Kipps' Alehouse

You'll find Kipps' tucked into one of those charming stretches of the Old High Street where Folkestone still feels like a real town rather than a postcard. It's the kind of place where the bar staff remember your order and the regulars nod hello—unpretentious, unfussy, the way a good local should be. The cask ale selection is genuinely thoughtful (they're serious about their beer), and the food does what it promises: proper pub fare that doesn't try to be anything clever, just well-executed. Whether you're popping in for a quick pint after work or settling in for an afternoon, there's a warmth here that feels earned rather than manufactured. This is community drinking done right.