NOTE: This article was published on 5 November 2025.
Folkestone Book Festival is just around the corner, and this year your ticket doesn’t just get you into the talks - it also gets you some very nice perks around town.
During the Festival, a handful of our favourite local spots are offering discounts for ticket holders. All you need to do is show proof of your ticket when you order.
Festival perks include:
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Burrito Buoy - 10% off
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Pomus Folkestone - 20% off
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Blind Pig - 15% off
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Let’s Amore - Aperitivo meal for two for £22 (before 6.30pm)
(Terms apply at each venue, so check when you book.)
So if you’re planning a pre-event bite, or you want to roll straight into a post-talk debrief over a cocktail, you’ve got options.
And… we have also programmed a few events this year that lean deliciously into the culture, storytelling and politics of food and drink.
You can explore:
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Sabrina Ghayour: Persiana Easy
Saturday 15 November, 4pm -
Dr Steven Parissien: Cheers, Britain!
Sunday 16 November, 6pm -
Natalie Whittle: Crisp Nation
Saturday 22 November, 1pm
Basically: this is the year to pair your panel with a plate.
Whether you want tacos by the harbour before your talk, a negroni after it, or a snack in the gap between two events, we hope you’ll take advantage of these offers and support our brilliant independent venues while you’re out and about.
See you at the Book Festival (and quite possibly at the bar).