The 49 best neighborhoods to see in Folkestone

The Folkestone Harbour along with the Lighthouse is an iconic attraction for anyone visiting Folkestone. The place has a long history dating back in the 1900s. The photos along with the valuable information speaks a lot. The Harbour area was quite windy when we visited yesterday but Sun came out later and calmed the environment. There is an entertaining promenade with live music and food cafes along with good seating arrangements. A place worthy to visit in summer.

What an amazing place to spend a few hours (or maybe a full day). Absolutely loved what had been done with a disused railway station. There are some great bars eateries, offering exceptional views across the English Channel.

The harbour arm has been 'done up' and is very nice. There are lots of independent small market shops and places where you can eat and drink, a bit like Christmas Market huts. There is a big outdoor TV screen fir watching sports etc. Not sure whether all this is seasonal abd just maybe weekends out of season? But there are other places such as the very nice bar by the lighthouse, and a small brewery pub that I should imagine stays open more regularly. There is also a few fair rides. The views of folkestone are lovely from here too.

Enjoyed a lovely walk from Lower Leas car park along the promenade & boardwalk to the harbour arm. Here we stopped at the Champagne bar in the old lighthouse. Well worth a visit, nice cocktails and yummy charcuterie.

I adore Folkestone Harbour. The views are absolutely stunning, if you're visiting Folkestone, you simply cannot miss the Harbour Arm. Plenty of independent traders offering a great range of foods and drinks, there's truly something for everyone. Lots of different events and entertainment on throughout the year... I could go on and on!

Great place for a day out. Try the Ship Inn at the Stade, great food reasonable priced. Usually bands playing on the Harbour arm and lots of food and drink outlets during the summer months

Popped by early morning on 1st May, cracking weather and can't beat the views on a day like this. Great breakfast at Hulas on the beach side (bacon and egg roll, decaf cappuccino but no pictures as wolfed it down!). Good walk to stretch the legs after a quick swim at Mermaid Beach.

Beautiful, unusual, fabulous park, you can enjoy a coffee and on a hot day eat ice cream, you can just walk in this beautiful park. If you haven't been there, you should visit it, it looks like some exotic place.

Absolutely spectacular! Speechless! ❤️ it was such nice weather, and the view was breathtaking. If you want a long walk, that's the place to go. My new favourite place.

A lovely path along the coast. It has a nice picnic area with a beautiful garden. It offers scenic views as the water peeks through the trees. Although, some of the steps were closed therefore you might find yourself walking a little further before you can find access to the top. We love the idea that you have options to walk right along the pebbles on the beach, or by the concrete path, or through the linear park lined with trees such as pines.

Fantastic place to visit. The beach is lovly and the water clear. Kids had the best time.

Beautiful stretch of park along the beach with plenty of places to walk and explore and lovely bits for the kids to play on. The gardens are so well maintained and tidy makes a beautiful place to enjoy a day out with the family and kids

Clean and beautiful beach, playground for kids, Toilets, dog friendly

Very pretty, picturesque place to visit. Parking close to the walk was in short supply so get there early. Beach looked great, sandy part of the beach is by the play park, tide looked like it was in all day. Only reason for not giving it a five is that the play park needs some tlc. Bridge between the main towers is missing, zip lines have been removed, some of the climbing frame near the cliffs are closed off due to risk of land slide. Still a decent park but could be one of the best in Kent if restored. Plenty of toilets available and a small, walk up to the window cafe for coffee, ice creams etc. Take a picnic and spend the whole day.

A nice sandy beach, with toilets available and a cafe. Also very close by you have ice cream, seafood and fish and chips. No parking near the beach but plenty of parking around with a small walk. Life guards during busy periods. What more do you want from a day at the beach.

Nice sunny beach but best to check tide levels and avoid going peak hours on weekends. Plenty of parking available then.

One of our favorite sandy beach to go to, have visited couple of times this summer. The vibes, not too much crowded which is best, calm and nice sandy beach to go with kids.

A beautiful day out but really struggled with finding parking for non-residents till we found the big car park by the Harbour. Stony beach and plenty of space for children to play and run around. A lovely sunny day so we managed to enjoy some dip in the clear blue water beach which was lovely. When it came time to have dinner most places in the food court had run out of fish and chicken so be sure to get there early so you’re not disappointed. There are a variety of food vendors so a mix of cuisine from traditional British to Korean, Mexican, American etc. Toilet facilities available by the beach and food court area which are clean.

Sandy Sands Beach has that perfect summer holiday vibe. The atmosphere is super chill, and the locals are friendly.

Visited here after seeing beautiful sands. Absolutely beautiful.

Amazing beach! However, it’s best to visit after 2.00 pm when the tide goes out, as it’s very crowded and space is limited before then. Allow extra time for parking — it’s chaotic to find a space and the fees are quite expensive.

The lovely coffee shop has moved prior to the lift renovations.

Shows as closed but the building is open or at least the Caffè is open offering food and drinks, lovely little old charming building. Great.

Still waiting to be refurbished, work has started to clear vegetation.

Slight incline towards Sandgate fantastic views along the channel towards Dungeness at the end.

We went to folkestone to visit this as it states open all year but it was closed last week in the summer holidays! Shame and looks a bit run down too I'm assuming it's shut permantly

Very nice people's, good services

Although it's fenced off at the moment. Still was in awe of the amazing view

I visited the Cliff Top café Sat outside in the late winter sun and gazed over to France... Coffee accompanied by a bacon and fried egg roll was all that was needed to keep me happy. Well worth a visit.

Every trip to the Warren you make, you'll find some really great treasures! A beautiful area and a must visit for anyone who hasn't been here yet! Just be careful if you drive your car down the access road, as there's lots of potholes.

Large nature reserve with an atmospheric secluded beach overlooking the channel. The area was formed by coastal erosion meeting waterlogged mudstone and slumping cliffs. Stand long enough by the mud bank and it's possible to see the ground moving. The Gault clay over Greensand geology is one of the best places in the area for fossil hunting. At one time the Warren was a popular tourist attraction with its own railway station halt, but is now a much wilder environment. Some of the paths can be very muddy in winter so it's worth bringing decent walking boots. Be prepared for a steep climb if you're following the zig zag path up the cliffs to the coastal path. Extensive concrete sea defences have been installed to protect the railway line. These provide a long flat walkway by the sea, though do detract a little from the natural beauty.

Probably the best beach in Kent. The more you walk under the cliffs the better it gets. Its secluded, hardly visited, miles of sandy beaches that gradually slip into the sea. Clean clear water and perfect swimming

Absolutely beautiful place to go swimming, walk the dog, good for ramblers or just to sit quietly and take in the scenery....unspoilt bliss...

This place is amazing, I had a lovely time with my husband there the views are beautiful! 🥰

Amazing hiking trails around the coastal hills in this area. Great views from the cliff tops and hidden beaches between the rocks.

Really lovely and informative place. Friendly and helpful staff who are incredibly knowledgeable about local history. Nice and family orientated with great workshops too!

Great little museum. Free but I recommend giving a donation. My photos were from one small area.

Clearly money has been spent to spruce it up Lots of cafes bars and art spots Harbour station now re done as base for fun fair rides with some cool spots to eat and drink

This place is really informative. Loved the clothing section and the sea exhibits. The open note on the drawers was such a fun touch, it kept the kids curious and guessing what might be inside.

Smashing little museum and information centre. Has several small but interesting collections including artwork and a very popular activity room.

A great museum, local history and some fun interactive bits for kids. It’s all well kept and I look forward to bringing my kids along to some of the free events one day. Amazed it’s not busier when I go. A haven in the middle of town.

A small but well laid out museum. Quite modern in its approach, lots of artifacts and some hands on experiences. Mostly 19th to early 20th century displays. Definitely worth a visit.

Great public art and events

Born in dover lived near folkestone many childhood memorys great regeneration of the town nice place too go and walk round shops bars restaraunts stray traders etc

Fantastic artworks collection! Great staff too 👍

Always interesting . very helpful staff

A nice venue for all sorts of events. Accessible for wheelchair users. Friendly, helpful, and professional staff. The bar prices are quite high, but as expected. How Margate Winter Gardens should have been if it wasn't run to ruin by Thanet District Council!

Best Abba tribute i have seen. Excellent performers and musicians who made sure the audience had a great evening. Venue was clean and staff friendly and helpful.

Beautiful place with great interior, exterior and surroundings. The seats weren't the most comfortable but the staff was very friendly and helpful (except for an elderly man who was quite condescending and made me feel uncomfortable), especially the security guard.

Venue is really fun, staff are always polite and nice and helpful in every event. Really reccomend using the online parking form after the event if possible as the machines are quite slow to work.

First time visit....have another booked end of year...wish I hadn't. The show was OK....the music was so loud you couldn't hear the singers. All chairs are level so when people in front stand up...you see nothing. The event was such a disappointment, not made any easier when paying top rate prices. There are better locations in the area, but I thought I would give it a go....An expensive mistake and a lesson learnt....stick to where you know!! On a brighter note....there are plenty of bars but not many toilets.

We went to see Alan Davies and have never been here before. Staff were super friendly, nothing was too much trouble, location was clean and everything very clearly laid out. Prices were more than reasonable and everything ran smoothly. Parking was clearly marked out and its a short walk to the location. If I had to fault anything is coming out was a bit chaotic but that's because everyone left at the same time and it was a bit squashed, however there is nothing they can do about that! We will 100% be back and so grateful we had such an amazing evening ❤️

Elo experience were amazing, ice cream obscenely priced at £4.50 each for a small tub and drinks expensive to. Venue fair but would have appreciated comfier chairs and leg room.

