The Coastguard

The Coastguard The closest pub to France in the UK! A hidden treasure, come find us for delicious food & drink with incredible views!
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Sister venues: 81 Beach Street, The Coach, The Granville, The Belle Vue, and Samphire

MAGIC IS BACK ✨Just a little reminder that our good friend, superstar magician and mind-reader is back with us on the c...
02/06/2026

MAGIC IS BACK ✨

Just a little reminder that our good friend, superstar magician and mind-reader is back with us on the coast this Friday from 5pm!

If you’ve seen him before, you’ll know exactly why we’re always so excited 🤯 Just don’t give away all the secrets...If you haven’t, prepare to have your mind blown.

You’re always welcome for dinner, why not make an evening of it? Book a table and join us for drinks, dinner, and a little bit of the impossible. An evening well spent. 🍻✨

29/05/2026

We’re here. The closest pub to France, with glorious, uninterrupted panoramic views across the Channel 🌊

Just 15 minutes from Dover, we’re the perfect stop for holidaymakers, campers, caravanners and ferry travellers alike, whether you’re setting off on an adventure or ending your journey with a well-earned meal and beverage. We’ll be here, ready and waiting.

Celebrate the Kent coast with us. Open from 9.30 every day, serving breakfast from 10am.

Like a bit of heat in this heat?! 🔥 Try our Korean chicken starter - it's also great as a light lunch. It packs a punch ...
26/05/2026

Like a bit of heat in this heat?! 🔥 Try our Korean chicken starter - it's also great as a light lunch. It packs a punch with spicy gochujang sauce and is a firm favourite on our spring menu.

Heading into the weekend on a high after THIS happened on Wednesday night! 🏆We’re so proud to share the news that The Co...
22/05/2026

Heading into the weekend on a high after THIS happened on Wednesday night! 🏆

We’re so proud to share the news that The Coastguard was awarded Tenanted Pub of the Year at the 2026 Pub Awards!

This award is a real testament to all the hard work and care shown day in, day out by Lee, Jordan, Kelly and the entire Coastguard team - the heart and soul of the pub ❤️

And a massive thank you to all our customers, locals and visitors alike, for continuing to support us through the busy summer days and cosy winter evenings.

And of course to for a brilliant evening and for recognising our efforts.

Here’s to our wonderful pub, our beautiful bay, and another great summer ahead. CHEERS! 🍻

21/05/2026

Half term at The Coastguard looks a bit like this: sea air, long lunches, ice creams from Dock of the Bay, and a drink under the pergola while the kids keep busy in the sandpit 🪣🍦

Whether it’s breakfast after a beach walk, a seafood lunch by the bay or dinner as the sun starts to drop, we’ll be here at the bottom of the hill ⚓

19/05/2026

Right at the bottom of the hill, where the road finally meets the sea, you’ll find us 🛟

A little hidden corner for long lunches, salty air and watching the bay drift by 🎋

NEW dessert alert and this one’s for the banana lovers! 😉 Caramelised bananas, topped with light candied pecans and fini...
10/05/2026

NEW dessert alert and this one’s for the banana lovers! 😉

Caramelised bananas, topped with light candied pecans and finished with a Kahlúa syrup for a little kick… go on, you know you want to.

08/05/2026

BREKKA and a view!! That’s right, breakfasts are officially back on the menu 🥓Join us from 10am and tuck into a classic belly buster ...or we’re also now doing croissants and pain au chocolat! Pretty apt seeing as we’re the closest pub to France. Bon appetit!

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside. With an ice cream, of course!We can’t not shout about our wonderful ice cream va...
06/05/2026

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside. With an ice cream, of course!

We can’t not shout about our wonderful ice cream van at The Coastguard. Open every weekend (of course, weather dependent) and stocked with all the essentials for your quintessential British coastal classic 🍦

Recognise that view?! 👀 We’re sending you this little black and white postcard all the way from The Bay Hotel, on St Mar...
03/05/2026

Recognise that view?! 👀 We’re sending you this little black and white postcard all the way from The Bay Hotel, on St Margaret's Bay in 1938 (photo courtesy of St Margaret's Village Archive )

This beachfront hotel originally called The Lanzarote, later renamed The Bay Hotel, once stood proudly here on St Margaret's Bay.

Would you believe the climate here was once said to be similar to that of the Canary Islands (hence the hotel's original name?!)☀️ We’d love to know if you have any historic stories about the hotel - leave a comment below.

Address

The Bay
Dover
CT156DY

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

Website

http://team.beachstreet-restaurants.co.uk/, https://beachstreet-restaurants.vouchable.c

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