The Sun Deck

Walk down Royal Crescent Promenade and you'll spot The Sun Deck doing what most Margate bars claim to do but rarely nail: actually making you feel like you're on holiday without leaving the seafront. It's got that rare thing—an uncluttered view of the water, decent cocktails that don't taste like they came from a syrup bottle, and staff who actually seem pleased you're there. The crowd's a proper mix: locals propping up the bar, tourists who've stumbled upon something real, groups celebrating something or other. There's a relaxed vibe that doesn't try too hard, which is why people keep coming back. It's the kind of place where an afternoon pint turns into an evening, and nobody minds.