Roanne's Guidebook
Food Scene
There is a very tasty and exciting food scene springing up in Folkestone.
Times food critic, Giles Coren, reviewed Folkestone saying it had: 'some of the best food I've ever eaten'.
Dr Legumes
10 Rendezvous StreetMouthwatering vegan food.
The Smokehouse
1 Back StThe best fish and chips in town!
Full of independent food stalls and pop ups in shipping containers. There is something for everyone here.
Be sure to go to The Goods Yard where you can order to your table and watch something on the big screen while sat on a deck chair.
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Molo del Porto di Folkestone
Harbour Approach RoadFull of independent food stalls and pop ups in shipping containers. There is something for everyone here.
Be sure to go to The Goods Yard where you can order to your table and watch something on the big screen while sat on a deck chair.
Orchard Lane Coffee House is a 30 min walk from the apartment, along the beach.
Great coffee that you can also buy by the bag. Cakes to reward you for the walk.
Vegan options available.
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Orchard Lane Coffee House
80 Sandgate High StOrchard Lane Coffee House is a 30 min walk from the apartment, along the beach.
Great coffee that you can also buy by the bag. Cakes to reward you for the walk.
Vegan options available.
Massimo's Italian Ice Cream is tucked away in an unassuming street but always worth the queue!
This local English-Italian couple make the best gelato all summer.
Massimo's Italian Ice Cream
14 Cheriton PlMassimo's Italian Ice Cream is tucked away in an unassuming street but always worth the queue!
This local English-Italian couple make the best gelato all summer.
Recently awarded a Michelin Star, this is a birthday or celebration date night special. Try the taster menu and wine pairings for a treat.
A ten minute taxi ride from the apartment.
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Hide and Fox Restaurant
The GreenRecently awarded a Michelin Star, this is a birthday or celebration date night special. Try the taster menu and wine pairings for a treat.
A ten minute taxi ride from the apartment.
The best brunch place in town, with breakfasts, healthy salads, smoothies and all-day pancakes.
Vegan options available.
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Market Square
19-21 Rendezvous StThe best brunch place in town, with breakfasts, healthy salads, smoothies and all-day pancakes.
Vegan options available.
The local fancy fish restaurant with sweeping views of the harbour. Book a table in the main restaurant in advance for a special treat or show up for the smaller menu of cheaper eats on their balcony - a great place for brunch with a view or cocktails.
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Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketThe local fancy fish restaurant with sweeping views of the harbour. Book a table in the main restaurant in advance for a special treat or show up for the smaller menu of cheaper eats on their balcony - a great place for brunch with a view or cocktails.
The best pizza place in town!
Vegan and gluten-free options available. We love the vegan mushroom mac and cheese.
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Luben's Pizza
24 Rendezvous StThe best pizza place in town!
Vegan and gluten-free options available. We love the vegan mushroom mac and cheese.
Times food critic, Giles Coran, reviewed this restaurant saying it had: 'The three best Basque things I think I’ve ever eaten anywhere'.
Read more here:
https://www.kentlive.news/whats-on/food-drink/folkestone-rocks-says-times-critic-2958671
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Pick Up Pintxos
2-4 South StreetTimes food critic, Giles Coran, reviewed this restaurant saying it had: 'The three best Basque things I think I’ve ever eaten anywhere'.
Read more here:
https://www.kentlive.news/whats-on/food-drink/folkestone-rocks-says-times-critic-2958671
The New Delhi - Indian Cafe
135a Sandgate RoadOur favourite Indian takeaway just around the corner.
Coppers
26 Prospect RdBeautful Indian food.
Our favourite spot for Sunday roast. Book or turn up early to avoid disappointment.
They do a great pork belly and a homemade vegan pie. Wash it all down with a great beer selection.
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The Bouverie Tap
45 Bouverie Rd WOur favourite spot for Sunday roast. Book or turn up early to avoid disappointment.
They do a great pork belly and a homemade vegan pie. Wash it all down with a great beer selection.
Drinks
Inside what seems to be a furniture store is a secret speakeasy serving serious cocktails. Book a table on Instagram to find out the passcode for the door that day.
We love their Manhattans.
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The Potting Shed
34 Rendezvous StInside what seems to be a furniture store is a secret speakeasy serving serious cocktails. Book a table on Instagram to find out the passcode for the door that day.
We love their Manhattans.
Our favourite place for coffee and cake, with the longest opening hours. They also serve a good cocktail!
Vegan options available.
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FOLKLORE
69 The Old High StreetOur favourite place for coffee and cake, with the longest opening hours. They also serve a good cocktail!
Vegan options available.
A lovely atmosphere for a coffee and a great place to work and watch the world go by.
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Steep Street Coffee House
24 The Old High StA lovely atmosphere for a coffee and a great place to work and watch the world go by.
A traditional pub with a good selection of ales and a great Sunday roast.
Vegan options available.
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The Pullman
7-9 Church StA traditional pub with a good selection of ales and a great Sunday roast.
Vegan options available.
Just around the corner from the apartment, lies this stylish bar, well stocked with real ale and its own flavoured gins.
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The Radnor Arms Old Bouverie
Christ Church RoadJust around the corner from the apartment, lies this stylish bar, well stocked with real ale and its own flavoured gins.
The best place for real ale lovers. Order the taster board for a selection of real ales at an equally tasty price.
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Kipps' Alehouse
11-15 The Old High StThe best place for real ale lovers. Order the taster board for a selection of real ales at an equally tasty price.
Groceries
Tesco Express
Bouverie Road WestYour nearest supermarket for basics, a 5 min walk from the apartment.
Closest large supermarket, a 7 min walk from the apartment.
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Sainsbury's
5 Bouverie Rd WClosest large supermarket, a 7 min walk from the apartment.
Another large supermarket only an 11 min walk from the apartment.
Paid parking is also available.
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Asda Folkestone Supercentre
Bouverie PlaceAnother large supermarket only an 11 min walk from the apartment.
Paid parking is also available.
Cinema
The charm of this cinema is all in the decor rather than the screen or sound quality. Overlook the tech being a little dusty and you'll enjoy being transported within this old town hall building. Films have been sbkwn there since the 1800s.
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Silver Screen Cinema
Guildhall StreetThe charm of this cinema is all in the decor rather than the screen or sound quality. Overlook the tech being a little dusty and you'll enjoy being transported within this old town hall building. Films have been sbkwn there since the 1800s.
During summer, watch classic films outdoors on the Harbour Arm. Films range from kids' favourites to art house cinema.
Check the listings here:
https://folkestoneharbourarm.co.uk/about/screen/
Folkestone Harbour Screen
Harbour Approach RoadDuring summer, watch classic films outdoors on the Harbour Arm. Films range from kids' favourites to art house cinema.
Check the listings here:
https://folkestoneharbourarm.co.uk/about/screen/