Amazing food with a view. The fish and chips is amazing, huge portions, the tartar sauce and the mushy mint peas very delicious. The staff very friendly and the price is low for the quality you get. The view of the harbour is absolutely amazing even though it was low tide when we were there. Definitely will go again when in the area.

Lunch yesterday was (as usual) absolutely faultless! Food is a gastronomic delight - fish so fresh, it almost swims onto your plate and all served by friendly, polished and attentive staff. Warm and lively atmosphere and the setting is, even on a dull afternoon, breathtaking. Special mention to Lazlo, one of the restaurant managers, whose friendly and professional manner wouldn't be out of place in a London 5* restaurant. Thank you for making our day!

My family used to live in Folkestone about 8 years ago, and my parents went to Rocksalt a couple of times back then and found the service slow and unhelpful, and the food of mediocre quality. Returning last week, we found that not much had changed. We were greeted by a young server who showed us to our table and took our drinks order - she was pleasant, but did not know much about the drinks options (we later saw others with cocktails, though this was not an option given to us; she also wasn't aware of the spirits options). I don't blame her as she was clearly young and inexperienced, but her lack of training and knowledge reflects very badly on the restaurant, especially as she was the first face we saw. We were also placed at a table right next to the door, where a chilly breeze was blowing in, and despite the restaurant being half empty our request to be moved was denied (several tables remained empty until we left a couple hours later). This was baffling and did not set a great tone for the night. The presentation of the food was very prettily done, and the fish was very fresh, but for the prices, the dishes themselves are very average - nice enough, but nothing special or exciting. We had come to Rocksalt for my sister's birthday, but other than a "happy birthday" at the door, no effort was made to make the night feel special - no rapport with the staff, no recommendations of dishes. When the meal finally ended, they brought out a plate with "happy birthday" written in chocolate sauce and a single, tiny scoop of raspberry sorbet. They hadn't even bothered to add her name (or even ask for it), nor inquire at any point what sort of flavours she might like (she doesn't like raspberry and would've honestly preferred a simpler flavour like vanilla or chocolate). A very poor performance, considering the supposed calibre of the restaurant. Overall, disappointing but not surprising. I'm honestly astounded at how many good reviews this place has, considering that amongst Folkestone natives and locals it is regularly avoided.

My husband & I had a Sunday roast. I had belly of pork cooked to perfection my husband had beef. Everything was delicious. The service was efficient, professional and polite. We throughly enjoyed our visit and food would definitely recommend.

Unfortunately food was very bland and cold, very expensive, and we waited 1.5 hours for the food to be brought out. No one asked us how the food was, otherwise we would have told them, but started eating as we were so hungry. Beautiful view and good location though. Overall, massive disappointment - should have checked the review before hand, as recently they have received many reviews similar to mine. Advice, go somewhere else - you'll get much better food at a fraction of the price.

Location is beautiful - such amazing views across the Channel. The food was delicious - we had the scallops and prawns to start, the lemon sole and the skate and then the fondant for dessert - I’d highly recommend them all. The atmosphere is perfect which a luxurious yet relaxed dining experience. Personally, I loved how accommodating they were to our toddler. An amazing child’s menu but the staff were also just so helpful - Emma was absolutely wonderful. Thank you for such a lovely evening; we can’t wait to come back!

We had booked a big important birthday family celebration for 10. Having been to the restaurant before, we were looking forward to the a la carte dining in front of the panoramic windows with top notch food and service, as always, at a seafood restaurant. I called the restaurant to book, confirmed my credit card for the reservation. When we arrived, we were seated outside the main restaurant in ‘the garden’ which offered us drinks in paper cups and a limited bbq menu. A completely different vibe to what we expected and had hoped for. I spoke to the staff and explained this and asked for their help to elevate the experience. There was no space indoors in the main restaurant. We had agreed that they would swap out paper cups for proper glass and that we would be able to order from the a la carte desert menu at the end of the meal. Not perfect, but a possible solution. Here are some of the issues which occurred after this: - the cups (which were also flying everywhere in the wind) were not swapped out till I spoke to the staff again 40 mins later - the cutlery was placed on the table in a chewed up Tupperware box and stayed there through the meal - the food which we largely enjoyed, came out at completely different times which we weren’t warned about - the kids’ cheeseburger didn’t have any cheese - most people had finished their mains when the kids’ hot dog and sides finally arrived - from an order of three drinks (wine and two beers) only two arrived - the table next to us had ordered from the a la carte menu despite us being told that we could only have bbq mains - the waitress/manager came up to apologise and offer us drinks, but did it very loudly and to the whole table. I had tried to address all issues with the staff away from the table not to break up some sense of celebration and wished she had offered us the same courtesy I can see the staff were trying, but the bbq kitchen could clearly not come with a large table. The staff were pleasant but not completely experienced. We did get a bottle of wine and a couple of beers on the house as a gesture, but sadly it didn’t give us back any semblance of the experience we were expecting and had the pleasure of having in the past.

A beautiful memorial to a sad time. The main part of the museum is basic but free. You can go outside and see the spitfires, aircraft pilot statue and memorial wall. I'd definitely recommend paying the small fee for "The scramble" which is a collection of information about the lead up to the battle of Britain and first hand stories. It also offers some dress up items and a simulator where you're a hurricane pilot. It also had a very moving film which is played every 30 minutes or so and everything else turns off, which I personally thought was great. Overall a great testament to those who gave their lives during that time. We also visited the shop, which was fairly priced and had some lovely things in. We paid a visit to the cafe, also reasonably priced, the cake was delicious and even though the weather was similar to a monsoon the views were beautiful.

Very well presented and informative, beautiful views and were lucky and had two Spitfires fly over! The toilet doors in the ladies loo was a fantastic photo of a Hurricane and Spitfire!

Lovely memorial to all the very brave men who fought to protect their King and Country. There is one particular statue which is of a pilot looking out to sea,waiting for his friends to return, very sad, very poignant. There is nice visitors center. Plenty of parking. Free entry.

A beautiful tribute to pilots and aircrew who fought in the Battle of Britain. The Scramble Experience is well worth the small entry fee with lots of modern interactive displays and a basic flight simulator that is great fun. On site cafe is pretty good, gluten free cake available and a selection of non barista (i.e from a machine) drinks

I recently visited the Battle of Britain Memorial and really enjoyed it — the place is full of fascinating history about the fighter planes and the pilots, and the site itself offers beautiful views that make the visit both moving and memorable.

Get caught in the moment, a quiet place for reflektion and rememberance. Staff are more than happy to explain everything. Loved it.

So peaceful and informative. The cafe is lovely and there's choice whether to sit inside and out. It's got a lovely walk with stunning views of Folkestone, Dover and you can see the coastlines of France. Birds of Prey can be seen here as well as different types of butterflies and moths!

Stunning book cafe in a beautiful street in one of the most charming towns in England. Friendly staff and good customer service. However the place is too busy, loud and feels a bit cramped. The coffee was good but the cake was extremely small in size and hugely overpriced. The heart cake was too tough and way too sweet for my liking personally.

I really loved this café, super cozy and charming. The croissant was just okay and the jam was a bit basic, but the coffee was very good, and extra points for the salted butter. Overall, the atmosphere is so warm and inviting that it makes the whole experience lovely.

Loved this hidden gem in Folkstone.. coming from London wasnt expecting such a chic cafe in here, lovely vibe, lovely cakes and great coffee. Although they dont have many options for food but I guess they focus more on the cakes and coffees. We visited here on a weekend and loved their food vibe so kuch that we came back next day and had some food as well which we did not like. Cakes and coffees were on point. Their coffee menu is so versatile. Highly recommend. Staff is really friendly and welcoming.

Very cutesy! Sat outside with my friends and ordered some drinks! Tasted lovely. Will definitely go again 🍵☕️ I ordered an iced matcha with sugar free vanilla syrups 🧸

I was happy to finally visit the Steep Street Coffee House. I like the decor with all the books around the rooms. Customers can buy books if they find one that interests them. I found the place a bit cramped and it is a busy place. It is a dog friendly establishment but some people might feel uncomfortable if there are too many pets around. We had a lovely hello from one little dog which didn't disturb us. The coffees, chocolate cake and lemoncream croissant were delicious. I certainly would like to try more of the pastries, etc on another visit. The service was good and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Nice coffee but the "goat's cheese tart" was not good - was just pastry with a bit of dry bubbled egg on top (less than one forkful's worth) and some onion marmalade, not at all what I expected for £6-odd. The quiche was a bit bland but better after adding salt, not worth £8-odd. The brownie was ok but the corner piece they gave me was tiny. Nobody asked if we enjoyed. They were about 60% full. Shame because the vibe is lovely.

The fact that the place is always full and there is a long queue tells you everything you need to know about the quality of drinks/food and service. Suitable for a quick take-away, a study session or a catch-up with friends, the Steep Street Coffee House is a staple in Folkestone and we have been coming here for years. Only a 5min walk away from the sea, 10mins from the bus station and surrounded by craft, clothing and music shops it is a perfect place for a cup of coffe and a bite to eat.

