The Thirsty Farrier Cocktail Bar - Folkestone Harbour

You'll find yourself wandering down the harbour arm, salt air hitting your face, and suddenly there's The Thirsty Farrier tucking itself into the waterfront like it's always belonged there. Inside, it's got that effortless vibe of a proper local spot that's somehow managed to nail both atmosphere and craft without feeling try-hard about it. The cocktails here aren't gimmicky—they're genuinely well-made, the kind where you can taste the bartender actually knows what they're doing. It's become exactly the sort of place you take visiting mates to prove Folkestone's got proper hospitality chops.