Sandgate boasts some very fine places to eat and drink. There are many take-aways ranging from the traditional fish and chips to a spicy Indian or Thai. We are lucky to have a fine baker which produces delicious fresh loaves at the Farmers’ Market every two weeks. Sandgate has some lovely pubs and restaurants which are cosy and serve fresh local produce. There are really good gourmet burgers, homemade pies and steaks on the menus. All of the pubs and restaurants offer vegetarian options and some are dog friendly too!
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Dockers is a rustic bar that sells a selection of their own unfiltered lagers, and American Pale Ales brewed in at the Docker Brewery, West Hythe.
Draught Lagers on sale are; Life in 3D, a session IPA, DFL, an American Pale Ale, and Hythe Bay, a Kentish Session IPA.
Indian restaurant located in the village of Sandgate. Serving classical dishes Indian, Balti and Bangladeshi alongside more contemporary creations. Dishes are prepared authentically and freshly as they would in Indian homes with great attention to food presentation.
We cater for Vegetarians, and also have Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options.
Gurka Palace has been serving traditional Nepalese and North Indian Cuisine in the Golden Valley since in the year 2000 when we established our restaurant. Nepal is a tiny, beautiful country between India and China, with a culinary culture of its own. At the Gurkha Palace we serve and share with you the traditional Nepalese and North Indian Cuisine in our restaurant.
John Dory is a wine shop and tasting room on Sandgate High Street with a seating area out the front. Now serving food on Sundays: a French bistro-style 3 course menu for £25 (with supplementary specials available). Every Wednesday: Pasta Night, serving starter, pasta course and dessert for £20. Email them to book.
Chinese Takeaway located in the Golden Valley, Sandgate. We Specialises in Chinese take away only.
However, we serve a wide range of dishes from Thai green and red curry, sweet and sour dishes, and Peking dishes.
Free prawn crackers for orders over £23.
Opening hours:
Mondays closed
Tuesdays to Sundays from 5pm until 9.30 pm
Delivery is available from 5.45 pm
Phone: 01303 223399
Address: 129 Enbrook Valley,
Loaf is a welcoming café in the heart of Sandgate village. Open for breakfast, lunch, coffee, and homemade cakes. It is a dog-friendly cafe with rustic tables and comfy sofas.
Lunches include bagels, toasties, salads, and homemade soups. There are lots of vegetarian and vegan options to choose from.
Mimosa is a British-Mediterranean restaurant located on Sandgate High Street, it’s the perfect spot to sit back and watch the world go by. Dog-friendly and welcoming, it also boasts a charming beer garden tucked away at the rear.
The menu features light bites like grilled lamb kofta and creamy hummus with warm flatbread,
Mr Whippet’s Café is a coffee place on the Sandgate High Street. Serving award winning speciality coffee, fine teas, hot chocolates and a tasty selection of handmade bites.
Our food menu consists of sourdough toasties made inhouse using locally baked bread. Artisan handmade locally sourced sausage rolls and award-winning quiches.
Natalina’s Deli is an Italian delicatessen & Cicchetti bar. Selling artisanal pasta and sauces to take away and serving negronis and piccoli morsi (small snacks) to sit in.
Natalina’s Deli has artisanal freshly made pasta, sauces, a fully stocked deli counter, freshly baked authentic pasticcini (pastries), fresh salsiccia,
Nepali Kitchen formerly known as Annapurna Nepalese Restaurant in Cheriton Place has moved to Sandgate!
Nepali Kitchen offers a true taste of Nepal with a focus on authenticity and freshness.
Every dish is made to order using traditional recipes and carefully selected ingredients. They are famous for the delicious homemade momos,
Orchard Lane is a coffee house in Sandgate that Serves the finest seasonal coffee and speciality teas. We also specialise in fresh vegan and vegetarian food, such as homemade vegan sausage rolls.
Our seasonal menu is made fresh each day by the team using the best ingredients from local suppliers as much as possible.
