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Award Winning Places to Eat

The Isle of Thanet has an array of tempting place to eat and drink; bars, cafes and restaurants including award winning. Why not visit for yourself to find out

The Isle of Thanet has an array of tempting place to eat and drink; bars, cafes and restaurants including award winning. Why not visit for yourself to find out

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CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

*The Two Halves, Margate - Micropub of the Year and Overall Pub of the Year 2022

*Little Swift, Margate - Cider Pub of the Year 2022

*The Magnet, Broadstairs - Traditional Pub of the Year and Runner Up Pub of the Year 

*The Artillery, Ramsgate - Runner Up Pub of the Year

*Hair of the Dog, Minster - Runner Up Pub of the Year

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The Michelin Guide 2022

The Good Food Guide Platinum List

Good Food Guide - Platinum List 

List of restaurants from across the UK that opened pre- or mid-pandemic, all chosen for their resilience and  thriving in the face of the shifting realities of dining out during the pandemic

*Flotsam and Jetsam, Broadstairs 

The Good Beer Guide 2022

Every pub or bar listed has been carefully selected by volunteers who have visited every one and tasted their beers.

The Michelin Green Star and Plate Awards 2021

*Angela’s, Margate (Green Star - The Distinction highlighting restaurants at the forefront of the industry in their sustainable practices)

Good Beer Guide 2021

All of the pubs in the guide are independently nominated, evaluated and reviewed by local CAMRA members

Good Food Awards 2021

The National Good Food Awards were launched in 2002. Awards are based on customer feedback, nominations and votes
*Buoy and Oyster, Margate
*Mad Hatter's Tea Room, Margate  - Good Food Award Winner for Cafes – 2021 Gold Seal

Kent Life Food and Drink Awards 2020

Awards that champion, highlight and showcase the good and the great from Kent's food and drink industry

*Garfield’s Vegan Food Company, Margate - Winner Food Producer of the Year

*Hogman Family Butchers, St Peter's - Highly Commended Butcher of the Year

Taste of Kent Awards 2020

Annual awards run by Produced in Kent, showcasing the best of Kent’s food and drink products
*Pale Ale Mary by Northdown Brewery - Winner Kent Beer of the Year

Nominated in final three of category 
*Gadds No 3 by Ramsgate Brewery - Kent Beer of the Year
*Buoy & Oyster, Margate - Kent Restaurant of the Year

The National Breakfast and Brunch Awards 2020

Margate's The Bus Cafe has been announced winner of the National Breakfast of the Year 

Good Food Awards 2020

The National Good Food Awards were launched in 2002. Awards are based on customer feedback, nominations and votes
*Buoy and Oyster, Margate
*Mad Hatter's Tea Room, Margate 
*Secret Spices, Margate 
*Ramsgate Fish and Chips - Good Food Award for Fish and Chips
*Elizabeth Pizza, Ramsgate -  Good Food Award for Takeaways

The Michelin Guide 2020

*Stark, Broadstairs - 1 Michelin Star
*Arya, Ramsgate - Michelin Bib Gourmand

*Hantverk and Found, Margate
*Angela’s, Margate
*Bottega Caruso, Margate
*Wyatt and Jones, Broadstairs

Good Food Guide 2020

Good Food Guide 2020

Restaurants are scored between 1-10 and combined with user reviews
*Angela’s, Margate
*Dory’s, Margate 
*GB Pizza, Margate 
*Hantverk and Found, Margate 
*The Corner House, Minster 
*Stark, Broadstairs 
*The Kentish Pantry, Margate
*Bottega Caruso, Margate 
*Albarino, Broadstairs 
*Wyatt and Jones, Broadstairs

Good Beer Guide 2020

Good Beer Guide 2020

All of the pubs in the guide are independently nominated, evaluated and reviewed by local CAMRA members

*Old Bay Alehouse, Birchington
*Bake and Alehouse, Westgate-on-Sea
*Fez, Margate
*Two Halves, Margate
*Banks Ale and Wine House, Margate
*Mind the Gap, Broadstairs
*Four Candles, Broadstairs
*Conqueror, Ramsgate
*Hovelling Boat, Ramsgate
*Montefiore Arms, Ramsgate
*Hair of the Dog, Minster

Kent Life Food and Drink Awards 2019

Awards that champion, highlight and showcase the good and the great from Kent's food and drink industry
*Cliftonville Farmers' Market, Margate - Farmers' Market of the Year 
*Cliffs, Margate - Cafe/Tearoom of the Year  
*Roost, Margate - Family Dining of the Year  
*Quex Barn, Birchington - Farm Shop of the Year 
*Houdini's Magic Bar, Broadstairs - Outstanding Customer Service 

*Arya, Ramsgate - Restaurant of the Year Runner Up 
*Buoy and Oyster, Margate - Outstanding Customer Service the Year Runner Up

LUXlife Magazine 2019 Restaurant & Bar Awards - Best Breakfast Venue

A quarterly publication, LUXlife informs readers on aspects of high end lifestyle, including the finest, food and drink, hotels and resorts, health and beauty, automotive, jewellery, art and technology from around the world

*Little Ships Restaurant & Café, Ramsgate

National Breakfast Award 2019

*The Bus Cafe, Margate 

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

*Bake and Alehouse, Westgate - Overall Winner 2019

*Bake and Alehouse, Westgate - Micropub of the Year 2019
*The Hovelling Boat and Old Bay Alehouse - Runners Up Micropub of the Year 2019

*The Montefiore Arms, Ramsgate - Pub of the Year 2019
*Banks Ale and Wine House, Margate - Runners Up Pub of the Year 2019

*The Hair of the Dog, Minster - Cider Pub of the Year 2019
*NauticAles, Ramsgate - Runners Up Cider Pub of the Year 2019

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