Trendy English seaside town is home to beachfront rooftop bar that feels ‘more like the Med'
ONE of the UK's coolest seaside spots has a rooftop bar that will make you feel like you are abroad.
Guesthouse No.42 first opened in Margate in 2023, making it the third of their
hotels
to open in the UK after York and Bath.
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A rooftop bar in Margate has been compared to the Med
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The sunsets over the beach have been raved about by guests
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And that same year, they opened their new rooftop terrace bar that has 360 degree views over the beachfront.
Serving cocktails as well as local beers and wine, The Rooftop Bar has reopened again this
summer
.
You don't have to be staying at the hotel to use the bar, although it is first come first served.
Otherwise you can rent the entire space out to yourself for any birthdays or special events.
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The hotel said on Instagram that it was a "taste of Mediterranean Margate" with sunset views less than and two hours from
London
.
And the Guardian said it felt "more Le Touquet than Thanet".
Tourists have raved about it too - one person said: "Absolutely stunning view of the beach. We were so lucky with the
weather
, watched the sun set. Could have been abroad."
Another wrote on Instagram: "It has stunning panoramic views over the beach and on a sunny day it's hard to believe you're in the UK!"
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It is the only rooftop bar currently in Margate so its likely to be busy in the
summer
months.
If you fancy staying, rooms at the hotel start from £166, with the hotel named the best in Margate according to Tripadvisor.
The secret UK beach without the crowds – it has a free sauna and the largest tidal pool in the country
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The rooftop bar is open to non-hotel guests
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It overlooks the main Margate Sands
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Although it might not be the only rooftop bar for long.
The
Set to cost as much £11million, it hopes to reopen by the end of
next
year.
The
Kent
seaside town has seen a huge surge in tourists in recent years.
This is where the town's huge tidal
pool
is found, with it
And the town's theme park,
summer
, but also has huge live music acts including Haim performing.
Here's everything you need to do in Margate according to The Sun experts.
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It is first come first serve so get there early
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