BEERY STEVE’S MINI GUIDE TO

THANET PUBSEither as a visitor or a local you will find that Thanet has an excellent selection of real ale hostelries andpossesses the largest concentration of micropubs in the country - 15 at the last count. The pages of thisleaflet will show you my choice of real ale pubs across the island, where they are located and how to getto them. The easiest way to get to many of them is using public transport - the Loop bus route connectsThanet’s three major towns - Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs together - while the Breeze (8/8A)links Broadstairs with Margate, Westgate and Birchington during the day. The excellent Stagecoach è

YARD OF ALE61 Church Street

St Peter’s CT10 2TUAward-winning micropubhoused in the stable block

of the adjacent funeraldirectors. A National Pub of

the Year finalist5-11 Mon - Fri

12-11 Sat & Sun

THIRTY-NINESTEPSCharlotte StreetBroadstairs CT10 1LRThis micropub housed in a former petshop has high table seating (It is dueto move into nearby premises in thesame street).12 -11 Sun-Mon

CHARLES DICKENS5-6 Victoria ParadeBroadstairs CT10 1QSLarge pub close totown’s main beach, Viking Bay.10-11 Mon-Thu, 10-12 Fri , 9-12 Sat, 9-11 Sun

MIND THE GAP156 High StreetBroadstairsCT10 1JBMicropub housed in aformer retail shop and split over twolevels with a railway theme.12 -10.30 Mon-Sun

TARTAR FRIGATE1 Harbour StreetBroadstairs CT10 1EU18�� century harbour-side flint pub named after HMS Tartarwhich was built locally.11-11 Mon-Sat, 11-10.30 Sun

FOUR CANDLES1 Sowell StreetBroadstairs CT10 2ATBritain's smallest brewpubhoused in a former retailshop supplying a varying range of beerstyles.5-10.30 Mon-Thu,5-11.30 Fri, 12-11.30 Sat,12 -3.30, 5 -10.30 Sun

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ALES OF THEUNEXPECTED105 Canterbury RoadMargate CT9 5AXFormerly a fishmongers in a row of shopsin the Westbrook district of town, this largemicropub is split into two with seating atthe front and a rear bar area.5-10 Mon-Fri, 12-3, 5-10 Sat, 12-3.30 Sun

TWO HALVES2 Marine Drive MargateCT9 1DHMicropub housed in aformer retail shop overlook-ing the town’s harbour. Clean and brightinterior with local townscapes decoratingthe walls.3.00-10.30 Mon-Thu, Fri-Sun 12-10.30

ç Dayrider ticket at £3.30 for an individual or £5.60 for afamily ticket (allowing two adults to travel together and there isno need to have any children with you to get this ticket) are agreat way to get around the island and are valid on the Loopand Breeze services as well as all other Stagecoach buses in theThanet area. If visiting by train you can purchase a ThanetPlusBus add-on to your rail ticket which is also valid on allStagecoach services.The maps show where the pubs are located along with the busstops that the Loop & Breeze stop at. A short descriptionabout each pub along with opening times is also included.I have also included the micropub in Minster which you canonly visit by bus on weekday & Saturday lunchtimes (services11 & 42) otherwise you have to use the train.I hope you get time to visit some of these excellent pubs andalthough these are my choices there are other pubs in each ofthe towns and villages that are also worth seeking out.

Cheers

Beery SteveOctober 2016

BAKE & ALEHOUSE21 St Mildreds RoadWestgate-on-SeaCT8 8RESituated in former retail and officepremises this welcoming micropub is anoasis for the real ale drinker; beermemorabilia and collages depicting bakingdecorate the walls.Closed Mon, 12-2, 5-9 Tue-Sat, 12-2 Sun

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TAP ROOM4 NorthdownParade (Price’sAvenue)Margate CT9 2NRMicropub housed in a formertake away food shop has beendecorated with brewery &advertising memorabilia.12-3, 4.30-10 Mon-Fri 12-3,4.30 -11 Sat, Closed Sun

HARBOUR ARMSHarbour Arm MargateCT9 1APHoused in a unit on thetown’s stone pier. The walls are adornedwith seaside memorabilia along withceiling hung fishing nets.12-11 Mon-Sun

FEZ40 High Street MargateCT 1DSEclectically furnishedmicropub in former retailpremises. Seating includes barber’s chairs,a bus seat and a waltzer carriage.12-10.30 Mon-Sat, 12-10 Sun

WIG AND PEN10 Market Place MargateCT9 1ENPub in the old town areabuilt in 1933 with distinctivegolden weather vane.11 -11 Mon-Sun

LONDON TAVERNAddington StreetMargate CT9 1PNThis hostelry opposite the Theatre Royalhas been expertly refurbished by its owners.Serves a selection of craft keg beers along-side the cask ales.Closed Mon, 5-10.30 Tue-Thu, 4-11 Fri ,13-11 Sat, 12-9 Sun

HAIR OF THE DOG 73 High Street Minster-in-Thanet CT12 4ABMicropub set in a former hairdresser’s salonwith bright décor and furnishings and wallsadorned with numerous pearls of wisdom.12-10 Mon-Thu, 12-11 Fri & Sat, 12-4 Sun

MECHANICAL ELEPHANTMarine TerraceMargate CT9 1XJLarge Wetherspoonslocated across the roadfrom the town’s main beach; named afteran attraction that once gave rides alongthe promenade.8-Midnight Sun-Thu, 8-1am Fri/Sat

WHEEL ALEHOUSE60 Station RoadBirchington CT7 9RAMicropub decked out in anautical theme that openedin March 2013 in a former retail outlet.12-2, 5-9 Mon-Sat, 12-2 Sun

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HOVELLING BOAT12 York StreetRamsgate CT11 9DSReopening in March 2013 asa micropub after functioningfor 104 years in various retail guises thislong-defunct pub serves cask ales, ciders,perries and snack food at your table.11.30-9 Mon-Thu, 11.30-10 Fri/Sat12-4 Sun

CONQUERORALEHOUSE4c Grange RoadRamsgate CT11 9LRThanet’soriginalaward-winningmicropubhas room for about 20customers offering a cosy andpleasant environment. Aformer National Pub of theYear finalist.Closed Mon, 11.30-2.30, 5-9.30 Tue-Sat, 12 -3 Sun

QUEENS HEAD78 Harbour ParadeRamsgate CT11 8LPHarbour side pub withtwo bars and animpressive brick and glazed tile frontage.11-11 Sun-Thu 11-1am Fri/Sat

MONTEFIOREARMS1 Trinity PlaceRamsgate CT11 7HJAward-winning traditional back street localenjoying a good reputation with real aledrinkers.12-2.30, 5.30-11 Mon - Fri, 12-11 Sat, 12-3,7-10.30 Sun

RAVENSGATEARMS56 King StreetRamsgate CT11 8NYFree house transformed in 2015 into ahip pub specialising in real ales andcraft keg beers.12-11 Mon-Sun

ARTILLERY ARMS36 WestcliffRoadRamsgateCT11 9JSSuperb littlemulti-level alehouse withattractive bow windows andpainted glass depictingsoldiers and guns from theNapoleonic wars.12-11 Mon-Thu, 12-12 Fri-Sun

NAUTICALES347 Margate Road RamsgateCT12 6SGMicropub in former officepremises in the Northwood district of Ramsgate.A small L-shaped bar counter behind which realales and ciders are served on gravity dispense.4-9 Mon-Thu; 12-10.30 Fri/Sat; 12-9 Sun

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RED LION1 King StreetRamsgate CT118NNPub in the heart of the towncentre. Regular live music.11-11 Mon-Sat, 12-10.30 Sun