Fantastic venue! Lots going on, from music gigs to workshops to pub quizzes, it's always a wonderful experience. I love the upstairs area with the quirky wooden arches and great views on Tontine street.

Good venue. They open the doors to the foyer early so those at the front get to queue indoors. There is also a bar in the foyer that is open, allowing people to get a drink before going into the hall. Sound and lighting were good, but it got very hot, so it could do with some air conditioning.

Great, intimate venue with a varied and interesting programme. Friendly staff and the bar echoing cathedral is beautiful

What a gem! I’ll definitely be coming back. Staff are so kind and helpful. Sound is top quality. Prices are fantastic. The bar is beautiful. The music space is a dream.

Great gig at the Quarterhouse, the Buzzcocks were amazing! Fab venue for live music, hope they book more bands like this as it's great for Folkestone. They could do with some air con but I guess the sweaty ambience is all part of the experience!

Great venue. Due to the size you get a good view wherever you are. Staff friendly and have always enjoyed our trips to see comedians there.

Great venue. Seated gigs - all seats have a good view. Capacity - 150-200 I would guess. Great sound crew.

Absolutely charming seaside town with a perfect blend of heritage and modern flair. The Harbour Arm is a highlight—great food stalls, live music, and atmosphere right by the sparkling sea. I loved strolling along the Leas promenade and catching glimpses of France across the Channel. Folkestone’s Creative Quarter adds a lovely artistic touch, with cool galleries, quirky cafés and a relaxed vibe. With its vibrant public art, scenic parks, and welcoming feel, this is a hidden gem on the Kent coast!

Love this place. Plenty of great food and drink on offer. Great atmosphere when we popped down on a Friday evening with a ska band playing, place was buzzing. Can't wait to visit again.

It’s a lovely area to spend a day but unfortunately is not family friendly , except a carusel is nothing to do for children . No amusement parks , no playgrounds and fair.

We visited Folkestone Harbour the night before catching a ferry to Europe and were really pleasantly surprised. It’s a vibrant, welcoming spot with plenty to do – from quirky bars and cosy eateries to a fun crazy golf course, a stone beach, and a children’s playground. The harbour area is beautifully designed, with lovely views out to sea and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it perfect for socialising or simply soaking it all in. It’s a great place to spend a few hours, whether you’re passing through or making it your main destination. A fantastic way to spend quality time before heading across the Channel – highly recommend!

On a beautiful ifs a great walk. Really easy with a buggy too as it’s 90% hard standing. Good food and drinks available. Often have entertainment on

Lovely place! Perfect for families, very cosy and welcoming. Highly recommend visiting.

Nice place to visit , fossils galore, if you know where to look ! One of the best locations for Gault Clay fossils . I have found ammonites and even Pterosaur teeth. . The local fish and chips is Excellent.

On a recent visit to Folkestone and on my way to Hythe, my route took me through these peaceful gardens. A combination of water features many beds, which no doubt would be an explosion of colour and fragrance if we had visited a few months later, but nevertheless, the early flowering shrubs and helibores were still an attractive sight.

fresh natural air with lot flowers and water pond in the middle

Very Beautiful Place in Folkestone.we are Waiting for our train,so we Decided to Wait In Park And explore.garden Have wonderful fountain and Flowers. I have great Experience and got wonderful Message when I go to rest On middle bench of Garden.here I attached.

I had a quiet morning, but with the lovely birdsong in the background, wandering through the gardens and admiring the beautiful blossoms. Kingsnorth Gardens is beautifully laid out in different sections and I am always interested in the wildlife in the ponds and the water lilies. There were some yellow irises today and a solitary duck swimming around in the water. It is nice to relax with a picnic with friends and family. There are no restrooms. One can have a picnic but no barbecues. There isn't a playground but there are benches where one can relax and enjoy the surroundings. The staff work very hard to keep the garden tidy and plant blossoms for each season. The garden flower beds are now being prepared for the Autumn and Winter season. There are still Butterflies enjoying the Roses.

Very beautiful gardens/park!

This little park is not so well known as other parks in Folkestone. It's an amazing place, with beautiful plants, flowers and a little artificial lake in the middle of it. One hour parking is free on the street.

Worth a visit. A really tidy and organized garden in the centre. Very well looked after with plenty of seating. Good if you want to relax and be alone for a think or a good book to read.

A Refreshingly Different Experience at Zig Zag Path, Folkestone This was one of my more unique experiences. While there isn’t much in terms of attractions or activities, the walk itself — through the zig-zag path — offers a new dimensional view that makes it quite special. The design of the path is a beautiful piece of functional art, filled with informative plaques and thoughtful architecture that blends into nature. The real highlight is the view from the top — it’s peaceful and scenic, especially for those who enjoy slow, mindful walks. It's a great spot if you're looking for something quiet and offbeat to explore in Folkestone.

Gorgeous walking path down to the shoreline. It felt like walking through a botanical garden with all the different plants and flowers around. There is a coffee stand at the bottom, as well as public toilets. There are also benches carved into the rocks along the way which you can stop and rest on.

The Zig Zag walk in Folkestone is a fantastic scenic walk placed between the Leas Cliff Hall and the Band Stand. It offers wonderful coastal views and consists of different paths with caves and grottoes leading down to the seafront and the Lower Leas Coastal Park. Originally built in the 1800s to ferry bath chairs between The Leas and the beach, The Zig Zag path has been restored beyond its original beauty as part of the Award Winning Coastal Park Development.

It was such a fun and great experience, travelling up the staircase and exploring all the views was truly amazing !!

Lovely, easy, wheelchair friendly walk down to the prom

I love this path! It offers great scenic views of the mermaid beach as well as being very green with plenty of plants and trees. The man-made grottos and archways add interest and provide some seating and shade when it's hot. It's a steady climb and might be a bit challenging for those not used to walking uphill, especially in the heat, but going down is lovely!

Loved it here great little walk from the seafront to the roads above both interesting and a fun walk. Added bonus was a street fair at the top. Worth a visit.

What a great space - great selection of food options (burgers, pizza, fish and chips, pulled pork, mussels, Greek and many more), plenty of seating, music and a big screen. Prices towards top end and parking available £2 per hour.

Nice place, will have to come back when it's not pouring rain though! Great food and they do have some shelter from the rain with heat lamps.

Great venue for watching the rugby Would be amazing to watch a film of an evening when dark Only thing that annoyed me was all the kiosks closed when there was still plenty of game time left so no chance for dinner

Excellent atmosphere here. I really like this place and set a good impression of visiting folkestone for the first time...

You find shacks selling coffee, ice cream, fresh seafood, and Thai food here. There is plenty of seating to sit and watch the game of the day.

We ordered food at 540 and received a meal at 555pm We sat down with our two young children to eat our meal, at 610pm we were abruptly told by security that we had to leave immediately as licencing rules were in force, and it wasn't their fault the restaurants were still serving food. So rude and abrupt. We will not be back.

Great place on a weekend, completely shot down during the week.

You can not see the White Horse when you are standing right here, above it 😏😂! You do get a nice view over the Eurotunnel train station which is impressive, huge!

This is a great landmark. The walk to get there is excellent - but don’t expect to spend much time here 😄

We came to see the trains , the eurotunnel, and it was a great vantage point.

Parked on the road above, in a decent-sized layby, probably enough room for 10 cars. Entered the area through the gate with my son and wandered down the steep bank. If the ground has any moisture then it's going to be slippy, so a dry day would be best for this route! We went slightly lower than the horse to get a decent view and then wandered around it to get a close-up view. It's a great design but is obscured from the M20 by the Euro Tunnel complex.

It is barely possible to see the horse from the road above and it is a steep climb down to the horse. The view across the railway yard and town is phenomenal (and across to France on a clear day).

A spectacular vantage point to look out across to France. On a clear day you can see Calais clock tower. Good view of Folkestone and Tunnel terminal below.

Nice view, nice place to have a picnic

The dining experience was very nice featuring excellent food and significantly improved service. It’s an ideal spot for enjoying a small bite to eat along with a glass of wine as you head out to a gathering or celebration. This place truly enhances the journey to any party!

We had an amazing couple of visits here recently on a holiday to Folkestone. Extremely friendly staff and an excellent set of dishes and drink options. They were amazing at helping when I experienced a diabetic hypo and also in amending the specials so that I could have them with my vegan diet (and there were a lot of choices on the menu for vegan diets!). My mother is gluten free and had plenty of options on the menu. We visited for a dinner and also at lunch time. There’s an excellent atmosphere and it’s located in a vibrant and safe environment. What made our trip special was the staff - they were beyond amazing and I can’t wait to go back next visit.

Went for dinner here mid week and hadn't been for a while. The tapas food is still delicious 😋 really good quality ingredients, fresh and cooked perfectly. The service is efficient and the atmosphere is great too. It's a great little spot halfway up yhe high street and it's not too busy. We had various dishes including the chicken skewers, sizzling king prawns in garlic and chilli (yum!), peppers, patatas bravas and a few others too. Great price, lovely wine selection and would recommend!

