Don't Miss This Week: Sips + Snax Night, Blind Wine Tasting & Farmers' Market

A week of foodie fun.

Happy Monday, especially for the footie fans. If you stayed up for the England vs Mexico game last night or got up early to see it, we hope you’ve got a quiet day ahead.

It’s been another great week in Broadstairs. Who went down to Bayside Cafe’s first pop-up of the season on Friday night? Dumpton Gap was packed out and full of summer vibes, I already can’t wait for the next one.

Bayside Cafe at the Summer Nights Pop-Up on Friday evening

We’ve also now only got one week to go until the DMB launch party! Come and celebrate with us next Mon 13 July, at Finxs Beach Bar! Register here for a free ticket. It’s a great chance to meet us and tell us about the events you want covered. Come and say hi.

Don’t miss out - Kim xx

📖 Book Club: 1 Year Anniversary and Author Meet
Tue 7 July, 6pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
This month’s Old Curiosity Shop book club marks their one year anniversary! And it’s an extra special one as local author G.D. Wright will be attending. His new book, Into the Fire, is the July pick, alongside The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Pick one or both to read, it’s free to attend and super relaxed.
🎟️ Free / More info

🍿 Film: Backrooms (15)
Fri 10 Jul + Sat 11 Jul, 7.30pm + Sun 12 Jul, 4pm / Palace Cinema
One for the horror fans (so maybe not for me). A strange doorway leading to a vast underground labyrinth appears in the basement of a furniture showroom in this unclassifiable instant spooky classic. Eerie. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor.
🎟️ From £8 / Book here

⚓ Moules & Frites Lunchtime Special
Tue - Thu lunchtimes / Kebbells
In case you needed another reason to head to Kebbells, they’re now offering a special mid-week lunchtime deal. From Tue to Thu enjoy a delicious selection of mussels and frites, prepared in your choice of either Thai or marinière style, all for just £16.
🎟️ £16 / Book a table here

🍇 New World Vs. Old World Blind Wine Tasting
Wed 8 Jul, 6.30pm - 9pm / The Bottleneck
Join The Bottleneck for a one-night-only premium wine tasting experience. Explore the timeless classics of the wine world alongside their bold, modern counterparts. Sharing platters of artisan meats and cheeses are included to soak it all up.
🎟️ £65 / Book here

🥩 Steak Night
Every Thu, from 6pm / The White Swan
Thursday night from now on is Steak Night at The White Swan in Reading Street. Quality steaks, proper pub atmosphere, plus their Open Mic kicks off from 7pm too. Book your table or just pop in.
🎟️ From £26.50 / More info

🫒 Sips + Snax: Wine and Cheese Night
Sat 11 Jul, 6pm - 9.30pm / Salt
A gorgeous evening at Salt, hosted by Gal + Gather. Enjoy a welcome drink, followed by a guided tasting of five wines and some yummy charcuterie boards. All while socialising with like minded local gals.
🎟️ £35pp / Drop them a DM to secure your spot

🥖 Broadstairs Farmers’ Market
Sun 12 July, 10am - 1pm / Bleak House Gardens
It’s time to hit up the monthly Farmers’ Market again! Taking place in Bleak House Gardens, looking out to sea, on the second Sun of every month. Expect fresh produce, locally baked bread, fresh baked pies, artisanal goods, and much, much more.
🎟️ Free / More Info

🏆 Mr Teds Neptune’s Hall Quiz
Thu 9 Jul / Neptune’s Hall
Absolutely bonkers, and also one of the best pub quizzes you’ll come across. Mr Teds is back in The Neptune this week, and you won’t want to miss out. Gather your team and book up a table!
More info

🎶 Bands on the Sands: Funk Soul Brothers
Sat 11 Jul, 3pm / Pavilion
The weather couldn’t be more perfect for these Bands on the Sands gigs at the moment. Enjoy another sunny al fresco one, this time with Funk Soul Brothers on the outdoor stage.

🎧 DJ Randy Watson
Sat 11 Jul, 6pm - 9.30pm / Smiths Townhouse
Have you tried out Ralphs Bar in the courtyard of Smiths yet? If not, give it a go. This Saturday Randy Watson will be DJing among the outdoor plants and tables. Grab a cocktail and enjoy.
More info

🎤 Hijacked Hollies
Sat 11 Jul, 7.30pm / Sarah Thorne Theatre
The Hijacked Hollies will be paying tribute to one of the 60s and 70s most iconic British bands, The Hollies, on the Sarah Thorne stage this weekend. Expect a night of hits, including classic The Air That I Breathe.
🎟️ From £19 + BF / Book here

