Gina's Old Kent Bakery in Thanet

Great location. Authentic, very friendly people. We had an excellent meal at the Greek restaurant. Afterwards we drank a delicious coffee and bought bread and pastries from the bakery. The small shops invite you to look and shop. All other stores will definitely be tested on our next visit.

A fun place to visit if you get the chance. Very quirky with plenty of stalls inside set out like a quaint old street. Suspect it's very popular in the summer.

What a great place the UK smallest pub amazing place lots of food stalls and other shops grate for a afternoon out and a wee drink..had a greet Halloween 🎃 event... thanks again all

Some great food stalls and a retro clothing shop upstairs which I wanted to buy from but was closed on both occasions which was disappointing even though the sign said it should have been open!

A very quaint old original part of Margate Town. Lots of small streets and very varied shops selling many beautiful items.

A very quaint old original part of Margate Town. Lots of small streets and very varied shops selling many beautiful items.

In short - a delightful gem of a food market situated just outside Margate Old town. Longer review: Clearly this venue is a hive of activity with many locals and tourists buying into the rich variety of food on offer. I noticed Asian, Greek, pizza and pastries - not to mention the micro pubs found inside. The atmosphere seems electric and there is a certain buzz about the place you can’t help but notice. Upstairs there are also small boutiques selling clothes and other curiosities. Would give this place 5 stars - but it does seem quite pricey for what’s on offer!

In short - a delightful gem of a food market situated just outside Margate Old town. Longer review: Clearly this venue is a hive of activity with many locals and tourists buying into the rich variety of food on offer. I noticed Asian, Greek, pizza and pastries - not to mention the micro pubs found inside. The atmosphere seems electric and there is a certain buzz about the place you can’t help but notice. Upstairs there are also small boutiques selling clothes and other curiosities. Would give this place 5 stars - but it does seem quite pricey for what’s on offer!

Lovely little indoor food market (with other shops and salons upstairs indoors). Great for groups so you can eat from different places. All reasonably priced and pretty cheap drinks. Bakery was also amazing and really cheap.

Old Kent bakery was 10/10, great bacon butty.

What a find! Nice coffee, great baking and a variety of shops inside. Warm and dry. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. Baking was excellent. The Kent Bath Bums are amazing!

Found by chance and impressed with the choice of food, coffee, wine bar and shops. Only had time for a drink and a snack but would definitely return for breakfast/lunch.

We absolutely loved this little marketplace! We came two times in our weekend stay here and really enjoyed the atmosphere here, it feels very communal and we enjoyed chatting to some of the store owners. We had delicious Greek wraps at the Greek kitchen one evening and came back the next day to get the most delicious vegan pastry and donuts from Bombo and the Old Kent bakery 🥰

I was not too keen on this place the first time I saw it because it was so dim inside. But gave it a quick tour and discovered that the bakery had good French croissants and sausage rolls. And the Thai stall offered Thai Iced Tea that even the Thai restaurant next door didn’t. Quite promising.

We searched for a local market, and 'The Old Kent Market' came up highly recommended. Don't bother. Barely a shop was open, take a torch because it's so dark and dismal. I recall as we came out after a whirlwind look around, I mentioned who now felt suicidal. The 2 or 3 shops that were open, the store holders did not attempt to interact or invite you in. Seriously, a dreadful place. If I could leave zero stars, I would.

Good selection of food had the Italian burger from Tindos. The service was great, and the burger was excellent

Amazing place put together by an amazing man . R.I.P Andy Barrett my good friend.

I had an amazing smoothie from The Old Kent Roastery. I would definitely visit again to try another flavour and get food from one of the other vendors.

From a tiny pub to an exceptional bakery and lots of other little treasures love this place, may Andys memory long live on

Really lovely place! A must see if you're visiting Margate!

We had diner there and it was very nice. I had a burger with kimchi and I enjoyed it. If you look for some snack food in a nice environment then I recommend it to you

This was a wonderful find! I highly recommend it.

Old Kent Market in Margate is a vibrant and eclectic destination that encapsulates the spirit of the town. This beautifully restored historic building is now home to an array of stalls offering everything from gourmet food, artisan coffee, and unique crafts to vintage finds. Each visit is a new adventure, with friendly vendors who are passionate about their offerings. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for both locals and tourists to explore. The food options are diverse, allowing visitors to travel the world through their taste buds—from authentic Italian pizzas to exotic Moroccan dishes. The market also hosts various events, adding to its dynamic environment. Beyond shopping and dining, the Old Kent Market has become a community hub where you can feel the pulse of Margate. It's a place where history meets modern creativity, making every visit memorable. Whether you're looking for a unique gift, a delicious meal, or just a pleasant way to spend the day, the Old Kent Market is the place to be. Don't miss this charming piece of Margate's cultural landscape!

