(July 2026)
We visited two of Thanets rooftop bars, one in Margate and one in Ramsgate – both very different but lovely in their own ways.
The Rooftop Bar @Guest House No 42 : Margate
With it’s stunning views of Margate Beach and the hotels highly professional service, indulging at The Rooftop Bar is a real treat. To get to the bar you speak to the receptionist at the Guest House No 42 Hotel (High Street entrance), they check if there is space. They don’t operate a booking diary for the roof, so it’s first come, first served. Be warned you do have a bit of a climb (six flights of steps). Our visit wasn’t at sunset (which is the peak time), we simply had some pre dinner drinks. They do cocktails, local beers and have a small selection of good quality wines (typically >£60 a bottle).
Noa Roof Top Bar @The Granville : Ramsgate
There’s only one flight of (external) steps to get to Noa, the rooftop bar at the Granville Theatre. It’s not a large venue, you can do a walk in for drinks but it’s essential to book a table if you want to eat there. They serve handcrafted cocktails (highly recommend The Pain Killer), delicious sourdough pizzas and roasts in the autumn and winter.
The staff are efficient and friendly and the place has stunning sea views. There’s indoor and outdoor seating.
It’s a popular pre theatre venue