Very awful experience and those who are against racism please avoid these place as they serve food by seeing your skin colour and not by their hotel reservations. The guy (middle aged wears specs) as he desperately didn’t allow me to have food in this place. This was my story as I walked into the restaurant on Saturday afternoon around 1pm and the place wasn’t too busy as I can see empty tables around and the guy who was standing near the till told me that they can’t serve me and said that it’s fully booked for the day and I asked him if I can have takeaway and he still refused saying that they don’t have license to serve takeaway food. He was trying to make me leave the place as I was just asking when is the best time to book for reservations and he said that he is not sure and ignored me. As I can see empty tables there I came out of the restaurant and called the restaurant number from google and asked them if I can bookings for two persons and the lady staff said yes and offered me a table within half an hour. This was my experience and I was really offended by the guy’s behaviour

The best tapas I’ve had and I’ve had a lot !! Great food, great service & overall great everything!! The Espresso martini is a must have. Staff are so welcoming, looks like they have a very close knit happy team which says a lot about how great this restaurant is. The food comes out steaming hot. They could charge double on each dish and it would still be worth the money. I can’t say enough good things about this place I would travel to Folkestone just to come back!!

Authentic Spanish tapas. Living in Spain I can say all the homemade tapas is divine. It’s a must go to spot in Folkestone.

Today my husband and I had a lovely celebration lunch here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Food was very delicious with outstanding flavours and freshly prepared. Ambience sitting in the little court yard garden was peaceful and relaxing. Staff and service was super friendly and helpful. They had even paid special attention yhat it was our anniversary and offered a desert to share on the house. This was a lovely gesture and a nice touch. Lovely little gem of a resturant.

My family and I had an Amazing evening at Luben’s Pizza!! We got a selection of pizza’s and a pasta Carbonara dish! Everything was delicious! There is such variety in the menu in terms of food and also a variety of alcoholic drinks. We have eaten at Luben’s countless times and never had a bad experience here!! The staff are lovely, making sure all our dishes were to our liking, as well as being accommodating to our dietary requirements (requesting alterations with a chosen dish)!! The atmosphere is lively and has a well-decorated interior.

Went for lunch on the weekend and had the best time. The service was great, atmosphere great, and the food was amazing. Much nicer than ordering a dominoes pizza. A great local business.

Visited with some friends and was very impressed with the service and quality of the food. Staff were perfect and could not do more to be helpful and polite. Food was cooked perfectly and tasted fantastic.

Very good food we had three dishes and all were superb. The service was fast and very helpful with a couple of questions. They also had tabasco and coleslaw to go with the pizza. Thanks for a great meal.

We ordered from here for delivery We found a hair in the mac and cheese There was no cheese at all in any mozzarella dippers All food was freezing cold We was not offered a refund We spent over £50 and was not able to eat anything from this Shop was unhelpful

Ordered their food online and am disgusted by the lack of consideration. We waited over an hour and a half for food to be delivered. Once delivered Mac and cheese had hair inside it. Mozzarella sticks had 0 cheese inside when called said we would have to come to the store to collect.

What a super place . Stuart was a host and a half . Food was excellent, superb selection. Can’t recommend this pace enough . If in Folkestone please visit you will not be disappointed!

This is a truly beautiful place. Lovely walk along the very popular beach path. Very relaxing with the sound of the sea and wildlife across the road. The beach itself is pebbly and it's a popular fishing spot. It used to be free parking along the length of the road, but the council recently introduced parking tarrifs and installed parking meters as they have to spoil everything!

Beautiful pebble beach which stretches all across from Folkstone (although classed as separate beaches). It's very relaxing to sit on the shore and enjoy the sound of the waves rolling in and the wind rushing by. Very good for families and it looks like some areas are dog friendly and others you are allowed barbeques.

When it's hot, where's better than Sandgate beach? Relaxing place with clean water, a nice family place! 🏖️☀️🌊 Family, Beach, Water, Place. #SummerVibes #BeachLife

A quaint seaside town in Kent between Hythe and Folkestone with a few little shops, a stoney beach and a nice chippy. Nice place but not a lot for children to do aside from the beach and walks. Worth a visit if you’re down that way.

My most favourite place in Folkestone.

Beautiful beach but has loads of pebbles. Not grata if you got dodgy knees. Great fishing spot on a good day

Lovely pebble beach, the pebble stretch to walk was fun. There are few restaurants,tea shops around with few gift shops. The information provided was quiet informative to understand about the place.

A remembrance monument for WWI. It's steel made so you can see this shiny arch from the far in sunny day. It's a lovely place to walk and enjoy the sea views. Located near by the high street, this place is ideal to relax. Couple of benches around to sit and have a beautiful view of sea as well as enjoy your tea or coffee.

Distinctive metal arch commemorating military veterans. One of Folkestone's most recognisable landmarks and a popular local meeting place. There's seating and an information board provided to explain the monument's story.

A wonderful place that carries the charge of the past, recreated in the memorial plaques, carrying the emotional charge of the heroism of the historical heroes of the country. An integral part of the color and charm of Folkestone. It is inevitable to visit the city and not enjoy this wonderful place! I recommend!

really nice views and sitting place with great view walk to beach

I love this Remembrance Arch. I often sit and ponder on the benches here. You can read a brief history of the important role Folkestone and its harbour played especially in WW1. I just wish that parent's would make their children respect the area. There are several signs asking people not to use it as a playground but they are just ignored.

Lovely place to sit down and enjoy the views!

Lovely place to walk and enjoy the sea views... near by the high street, the place is ideal to relax, there are some nice benches facing the sea... ideal to seat with a cup of coffee under the sun. You could use this

Cozy little place with nice selection of beer and champagne, coffee and hot chocolate are nothing too special. I think they could benefit from making their hot chocolate and coffee just a tad bit better, maybe using a different chocolate powder or learning some simple latte art. It’ll just elevate the feel a little. Friendly staff though! Really nice selection of music which adds to the vibe

Arrived Shown to table that had old food residue on it. Given menus to look at the menus had food waste on them. We ordered two crepes, both were ludicrously crispy in texture and the knife wouldn't cut it. Sent back New mediocre pancakes arrived eventually and absolutely nothing offered to dissatisfied customers off the bill. AVOID is my advice

Stunning little venue, sitting inside an old train carriage. Beautifully decorated and thought out Great variety of Champagne's to everyone's budget 🥂🍾 Lovely menu, I'd definitely recommend the small plates, especially the Bruchetta 👌

Absolutely gorgeous! Cosy inside and sunny outside. Delicious champagne. Great vibes. Would definitely return.

good place for sitting on the harbour and looking back at the town and boats, not for in door but for sunny days. great music and for once the staff are dressed well and smart and look the part. good service for the dark haired girl working thursday 19 june afternoon , just a beer to listen to the music for a bit..

Well, it was Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday, so of course service was a tad slow! But they were friendly so that helps. Note: I went back the next day, so it must have been good. Fabulous venue. A very long comfy bench in the SHADE thank God and rugs and cushions available if needed. I moved into the sun to feel the early evening sun on my back. Bliss. They did a Bucks fizz for £8.50 which I remember being charged for at Kettners in Soho YEARS ago, so very good value. The champagne cocktails were a bit steep at £13. 50, but the peach one was yum - so sip slowly!!!!! And how often anyway do you drink them in the UK, just down the road with sun and sea and free music and a glorious atmosphere. So may be good value at the price, aye? Back to Tuesday with a bump.

Gorgeous place to sit with a glass of bubbly. We went for English sparkling wine and it was wonderful.

I like the concept of the shop, a container turned into a cafe with good views. They also have a recycling scheme more for alcoholic n drinks. In addition, they have old kegs as chair for the indoor seating. There two lads on shift and they were polite and interacted as needed. Can't wait to visit again but more specifically in the summer. Reasonable prices and a very good chilled vibe

Lovely experience being on the sea front & part of "The Arm". Love what they've done with the old fairground ride kit, very ept. Prices however are a bit steep for what it is, a reused shipping container done up. Feedback - would have been nice to have glasses instead of plastic beakers. Wasn't asked if we were going outside, therefore assuming plastic (disposable, non recycled) cups were the only option. I hope they are recycled. Jovial & fun for tourists, prices need to drop & glasses to be offered for us to return though.

Good beach bar. Lots of choices for drinks. It was busy when we went as the sunshine 🌞 was about. However, service was slow as there was only one server.

Stopped by for a quick drink. Love the quirky decor (bumper cars, etc.) on the pebble beach out front. Staff were quick and friendly. Didn't try any food, so I can not comment on that, but for obvious reasons, the drinks are served in plastic cups (not glass). A great sound system gives it a good atmosphere.

Really lovely coffee and hot chocolate, the interior is interesting with a really nice beach vibe. Loving the seating that looks out to the beach and sea. The music they play here works extremely well too. Definitely a place to visit in Folkstone for drinks. Would have been nice to have maybe a selection of cake with the coffees but not a major loss.

Really nice hot chocolate, works well if you’re visiting in winter. Great interior, friendly staff, wonderful view for what it is. It’s quite interesting that it used to be a shipping container. Also the music choices were pretty good, so you enjoy your time there with quality music.

They don't mix the cocktails so it's a layer of rum followed by sugary ginger beer and finished off with pure lime juice. Still not completely awful thanks to the view and comfy seating. Just ask them to mix the cocktails.

Beautifully restored railway station which opened in 1850 and saw services until 2009. The last train to use the station was a Venice Simplon Orient Express service, and after this the station fell into disrepair. Following an extensive restoration, it reopened in 2018. The curved platforms and canopies capture the spirit of the station in its heyday, while visitor attractions have developed around the station to serve tourists. Information boards are provided, along with sculptures honouring the station's role in WW2. The signal box was repurposed as a café for a few years, and toilet facilities are available. Though trains no longer serve the station, it is one of Folkestone's more interesting sites, connecting the harbour and beach.