Lovely experience and very popular place to go. I had the most delicious cross buns from Gina Bakery. Divine! Just out of the oven.

An unusual place, inside are a number of small independent businesses - a tiny pub (with dartboard), ice cream, coffee shop and numerous types of food to name a few. There was brisk trade and the benches saw constant turnover of people enjoying the food & drink. There are benches outside which I'm sure are more popular during the warmer months. We had a nice Greek lunch, a gin & tonic from the bar and watched the small crowd for about 30 mins. All very nice.

Friendly, cosy, independent, reasonably priced and a lovely place with no nasty corporations.

Was my second time there and still one of my favourite places to visit when in Margate

Bakery was the highlight. Best hot cross buns I've had

Very nice, relaxed feel, chilled

The Old Kent Market is a bit like what Den Perry (Brian Potter's arch enemy) was trying to achieve in his club. Sunshine indoors. Everything under one roof. From Pizza to Poke, Hot Cross Buns to Ice Cold Gelato - it has something for everyone! Look out for the special events when it's transformed into something special - like a Bier Hall for Oktoberfest! Ideal for a rainy day!

Fantastic gelato at Lulu’s and tasty spring rolls and grilled honey chicken with rice and pickled veg from the Bus Cafe.

Great indoor Market lots of different food, and shopping areas.

Little shops and eateries, the smells were fantastic! The HERBORISTERIE was fantastic! So knowledgeable and lovely. We left feeling like we learnt a lot and earned a new friend in the area.

Great place to escape the cold outside apparently has the UK smallest pub

A cute place to visit and see the past, the way the pleaple used to live.

Excellent little indoor market, mostly for food. Nice aosphere and colourful.

Exceptional market for farm-fresh foods! The vibrant atmosphere enhances the shopping experience. A must-visit for those seeking quality produce in a delightful setting.

People are not welcoming at all and the group of people in there just looked at my son weird and just made us uncomfortable we had to leave

Great place to stop for a bite! Check out the new Okie Doke Build your own poke, the pizza, Greek, Asian and glorious toasties and coffee in a quirky indoor market opposite the Turner and Margate Seafront.

Lovely place with everything you could want to eat or drink. Lots of independent traders. Worth a visit! :)

Interesting, quirky place to visit.

Lovely quirky indoor food and shopping market, has had many uses over the years, has a certain charm and is well kept inside and out. The bakery and pizza places are highly recommended.

Lovely place to buy a coffee on a cold day while browsing the odd little shops, there's is a London bus in there where you can have a meal.

1st time, customer was not very bizzy but struggled to get a seat

This place has become a foodie delight with stalls selling top notch food. The pizza, Greek and Indian are all great but we ate at newcomer Tic's Bus Cafe yesterday an Asian menu including delicious noodle soup, a penang curry and a succulent chicken Satay burger where all excellent value and there is bus seating up stairs which gives an American Diner vibe. Afterwards we had sweet treats from Gina's Bakery and the awesome Ice Cream shop. Fun little shops well worth a browse and it was all set up for Halloween with a spider room to make you squeal and howling animatronic zombies. Well worth a visit

Great atmosphere plenty of things to look at good prices . The whole place looks like it is proper old .

Love the vibe, super cosy, great food and definitely a place to go if you're just passing by. Not very big though, make sure you don't miss the first floor!

Nice little indoor market on two levels, mostly all things food and drink were on the ground floor, sadly only two of the upstairs seller were open for business but well worth a visit.

Quirky space with a variety of food, drink, and shops. Definitely worth popping into if you're in Margate.

It’s all here under one roof !!!

There alot of food places to buy from, quite expensive though, not much space inside to sit down, very tight and felt like too close to others so didn't go upstairs, although it did look like there was some good clothing shops upstairs but we were put off going up there after the experience downstairs and the stairs to get upstairs being blocked by people just milling around, I'm sure some love this sort of place but it isn't for me

Surprisingly good. Food amazing

Lovely atmosphere here Gina's Old Kent Bakery is the best

Love this place. It has authentic quaint little unique shops. Lovely people and good meeting place. Lovely bakery and crystal shop.

Cute indoor market with superb gelato from Lulu's!

Great place to visit if you're visiting margate just of the sea front it's a gem of a lovely place

Lovely place but not a lot of room to move about and can get very smokey from the different food establishment.The bakery is nice and rat race the clothes store is also good 👍

Interesting walk about not your usual market more art craft jewelry clothes food stalls and a micro pub . Nice for something different 😁

Nice friendly atmosphere, lots of different food and drinks

Mix of food places, toilet facilities (for paying customers) *Update* New food places, visited the Marg8 graf shop, lovely mango sorbet from LuLus and triple choc donut from Gina's, had tried the apple and the cherry turnovers before 😊 *Update* More new shops upstairs and downstairs. Definitely worth a look!

