Food & Drink

Discover places to eat in Folkestone; many of which feature on the Lonely Planet’s list of best places to eat along the Kent Coast. From the plant-based culinary journeys of Dr Legumes, high-end dining in town to street food delights on the Harbour Arm. Our destination restaurants include The Folkestone Wine Company, highly rated by Grace Dent from The Guardian and food critic BittenWritten. We have creative bakers with the Docker Bakehouse and Brewery team, and fresh seafood from Chummys to eat overlooking the sea. Ben and Lucy Cuthbert run The Pullman, Lubens, Market Square and The Harbour Inn. Come in and try one!

Folkestone is a visionary place, where the originators of the Vegan movement in the 1950s and 60s have worked creating plant-based milks and chocolate at Plamil.

There’s Spanish tapas on offer with El Cortador and Folkestone’s food scene is developing with pop-up opportunities to develop ideas, and support for local independent businesses. There are fantastic drinking opportunities too with Folklore, The Potting Shed and great pubs too. Find out where to eat in the best restaurants, bars and cafés in Folkestone.

Marleys – Most Importantly is Mark and Charly

Portenio – Traditional Argentine Grill on the Harbour

Brewing Brothers – Experience The Energy of Ned and Charlie

Saffa Bru – South African Street Food On The Harbour

Little Rock – Fresh Fish Right By The Sea

The Lighthouse Tasting Rooms on the Harbour Arm

Le Coq – French Rotisserie Chicken on Folkestone Harbour

Baoboba – Bao and Boba Tea On Folkestone Harbour

Cabrón and The Taco Shed

Brewery Of Angels And Demons On The Harbour Arm

Barney And The Pizza – The Goods Yard

A Magical Place – Lighthouse Champagne Bar

Sole Kitchen, Harbour Coffee, Sailbox and The Fish Shack

Putters – Café on Beachside Beside The Sea

Green and Pleasant Land – Pleasant Land Distillery

Go Dutch – Although You Won’t Want To Share

A Pub with Something Special – The Radnor Arms

Tales of the Origins of a Seaside Restaurant – Rocksalt

The Pilot Beach Bar – The World’s Best Beer Garden

Let’s Amore – Sicilian Café and Aperitivo Bar

Marcin Szelag – Executive Chef at the Rocksalt Group

Bloc – Artisan Cheese Served on a Platter

Space Bar and Kitchen – Plus Gallery and Place to Stay

It’s Your Lucky Day! – Lucky Chip

Just ‘Popping’ Into The Shed – The Potting Shed

Plamil – Pioneer In Vegan Foods

The Beer Shop – Drink In or Take Away

Rocksalt Garden on The Viaduct

Cocomee – Authentic Pan-Asian Cuisine

It Is Folklore – Café and Cocktails

Modern Coffee in a Victorian Setting – The Leas Lift Café

Your Destination – The Folkestone Wine Company

Wild Box – Bespoke, Boutique and Glamorous Cocktails

Djangos – For Breakfast, Lunch, Tea and Supper!

An Inspirational Plant-Based Cooking Lesson with Dr Legumes

Folkestone Food Market – Delicatessen and local produce

Chummys – For Jellied Eels and Dressed Crab

Burrito Buoy – Fresh, Full, Fantastic Food

Hop aboard for authentic Greek food – The Big Greek Bus

A Power House of Cake – The Cake Junction

Award Winning Sparkling Wines – Terlingham Vineyard

Courting El Cortador – Authentic Spanish Tapas

Gourmet Kitchen – All-Day Dining In Folkestone

A Marriage Made In Heaven-ly Food Venues – Lucy and Ben Cuthbert

Exceptional Tea is a Daily Pleasure – Debonair Tea

Folkestone Trawlers – Fresh Fish Every Day

The Best Vegan Feasts in Folkestone

That Burger! – The Best Burger This Side of New York

Pork & Co – Form An Orderly Queue

Bay Tree Bar And Grill – Dine Out With Friends

Shesells Seashells – Fine Dining On The Harbour Arm

Bitten Written’s Fantasy Food Tour of Folkestone

A Little R+R – Refuel and Refresh in Folkestone Harbour