I adore what has been done with this old station - respecting its history but regenerating the area with artwork and restaurant/bars. The branch and station closed to regular passenger train services in 2001 although they were used by the Venice-Simplon Orient Express (VSOE) and railtours until 2009. During the First World War, Folkestone Harbour was one of the main ports of arrival and departure for servicemen and medical personnel. So many soldiers left from Folkestone Harbour that it became known as the ‘gateway to the trenches’. Very sad to think that for those who never returned, the train journey to this station was their last view of home. The area also now hosts a vibrant weekly Sunday market full of independent traders selling an eclectic mix of vintage, retro & artisan goods and produce. Well worth a visit!

What a delight to see the regeneration of Folkestone. The pedestrianised old train station has been wonderfully preserved leading you towards the beach!

This was our first visit in a long while. Our visit was on a cold Monday morning in January, so all outlets on the harbour arm were closed. We did manage coffee and cake in the former signal box, but that cafe is now closed. It really was TOO small for a cafe!

It's great that this station is still here and preserved

What a wonderful job they have done converting the old station into a lovely walkway. In the summer months I would guess it be buzzing with the local coffee shops near by

Very Nice place! Very good idea transforming the old station.

I visited Folkestone and really enjoyed the artworks - would recommend

AMAZING INSPO FOR ART STUDENTS!!

(Translated by Google) The work is remarkable and is constantly supervised by a group of local volunteers (Original) Работы замечательные и находятся под постоянным наблюдением группы местных волонтеров

Over the years I must’ve used the EuroTunnel well over 100 times. The crossing is very quick (35 minutes) & on a normal day it’ll take about 30 minutes to get through the security… They used to have a frequent traveler account & you could cross the channel for as little as £43 per way but unfortunately since Covid (& maybe before that) they no longer offer the account. Crossing now can be expensive but it’s worth the time you save crossing by the ferry. Overall expect for the prices everything else is pretty good. You drive into the train & sit in your car or could walk on the side walk during the crossing…

If only all travel hubs were as efficient as this! Self check in was very simple, arrived early and they offered a space on an earlier train so we took it, no extra charge. Good terminal facilities. Passport control was a breeze. Fun experience.

So much better than the ferry etc Much quicker. Sometimes you might get delays at peak times, school holidays, but never really had a bad experience. Always use this for any European journey. Very convenient and all the staff are quite friendly too

Never had a problem with this crossing. In fact it’s now my preferred route to most parts of Europe . ( However living close to Plymouth, Spain and Brittany and French west coast I’ll take Brittany Ferries ) Saying this the Chunnel is excellent, quick , easy & efficient . I do think pricing is a little high sometimes but doesn’t stop me using. In reflection it’s quick easy and convenient, I’ll certainly continue to use .

Quick and easy, but very, very pricey in summer. Paid €727 for a return trip (with the caravan). For that kind of money, you could drive all of France’s toll roads and still spend less than on this “platinum-plated” train. Don't believe any of their 'special promotions', think twice about booking. If you arrive too early; no problem, they'll put you on any train. If you arrive late you have to pay a full new ticket... But it is conveniant and fast, can't argue about that. Especially if you have a long drive ahead up north. And staff is pretty helpful and friendly. Just wish they would have lower average price year round.

Train was delayed a bit, but still got us across a lot quicker than the ferry. The processes are smooth and the staff are friendly. Perfect especially when, like we did, you have a long drive ahead so saves you an hour or so compared to the ferry.

Everything went smoothly, we were there quite early and took the train an hour early, so it was great. The train was on time.

Lovely staff/owners and good food. If I went again, I would probably have mild spice as the medium was a little too hot for me. Had lots of food and enough for a doggy bag. Good value

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Taste of Nepal in Folkestone! Annapurna Restaurant is an absolute gem. The food was truly authentic — rich, traditional Nepali flavors that were both comforting and delicious. Every dish felt like it was made with genuine care and tradition. The service was outstanding — friendly, attentive, and very welcoming. The staff made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a lovely cultural touch that added to the charm of the evening. If you’re looking for authentic Nepali cuisine in Folkestone, Annapurna is a must-visit. Can’t wait to return!

Came in for my mother in laws birthday as she really fancied having Nepalese for dinner. We got everything to share between us so we could try as much as possible. We had spicy king prawn, pork momo, and Pani Puri for our starters. The batter on the king prawn was so delicious and morish. I am particularly fond of momo and the dumplings were excellent here. I would recommend momo to anyone that's not had it before. I had not had Pani Puri before, so the waitress showed us how to do it, very different to what we are used to doing with food so it's quite fun to assemble it all. The thali was really nice with the curry and daal served with rice. Normally this would be for one person, but as we had shared starters too we shared this. We also split a prawn chow mein. This was different from a chow mein you would have in a Chinese restaurant, and has more depth of flavour. What was really good was that they asked how spicy you like the food. As my partner doesn't do well with spice, although she likes it, we only had a low spice level. The Gurkha beer was really nice too. Overall I would recommend coming here to try something different and the price was very fair too!

Had a business meeting here either a group of 9 local businesses, different to your usual curry house, fantastic service, wonderful fresh dishes and we will be back in the near future. Very reasonably priced too. We have to say loved the translation of “least recommended” in fact it made us order and was delicious. Apologies our photos are not to the usual standard.

Absolutely delicious, authentic Nepalese food at incredible value. We’ve been coming here for the four years we’ve lived in Folkestone and want to make sure everyone knows how good a restaurant this is and supports it, as there’s nowhere else like it in town. The starters in particular are exquisite and the chow mein is the best we’ve had. And the owner is a former Gurkha and part of the much cherished Folkestone Nepalese community :)

A lovely little restaurant where you get a fantastic meal. Lots of options and everything we had was delicious. The staff were fantastic and helped us navigate the menu. Just wished I had a bigger belly so that I could have eaten more. They do takeaway and they would have done a doggy back but we ate everything.

Amazing food. The starters were absolutely stunning and the mains were delicious. Only issue was being so stuffed I couldn’t finish it all. Would definitely recommend and will be coming again!

Lovely looking hotel with great ( but expensive restaurant). Very small lift so difficult with a family. Shower was blocked and flooded bathroom unfortunately.

I took this place because it had great reviews. The room was quaint and clean. I could hear every neighbour when they either left or came home. The walls are paper thin. The service was very nice. I had a great view. So I guess it depends what is more important sleep or the view.

Very nice hotel, friendly staff. We had a lovely room. Everything is a bit on a quirky slant when walking to the hotel rooms but overall we will stay again. We enjoyed it.

Having stayed here a couple of years ago, we decided to come back,the Hotel has had a dramatic refurbishment, the rooms are lovely and imaculate and extremely high quality ,with 5 star furnishings and facilities,

Only used when attending a monthly meeting. Much improved by recent IHG ownership. Lovely interiors. Ideal for long walks on the famous Folkestone Leas high above the North Sea. Walking distance from town

Highly recommend! Room was excellent! The staff are friendly and helpful! A beautiful little town!

Great hotel. Food, very good, staff helpful & friendly & good location. Highly recommend 👍

I've been meaning to come to Marleys for a while, it's been on the list for ages so the anticipation and expectation were high. Finally made it in late Feb25, I was being healthy but my bro was with me to balance it out. Went for pork belly and calamari starters. Man do we love pork belly, it's one of my faves, always a must try if it's on the menu - they didn't disappoint, perfectly cooked, juicy and crunchy, so so good. The Calamari is on every menu these days and shouldn't be hard to nail, but it was chewy/overcooked, coating was tempura light and it didn't keep together - a shame. The mains saved the day and were all round winners, we love them them burgers, bro was very impressed with it. And I was very happy with the duck, cauliflower puree, kale were cooked perfectly and delicious. It was finished with excellent accoutrements (shallots, berries, pomegranate), with tangy shots of flavour complimenting and lifting the other flavours. A nice vibe, and service was nothing short of excellent - nailed the attentive and friendly balance. Expensive, a bit, delicious a lot. Look forward to returning.

Decided to visit after a long hike. We hadn't made a booking but the hostess was professional and welcoming, offering us a table. Service was quick, friendly and flawless. We both had the Pork Belly on creamy mash and it was to die for. Cooked to perfection. Most, if not all, dishes seem to have a gluten free option, which was welcomed. I'm 100% going to visit again to treat my partner. The atmosphere is really intimate and chilled so perfect place for a date night.

Had no reservations and they got us in really quick! Super friendly and really really good food!! Chicken was crazy good, Marley burger the wife loved. The pork bites tasted great! Thanks. Had 0 space for desert but I saw some and it looked great.

Popped in today with no reservation. Greeted by friendly staff who took great care in their service. We treated ourselves to slice of cake and drink and saw many amazing meals being taken out. Very reasonably priced and generous portions. We plan to return for dinner whilst on holiday. Highly recommend!

Nice brunch spot in Folkestone. We visited on a Sunday lunch time and were greeted by friendly staff and we didn’t have to wait for a table. Our food arrived fairly quickly but our coffees arrived after our food. We both opted for Marleys Brekkie which was good but did feel a little overpriced. I would return to try the pancakes, they looked delicious!

