Eat and drink in Folkestone

Whether you're in town for Creative Folkestone Book Festival or simply here to explore the town’s cultural and coastal charm, you’ll find plenty of great places to eat and drink along the way.
Folkestone’s restaurants, bars and cafés offer something for every taste - from coffee and cake in tucked-away corners to relaxed lunches and lively evening spots. Many are located in and around the Creative Quarter, making it easy to pause and refuel without missing a beat.
Take a look through our recommended picks and discover where to eat, drink and enjoy a flavour of Folkestone.
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Approach Road, CT20 1QH
Tel: 01303 254597
folkestoneharbourarm.co.uk
Marleys
2-4 South Street, CT20 1RW
Tel: 01303 470598
marleysfolkestone.co.uk
Bella Vita
71 The Old High Street, CT20 1RN
Tel: 01303 255141
bellavitafolkestone.co.uk
El Cortador Tapas Bar
41 The Old High Street, CT20 1RL
Tel: 01303 243974
elcortadorfolkestone.com
The Harbour Inn
13-15 Rendezvous Street, CT20 1EY
Tel: 01303 232980
landb-restaurants.co.uk/the-harbour-inn
Rocksalt
Fishmarket, CT19 6AA
Tel: 01303 212070
rocksaltfolkestone.co.uk
Kipps’ Alehouse
11-15 The Old High Street, CT20 1RL
Tel: 01303 246766
facebook.com/Kippsalehouse
The Cliffe Restaurant
The View Hotel, The Leas, CT20 2EF
Tel: 01303 847880
clifferestaurantfolkestone.co.uk
The Pullman
7-9 Church Street, CT20 1SE
Tel: 01303 488966
thepullmanfolkestone.com
Steep Street
18-24 The Old High Street, CT20 1RL
Tel: 01303 247819
steepstreet.co.uk
Brew
83 Cheriton Road, CT20 1DG
Tel: 07728961252
facebook.com/brewfolkestone
Lubens
24 Rendezvous Street, CT20 1DG
Tel: 01303 487110
luben.co.uk
Old Buoy
45 Tontine Street, CT20 1JU
Tel: 07795 160926
instagram.com/theoldbuoyftown
Burrito Buoy
43 Tontine Street, CT20 1JT
instagram.com/burrito_buoy
Pomus
53 Tontine Street, CT20 1JR
Tel: 01303 909150
www.pomus.co.uk/
Mugs
Urban Room, Tram Road, CT20 1QN
instagram.com/mugs_folkestone
Blackmarket
60 Tontine Street, CT20 1JR
Email: blackmarket.folkestone@gmail.com
instagram.com/blackmarket_folkestone
The Blind Pig
61 Tontine Street, CT20 1JR
Tel: 01303 901653
facebook.com/theblindpigfolkestone
The Fat Raj
33 Tontine Street, CT20 1JT
Tel: 01303 905353
instagram.com/thefatraj