10 Bars & Clubs in Kent That You Shouldn't Miss

August 18, 2021 Nicolette Lion

Discover the best top things to do in Kent, United Kingdom including The Four Candles, The Tankerton Arms, The Bouncing Barrel, Ramsgate Music Hall, Yard of Ale, The Lanes Micropub, The Two Halves, Inn Doors Micropub, Fez, The Freed Man.
Restaurants in Kent

1. The Four Candles

1 Sowell Street St Peter's, Broadstairs CT10 2AT England http://fourcandles.ntfs.net/
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 72 reviews

The Four Candles

The Four Candles is Britain's Smallest Brewpub (not the smallest pub, not the smallest brewery - just the smallest proper micropub that is also a proper microbrewery. We sell an ever-changing selection of our own beers as well as a small range of Biddenden wines, ciders and fruit juices. Ashmore cheese, Kentish pork pies and Black Country pork scratchings. Or a cup of tea or coffee if you insist. No bar, no till, no TV, no piped music. And no lager (as we're not able to make that). Just conversation and good company. We're open every evening and all day Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Reviewed By AdeGBillericay

I was recommended to visit this bar and it did not disappoint. On my own but was made to feel very welcome by the girl serving the drinks and indeed the customers who were in the bar. Great beer

2. The Tankerton Arms

The Old Bank 135 Tankerton Road Tankerton, Whitstable CT5 2AW England +44 7897 741811 [email protected] http://www.thetankertonarms.co.uk/
Excellent
91%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 114 reviews

The Tankerton Arms

Reviewed By 999maddyt

I have recently visited and feel very safe and welcome. The safety precautions are the best I have seen with each table divided with make shift walls and each of the staff wearing face masks. The selected beer and spirits are exciting and new, perfect for a micro pub. Highly recommend as a local!!

3. The Bouncing Barrel

20 Bank Street, Herne Bay CT6 5EA England +44 7777 630685 http://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/The-Bouncing-Barrel/487985854571936
Excellent
87%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 61 reviews

The Bouncing Barrel

Reviewed By 401davidL401 - Canterbury, United Kingdom

Popped in to the barrel yesterday evening as they had a mini beer festival. There are some super brews available, I had a beer I hadn't drunk for some time - Theakston's Old Peculiar, every bit as good as I remembered. The usual cheery banter from a convivial bunch of enthusiastic imbibers looked after by Emma. Has to be one of the best micro pubs in the area.

4. Ramsgate Music Hall

13 Turner Street, Ramsgate CT11 8NJ England +44 1843 591815 http://www.ramsgatemusichall.com/
Excellent
96%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 67 reviews

Ramsgate Music Hall

Since opening in Oct 2013 Ramsgate Music Hall has built a solid reputation as one of the UK's finest small venues winning the NME's Britain's Best Small Venue award in 2015. In its short history the venue has hosted a diverse range of acts including Neneh Cherry, Sleaford Mods, Jungle Brothers, Beak and many, many more.

Reviewed By thevillanchris - Westgate-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Well ! What a pleasant and unexpected surprise this music venue is and it,s on my doorstep in Thanet too ! We booked tickets in advance at a bargain £7 each to see a good band that I,ve recently discovered called Port Erin who I saw on their website were playing at this venue . If you like Radiohead/ XTC / Talking Heads then you will like this band . Most of their tracks are over 5 minutes long and this 3 piece band played very well on the night . As this venue is small and intimate , I was able to talk with Rueben - Singer/ Guitarist with Port Erin , and we had a great chat afterwards and I think that he appreciated my positive comments about his bands music incl their lastest album . You can't do this at some bigger venues ! The staff ( particularly the barmaid ) were very friendly and chatty . The bar is upstairs from the stage and is very quirky but in an interesting pleasant way Downstairs is where the stage is and the capacity for this venue I understand is approx 130 people . There is what looks like a permanent sound mixing desk and the sound was good on the night if not just slightly too loud . Another feature that I like about this venue is that you can watch what's happening on the stage on a screen upstairs in the bar area . I liked that original idea which I,ve not seen before elsewhere . There also was a projection show going on behind the band as they were playing which you probably would,nt get at other small music venues of this size . This definitely enhanced the enjoyment of Port Erin's performance in my opinion . I noticed that this venue proudly boasts that it has won the best smallest music venue in Britain award ! Well done to the owners who have obviously invested their time and money into this excellent music venue and better still that it is in Thanet too ! So , come music lovers of all types of music and get yourself down to this great little Music venue . I look forward to returning again for a gig very soon !

