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.

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.

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.

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 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!

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.

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.

What an excellent Museum, the curator and staff go the extra mile to uncover any items related to the battle of Britain. They have separate sections devoted to individual pilots which helps to bring the whole experience to life. There are some amazing aircraft on site and they support various outside projects, including one to bring a hurricane, recovered from a marsh, back hopefully into an airworthy condition. If you have any interest in the Battle of Britain, then this is a must visit Museum. Set aside a full day as there are a tremendous amount of exhibits and life stories of Pilots.

We had a very nice visit here! This museum was far bigger than we expected. What a great collection of planes and other WW2 memorabilia. Lots of friendly volunteers made our visit even better!

Brilliant museum. You have to hand in your cameras and phones as photography is strictly prohibited unless accompanied by a guide. I wasn’t that bothered but took these from the outside. Staff were very friendly. They have a memorial exhibit for every airman stationed at the site, who died. I remember reading one account who died long after the war, but most were casualties from the war. Some exhibits were of non British airmen. I’m avoiding keywords that search engines might pick up on. The museum is packed, I think they must have all their artefacts on show. The item I found most extraordinary were the training paintings, showing a sequence of plane manoeuvres. We visited late on a Friday in late July

Me and my dad visited here about a month or so ago, and it was a great experience I must say, brilliant display, but just warning you early, when you walk in and book, you must have your phone in a safe, but if you want to take pictures someone will get called over and guide you to where you are allowed to, but this museum is a good place overall.

Absolutely magnificent little museum, full of amazing stories of heroism in the Battle of Britain, and reconstructed aircraft, which is run by hugely enthusiastic volunteers - allow a couple of hours to wander around then enjoy a delicious meal or snack at the mess. So pleased we found this gem.

What a fantastic museum this is. When I say it's full with WW2 Battle of Britain history it's an understatement. This place is a little gem for anybody interested in this period in time. There is also a WW1 display but mostly Second world war artifacts fill the walls and ground. Pictures are prohibited in the museum itself due to a few reasons but Pictures outside are fine. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. There's also a onsite cafe where we had a fry up, which was great. It also has a little shop with plenty of books and gifts avaliable. The museum collections though are what makes this place what it is. In the middle of the museum on the grass is an array of aircraft including 3 full scale replicas of the Hawker Hurricane, a real Heinkel and a JU 52 among others. Please vist this museum and help keep the history of these brave men and women alive.

Excellent museum commemorating the Heroes who fought in the skies over Southern England in the Battle of Britain, absolutely packed with memorabilia and facts. Definitely worth visiting if you are in the area, just to add no photographs can be taken inside the buildings but the Aircraft outside can be. Lovely Cafe serving an all day breakfast and more, staff very friendly and knowledgeable which adds upto my five star rating.

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.

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.

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!

Cozy environment that makes you feel like a friend has just invited you over for dinner. Fabulous menu that’s simple yet refined. The ladies at the front were a great laugh and made fabulous recommendations. If you’re in Folkestone this should definitely be your first choice for a meal.

Amazing. It's a bit like being invited round to a top chef's house for dinner. Small, homely atmosphere and you're greeted like old friends. Very limited menu of two things per course so only go if you're not picky, in sense that you eat a limited number of things. But do go if you're picky in the sense that you know really good food when you taste it. The food was incredible. Every single item of food was so elevated, it's hard to explain. The best example I can offer is that I've never had a tomato that tasted so tomatey. If that makes no sense, I can't help you. The wine was great, we tried the fizz and the picpoul and both were spot on. And then there was the creme brule. The absolute highlight.

Went with partner last night. Very well-cooked food, presented nicely with generous portions. This is proper cooking by chefs who know what they're doing. A nice atmosphere and lovely front-of-house serving rounds it off. You pay for what you get, but even so it's fair value for money. The other restaurant I know in Folkestone is Rocksalt - that's a good place, with good food, but even so I think Folkestone wine is a cut above, based on last night's experience.

