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Neighbourhoods
Many agree that Deal is a unique and special place and the prettiest seaside town in Kent.
Deal's unspoilt seafront, full of dangerous smuggling haunts in the 1800s is now a wonderful collection of colourful buildings complemented by fishing boats hauled up onto the shingle beach.
Top things to do in Deal include, a stroll along the pier to soak up those coastal views. An opportunity to discover the rich nautical heritage of the town. Dining in award-winning restaurants that tickle those tastebuds with fresh, local produce. Fall in love with art by visiting one of a number of local galleries and be inspired to start sketching. Re-discover the joy of shopping among a delightful collection of quaint, independent shops celebrating the nation's best craft, collectibles, and lifestyle products on Deals award winning High Street.
Deal
Food scene
Frog and Scot is a lively French bistro in the heart of the coastal town of Deal. Situated on the award-winning High St (The Telegraph’s ‘High Street of The Year’ 2014), the bistro is run by it’s owners Benoit and Sarah, the eponymous Frog and Scot. Sarah & Benoit were recently delighted and honoured to announce that the bistro has been included in both the 2019 Michelin Guide and the Good Food Guide 2019.
Offering quality ingredients and superb cooking in a warm and friendly environment, Frog and Scot is bistronomy at it’s best! Serving up both classic and contemporary dishes, food is prepared using the freshest, locally sourced and seasonal produce. The restaurant has a casual yet elegant feel with intimate bistro tables, a marble bar where customers are welcome to sit and eat, and an on-street dining area to relax and watch the world go by. Building on the success of their wine shop and bar ‘Le Pinardier’ (just a few doors along from the bistro), Frog and Scot also offers an extensive wine list featuring many that are organic, biodynamic and natural.
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Frog And Scot
86 High StFrog and Scot is a lively French bistro in the heart of the coastal town of Deal. Situated on the award-winning High St (The Telegraph’s ‘High Street of The Year’ 2014), the bistro is run by it’s owners Benoit and Sarah, the eponymous Frog and Scot. Sarah & Benoit were recently delighted and honoured to announce that the bistro has been included in both the 2019 Michelin Guide and the Good Food Guide 2019.
Offering quality ingredients and superb cooking in a warm and friendly environment, Frog and Scot is bistronomy at it’s best! Serving up both classic and contemporary dishes, food is prepared using the freshest, locally sourced and seasonal produce. The restaurant has a casual yet elegant feel with intimate bistro tables, a marble bar where customers are welcome to sit and eat, and an on-street dining area to relax and watch the world go by. Building on the success of their wine shop and bar ‘Le Pinardier’ (just a few doors along from the bistro), Frog and Scot also offers an extensive wine list featuring many that are organic, biodynamic and natural.
Boasting an awe-inspiring location on the beach in Kingsdown, Deal, the Zetland Arms makes the most of its stunning setting - pairing spectacular ocean views with sublime local seafood.
You can virtually skim a stone on the waves from the pretty patio outside, and with the sea breeze and spellbinding sunsets providing natural entertainment, there’s no finer place to enjoy dinner and drinks in Deal.
It’s not just the location that makes the Zetland Arms such a popular dining destination though. The pub is renowned for beautifully cooked food, with a menu that champions fine fresh fish caught just off the Kent coast.
Even the ales here are a local affair - brewed by Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, in Faversham. Sample a perfect pint in the bar, by the sea, or in the sun-trap walled garden to the rear of the pub.
Or, if golf’s your game, make a date with us after your round. the Zetland Arms is close to Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club, Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, Prince's Golf Club and Royal St George's Golf Club. Our serene seaside setting is the perfect place to unwind after a ‘good walk, spoiled’…
75 moradores locais recomendam
Zetland Arms
Wellington ParadeBoasting an awe-inspiring location on the beach in Kingsdown, Deal, the Zetland Arms makes the most of its stunning setting - pairing spectacular ocean views with sublime local seafood.
You can virtually skim a stone on the waves from the pretty patio outside, and with the sea breeze and spellbinding sunsets providing natural entertainment, there’s no finer place to enjoy dinner and drinks in Deal.
It’s not just the location that makes the Zetland Arms such a popular dining destination though. The pub is renowned for beautifully cooked food, with a menu that champions fine fresh fish caught just off the Kent coast.
Even the ales here are a local affair - brewed by Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, in Faversham. Sample a perfect pint in the bar, by the sea, or in the sun-trap walled garden to the rear of the pub.
Or, if golf’s your game, make a date with us after your round. the Zetland Arms is close to Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club, Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, Prince's Golf Club and Royal St George's Golf Club. Our serene seaside setting is the perfect place to unwind after a ‘good walk, spoiled’…
Using the the best of local fresh produce wherever possible, our menu reflects the seasons. It is small and changes frequently and our chefs strive to maintain a consistently high quality and diversity. We will always feature a vegetarian and fish option as well as meat.
