Cafés
Njord Cafe & Bar
Independent cafe and bar at Cliffsend near Pegwell Bay, serving all day, with table booking and private hire.
Verified Oct 2026
Britain's only Royal Harbour: a working harbour and marina with a waterfront of cafes, galleries, boat trips, the Obelisk and West Pier lighthouse.
About Ramsgate Royal Harbour
Visit Ramsgate says Ramsgate Royal Harbour holds the title Royal, granted by George IV after his 1821 visit. It is a working harbour with fishing boats and offshore wind support vessels beside a waterfront of restaurants, cafes, galleries and the Military Road Arches. Landmarks include the Obelisk, the Clock House, Jacob’s Ladder, the Sailors’ Church and the West Pier lighthouse. The harbour is owned and run by Thanet District Council. Parking is pay and display; the Harbour Office is on 01843 572100.
Accessibility
Wide paved walkways and step-free routes around the main quayside, with Blue Badge bays. Steps link the harbour to the cliffs.
Where it is
What's on here
Eat and drink in Ramsgate
RestaurantsTakeaways
Thai Orchid Restaurant
Family-run Thai restaurant in West Cliff Arcade overlooking Ramsgate harbour, open for dinner, closed Mondays, with takeaway.
Verified Oct 2026
Restaurants
Il Tricolore
Independent Italian restaurant at 13 Harbour Street, Ramsgate, open since 2014 and in its present premises since 2017.
Verified Oct 2026
Restaurants
Marc-Pierre’s Kitchen
Ramsgate harbour restaurant serving classic fish and seafood with Kentish ingredients, plus vegetarian and allergy-aware options.
Verified Oct 2026
Guides that mention Ramsgate Royal Harbour
GuideCastles & History, Museums & Galleries
Ramsgate: the Royal Harbour, the tunnels, Pugin’s church and the Manston museums
Ramsgate Royal Harbour, the tunnels, Pugin's church, Ellington Park, Pegwell Bay and the Manston museums, with the days each is open.
More things to do in Ramsgate
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Ellington Park
Restored Victorian park in Ramsgate with a bandstand, two play areas, trim trail, wildlife pond and a community cafe.
Accessible
Family Friendly
Free
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Ramsgate Tunnels
Wartime air raid shelter tunnels under Ramsgate, explored on guided tours that start with a film in the old Victorian railway tunnel.
Family Friendly
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
RAF Manston History Museum
Museum of RAF Manston history near Ramsgate with a Vulcan, Canberra and Victor cockpit, plus a NAAFI cafe and seasonal events.
Accessible
Family Friendly