Weekend in Broadstairs
Broadstairs is situated on the Kent Coast accessible on the train from London Victoria or London St Pancras with cheap tickets if booked in advance. It’s a family friendly (and adult friendly!) place to visit with beautiful beaches and plenty of things to do.
Where to stay in Broadstairs
We stayed in a modern and reasonably priced beach front flat via Air B&B. It was conveniently located only a 3 minute walk from Stone Bay beach and a 10 minute walk into town via the clifftop Victoria Gardens ending up at Bleak House where Charles Dickens lived.
The two-bedroom flat had everything you needed for a comfortable stay in terms of facilities and kitchenware. It also had plenty of books and games for a cosy night in. The host was communicative and gave us recommendations before we visited.
Where to eat in Broadstairs
There are a large number of great restaurants in Broadstairs. We loved:
- Albariño Tapas – definitely book this gem of a Spanish restaurant in advance given its popularity and limited covers. With traditional tapas, our favourite dishes were the Roasted Cauliflower, Beef & Pork Meatballs and Iberico Jamon Croquettes.
2. Sardinia – a popular Italian restaurant with reasonably priced pasta and pizza from only £9.95. They also offer a set lunch 2 course menu for only £14.95. I loved the Fresh Orecchiette pasta cooked with Italian pork sausage, pumpkin finished with pecorino cheese shavings and gorgonzola.
3. The Royal Albion – With views of the sea from its restaurant and courtyard, The Royal Albion is a great spot for lunch or dinner. Thoroughly recommend their home made fish finger sandwich.
4. Morellis Gelato – Established in 1932, family run Morellis is a staple in Broadstairs for gelato with sea views.
Bars and Pubs in Broadstairs
- The Charles Dickens – a traditional pub with live music on a Friday and Saturday evening
- The Chapel – a bookstore and bar all in one specilaising in beer and cider
3. Harpers Bar – live music venue with cocktails at only £8!
East London Girl: A weekend in Broadstairs
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