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Bay Hill, St Margarets Bay, Dover

Welcome to
The Coastguard.

Nestled in the cliffs of St Margaret's Bay, we're proud to offer Kentish gins, real ales, draught beers & seasonal food using Kentish suppliers – all with uninterrupted sea views over the English Channel.
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Celebrating the Kent Coast

At the Coastguard we're passionate about celebrating everything our corner of Kent has to offer, which is why we're proud to use local, seasonal produce from our brilliant local suppliers from Jenkins & Son Fishmongers in Deal to Stour Valley Butchers in Canterbury.

Open 7 days a week

Opening hours

We are open every day from 11:30am with food from 12pm onwards.

Monday – Saturday
11 : 30
21 : 00
Sunday
11 : 30
17 : 00
Why The Coastguard

Why people choose us?

By The Sea

Britain’s nearest pub to France, the Coastguard has kept watch on the sea-front for more than 300 years. Eat out on our terrace for uninterrupted sea views

Fresh, Seasonal Dishes

Our talented chef team lovingly creates each dish using authentic ingredients from a variety of local suppliers, with a new menu to reflect every season.

Vegan & Gluten-Free

We regularly train our team to be able to cater for a variety of dietary needs & offer a dedicated Vegan menu. Just let a Team Member know your requirements. 

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Testimonials

What People Think About Us

Read some of our recent customer feedback taken from Tripadvisor...

"
Best restaurant ever.

OMG this is the best restaurant I have ever been to. My husband bought me here on our holiday as he said it was special, talk about understatement. The atmosphere is nice, the staff were exceptional & the food was out of this world. The surroundings are beautiful right on the beach.

Kathleen C
Kathleen C
May 2023
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Spot on! well worth the visit. Great food & drink, good service & amazing scenery what more could you want!

Great food & drink, good service & amazing scenery what more could you want!

Found this restauraunt via looking around trip advisor so glad we did! amazing setting, was worth the hour and a bit drive from Gravesend.

Stephen J
Stephen J
June 2023
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This pub can cook!

Birthday lunch for Mum, she's 89 you know! Really attentive service from start to finish. This pub can really cook. Best croquettes ever. Mum said her Swordfish was the best she's tasted outside America. Beautiful bread board. Not much of a sea view from inside the pub, so if you want to watch the waves, pick a day when it's warm enough to sit on the terrace. Well done to manager and staff, a picture perfect performance. We had such a great time. Thank you.

Sheena R
Sheena R
June 2023
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Sunday Lunch

Visited on a scorching Sunday in June having walked over the clifftops from Kingsdown. Had Sunday lunch, roasted pork belly with loads of well cooked veg and washed down with a bitter shandy. We sat inside as it was so hot outdoors, music on the speaker was motown (fabulous). A lovely ambience, great food and beer!

Sue W
Sue W
June 2023
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Dinner time near the sea

Great place for a family dinner. Meals are delicious, served in great shape. Prices like everywhere-but not shocking. The place itself has nice interior decorations with sea - theme elements.
Recommend!!

Piotrek N
Piotrek N
May 2023
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First time visit but definitely not the last...

Have been to St Margarets a lot of times because of the view out to sea and to look at Ian Flemings residence but never been in the pub...until today...would highly recommend it to anyone...staff were all young but very friendly and enthusiastic and attentive to your needs....()...really glad that finally I have visited the pub and definitely would again when in the area...the owners should be proud of the quality of the food and also of the staff they employ because they did them proud...

Tim I
Tim I
June 2023
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Fab, fab, fab.

Fab food, fab service, and fab location. The Moroccan lamb, chickpea and cauliflower dish was delish, and the fish and chips excellent. Both at table and behind the bar the team were welcoming, polite, friendly and efficient. And, then the location, fantastic view with a dramatic landscape, and within touching distance (almost of France). A fab dining experience.

John M
John M
May 2023
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Lunch with a view

We visited here as a half way stop for lunch when walking the white cliffs. Online booking was easy, table ready when we arrived and service prompt. Lovely place to sit, have lunch and watch the ships in the channel. Recommended!

Sedgers26
Sedgers26
April 2023
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