Gaia Studio

You head down to the Harbour Arm on a Friday evening and Gaia Studio immediately feels different from the usual seafront spots. The interior's got that thoughtfully curated vibe—proper attention paid to lighting, materials, and how the space actually flows. It's the kind of place where you can tell someone's cared about every detail, from the glassware to the playlist. The cocktails aren't trying too hard but they're genuinely well-made, and the team behind the bar actually know what they're doing. It's become a proper go-to for people who want something a bit more refined than the typical Folkestone drinking scene, without any of the pretension.