L&B guide
Where to Eat in Folkestone and Sandgate
Places to eat in Folkestone, by occasion
Picking somewhere to eat in Folkestone should be the easy part of your day. Here's every L&B place, sorted by what you're in the mood for, with the times and how to book.
Breakfast and brunch
The Pullman and Harbour Inn in Folkestone and The Ship Inn in Sandgate serve breakfast every day from 10am to 12. Just walk in. Brunch dishes carry on until 3pm. If you're up earlier, Panataria opens daily at 9:30am. More in our breakfast guide.
Seafood and fish
Harbour Inn on Harbour Street is known for its mussels and seafood. Over in Sandgate, The Ship Inn serves seafood with a sea view. The Pullman, The Ship Inn and Harbour Inn all get their fish from local boats. See where to eat seafood in Folkestone.
Sunday roast
Roasts start at 12 midday at The Pullman, The Ship Inn and Harbour Inn, and there's a Kids Roast for £11.95. See Sunday roast in Folkestone.
Pizza
Luben, at 24 Rendezvous Street, does wood-fired pizza. It's open Monday to Thursday 12–9pm, Friday and Saturday 12–9:30pm, and Sunday 12–8pm. Book online, or walk in if a table is free.
Coffee, lunch and a sandwich
Panataria, at 15 Rendezvous Street, serves coffee, toasted croissants, bagels and sandwiches every day from 9:30am to 4pm. It's walk-in, and you can take away over the counter.
Live music and food
Cat & Fiddle, at 13 Rendezvous Street, is our live music pub. Food is pizzas, loaded fries and The Pizza Dog. It's open Wednesday to Saturday, and you just walk in. See what's on.
With the kids
The Pullman, The Ship Inn and Harbour Inn have a kids' menu at £6.95 including a drink. Luben's is £8.95 including a drink, and Panataria has a kids' meal deal. You'll find high chairs at The Pullman and Luben.
With the dog
Dogs are welcome in the bar areas at all four pubs, and at Panataria. They can't come inside Luben. See our dog-friendly pubs guide.
A pub in town
The Pullman at 7–9 Church Street was our first pub, and the fire is lit in the colder months. Still deciding? Compare our venues side by side.
Where to eat FAQs
Where can I eat in Folkestone harbour?
Harbour Inn, 24–26 Harbour Street, serves seafood, pub food and Sunday roasts.
Where can I get breakfast in Folkestone?
The Pullman and Harbour Inn (and The Ship Inn in Sandgate) serve breakfast daily 10am–12, walk-in. Panataria opens at 9:30am.
Where can I eat with children in Folkestone?
The Pullman, The Ship Inn, Harbour Inn, Luben and Panataria all have kids' menus.
Which places are open on a Monday?
The Pullman, The Ship Inn, Harbour Inn, Panataria and Luben. Cat & Fiddle is closed Sunday to Tuesday.
Do I need to book?
Book online at The Pullman, The Ship Inn, Harbour Inn and Luben. Cat & Fiddle and Panataria are walk-in.