Smoke & Co Margate

Walk down Marine Drive towards the seafront and you'll find Smoke & Co tucked away with an unpretentious vibe that Margate does better than anywhere. This is proper barbecue territory—the kind of place where they take their smoking process seriously but won't bore you with the details. You're looking at brisket, ribs, and pulled pork that actually tastes like they've been doing this for years, paired with sides that don't feel like afterthoughts. The stripped-back dining room matches the food's no-nonsense approach, and that's exactly why locals keep coming back. It's the sort of spot where you eat well without any fuss.