Beautiful experience and atmosphere. We went for weekend brunch and tasted great choice of improved classics. Loved it!

Friendly service, a welcoming atmosphere, and delicious food and coffee. Highly recommend!

Excellent town pub with interesting vegan menu. I chose Torched Vegan Feta ­with Ember-Roasted Beetroot, Caramelised Red Onion and Walnut Dressing and Grilled Corn on the Cob. It was delicious, beautifully presented and quite quickly delivered by cheerful staff. We sat in the world garden which was lovely in the sunshine. A very pleasant experience.

Best food in Kent. The chef and his team are offering food you don’t see on other menus, a blend of things everybody loves but with their own unique twist. The staff are attentive and knowledgeable and the atmosphere is energetic and warm, you feel like you’re sat in your favourite pub, eating you’re favourite foods but everything has been dialled up.

We came in for a weekday evening meal and I was impressed with the decor and vibe styling, high-end gastro pub vibes - you can't tell from the outside. We went straight in for the Quattro formaggi (four cheese) burgers that were great, nicely cooked, flavoursome and juicy, really nice. A change from top-line proper burgers like Lucky Chip, but very tasty - variety is the spice. The side were great too, donut sized onion rings and really delicious sweetheart cabbage with green sauce and pomegranate. It wasn't busy, service was great and the vibe was nice - it is a bit pricey but it's worth it. I would like to try more from the menu.

Never judge a book by its cover! You'd never expect such a cosy beautiful interior at first glance. Great staff and delicious food. My only gripe was that I paid a tip twice as I wasn't informed that a "digressionary" charge had already been added to our bill ( 2 people) and I when I increased our bill for our server, he didn't advised me that 10% had already been added. Other that that, fantastic

Second time at this place. Last year came here for drinks with friends which was lovely and this time for some food. Had the breakky bao, good stuff. Solid 6/10. Had the steak & eggs, very good stuff. Solid 8,5/10. Really good. Atmosphere is always great, friendly place with friendly staff, lots of dog owners too which makes it more enjoyable. Will definitely return.

We had a great vegan meal here. My wife has a fantastic Sri Lankan curry and I had tacos, we shared a side order of (delicious) mushrooms. Service was great, friendly, attentive. We recommend!

Best flavours in town. Exceptional chef. Clearly a lot of thought and passion goes into the food. Unbelievable flavours 🙌🏼

Really nice being back (4yrs since last visit). Food good though a bit longer wait. I had mushroom risotto and though hot and very tasty was 'wet'. Deserts took a while but were great when they arrived. Ambience as always was great

Had a fantastic Sunday lunch at The Bouverie Tap. The Sunday roast was cooked to perfection and full of flavour! My partner had the chicken salad which was fresh, vibrant, and delicious. The service was absolutely excellent—attentive and friendly from start to finish. A special mention for the decor, which is stylish and creates a wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommended. Price is £18-£23 per person including drink.

Had a nice pub dinner here. The meat pie was excellent! Friendly owner and staff made for a pleasant meal experience.

An absolute gem in our neighbourhood. This pub seems unassuming, but the service was friendly, the beers good value and the food outstanding!! We had a scotch egg and the mussels in Thai sauce. The Thai sauce was so flavourful!! Would go back in a heartbeat.

Stumbled across this as it was near our hotel but it was just perfect. Great informal dining for the 3 year old, tasty 10/10 fish n chips and a great selection of ales! If we didn’t live 200 miles away we’d be back a lot!

Extremely fun place. Bartender gave an excellent recommendation on a fantastic stout beer!!

Roast belly pork for sunday lunch with my daughter! It was absolutely delicious 😋 thank you! After reading the reviews on their pies, they will be next to sample. Booked for the quiz night and looking forward to the cheese board 🍷🧀

I had a great experience with my mum in September. We had a lovely meal and great service. The food was absolutely delicious!! Would definitely return again.

A birthday meal totally ruined by pure incompetence thanks to Bay Tree Bar & Grill. Orders taken, quite a fair wait for the meals to arrive. Clearly stated on order 'no garlic butter'. Arrived eventually with yes, garlic butter all over the steak. Server agreed I had asked for steak without garlic butter. He came back 8 minutes later to state it would be 15 minutes. Considering everyone else was halfway through their meals it was totally pointless so I cancelled my meal. They gave me my drink for free (very charitable of them, a pint of lemonade with orange)! They brought the bill out taking off the drink but to add insult to injury they still tried to charge me for the steak that was sent back and never returned! Obviously refused to pay for the steak and bill was readjusted. Thank you all for totally screwing up the birthday evening out for me, you must be very pleased with yourselves!

Super knowledgeable bar staff and excellent service. Served the best Old Fashioned I’ve had in a long while. So much so, I had two! Great place and will definitely be back

We didn't eat here. But we had some wine. The wine was good. The bar staff were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.

Four of us went out to celebrate a Ruby wedding anniversary. We couldn't order the cocktails we were hoping to have as they only have one bartender who makes them, and he hadn't turned up to work. I asked for a Bacardi and Coke, they don't stock it, then a Gordon's gin, they didn't have that either. I walked round to see the restaurant that had just a couple of occupied tables. We asked to see the manager. He was rude, abrupt, and argued with us! He made the situation worse and had no managerial skills. Obviously, we didn't stay to eat. Instead, we went to a professional restaurant, Sotirios, which we regularly use. The welcome and service there made up for the bad experience in The Bay Tree. I've done this review to advise other people, but I would appreciate some response back from The Bay Tree to acknowledge they are aware of the abrupt manner their manager has towards their guests.

Dinner for one Roasted Courgette and Oyster Mushroom gnocchi, tempura courgette crisps, pumpkin seeds, mushrooms and miso gravy If you want to know if a chef can not only cook but can create flavours then give a selection of the humble vegetable. The flavours and different textures all combined to make for one of the best meals I've ever had. And as for the miso gravy where can I buy this please aa it was the sort of gravy you could drink by the mug full.

Beautiful food and great service. Place looks amazing with a good atmosphere cut recommend enough!!

Absolutely amazing place for the whole family! Railway Museum, Countryside&Craft Centre, Nature Trails, and more. I highly recommend 👌 ☺️

Wonderful place. The railway museum is full of great railway memorabilia, has a working Signal box and a lovely model and exhibition of the Channel Tunnel. The Barn has lots of wonderful crafts, café and a Printer which is very interesting to see how printing used to be done. Also, the volunteers are very friendly and passionate, they really have done a great job here. It’s certainly well worth a visit.

A great afternoon out looking at the wonderful crafts in George's Barn and then on to the Railway museum. Highly recommended. Open 10am - 4pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

A little gem,lovely place to visit, nice tea shop ,relaxing and plenty to see,the train museum was great, and the small train set out around the museum garden was great,plenty of history at this venue, A LITTLE GEM

This is a lovely little place to come and visit. Nice cafe and barn. The Elham train museum is very interesting. The original train layout showing how the tunnel terminal at Cheriton would take cars and freight before the tunnel was completed is amazing. The last time I saw this was 27 years ago when tunnel was being constructed. The first sod dug up by Sir George Russell in 1884 with spade and barrow is unbelievable for the construction of the Elham railway. This place is a must to visit without mentioning the sit on miniature railway for kids. Brilliant.

Great for young and old alike. What a fantastic place, everything oozes the enthusiasm the trust puts into the place. Thought of everything nice picnic area, crazy golf, craft centre, cafe, nature walk and rail museum, don't forget the miniature railway a must for all ages.

Lovely little museum lots to do for the children the little train ride around the picture perfect pond definitely going back soon

The best real ale in Folkestone and for miles around. Three or four beers are drawn directly from the casks in the temperatures controlled room. Two kegs are also on. Cider, wine, bottle, and can beers are also available. Chrisps, large bowls of nuts, and really good value cheese boards are served. Neil and Scott work alternate days. There is an accessable toilet and a small outside space at the rear.

Friendly landlord and locals. Recently moved across the road to a larger premises and it looks excellent. The cask was really well kept. Lovely Kent brewery beers. Lovely cosy lounge area at the back and bright open and relaxed front of house. The whole place felt very welcoming. Only stopped for a short while and time seemed to pass by very quickly here.

A delightful micropub, which consists of a couple of rooms and a small courtyard garden. Everything was faultlessly clean and most important the beer and cider were excellent, with a good range. Could perhaps get a slightly larger variety of soft drinks.

This place becomes very noisy when it's busy. The acoustics are poor with nothing to absorb sound. After an hour there my ears were ringing. Much better to visit in off peak times or move to the small lounge area behind the bar.

Love this place. Think that's the 3rd location it's been at since I started going a few years back. There's not a lot not to like. Didn't try the food, but no doubt they got snacks.

Not just fantastic ale but great cider too. Don't miss out on the cheese board, it was a really pleasant surprise and the perfect accompaniment to a couple of pints. Nice locals and friendly owner, fully recommended.

Very good selection of cask ales and a cheese board if you are peckish.

A gorgeous old church hidden and often overlooked in the heart of Folkestone. The building is beautiful with some stunning glass windows. Also it has a very interesting history.

A pretty church on the edge of the town center. The staff are friendly and are happy to tell you all about the church's history. They have regular concerts there, often with an excellent choir.

Beautiful church, so quiet and peaceful. I was allowed to just exist in a chapel on my own while a few people were attending a service on the other side. I really appreciated them understanding my need to be alone in a safe space.

