Independent Businesses
in Margate

Margate's independent scene is concentrated in the Old Town — the warren of narrow streets behind the harbour that has become one of the most interesting independent retail districts in the south-east. The town's resurgence, catalysed by the opening of the Turner Contemporary gallery in 2011, brought artists, designers, chefs, and independent retailers who built a genuine creative economy. The best vintage shops, galleries, and independent restaurants in Thanet are here — including a strong cluster of vegan-friendly and sustainable cafés and coffee shops that have arrived with the town's creative wave.