We are proud of our wines and have an extensive list of the best Kent produces.
Our front of house team strives to deliver you the best experience, making your visit a relaxing and memorable one. If you love good food and wines, an interesting, eclectic dining environment and friendly knowledgeable staff please try us.
41 moradores locais recomendam
Victuals & Co
2 Saint George's RoadUsing the the best of local fresh produce wherever possible, our menu reflects the seasons. It is small and changes frequently and our chefs strive to maintain a consistently high quality and diversity. We will always feature a vegetarian and fish option as well as meat.
We are proud of our wines and have an extensive list of the best Kent produces.
Our front of house team strives to deliver you the best experience, making your visit a relaxing and memorable one. If you love good food and wines, an interesting, eclectic dining environment and friendly knowledgeable staff please try us.
Here at the Court Yard we are a Bar & Restaurant dedicated to creating a relaxed grown-up ambience, whether you're sipping a glass of wine in the lounge or dining under the stars with our sliding glass roof.
We have a focus on getting the freshest ingredients possible, whether that's lobster caught by local fishermen just a stone's throw from the restaurant, or other locally sourced Kentish produce.
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The Court Yard Oyster Bar and Restaurant
Sondes RoadHere at the Court Yard we are a Bar & Restaurant dedicated to creating a relaxed grown-up ambience, whether you're sipping a glass of wine in the lounge or dining under the stars with our sliding glass roof.
We have a focus on getting the freshest ingredients possible, whether that's lobster caught by local fishermen just a stone's throw from the restaurant, or other locally sourced Kentish produce.
One of the best spots to head to for brunch in Kent.
Since opening in January 2019, Deal Pier Kitchen has cultivated a reputation for great breakfast, brunch and lunch delicacies, showcasing local produce as well as a wide variety of Gluten Free, Vegan and Vegetarian dishes.
Whether you want to indulge in our hot food, cakes and pastries, or just to sit and enjoy a hot drink by the sea, they aspire to be somewhere everybody can call home. DPK also welcome well behaved 4 legged furry friends! Open 9am until 5pm Monday through Sunday.
44 moradores locais recomendam
Deal Pier Kitchen
Beach StreetOne of the best spots to head to for brunch in Kent.
Since opening in January 2019, Deal Pier Kitchen has cultivated a reputation for great breakfast, brunch and lunch delicacies, showcasing local produce as well as a wide variety of Gluten Free, Vegan and Vegetarian dishes.
Whether you want to indulge in our hot food, cakes and pastries, or just to sit and enjoy a hot drink by the sea, they aspire to be somewhere everybody can call home. DPK also welcome well behaved 4 legged furry friends! Open 9am until 5pm Monday through Sunday.
Specialty Coffee
If you’re looking for speciality coffee with exceptional flavour, warmth and aroma then you’re in the right place. At The Hog & Bean, we are truly passionate about what we do and we are excited to create extraordinary coffees for our fellow coffee lovers to enjoy. We also sell a range of ethically sourced, speciality coffee beans so that you can enjoy the taste of premium coffee at home.
Inhouse Bakery
Our bakery team are responsible for creating some serious mouth watering treats. We believe in hard work, small batches, skilled hands, no compromise on ingredients or time and only presenting you with food that we love to eat ourselves.
Gourmet Toasties & Hot Food
Our great tasting toasties are more than just humble bread and cheese. We use classic flavours, creative interpretation, and expert execution to create our next-level, ridiculously tasty toasties that are anything but ordinary.
Homemade Sugar Free Cakes
With a passion for food and a desire for indulgent treats to fit into a healthy and aware lifestyle, we use the finest ingredients we can with no additives or preservatives. If we can’t pronounce it, it won’t go into the cakes. It’s that simple.
Local Kentish Fine Foods
We pride ourselves on using the very finest local suppliers and produce, and we’re spoilt for choice in Kent.
Fine Wine & Cider from Kent
We pride ourselves on using the very finest local suppliers and produce, and we’re spoilt for choice in Kent.
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Hog & Bean
4 Victoria RdSpecialty Coffee
If you’re looking for speciality coffee with exceptional flavour, warmth and aroma then you’re in the right place. At The Hog & Bean, we are truly passionate about what we do and we are excited to create extraordinary coffees for our fellow coffee lovers to enjoy. We also sell a range of ethically sourced, speciality coffee beans so that you can enjoy the taste of premium coffee at home.
