A Margate Guide. Curated by The ZIGZAG Team

When the heat-wave strikes 🥵 ...escape to the seaside. ☀️🌊⛱

Browse the ZIGZAG Margate Guide and discover Margate's iconic spots, best kept secrets and locals-favourites, curated by the ZIGZAG Footwear Team.

... and don't forget to stop say "Hi!" 👋 you can find us at:

FOOD/DRINK

Big Shot 
Best for: Coffee & THE Chai!
The ZZ Team says: "Sea view, good value, locals-favourite chai!" 

XYLO
Best for: Beach-front cocktails
The ZZ Team says: "Sea view, good tunes, boardgames."

Little Swift
Best for: Cocktails
The ZZ Team says: "Try the Frozen Margarita Slushy"Old Kent Market
Best for: Pizza
The ZZ Team says: "Head straight to Ginas Bakery for the best pizza in Margate."

Sun Deck
Best for: Outdoors bar
The ZZ Team says: "Outdoor bus cafe, po boy, Garage Coffee and a great bar!"

Ralphs 
Best for: Pizza
The ZZ Team says: "Good value, good tunes, good service."

Bottega Caruso
Best for: Pasta
The ZZ Team says: "Try the pasta-making classes."

ARTS

Turner
Best for: Exhibitions & Shop
The ZZ Team says: "Free admission, well curated exhibition space. Great Shop! Visit Palm Bay pop-up event at the Turner Gallery on 23rd - 29th Aug 2022!"

Carl Freedman
Best for: Contemporary art
The ZZ Team says: 'Free admission, prominent gallery."

Quench
Best for: Events, performance and art projects. 
The ZZ Team says: "An artists-run,  non-profit art and events space and gallery with free admission. Our favourite gallery in Margate."

SHOPPING

Palm Bay Skates
Best for: Baseball jersey & Caps with a twist
The ZZ Team says: "Cliftonville's best kept secret. Visit Palm Bay pop-up event at the Turner Gallery on 23rd - 29th Aug 2022!"

Albion Store
Best for: Contemporary clothes
The ZZ Team says: "Well curated clothing store, best brands."

Werkhaus
Best for: Utilitarian & Vintage
The ZZ Team says: "Curated utilitarian clothing store."

Ghost Papa 
Best for: Records & Comics
The ZZ Team says: "Great record shop in Cliftonville."

ENTERTAINMENT

Dreamland
Best for: Live Gigs & Carnival Rides
The ZZ Team says: "Best live music with rides on the side."

Elsewhere
Best for: Gigs & Records
The ZZ Team says: "Small music venue with great local bands and record store."