Folkestone Restaurant Week: A Seaside Feast for Just £20.26

Folkestone Restaurant Week is coming to the Kent coast this November, offering food lovers the perfect excuse for a midweek seaside escape.

Inspired by the popular initiative in neighbouring Margate, Folkestone is getting its own celebration of the town’s thriving food scene — and with two courses for just £20.26, there’s never been a better reason to book a table and head to the coast.

Taking place from 9–13 November, Folkestone Restaurant Week will bring together some of the town’s much-loved restaurants, cafés, pubs and foodie hotspots, with Sandgate joining the feast too.

From exotic international flavours and modern dining to traditional fish and chips and classic pub favourites, the event promises plenty of choice. Whether you’re planning a meal with friends, a relaxed lunch or simply looking for an excuse to explore Folkestone’s increasingly diverse food scene, there’s something to tempt every appetite.

Where to eat

The line up:

• Annapurna
• Bay Tree Bar and Grill
• Bella Vita
• Brewing Brothers
• Burrito Buoy
• El Cortador
• Gaia + Grind
• Green Papaya Kitchen
• Gurkha Palace
• Hugos at the Boardroom
• John Dory Sandgate
• Keppels at The Grand
• Let’s Amore
• Little Rock
• Lubens
• Marco Pierre White at voco
• Marleys
• Mimosa
• Nepali Kitchen
• Pomus
• Rocksalt
• Roni & Rita’s
• Skuba Bar & Bistro
• The Bouverie Tap
• The Cliffe
• The Famous Ship Inn, Sandgate
• The Harbour Inn
• The Mariner
• The Old Buoy
• The Pullman
• The Radnor Arms

With such a broad selection, Restaurant Week is also an opportunity to discover somewhere new. You could opt for a familiar favourite or use the event as an excuse to try a restaurant you’ve been meaning to visit.

Tables should be booked directly with your chosen restaurant, so it’s worth making arrangements in advance.

Make a day of it

Of course, the food is only part of the attraction. Folkestone makes an ideal destination for a day trip or short seaside break, with plenty to see and do before or after your meal.

Take in the coastal scenery, explore the town’s cultural attractions, wander through its distinctive neighbourhoods or simply enjoy some fresh sea air before sitting down to eat. Sandgate, just along the coast, offers another reason to extend your trip and explore beyond Folkestone itself.

Whether you’re a dedicated foodie or simply looking for a reason to get out of town, Folkestone Restaurant Week offers a tempting combination: a seaside setting, a choice of local restaurants and two courses for £20.26.

So grab a friend or two, make a day of it and discover what’s cooking along the Kent coast this November.

Folkestone Restaurant Week is supported by Folkestone & Hythe District Council.