Food was excellent, lovely restaurant and very cosy, but the service felt rushed. The FOA seemed stressed and it rubbed off on us from the get go. The service matters just as much as the food when you’re paying this money for a meal and we felt like a nuisance. Later my partner had to get up and ask for our bread so we could eat it with our starter. This place do a lot of things right so it was a bit disappointing. We enjoyed our meal anyway

Wow... What a treat. One of the best meals I've had, and we eat out a lot at very nice restaurants. Food was impeccable and beyond delicious. The vibe and service was also excellent and the wine choices fantastic 👌

Had a wonderful meal at the Folkestone Wine Company on Friday evening. It's a lovely little place with friendly service! It's a small menu of locally sourced food which was so fresh and tasty. The wine was amazing too. Would definitely recommend 👌

Like being in an exclusive bistro in France, only you're in Folkestone, Kent. Dave and Polly are the perfect restaurant hosts, cooking and serving the most perfectly simple, delicious plates of carefully chosen produce from Kent and Europe. Love, love, love. An absolute must visit.

Wow! We went for the pasta evening and were blown away by the quality of both the food and the wine. The team were incredibly well versed on the wines and found the perfect matches to our dishes. Looking forward to trying their steak frites night next time

My perfect local. Such a beautiful wine shop, and relaxed place to enjoy a glass with friends. The JD team are incredibly knowledgable and have an informed, well selected range of wines to suit most budgets. Brilliant crisps and now Rockfish Tinned fish selection too! Food is great. Simple charcuterie. Feels like being in France. Lots of special foodie nights there too, family and I just enjoyed a brilliant night with celebrity chef Mitch Tonks. Added bonus, right by the sea. A must visit when in Sandgate and Folkestone.

It's really amazing! The atmosphere here is very nice and cozy, giving you a great experience. The wine selection is very diverse and amazing in taste, and the staff is very friendly kind to give you the best according to your choice. The food menu is also very delicious, . If you are looking for a great one, this is a must try. Thank you to amazing team

Possibly the least welcoming wine shop I’ve ever been in and, speaking as a wine lover, let’s face it, it’s a crowded field. Owners sat in the doorway with a sales rep. Stared me down on entry, didn’t say a word and showed very little desire to let me into the shop at all. Really uncomfortable. Didn’t get chance to see the wines but I imagine they favour cold climate.

If you're in Sandgate and haven't been here then you're doing yourself a disservice. Food & wine is epically good. As of writing it's Thursday Pasta nights, first Wednesday of the month is steak nights, and Sunday lunch is French bistro. Occasional pop-up restaurant too. The vibe is spot on. Just back from pasta night, and yeah, can't recommend highly enough.

Came to John Dory after recommendation from a dear pal of mine - this is the real deal Holyfield! I’ve been aching for this kind of swing.., all packed in friendly , knowledgable fashion and the stripped back fafless humanity on display on here. Oh juicy wine too. Love the Burgundy, juice of the juice, big bottles everywhere… superpower comes from the kitchen. Gorgeous food! Churning titanic engine room dealing out whopping plates and nibbles and prices I won’t find anywhere in the county. Honestly let’s keep this a hidden gem. Will definitely come again next time visiting from up north!! Stay out my way , coming through l, toot toot 🚣🏻‍♀️🍷🍷

Fantastic knowledgeable staff and delicious food and wine.

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 🙌🏼

Overpriced tourist trap, beware! The worst fish and chips I’ve ever had, soggy batter, tasteless cod, skinny kebab shop fries. The lobster roll tiny and cost £12, it was finished in 2 bites and the lobster was dry.

Fast seafood 😋 and yummy. I wasn't hungry but I couldn't help myself getting oysters which were yummy. I saw nice seafood sandwiches. Fried noddles with king prawns ( really big prawns. King prawns in the supermarkets are much smaller) looked great. If I was hungry they would be my choices.

