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We are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm, and bank holidays.

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Café & Restaurant

A café by day, with evening chef residencies by night and music and aperitivo in between, Louie On Sea is an exciting addition to Margate's burgeoning food and drink scene. 

Now in its second year as Turner's café, Louie On Sea offers supper clubs, chef residencies, a locally sourced menu with delicious and healthy choices for all, and a relaxed music-filled environment inspired by its stunning views of Margate Main Sands.


Menus

Louie On Sea offers a locally-sourced menu with delicious and healthy choices for all. During the daytime hot beverages and food are on offer, and in the evening cocktails and supper clubs are available.

Opening Times

 

Tue–Sun: 10am–5pm, plus bank holidays

 

 

Address

Turner Contemporary

Rendezvous

Margate

CT9 1HG

 

 

Get in touch with Louie On Sea

Get in touch

If you would like to get in touch with Louie On Sea, please email info@louieonsea.com with any questions. 

To inquire about hiring Louie On Sea for an event, please contact hire@turnercontemporary.org 

Upcoming events

Food & Drink

Fecund @ Pride
Chef Takeover

Sat 9 Aug 2025, 5–10pm
£6–16

Chef and potter Will Martin joins forces with Louie On Sea to celebrate Margate Pride.

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Lates & Music

Latin Dance Friday

Every first Friday of the month, 6–9pm
Free

Join us on the terrace for free guided lessons in a wonderful array of Latin and African dance styles and music, including Salsa, Tango, Kizomba, Bachata, and more.

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Lates & Music

Terraza

Saturdays, 5.30pm–sunset
Free

Enjoy DJs, chefs, deckchairs and aperitivo every Saturday* evening at Louie On Sea.

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Authentic Indian cuisine for Margate curry lovers.

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