In our continued commitment to eating as many roasts in Thanet as possible this winter, we spent the afternoon in The Bedford Inn in Ramsgate last Sunday. The friendly boozer was pleasantly busy and the smell of food wafting from the kitchen ensured our appetite was sharp.
When our plates arrived piled high (but not too high) with food, we tucked into crisp-edged pork belly, vegetables hidden in layers to be discovered and fluffy potatoes sealed in a hard outer shell. Sitting on top like a crown was a beautiful Yorkshire pudding.
Once we’d digested all that (and the desserts that in hindsight, we really didn’t need but very much enjoyed), we moved on to the Royal Temple Yacht Club to take in the town's best view as the last of the sunlight faded. Although brightly lit, it's still a very cosy spot in the winter with sofas that will swallow you whole.
Our last stop before home was the Ravensgate. Always a favourite before it closed in 2023, this was our first time back since it reopened in the summer. Given a warm welcome at the bar, it was a joy (and relief) to see that all of the pub’s beautiful features remain in tact.
Hunkering down in armchairs by the fireplace, it was tough to tear ourselves away. But while it’s definitely somewhere to bed in for a long evening, there was a looming Monday morning to think about. Another time, for sure.
In this week’s newsletter, we have an interview with stand up comedian Mark Simmons, who plays Ramsgate’s Granville Theatre later this month. Mark was a joy to speak to, discussing his impressive rise through social media and happily getting deeply nerdy about the art of joke telling.
We’ve also got the latest news and things to do across Thanet, including the current closure of beaches across the district, the next steps for Tracey Emin’s Westbrook arts hub, the upcoming Ramsgate New Year’s Day sea swim and more.
