Harbour Arms Micropub

You're standing on Stone Pier, salt air in your face, and you duck into this tiny corner spot that's become something of a lifeline for Margate's real drinking community. The Harbour Arms does exactly what a micropub should: keeps things simple, the drinks list tight and thoughtful, and the crowd unpretentious. There's barely room to swing a pint glass, but that's rather the point—you end up chatting to whoever's next to you, whether that's a local builder or someone who's moved here from London and actually stuck around. No gaming machines, no blaring telly; just decent ale, cider, and the occasional wine selection that suggests someone actually cares.