News Blast: The four Thanet restaurants named among the UK's best

Thanet is well represented in the Good Food Guide’s list of the UK’s 100 best local restaurants for 2026. Margate’s Cantina Caruso came out second in the list overall, with Mori Mori in Margate and Broadstairs eateries Fifteen Square Metres and Bar Ingo also making the cut. See the full list. 

Ellington Park has received a Green Flag Award for the fifth consecutive year. "This recognition is a direct result of the incredible hard work and dedication of our council teams, volunteers, and the Friends of Ellington Park," says Cllr Steve Albon of Thanet District Council. "This park is the heart of the Ramsgate community, and we are proud to maintain it as a beautiful, safe, and historic space for everyone to enjoy." The park also received Green Heritage Site Accreditation in recognition of the preservation of its historic features. 

Following a successful run of shows since officially opening in March, Cliftonville venue The Drill Shed is to undergo improvement works ready for its autumn programme. “We want the people that enjoy the space to get the best from the space,” says owner Eli Thompson. “With that in mind, we’re going to spend more money. We’re going to do some internal works to the building to ensure that when you visit it again, no one is complaining about the sound, neither residents or [customers].”

The Happy Reading Book Shop in Broadstairs has appointed its first reading ambassador, seven year old Ashley. She receives a specially made badge to show off her esteemed position and each month will receive a book from the shop to review. Her first is Super Happy Magic Forest and the Deep Trouble by Matty Long, which she says made her “feel happy and excited”. More ambassadors will be added in due course. Read Ashley’s full review. 

New bar The Silver Compass has opened on Ramsgate’s Harbour Street. It takes over the space formerly occupied by Slice, which closed in May. The pub is run by Charlotte Silver of Silvers Showbar and Royal Oak Hotel owner Stefano Draper. 

Here’s something we’ve not seen before. Margate club night Different Directions has launched a loyalty card scheme. Take your card to various participating venues and get a stamp when you buy a drink or food. A drink gets you £1 off entry into the club and food gets you in for free. Find out more.