Roka pizza is a family-run artisan pizzeria delivery and takeaway based in Sandgate. The pizzas are authentic, handmade and stone-baked in our large wood-fired oven.
To be truly authentic, the pizzas are made using the traditional method of baking and using only high-quality ingredients. Therefore, we only use the finest and freshest ingredients,
Fresh Sourdough bread available to order and collect on Saturdays only.
The Sandgate Cove Bakehouse comes to the Sandgate Farmer’s market and sells a variety of bake items such as rustic white sourdough, wholemeal, focaccia and delicious cinnamon buns!
Phone or email to make an order.
The Sandgate deli is a small shop in Sandgate, that sells a great selection of local and continental cheeses. You can find varieties such as cheddar, brie, stilton, camembert, Kentish Blue and many more. They also stock provisions such as crackers, chutneys, local eggs and fresh sourdough bread. You can make your own cheese board or order a ready-made one for a special occasion.
The Savoury Slice is a takeaway located on Sandgate high street. Selling a wide range of sandwiches to order and drinks.
Primarily a takeaway but there are tables outside for customers use.
The Savoury Slice sells bacon butties and breakfasts and hot drinks such as tea and coffee.
The Boat House is a seaside cafe located right on the promenade in Sandgate. The cafe offers a great selection of toasted sandwiches, breakfasts, cakes and ice-creams. There is even dog friendly ice creams on offer! The Boat House sells fresh vegan cinnamon buns, made by @wilder.buns.
This seaside cafe has tables outside overlooking the beach,
The Dog House is a breakfast cafe. All their food is freshly made and home produced by three generations of bakers and chefs. They serve all day breakfast from full English with vegetarian and vegan options to omelettes and pastries. The Dog House have regular Bistro Nights serving dishes like;
The Earl of Clarendon is a pub in Sandgate. It is considered Sandgate’s “hidden gem” as it can be found tucked up Brewer’s Hill which is along the Esplanade.
This is a historical pub with an original interior layout. It originally provided refreshment to troops as it is on a path between Shorncliffe Camp and the sea.
Super Tidy Curry in Sandgate! The Fat Raj is a new curry house in Sandgate that has a great new way of personalising your curry to suit your taste.
The Fat Raj serve a wide variety of delicious Indian dishes fresh to order. They make fresh homemade starters such as onion bajais,
The Golden Arrow pub is a family and dog friendly pub nestled in the Golden Valley, Sandgate. There is a sports bar area with a pool table.
The Golden Arrow is the place to be if you like to watch live matches and other live sporting events, as they have a selection of large screens. Read more
The Little Fish Shop is a fish and chips takeaway and restaurant located at the east end of Sandgate high street.
As a traditional fish and chips shop, much of the produce is sourced locally and freshly cooked on site. There is also an option to dine in
The Providence Inn is now under new management!
Located on Sandgate High Street, The Providence Inn is a welcoming pub known for its warm atmosphere and friendly service. With a real log fire, it offers a cosy retreat—especially in the winter. The pub regularly hosts live music and screens major sports events on multiple TVs,
The Royal Norfolk Hotel is a charming seaside retreat situated in the picturesque village of Sandgate, just a 2-minute walk from the beach. With a rich history and stunning views of Henry VIII’s 15th-century castle from the hotel’s sun terrace, it offers guests a unique blend of coastal beauty and historical allure.
The Ship Inn is now under new ownership.
It is a traditional pub in Sandgate with a cosy snug and a sea view restaurant. The Restaurant serves a varied menu, featuring homemade specials from local produce, and great bar snacks. Drinks can be enjoyed in the bar or on the first-floor sun terrace that has spectacular Channel views.
Yaps Cycle Cafe is a bike service/ repair shop that serves coffee, freshly made cakes, savoury goods and smoothies. They also sell a range of cycle parts and provide bike services. Walk-ins are available but it is preferred to call and book in.
Bike prices are; Break cable replacement starts from £18.00,