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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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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.
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!"
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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Although it might not be the only rooftop bar for long.
The closed Winter Gardens theatre has revealed grand plans to open, which will include a rooftop bar.
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.
Cliftonville in Margate was named the coolest neighbourhood in the UK by Time Out back in 2022.
This is where the town's huge tidal pool is found, with it being one of Europe's largest lidos.
And the town's theme park, Dreamland, is not only opening a new log flume this 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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