Inhouse Bakery
Our bakery team are responsible for creating some serious mouth watering treats. We believe in hard work, small batches, skilled hands, no compromise on ingredients or time and only presenting you with food that we love to eat ourselves.
Gourmet Toasties & Hot Food
Our great tasting toasties are more than just humble bread and cheese. We use classic flavours, creative interpretation, and expert execution to create our next-level, ridiculously tasty toasties that are anything but ordinary.
Homemade Sugar Free Cakes
With a passion for food and a desire for indulgent treats to fit into a healthy and aware lifestyle, we use the finest ingredients we can with no additives or preservatives. If we can’t pronounce it, it won’t go into the cakes. It’s that simple.
Local Kentish Fine Foods
We pride ourselves on using the very finest local suppliers and produce, and we’re spoilt for choice in Kent.
Fine Wine & Cider from Kent
We pride ourselves on using the very finest local suppliers and produce, and we’re spoilt for choice in Kent.
Sightseeing
Great things to do locally, and some a little further afield...
For a fascinating day out on the Kent coast look no further than Deal Castle.
Built by the order of King Henry VIII it is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England, and among the earliest and most elaborate of a chain of coastal forts, which also includes Calshot, Camber, Walmer and Pendennis Castles.
Today you can explore the whole of the castle, from the storerooms to the first-floor captain’s residence. Take a walk around the defences and admire the squat, rounded bastions and canons.
If you enjoy cycling, a pleasant cycle path links Deal and Walmer Castles along the beachfront.
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Castelo de Deal
Marine RoadFor a fascinating day out on the Kent coast look no further than Deal Castle.
Built by the order of King Henry VIII it is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England, and among the earliest and most elaborate of a chain of coastal forts, which also includes Calshot, Camber, Walmer and Pendennis Castles.
Today you can explore the whole of the castle, from the storerooms to the first-floor captain’s residence. Take a walk around the defences and admire the squat, rounded bastions and canons.
If you enjoy cycling, a pleasant cycle path links Deal and Walmer Castles along the beachfront.
This castle, now in the care of English Heritage, was built in 1540 as part of Henry Vlll's chain of coastal defences.
Centuries of domestic refinements have transformed it from a fortress to an elegant stately home with beautiful gardens.
It is the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, and has been home to an incredible range of characters.
See the original Wellington boots, stand where the Duke of Wellington died. Visit the rooms, including the reception rooms of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
Explore the magnificent gardens including the Broadwalk Garden, kitchen garden, and contemporary Queen Mother's Garden before visiting the Lord Warden's Tearoom or the new Glasshouse Café. Find out more about the project to rediscover Walmer's lost pleasure grounds.
Visit the English Heritage website for a list of Events to be held at Walmer Castle & Gardens.
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Walmer Castle
4 South StThis castle, now in the care of English Heritage, was built in 1540 as part of Henry Vlll's chain of coastal defences.
Centuries of domestic refinements have transformed it from a fortress to an elegant stately home with beautiful gardens.
It is the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, and has been home to an incredible range of characters.
See the original Wellington boots, stand where the Duke of Wellington died. Visit the rooms, including the reception rooms of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
Explore the magnificent gardens including the Broadwalk Garden, kitchen garden, and contemporary Queen Mother's Garden before visiting the Lord Warden's Tearoom or the new Glasshouse Café. Find out more about the project to rediscover Walmer's lost pleasure grounds.
Visit the English Heritage website for a list of Events to be held at Walmer Castle & Gardens.
The Deal Maritime & Local History Museum is situated in the heart of Deal, just off the High Street, behind Deal Town Hall, which was built in 1803, and opposite St George's Church and the Chapel Field.
The museum is housed on one of the last industrial sites left in Deal, showing the way in which commercial and domestic property developed next to one another from the seventeenth century onwards in what was known as the ‘New’ Town of Lower Deal.
A new and permanent Royal Marines in Deal Exhibition opened in the stable block in 2018, with a Model Boat Room on the first floor.
The Maritime Gallery houses Deal's rich maritime history including the Deal galley the Saxon King, built in 1891. Tender Too, one of the 'little ships' that helped evacuate men from the beaches of Dunkirk in World War Two takes pride of place within a Dunkirk exhibition. More old Deal vessels are in the boatyard along with a World War One trench recreation.
In the Upper Gallery the local domestic and industrial history is on show including a Kent Coalfield exhibition and maps of Deal High Street. A tablet computer on the ground floor enables visitors with limited mobility to view these displays and take part in quizzes. Families are welcome and there is a free pirate hat and quiz for youngsters.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Deal Maritime and Local History Museum
22 St George's RdThe Deal Maritime & Local History Museum is situated in the heart of Deal, just off the High Street, behind Deal Town Hall, which was built in 1803, and opposite St George's Church and the Chapel Field.