💎 Neil Diamond Tribute
Sat 11 Jul, 9pm / Legends Live Lounge
It’s all about the tribute acts this week. Head to Legends Live Lounge to see Steve C from Stars in their Eyes singing Neil Diamond, and enjoy hit after hit.
More info

🍽️ Kids Meal Deal
Until 1 Sep / Botany Bay Hotel
If you’re on the look out for good food offers for kids, The Botany Bay Hotel has introduced a new summer deal. Treat the kids to a 2-course meal and a drink for just £9, from tasty mains to a delicious dessert. Offer ends 1 Sep.
More info

🛹 New Skate, Scoot & Climbing Courses
Various days and times / Revolution Skatepark
Brand new 5 week courses for skate, scoot & climbing start at Revo this week, including Under and Over 7’s Skate & Scoot on Wed and Fri, plus Junior and Youth Climb Club on weekends. Check out the range of courses here.
🎟️ From £40 for courses / Book here

🦀 Free Storytime Session
Every Tue, 10am / Kinder Collective
Enjoy Kinder Collective’s weekly storytime session, held in their back book room every Tuesday morning. Browse the lovely shop or pick up a gift while there and check out their craft table at the same time.
🎟️ Free, drop-in

✌︎︎ Scorcha Saturdays
Sat 11 Jul, various slots between 11am - 2pm / Broadstairs Skatepark
Scorcha Skate School will also be hosting their outdoor lessons this Sat. Check their insta for updates, as it’s all weather dependent, but if the sun’s out they’ll be holding their fun and friendly skateboarding lessons at Broadstairs Skatepark.
🎟️ £9 / Book here

🍓 Strawberry Tea Fun Family Afternoon
Sat 11 Jul, from 2pm / Thanet Disabled Riding Centre
Bring the whole family along for a fun afternoon while supporting the amazing work of Thanet Disabled Riding Centre. Expect cream tea-style food & refreshments, an ice cream van, bouncy castle, kids’ corner, and local businesses & charity stalls.
🎟️ Free / More info

🐧 Sunday Book Club: ‘Pablo and Splash: Viking Voyage’ (For ages 6 - 9)
Sun 12 July, 8.30am - 9am / Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Congrats to owner Nicci, who was named one of The Bookseller Rising Stars Class of 2026 this week! She hosts storytimes on Fri mornings, plus this week’s Sunday Book Club is based on time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash. There will be a creative activity inspired by the story's hilarious time travelling adventure to the Viking era.
🎟️ £5 per child (includes a paperback copy of the book, usually £8.99) / Book here

💳 Money Calm Financial Wellbeing Reset
Thu 9 Jul, 6.30pm - 8.30pm / Old Curiosity Shop
Join Cheryl-lya Broadfoot, founder of Soul’s Compass, trainer and Money Calm Coach, who will be hosting an evening to discuss all things money. If you’re looking for some guidance, a re-frame of your finances, or simply want to swap cost-saving tips, head on down.
🎟️ £5 (includes light snacks) / Book here

👶 Mummy & Me Pilates
Various / REWD Padel
Looking for a class you can do with your baby? Rewd Padel’s just introduced these new courses. A gentle, progressive 4-week mat Pilates series designed for mums in the postnatal period, with your little one right beside you. Each week builds on the last, taking you from breathwork and pelvic floor foundations to core strength.
More info

🪴 Terrarium Workshop
Sat 11 Jul, 3pm / Foliage
Foliage’s popular terrarium workshops are back. Head down to make your own plant oasis in a bottle. All while being surrounded by plants.
🎟️ £45 / Pop in or DM to book

Finally, 5 Things To Know…

• More exciting foodie news for Broadstairs… Margate’s Bus Cafe is coming to Bleak House! They’ve just announced a pop-up there, starting from 18 July. They’ve been busy developing a little loaded hash brown menu too, perfect for takeaways. Can’t wait.

• We previously shared the sad news that Plantlet will be shutting at the end of the month. Owner Izzi has now announced a 25% off sale for her last few weeks as she offloads her stock. Support her and grab a leafy bargain at the same time.

• Missed out on beach hut bookings for this summer? Make sure you don’t miss out next year. The 2027 Weekly Beach Hut booking has now opened. You can book your Beach Hut Slot online from now for the 2027 Season. Find out more here.

• There’s a new circus coming to town from next week. Revel Pucks Circus will be descending on Ramsgate from Thu 9 - Sun 12 Jul. Read more about it at Don’t Miss Ramsgate.

• Kent Surf School has announced it’s next Summer social. Head on down to Joss Bay on 15 August for a Summer SUP & Surf Social, this time including acoustic live music!

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And if you missed it… last week’s newsletter still has lots of things happening that you might want to know about.