Although I haven't visited this church for years, it was a VERY special place to seek some tranquillity in the chaos of modern Folkestone. I lived in The Metropole, on The Lee's, for almost 32 months...and regularly sought out this church for quiet contemplation. Wonderful sense of history and you will feel that you are in a precious and beautiful place. The attached picture belongs to another poster. Hellie Reumkens. I have changed the orientation to the correct perspective and have informed Google Maps about Hellie's photographic problem. Quite why it wasn't corrected before is a puzzle?

Interesting early history of Folkestone. Informative guides. Good to know that after hundreds of years a worshipping community continues here.

Lovely historic church and beautiful music.

Beautiful church with a lot of history. Always kept clean and tidy, very peaceful to visit if you need a quiet moment to yourself or just somewhere to go and have a look. Great with local schools too 🙂

As other people said... Yes, the wait was a little long, but by far the most delicious and fresh food you can get in town, and that's why it takes time. You want food at a different level, you wait to be cooked by people who know. As a Latin person who lived in Spain 4 years this outstands in the old high street. The duck with celeriac and ham was from another world. The priorat wine was perfect too. And it's been years since I have a cheesecake so flavourful. I have a new favourite place in Folkestone. And... 🐕 Friendly too... All day

The food was delicious but the portions are very small vs price and the waiting time for plates is EXTREMELY long. We were waiting at least 1 hour for the main plate. The restaurant was also empty so there isn’t much of an excuse there. If you are keen to wait at least 1 hour for food then you can happily come here.

Went to Pintxos by chance as it was near to the hotel we stayed at the harbour in Folkestone. Very busy restaurant and booking is recommended. It's Basque dishes and the food was delicious. Would definitely eat there again.

Amazing lunch....picked 4 Hot dishes and one side, plenty for 2people. Lovely decor and fantastic service. Thankyou👏👏👏❤️

This restaurant is greatest restaurant in Folkestone the food is so delicious 😋 and all people there is very good

Experience the taste of the Basque Country, a region of Spain. All the tapas are authentic dishes, lovingly prepared to order. Whether you just have a nibble with a drink, or order several dishes for lunch or dinner, you will want to go back time and time again!

Went there for dinner. Food is amazing, different level. Outstanding food and service. Our host was amazing and welcoming. We were explained everything from the beginning and we were more than happy to wait since we had a great bottle of wine. Again, great recommendations for wines as well. Our host was extremely knowledgeable. You don’t see this very often these days. Thank you for an amazing evening and definitely will be back.

We visited in late June 2020 so lots of the social distancing measures were still in place and they were only able to do takeout. That said we all really enjoyed our bagels and were massively impressed by the kids meal which was really good value (it included a drink too that's not pictured). We drove for about an hour for this as a Father's Day treat and it was well worth it!

Excellent bagels. The menu is a perfect selection of toppings for the beautiful soft inside and crispy outside bagels. Love the use of the old signal box, a little treasure being well looked after. We had a lovely family lunch here in half term. Quote from 11 year old son.... "best lunch ever". 🙂

Amazing coffee, a lovely place and cakes like I have never tasted before, and I know cakes! The pastry on the sausage rolls looked lovely too, so thin but crispy/crunchy, 'I'm saving that for my next visit.

Amazing bagels, good strong coffee. My new addiction I think.

Great place to replenish yourself whilst exploring the harbour. Take the time to eat in if you can. Splendid views stretching across to Dover ferries. Iconic location. Options for kids too. Not cheap, but good quality.

A lovely spot in a unique setting for a bite to eat. Very very yummy salmon bagel and indulgent banana bread - what more could you want! By the window, an excellent spot for people watching!

Popped in for breakfast & tried the Full English Breakfast Bagel. It was a good portion, as for me, personally. But the top of the bagel was bit hard, so it was difficult to eat it with cutlery, and also impossible to eat by hands. So I just ate the bits separately. The orange juice came in a small kids portion-like plastic cup. Overall not too impressed by customer service either. Wasn't convinced to come back for more.

Don't be put off by the corner café, slightly scruffy look. The food was exceptional. We had a potato starter, which was the best potato dish I've ever tasted, and the mains were just as good. Surprisingly outstanding food. Thank you.

Had a takeaway from here this evening and unfortunately didn’t love what I had (veg noodles) as they were too spicy. My partner had chicken noodles which he said were lovely but again too spicy for us. Spring rolls didn’t contain much filling. Staff were really nice and the restaurant seemed busy for a Monday evening. This was my first time having Nepalese so it could be that the dishes are meant to be very spicy

What a great find. We were staying at Hoday Inn Express on a Monday night when everything seemed closed. We came across this place, which offered us a very warm welcome and sat.us down... there were lots of nepalese people, always a good sign. The food was frankly delicious. We will hopefully go again.

One of the best Nepalese restaurant I have ever been. All cuisine were so delicious and perfect. Catering services were fantastic and staff were so friendly and generous.

Though the place is small, the food was tasty. Better to go with reservations as tables are limited.

I order jhol momo and chowmein really good taste . keep it up .

What a great food they got here pricess cool to compare to takeaways you can sit inside to but food is just great realy I paid for momo and bear 10.50 you canot find better deal now

The food is amazing! The best burger I've had in a long time, and don't get me started on the green sauce. NO idea what's in it, but it tastes incredible!! 🔥 The chicken was cooked perfectly, the fries were so tasty, and the philly cheesesteak was made to perfection. Staff are very friendly and willing to have a chat with you. We asked about where they get their ingredients from, and they were very happy to tell us. £80 for 2 of us, including 2 drinks of whiskey and lots of amazing food, as you can see in the picture. I never heard of this place before today, but I will be returning very soon!!

Great beers...... Great food........ Great staff! Had this cheeky sour yesterday 30/9/23 and very nice indeed! Still some of the best beers in Folkestone! And their Vault City range has always been great as seen in my added picture!

I'll start with an big positive, the green sauce cheesy fries are absolutely amazing, really good. However, the burgers we had were very mediocre, incredibly soft, all the same texture, desperately needed some sort of crunch or even a toasted bun would help. The beer I had was nice and my partner enjoyed her cider, the staff were very chatty and the food arrived quick. The toilets were a bit grotty with loo roll and paper sheets all over the floor and the bin was overflowing. We will return to give lucky chip another go.

We'd seen the reviews and thought we'd better give this a try and boy, are we glad we did, as friendly staff and delicious food make for the perfect restaurant experience! We ordered burgers, fries, tater tots and drinks. Gotta say, tater tots are new to us and these were so morish. So whatever you order, grab a side of these, you will be so glad you did. As for the burgers, so tasty, well cooked deep flavours and piping hot till the last mouthful. These are right up there with the best burgers we've had! Will we go again, most certainly!

I absolutely love Lucky Chip when I was in London but after moving to Folkestone this branch doesn’t live upto the hype. The buns are mostly stale when I have eaten and they never open up ontime. It’s Sunday and trading hours are open from noon but they decided to open later today. I would go to the burger van up the road for a better and more consistent experience

Best. Burger. Ever!!!! I have had many a burger in my life but this, oh my this burger was amazing. I had the Royale Wit Cheese. Sooo tasty. It wasn't stodgy like other burgers I've had. They are served a bit pink in the middle (and they tell you that upfront). I had mine fully done but my boyfriend had his as is and loved it. The fries are crispy and moreish. We had one basket between us and that was enough. We then had Cherry pie for afters. That was extremely tasty too. The staff are very friendly and the service was quick. The music wasn't to my taste but I remember seeing a board outside during the daytime telling you what genre is which night. It is a good job we don't live round here or I would end up the size of a house! Highly recommend! EDIT: One year later. Boyfriend brought me all the way here from Leicestershire so I could go here again 😊 still the best burger ever. (And I've tried quite a few in the last year!) EDIT: Another year later...STILL wonderful!!!!!! Nov 23 EDIT: Changed my burger to a different one (named after an actress, I forget who!) and it was even nicer than my regular!!! May 24 EDIT: New chef but still the best burger ever! Ooh and the cherry pie was yummy with an awesome Chantilly cream 😊

I went there with some work colleagues had a nice time. The food is really good and we went there on Wednesday which meant we could take advantage of the £5 cocktails. The burger was one of the best I've had and I would like to try thier Sunday roast. It would be a 5 star review if only you could hear what others were saying as the music was quite loud.