The seafood might look good on display but they tasted so blend… Cod was also blend, the batter outweigh the fish. Only good thing here was the chips Squid and lemon and chilli prawn all replied on the seasoning, the squid and prawn themselves have no flavour and not fresh at all Prawn cocktail was up to standard Long queue but truly a big disappointment We waited more than 20 mins for 3 things only. Felt like a tourist trap :(

Very disappointing experience at Chummy's in Folkestone. The staff were arrogant and rude, making the whole visit uncomfortable. The food was no better – the cod and chips were greasy, bland, and seriously overpriced. Worst of all, the oyster was clearly not fresh, which is completely unacceptable from a seafood vendor. There are other seafood options in Folkestone – I strongly recommend trying those instead. If you have a choice, go anywhere else but here. Avoid this place.

I was to at the beach yesterday and I thought before to come back to London, just to eat a fish and chips. Well fish was extremely oily and disgusting. I ended up with food poisoning by the time I arrived back to London! Never again , and apart of this the price was high as well!

Nice selection of cold seafood, some hot plates as well

The best seafood I have ever tasted. Clean whelks. Amazing seafood mix. Beautiful batter on the fish. Perfect cockles. And the staff were so friendly, they even sang happy birthday to an elderly man who was with his wife and had travelled there on their anniversary and it had rained so hard. Lovely people and food.

A wonderful place to dine, all staff are very friendly and helpful. Food, the Lamb, was stunning and the burgers were very filling. The atmosphere is very busy with lots to look at and a warming fire is always a welcome when coming in from the cold.

We had dinner at Harbour Inn in Folkestone, near the Old High Street, and it was a great experience. We ordered Mussels and Whitebait — both dishes were fresh, delicious, and well-prepared. The quality and portion sizes were excellent. The restaurant/pub has a lovely ambiance; I especially liked the wooden tables and chairs that added a cosy charm. They had some tempting dessert options, but we were too full after dinner to try them — definitely something for next time! Highly recommend this place for its great food and atmosphere.

Fantastic location over looking the beach with views on a good day of France. The staff are really lovely and very attentive. The only let down was the food and the high cost. Two starters, a prawn salad consisting of a couple of lettuce leaves, a couple of bits of other stuff and a hand full of prawns, a beer and a mocktail for old people. A portion of over cooked sea bass on quite crispy chips, a chicken burger, two beers and two medium glasses of house white for two younger people, cost £144 + . But of course being the only food outlet in this fantastic location because the others close before the night crowd get home from work , they can! So do go there, stay off the very over priced wine and have a sandwich from the outside stall and enjoy the view. Our of course take a picnic.

Really great fresh food and very filling. We were given a warm welcome by the friendly staff and enjoyed our food in a relaxing atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

I had dinner at The Harbour Inn in Folkestone last night and sadly, I left feeling disappointed. While the food itself — a burger and fish & chips — was fine and tasted okay, the portion size compared to the price was shocking. My burger arrived with what looked like a very small portion of chips, and for £17, I genuinely thought I had been given a child’s meal by mistake. Absolutely not good value for money. The staff were very friendly, which I appreciated, but the overall service left much to be desired. We decided to order dessert, but it took 40 minutes to arrive. When it finally came, it was clear it had been sitting for a while — the ice cream had melted and the custard had gone cold. It really felt like we were forgotten about. Sadly, I won’t be returning anytime soon. There are plenty of other places in Folkestone where you can get better value and faster service.

The food,drinks and staff were excellent. The ship has a nice atmosphere. If you are down by Folkestone harbour give it a try you will not be disappointed.

Lovely spot at Folkestone Harbour. Staff were helpful and friendly and they were able to accommodate my needs as a coeliac on two occasions. Lovely cosy pub and dogs allowed in the bar area which is always a win!

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!

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!