5. Yard of Ale

61 Church Street St Peters, Broadstairs CT10 2TU England +44 7790 730205 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yard-of-Ale/248320768663087
Excellent
90%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 128 reviews

Yard of Ale

Reviewed By Coastal439229

Lovely pub, great atmosphere and friendly staff. I can take my dog in which is really great for a stop for me and the dog on our walk. The ales are lovely and have new ones in all the time. Would definitely recommend

6. The Lanes Micropub

15 Worthington Street, Dover CT17 9AQ England +44 7504 258332 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/TheLanesMicropub
Excellent
90%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 140 reviews

The Lanes Micropub

The Lanes Micropub is a small friendly family run free-house,our ale is kept in a temperature controlled room with a viewing window so you can watch your pint being poured. We offer a choice of five real ale straight from the cask. The majority of our ale is from Kent.There are over forty microbreweries in Kent so the choice and style are varied. The twenty + ciders are all from KENT made with beautiful varieties of apples and other fruits from the garden of England. Perry from the best Pears. Ciders and Perry can be either still or Sparkling the choice is yours. we also stock the finest Kent wines from three different vineyards. we offer a warm welcome with comfortable seating in a relaxing environment. we look forwards to meeting you. CAMRA award winning pub.Branch pub of the year 2017/2018 East Kent Pub of the year 2017 /2018 .runner-up Kent pub of the year 2017 Kent Pub of the year 2018

Reviewed By Mickmicro

Stayed in Dover for a couple of nights with a mate and we loved this gem of a micropub, Keith and Debbie could not have been more friendly or welcoming and the beer was top notch and very reasonably priced. Great place to have a proper conversation and unwind and the choice of drinks available very impressive. So glad we found this haven, near to the railway station. Can't wait to return. Thank you both. Mick & Martin

7. The Two Halves

2 Marine Drive, Margate CT9 1DH England +44 7538 771904 https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Two-Halves/480809142083462?sk=timeline
Excellent
85%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 86 reviews

The Two Halves

Reviewed By SimonTLondon - Hatfield, United Kingdom

We visited over a year ago for the first time. We return just after lockdown to find this bar still alive and kicking. Great beer served perfectly, great banter with friendly locals - all served by a great host. All the social distancing and covid secure arrangements you could want. Has a great view of the beach, we will be back

8. Inn Doors Micropub

96 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3BY England +44 7944 958118 [email protected] http://www.inndoorsmicropub.co.uk
Excellent
89%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 65 reviews

Inn Doors Micropub

Micropub with a difference! As well as great real ales served from the cask we have a choice of ciders, wine, prosecco and over 70 gins!

Reviewed By nevilleb621 - Ashford, United Kingdom

My first visit with friends to this little bar and what a great atmosphere. Made to feel welcome upon arrival and a very relaxed atmosphere with a great selection of drinks. Brings back the long lost art of conversation too.

9. Fez

40 High Street, Margate CT9 1DS England +44 7743 567006 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fez-Margate/1004144649627700
Excellent
84%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 139 reviews

Fez

Reviewed By MartinP960 - Birmingham, United Kingdom

What an absolute gem. Anyone who enjoys quirky and fine ale served by tremendous staff should go to Fez. Absolutely brilliant.

10. The Freed Man

329 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7NX England +44 1304 364457 [email protected] http://www.thefreed-man.co.uk/
Excellent
88%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 49 reviews

The Freed Man

The Freed Man is a comfy and relaxed Micro Pub in Walmer. Reclaimed wood clads the walls and many salvaged items from our nearby beach can be found throughout. We serve a great and ever changing selection of ales, wine, some cider and even a few spirits! We are lucky enough to have charming and friendly local clientele. Please visit us and make yourselves at home!

Reviewed By 05maz - Essex, United Kingdom

Very friendly micro pub. Staff & customers very talkative. They were serving 3 Kent ales & a really good cider. Tables were socially distanced & there was a screen between 2 of the tables. Hand sanitizer on all tables. Felt very safe. Dogs allowed. It was so good my husband went there 3 times

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