The museum is housed on one of the last industrial sites left in Deal, showing the way in which commercial and domestic property developed next to one another from the seventeenth century onwards in what was known as the ‘New’ Town of Lower Deal.
A new and permanent Royal Marines in Deal Exhibition opened in the stable block in 2018, with a Model Boat Room on the first floor.
The Maritime Gallery houses Deal's rich maritime history including the Deal galley the Saxon King, built in 1891. Tender Too, one of the 'little ships' that helped evacuate men from the beaches of Dunkirk in World War Two takes pride of place within a Dunkirk exhibition. More old Deal vessels are in the boatyard along with a World War One trench recreation.
In the Upper Gallery the local domestic and industrial history is on show including a Kent Coalfield exhibition and maps of Deal High Street. A tablet computer on the ground floor enables visitors with limited mobility to view these displays and take part in quizzes. Families are welcome and there is a free pirate hat and quiz for youngsters.
The Timeball Tower is situated on the seafront at Deal and was established in 1855.
Within the museum there are video, static and interactive displays covering three centuries of involvement in signalling, the fight against smuggling, and as a vital link in safe navigation of distant oceans.
The museum is on 4 floors with no ramp or lift access. If you have a disability, please telephone the museum in advance.
Groups and coach trips are welcome, but please give prior notice.
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Deal Timeball Tower
The Timeball Tower is situated on the seafront at Deal and was established in 1855.
Within the museum there are video, static and interactive displays covering three centuries of involvement in signalling, the fight against smuggling, and as a vital link in safe navigation of distant oceans.
The museum is on 4 floors with no ramp or lift access. If you have a disability, please telephone the museum in advance.
Groups and coach trips are welcome, but please give prior notice.
Royal St George's Golf Club is proud to have hosted many major tournaments in addition to the Open Championship, for both Amateur and Professional golfers. Situated in Sandwich, it offers a challenging course and stunning sea views.
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Clube de Golfe Royal St George's
Royal St George's Golf Club is proud to have hosted many major tournaments in addition to the Open Championship, for both Amateur and Professional golfers. Situated in Sandwich, it offers a challenging course and stunning sea views.
Have you been dreaming of a fab day out for all the family? Dreamland is the place for you! There are so many rides for the whole group to enjoy, ranging from merry-go-rounds to the amazing Teddy and Betty Land.
When you've been on absolutely all the rides you can muster, get your skates and head down to the Retro Roller Room for a wheely good disco session, with a great atmosphere! Then when you're ready, climb aboard the Dreamland Ark and meet the park's resident fluffy rabbits, mysterious reptiles and much more.
Let your little ones explore the wonders of the Octopus's Garden, what will they discover in the circus tent, beach huts and arts and crafts shed? Help your youngest continue their voyage as they venture into the giant play zone, filled with huge climbing frames, cargo nets and sand pits. When you get tired from all that activity grab a quick bite from one of the parks many yummy restaurants and cafes, serving everything from tasty fish bites to delicious pizza.
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Dreamland
Marine TerraceHave you been dreaming of a fab day out for all the family? Dreamland is the place for you! There are so many rides for the whole group to enjoy, ranging from merry-go-rounds to the amazing Teddy and Betty Land.
When you've been on absolutely all the rides you can muster, get your skates and head down to the Retro Roller Room for a wheely good disco session, with a great atmosphere! Then when you're ready, climb aboard the Dreamland Ark and meet the park's resident fluffy rabbits, mysterious reptiles and much more.
Let your little ones explore the wonders of the Octopus's Garden, what will they discover in the circus tent, beach huts and arts and crafts shed? Help your youngest continue their voyage as they venture into the giant play zone, filled with huge climbing frames, cargo nets and sand pits. When you get tired from all that activity grab a quick bite from one of the parks many yummy restaurants and cafes, serving everything from tasty fish bites to delicious pizza.
Wingham Wildlife Park is Kent’s fastest growing wildlife park, nestled just outside the beautiful cathedral city of Canterbury, in Kent. As a family-owned park, they’re proud to house the largest number of animal species out of all wildlife parks and zoos in Kent - which means that you’ve come to the right place; whether you’re looking for tigers, flamingos, bats, or even the adorable red panda.
129 moradores locais recomendam
Parque da Vida Selvagem de Wingham
Rusham RoadWingham Wildlife Park is Kent’s fastest growing wildlife park, nestled just outside the beautiful cathedral city of Canterbury, in Kent. As a family-owned park, they’re proud to house the largest number of animal species out of all wildlife parks and zoos in Kent - which means that you’ve come to the right place; whether you’re looking for tigers, flamingos, bats, or even the adorable red panda.