Southend airport. How do I describe southend airport? It’s local. It’s small. It’s quick. You will be walking in the front doors to the departure lounge in 10 ish minutes or less. There’s high-tech scanners, and for such a small airport it really makes it count. Good luck finding some budget grub to go with your budget easyjet holiday, though. The cafe, the shop, and the pub are MASSIVELY overpriced. The food on the plane is legitimately cheaper than the airport food. The toilets are fine, not the cleanest but fine. Therapy dogs are pretty cool!

Very quiet. Easy place to fly from although I was collecting someone who flew from Malta..cafe was closed.

So much quicker and easier than Stanstead or Gatwick. If you live in the south of Essex , its a brilliant choice. It took us a fraction of the time to get through check in and security than it has at bigger airports. No shuttle transfers, nice restaurant and a short walk to the gate. Highly recommended.

Glad to see more flights operating here. Really easy to navigate through the airport and super quick process.

For flights with budget airlines, Southend Airport is a good alternative to Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted airports. Very basic with limited food choices, however toilets are clean, there's a good information desk, and transport connection provided by Greater Anglia is excellent. The trip to Stratford is 45 minutes, to Central London is 55 minutes; train frequency on Monday-Saturday is 20 minutes, and on Sunday every 30 minutes.

Very quick through security. The longest part was the easyJet bagdrop where most flights go through. This was a 25 min queue. Don't buy anything in the restaurant though. It takes ages to arrive and gates close early/quick so it's not worth spending the £24 on a burger and handful of fries

I flew to Venice from here about 5 years ago and it was so quick. Parking is expensive though. Frequent trains. They dont have that many commercial flights but there are always lot of small planes landing, departing and sometimes doing touch and gos. Great place to watch planes and the big jets get quite close to you, and have to turn at the end of the runway which is cool.

Such great news for Manston Airport to re open once again, although held up by politicians and ridiculous people protesting against the opening, what those fools should think about is the amount of jobs it will bring back to Kent, it will also take the stress off from Gatwick and Heathrow airports in cargo flights and some passenger flights on short haul flights, the protesters say it will kill wildlife which is an absolute lie, wildlife adapts because animal's are not stupid, and there is another item that protesters are forgetting that if you build a thousand houses you need to have a secure job to pay the rents or mortgages as well as the utilities bills, and especially for people of Thanet it's a big saving to not have to travel to Gatwick or Heathrow airport, so jobs are more important to people of Thanet and by the way Manston airport has always been an airport for many years it's just the politicians and corruption that caused it to Close, so those who don't like Manston airport please leave and let people who need jobs and security in their lives, one more thing aircraft do not pollute as much as diesel lorries do because aircraft fuel is very much refined.

Does The UK really need an airport...? to serve as essential "portals" for global travel and commerce, functioning as hubs for people and cargo movement, and supporting economies through job creation, tourism, and investment. Airports provide the necessary infrastructure for aircraft operations, such as runways and maintenance facilities, and are critical for enabling fast, long-distance transportation. They also serve vital roles in disaster relief and medical transport, defence and making them crucial for emergency services

22-25 dec 2020, the Big F from France it was windy

This is a beautiful area , if the airport reopens to be a cargo airport , the heavy cargo plane noise is so loud , it will kill this whole area. Not just the wildlife, but it’s another piece of beautiful uk lost .. have to go to Cornwall for the nearest equivalent .

The Spitfire Cafe serves excellent food at an affordable price. Definitely worth a visit specially with the free war museum Nextdoor. Baked potatoe with filling £8. Spitfire cheese burger and chips £12.

This is not an airport any more it's been derelict for years but a market has just started up, went there today and I must say it was quite good, I'm going to go again near Christmas time because I think it will be much better by then. There were burger stalls (2) and one other offering a different street food but I can't say exactly what it was, everything looked clean and ok to eat.

Went when it was raining. Good parking everywhere you need to go is on tarmac, no mud to contend with. It is a bit small but worth a look. Toilets are a bit of worry though.