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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Docker bar/tap room is now open in Sandgate!
Dockers is a rustic bar that sells a selection of their own unfiltered lagers, and American Pale Ales brewed in West Hythe.
Draught Lagers on sale are; Life in 3D, a session IPA, DFL, an American Pale Ale,
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. They have a seating area out the front
They sell wines that range from Burgundy, German Riesling, Northern Rhône, Piemonte, icon Tuscans, California, and proper dry Lambruscos.
John Dory offers wine by the glass from a range of more than 150 specialist wines.
Lido Bon Vino is a new restaurant serving food at the Sandgate hotel. Serving Italian pasta and pizza in the restaurant with stunning views across to the beach. They are dog friendly as there are seats outside on the balcony.
Every morning they serve coffee courtesy of @theroastingroomcoffee and a selection of freshly baked pastries.
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
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.
Mr Whippet’s Cafe is situated on the Sandgate high Street. Serving a selection of hot beverages such as speciality coffee, fine teas, hot chocolate, Japanese matcha, puppachino and babychino.
They sell freshly baked pastries daily, selection of cakes, including gluten free and vegan, Docker sourdough toasties, and coffee beans for home brewing.
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.
Opening Thursday 30 th November.
The Sandgate Deli sells a great selection of local cheeses, local wines and fresh sourdough bread.
Find out more about their products, place orders for pickup or delivery and stay updated on the latest news and events on their website.
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday: 9 am –
Sandgate Vaults is a contemporary restaurant and cellar bar located in Sandgate high street. It is a relaxed restaurant which has a great selection of English and European dishes, such as braised lamb shanks, steaks and a great selection of pies.
Wednesday nights are Pie and Pint night!
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 an Artisan cafe. All their food is freshly made and home produced by three generations of bakers and chefs. They serve anything from a full English breakfast, freshly made sandwiches and toasties to cottage pie, lasagne, beef stew, fish pie, Sunday roasts and hearty vegetable soups as well as 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 Inne is along the Sandgate high street. It is a country style pub in Sandgate, which has a real log fire in the colder months. The Providence serves real ales & a selection of wines.
The Providence Inne is serves great home-made dishes such as the classic burger which is served in a sour dough &
The Royal Norfolk Hotel is located close to the beach in Sandgate. The Gees bar has a lovely sun terrace which overlooks Henry VIII’s 15th century castle. The sun terrace is open daily, weather permitting. The Gees bar is dog friendly and serves a small selection of bar snacks.
The hotel is a 2 minute walk to the beach and has a selection of Superior and Standard Rooms.
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,