more curated than the supermarket staples, in the basement of Market Square cafe
Sandy beach next to the harbour. Gets a bit hectic during sunny summer weekends, but is less crowded during the week. Go when the tide is out, dog friendly in the off season (Oct-April)
45 locals recommend
Sunny Sands Kiosk
The StadeSandy beach next to the harbour. Gets a bit hectic during sunny summer weekends, but is less crowded during the week. Go when the tide is out, dog friendly in the off season (Oct-April)
Lovingly restored train station on the harbour arm, home to a variety of food stalls, market stalls, big screen tv and film, concerts and various events during the year.
105 locals recommend
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Approach RoadLovingly restored train station on the harbour arm, home to a variety of food stalls, market stalls, big screen tv and film, concerts and various events during the year.
Recreation
Hire a paddleboard and hit the harbour at high tide, get up close and personal with floating artworks and fishing boats!
31 locals recommend
Folkestone Harbour
Hire a paddleboard and hit the harbour at high tide, get up close and personal with floating artworks and fishing boats!
Beautiful stretch of nature with playgrounds and places to chill out.
75 locals recommend
Lower Leas Coastal Park
Lower Sandgate RoadBeautiful stretch of nature with playgrounds and places to chill out.
Cultural hub for events in Folkestone, check their programmes for what's on!
24 locals recommend
Quarterhouse
49 Tontine StCultural hub for events in Folkestone, check their programmes for what's on!
Great place for families to go and let the kids burn off some energy!
75 locals recommend
Lower Leas Coastal Park
Lower Sandgate RoadGreat place for families to go and let the kids burn off some energy!
Veterinarians
The two nearest veterinarians
Abbeywell Vets
Sandgate RoadMedivet Folkestone Dover Rd - Havelock Veterinary Surgery
180 Dover Road