This is a Britannia hotel at this time. It's very busy as two coach loads peeps have arrived. It has a small square swimming pool, a full gym, a bar, a restaurant, and bingo. The hotel itself is nicely presented on the harbour and has a brilliant views. The hotel rooms look like they're freshly painted to a reasonable standard and the carpet looks clean. Some of the electrical fittings ie switches and attachments have cracks in them and the usual paint on them. The bed is comfortable. The TV works and overall very reasonable

Great location, good sized room, within our budget of under £100/nt, nice staff, upgraded to a harbour view with ease and were treated to a wonderful sunrise. Reading other people's negative reviews can be really off-putting but this hotel was totally fine for us for one night while we explored Folkestone at the weekend. Rooms are very old fashioned and tired but everything worked fine. Bathroom was clearly refurbished recently as it was in better condition than the room. We were able to collect keys at 1pm, leave luggage for free, and could access our room from 4pm which worked for us. We didn't try their food, with so much on offer in the harbour and in the town we saw no point. Prepare for a bit of a queue at reception at peak check in times. The fake goods bazaar in the foyer is really not a great look and cheapens the vibe, but that would be our only main criticism. Also some loud people drinking out front of hotel at times, which the hotel should do something about proactively when it happens as it might disturb people's comfort. Would stay again. Thanks for hosting us

We arrived earlier and were told by reception that check-in was strictly after 3 PM. However, when we returned at 3:50 PM, the room we were given had clearly been used, even though it had supposedly been cleaned. Shockingly, even the reception staff didn’t seem aware that the room was not ready. After a long argument, we were eventually moved to a different room. Unfortunately, the second room was no better. • The socket was not near the bed, which made it very inconvenient to charge devices. • The fan’s wire was too short, so the airflow didn’t even reach the bed. • There were no basic toiletries provided. • The room was not clean – furniture was extremely dusty and dirty. • there was no intercom Overall, it was a very uncomfortable and poorly managed stay. Definitely not worth the price. A very short and disappointing day for us

Stayed here with coach holiday. Location very good. Hotel ground floor lovely but that's where it ends. Stayed in premier room, heaven knows what a basic room is like. Only positive was it was clean apart from windows, filthy inside and out, tried cleaning ourselves to no avail. Rooms not serviced, not even changing rubbish bin or clean cups. 1 bath towel each, only 1 hand towel between 2, no bath mat to step on when getting out of bath/shower. Bathroom so old and botched together. Food disgusting. Mini fridge but didn't get cold. Considering this hotel is in a prime position upstairs was a dump. Only positive was staff friendly

We were travelling with my husband, son and our dog. We were "welcomed" by an exhausted staff who clearly couldn't be bother to be friendly. We were told there would be a deposit of £50 for our dog, which wouldn't leave the account but would be returned, provided all was OK in the room. It has been 9 days after our visit and the money hasn't been returned, still showing as "pending". The room had two towels, even if it was clear three people would stay. It had no toiletries or tea/coffee/creamer. We even had to pay an additional fee to park our car. Added to this, the vent at the bathroom sounded like a helicopter. The last straw was being woken up at midnight by a loud false fire alarm, including a flashing red light. It stopped briefly and then resumed. There was also a muffled message. We all went out just to be told it was a false alarm. Was no apology the day after. Do yourself a favour and look for an alternative accommodation. You will need to keep adding extra fees to make that room worth staying.

Literally the only good thing about this hotel is the proximity to Le Shuttle and the apple juice at breakfast. Strange smell throughout, staff couldn't be bothered, bacon could have been resuscitated by a good vet, food in general was poor, entire place is grubby and I'm sure the man that got arrested at the front of the hotel would have had a better quality mattress in jail. Glad to only have been there one night

Iconic hotel, with a great location just on Folkstone’s harbour. Decor from original 1980/90s but was ok overall. Room was fair though had the traditional poor mattresses with uneven springs etc. Staff were pleasant enough, sea view from room and the hotel had good parking. Main reason for 2 stars was the pool. It was lovely and warm but had to pay £10 to use it. However, my mine gripe was that the pool area had a very pungent unpleasant smell! Like a major drain being blocked or something significant was rotting. Very off putting!

Visited this place to grab a quick coffee. Amazing service, great staff and the coffee was amazing. The atmosphere was very cool with friendly vibes.

An unexpected gem at the bottom of the old high street. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. A generous happy hour. Great rock soundtrack. The espresso martini is rocket fuel.

Great little bar in the best part of Folkstone - Stopped off for a Negroni with some friends, a great place to be!

Lovely place to sit drink and watch the joys of folkestone go past. Coffee is very nice and smooth. Staff friendly and happy for you to chat or just be. They have events here also. book club 2nd Sunday of the month. Turn table club bring your lps onhe 1st Friday of the month along with live music 🎶

We arrived at 2pm.on Saturday afternoon for drinks and lunch. Just one member of staff who was doing his best but was stressed and overworked. Waited 40 minutes for a ham and cheese toastie and longer for a vegan sausage roll. Really needs more staff and more oven space.

I’ve been to Folklore thrice now and it is amazing! Everything about it is fabulous! Staff are very kind & compassionate, friendly and go out of their way to make sure you have the best time and get the most out of your day! They can’t do enough for you! Folklore cafe & bar it’s self is beautiful and it is so relaxing, the photos really don’t do it justice! Drinks also fantastic absolutely 5* across the board would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing day for a great price! Can’t wait to go back!"

A great cocktail bar, playing some great tunes on a Saturday night. Nice range of cocktail options, all well made and a great atmosphere!

I stayed at The Relish for one night. The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were very helpful and breakfast was great. It’s a little tricky to park nearby but luckily I was able to use one of the hotel’s parking spaces. The room could do with a little refresh but perfect for a night away.

We spent a family weekend at The Relish, booking a total of 4 rooms at this establishment. What struck us at check in was how inefficiently it was carried out. The staff member at the front desk was not new (family already knew him from a previous stay) and acted as if he was just in training. What was absolutely shocking was that he wrote down our credit card details in a notebook instead of entering them directly into the system. He argued that “he was too busy and would do it later”. Breakfast orders also landed in this notebook. Even though we were booked in for a specific time, there were delays or orders had switched times. Best of all, the facility's website asks you to fill in your breakfast order online. As it turned out on site, the only way to order was via this notebook. The same staff member did not even bother to say goodbye to us when we checked out, even though we occupied 50% of the place and knew well that things had not gone perfectly. We were also not informed that there was a renovation in the property so the whole facade was covered with a scaffolding. The room itself lacked shelves for belongings (there were just 2 ridiculous baskets in a cupboard imitating a fridge). As is typical in this type of building loud noises from the pipes when using water. The positives are the central location and access to the internal garden. Also, there is always a cake to enjoy in the afternoon.

I recently had the pleasure of staying 4 nights at The Relish. Yes the rooms are somewhat small and yes it does not have a lift, but this is down to the period architecture nothing else. The hotel manager Raj could not have been more helpful and accommodating. Freshly cooked breakfasts, brilliant.

We stayed a few weeks back for a wedding and had majority of the place. We couldn’t fault the service. The manager did everything and was brilliant and would recommend. He ensured everything was sorted from parking, to the rooms cleaned and breakfast. It was definitely five star service.

The room was very nice and clean, it was only a short walk to town and the harbour arm. The young man who worked there Raj was very polite and helpful. The breakfast was very nice aswel

Great cusotmer service, but pretty basic room lacked sideborad space and very basic beverage options for a 5 star hotel. Breakfast lovely

Great guest house. Breakfast was very good. Rooms clean and tidy. Staff friendly and attentive.

This ain't london! £7 for a Hoffmister, proper taking the piss. Your not realising that if you keep it £5.50 - £6.00 people will stay and have a couple at least, but the moment you hear £7 your off. Foolish

My son turned 10 and The Space Bar pizzas are his absolute favs! We were able to book out the whole bar for 30 of us including 13 of my sons friends! To have an hour & half of fun games & delish pizzas! The manager & barmaid were delightful, helping at every opportunity they could! They played a playlist suited to the party & put their disco lights with disco ball on for the whole time too! They made a personalised menu board for the kids & made them feel like grown ups allowing them to order their own pizzas and drinks! They added ice-cream as a desert too. We had a few coeliac guests and one dairy intolerant and these were served the same quality pizzas suiting their needs 😊 If Space Pizzas are a favourite of your family I 100% Recommend getting in touch to book for a special occasion.

This was a lovely place to pass the time on a sizzling spring afternoon. The tunes and vibe reminded me of sunny days in Ibiza. Shame we couldn't hang out longer now that we have a toddler and dog on tow but they also felt very welcome here. Lovely clean toilets too.

This bar has a great, joyful atmosphere! Its very vibey and the noise level is just right. I stayed at the AirBnB room they have attached to the bar - this was also very clean, private, felt super safe, and they provided me with milk for tea/coffee in the morning. It was the perfect space for my solo journey to Folkestone!

Didn't manage to get a look inside but felt super welcomed in the outside area and staff were lovely ♡ Me, my mrs and our friends had a great time. Even got a peak in the room they offer there and its super cute too ♡ Highly recommend x

For no reason I've walked past this place for too long! Randomly went in to have a look around and stayed for a quick drink! Saw one of the pizzas come out and looked and smelt lovely and will definitely go back to try them. Nice beer selection and one of the best looking garden areas in Folkestone!

I really like this place! It's different, it's quirky, it hits the "this is why Folkestone is a great place to visit " nail, right on the head. Yes the cocktails are expensive, but you tell me a place where they aren't, plus, you don't have to drink cocktails *other drinks are available!" You pay your money and you make your choice. The place has a great atmosphere and caters to all age groups, I've always found a very eclectic crowd in the place and unlike one of the other reviewers, I've always found the staff to be friendly and attentive. Josh, the barman, in particular. He pays attention to his customers and goes out of his way to make sure they're happy - on our last visit he asked us all our names, so we'd no longer be anonymous. That kind of service makes you feel welcome. We really like the place. Oh and in the summer the garden is open too, with music... and the atmosphere extends out there. On another note it used to be a record shop, that I happened to manage for a number of years - there's a commemorate plaque outside on the wall. So it was a great record shop and now it's a great bar..there must be some positive force in the bricks and mortar!