Seaside

• William Gleave is the new Chef Patron at Sargasso in Margate

  

  Ever since the news broke that the restaurant at Hill & Szrok had closed, we've been wondering where we'd see their resident chef William Gleave pop up next. Well now we know that he's made a permanent move to the seaside, taking on the role of Chef Patron at Margate's much-loved Sargasso.

  This sounds like a very clever move in a career that's taken Gleave from having worked at Tasmanian restaurant Garagistes through

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• The best places to eat and drink in Margate

  

  With Margate is an easy 90 minute train ride from London, this seaside spot has become the perfect short break spot for Londoners who love their food and drink. Here's our pick of the best of it.

• The best places to eat in Whitstable and Seasalter

  

  This Kent seaside town’s such a popular spot with Londoners you’re bound to bump into someone you know between the beach and the oyster bar. It’s only a short distance along the north Kent coast to the foodie place of pilgrimage at Seasalter. 

• The best places to eat and drink in Folkestone

  

  Former ferry port turned foodie destination, Folkestone's harbour revival has led the way to the town's renaissance as a great place to eat and drink. Having had the most splendid couple of days eating and drinking our way around the Kentish town, here are our picks:

• Seaside hotels near London where the food is great

  

  Planning a trip to the coast, now that the British summer is finally here? Here’s our shortlist of places to stay by the seaside where the food is as good as the sea views.

• The best places to eat in Hastings and St Leonard's

  

  A seaside town of two parts, St Leonards and Hastings are parvenus when it comes to seaside cachet,  but as a result they’ve got more of a quirky vibe than their neighbours Eastbourne and Brighton.

• The best places to eat in Camber and Rye

  

  The Cinque Port town of Rye used to be on the sea, but now it’s two miles inland. That doesn’t stop it being a charming spot to spend a day out of London.

• Where to eat on Mersea Island

  

  This outlying Essex island has been a popular holiday destination since Roman times. Now it’s a perfect spot if you want a quick seaside jaunt out of London, but want to avoid the crowded beaches of nearby Southend.

• Barletta in Margate starts crowdfunding after being victims of £50k scam

  

  Depressing news from Margate. When we visited there this summer, a highlight of our trip was dinner at Barletta right on the seafront. Today it transpires that the owners, Natalia Ribbe and Jackson Berg have been the victim of a terrible fraud.

  In a post put up on their ...

• The Barletta team are opening Sète wine bar and restaurant in Margate

  

  A Hot Dinners exclusive. Updated 28/9/22 with opening date

  Down in Margate, the food scene seems unstoppable with loads of interesting places opening up to look after locals and entice Londoners down for the weekend.

  This summer will see the opening of Sète by Jackson Berg & Natalia Ribbe, the team behind well-established restaurant Barletta at Turner Contemporary. The launch will be in two

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• The best places to eat in Deal on the Kent coast

   

  Pretty Kentish seaside town Deal is liberally festooned with lovely places to enjoy a leisurely lunch or long dinner. Here's our pick of the best of them.

• Checking into The Rose in Deal for a Kentish seaside break

  

  This stylish seaside spot boasts the top chef Nuno Mendes' involvement in its menus. We booked ourselves in for a south coast staycation.