Discovered this place by accident. Variety of independent traders - food, clothing, jewellery, coffee and a bar. Worth a visit.

Lots of different types of food and drinks. A must see in Margate. We had the Vietnamese food at the very back and it was amazing.

Many small businesses offer a unique experience for clothes, food, beverages and drinks..... the bakers, the pizzaria and the curry are particularly wonderful !!

Lots of little food outlets. Would recommend the bakery. Bread was lovely and fresh and they serve big hot cross buns which are delicious

We love going to the Old Kent Market when we visit Margate, everytime we discover something more. Love the pizzeria Mamma Mia, great pizzaiolo called Carmine, go and visit, his pizzas are so reasonable but they are made with the best ingredients sorced locally but Carmine told me he has burrata mozzarella hand made in Dartford by a Napoletan dedicated craft man, burratas are made with cream inside and normally are very expensive but Carmine says: I couldn't make nice pizzas without the best ingredients' I definitely recommend this pizzeria, give it a go! Opened from Friday to Sunday at the moment, longer on half terms and of course summertime. Catch him before he goes 🤩👍🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕

Disappointed! Checked website that said would be open! It was the wife’s birthday, travelled from further afield so wasted journey as you were closed. Perhaps you need to change the opening times to save others from having a wasted journey!!

Magnifico sitio donde poder comprar un pan buenisimo en Gina's o tartas y pasteles y tambien poder tomarye un buen cafe en companies de amigos. Hacen comida India maravillosa, tambien unas pizzas qué te quitan el hippo. Muy recommendable, aparte tiene todas esas pequeñas. tiendas y bares.

Interested place, very authentic. It's not for everyone, but if you're looking for something unusual, local or unique - you might want to visit this market. There are a few food stalls here, plus several shops as well (up top)

You absolutely must go here if you're in Margate. Brilliant food offerings and just so unique

Thao thao street food is quite literally the best thing to ever grace my mouth. good portion sizes and definitely worth the price if not more. no photos i ate it too quick.

Multiple food businesses in one place. Eating area compacted. Food offering fantastic. We'll worth it for quality and cost.

Jolly and colourful with good food, drinks outlets

Love this place! Always a Great experience. We love the pizza place (yum!!) and bus cafe (so fun you can seat upstairs on the bus!)

Lovely indoor market with plenty of eateries and shops.

What a place! Vibrant, eclectic place to eat, drink and shop. You've got to see it to believe it...

Great inside but was looking for a market and still looking

Awesome place, so quirky and staff so lovely

A restaurant on a bus in an indoor market

Nice old building, good selection of bispoke shops

Great food. Excellent bakers Could do with better loos.

The bus is always a good place to hang

Nice quirky market with interesting food options.

Great place spoilt for choice really 👍

Very cute, bakery and ice cream is great as is the very friendly Mae’s Bar. Inside and outside seating.. some great pop up food stalls although didn’t manage to try them all

Fab little market. Try the bakery, delicious. Great prices and lovely lady serving.

Best veggie breakfast! Great find, we ate on the top deck of a double decker bus inside the market. Good food, fast friendly service.

Nice indoor market specialising in foods to eat in or take away. Interesting range and in a central location.

It's ok. Atmosphere a bit lacking, but interesting nevertheless.

Myself and my son went on the old red bus and had the most wonderful breakfast I would thoroughly recommend it it was all good quality food excellent also the shops very interesting

Quirky place. Well worth a visit

Just had tea, coffee and chocolates here, lovely man selling things at affordable prices.shall be visiting again

Iconic site with a very small pub , reasonably priced food outlets with delicious smelling offerings and a plethora of small shops selling a multitude of items .

Delicious bread and buns from Gina's Bakery and tasty, excellent value food from the Asian stall at the back (can't remember the name!)

Such a lovely little place, highly recommend “Uncle Yupi” for delicious sausages! Great friendly service, big portion as well!

Full of a broad range of pop-up stalls and food fronts with exciting cuisines! Each with their own distinctive take, there's half a bus inside as well and upstairs a whole bunch of small independent artisanal shops.

Lovely spot for a quick bite and exploring different small shops. Has toilets inside which is a great bonus.

Lovely little quirky venue, fresh street food and little one-off shops.

Very noisy at night friendly staff ... room was ok .. bedding not changed during 9 day stay

The pizza is amazing! Fantastic quality and reasonably priced. I’d eat it everyday if I could. Shame most of the vendors were closed during our visit but still got a feel for how fab this place is. Would definitely return and recommend a visit.

Kent is best for everything especially in summer