Walpole Bay Hotel Restaurant in Thanet

My husband and I went in for coffees. We both left them on the table as it was too disgusting to drink. My cappuccino had an artificial saccharine taste and no coffee flavour whatsoever. It tasted like the cheap Poundland packets. It was watery, sugary, artificial tasting , cheap muck. My husband’s filter coffee was no better. It was watery and tasteless . Definitely won’t be back.

Thank you for a beautiful afternoon. The afternoon tea was stunningly presented and delicious. The addition of the cheese board and antipasti as a savoury alternative for me was heaven. Staff were lovely and very kind to take photos of us all,and sing Happy Birthday. Loved the piano playing Overall, it's been a superb celebratory afternoon. Thank you

Literally stumbled across this fine old hotel as we did the Ramsgate to Margate coastal walk. We felt deserved a cream tea. Delicious: clotted cream, jam and a very nice selection of teas, We took it on the trough iron veranda with a view. Loved it. The staff made the visit too: receptionists were delightful and the waiting staff super friendly. It has a feeling of an old hotel with a grand past that's well looked after to this day - I would definitely return if in this area again.

Went for afternoon full tea. Quick service. Food poor. Sandwich fillings good but bread from the cheapest brand. None of the cakes were baked on the premises and were pretty mundane. No amount of frilly doilies and floral china can make up for poor food. Altogether a disappointing birthday tea.

Called in for a quick lunch, lovely freshly made sandwiches and cheerful quick service. Nostalgic surroundings and interesting photographs in this well loved old Cliftonville hotel. A step back in time well worth a visit if only to use the original old lift.

Hard to say which is best the food or view across the sea from the restaurant and bar. The burgher was excellent with quality minced beef grilled to perfection Chips were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Fish pie was crammed with flaky tasty fish with a thin potato topping. Pasta dish with a great tomato sauce was full of flavour and perfectly cooked. Puddings were very good but the chocolate and orange brownie won the most votes. Good selection of wines and beers. Helpful and friendly staff.

We booked afternoon tea to celebrate the forthcoming wedding of our daughter - there were seven of us. The hotel surroundings are a perfect traditional location with china tea services, cutlery and ornaments around the room. This leads onto a Veranda where the tea is also served. The staff are dressed in traditional black and white waiting uniforms and are very pleasant indeed. The tea itself consisted of crustless sandwiches - very fresh bread, mixed filling - very good. Excellent scones with good quality cream and jam. Two kinds of cakes - choc brownie or lemon - both tasty but unambitious.Nice english tea or alcohol on offer. Whilst not in the same league as a posh London hotel, it has to be noted that the price, of £18.50, is exceptional value and considerably less than london prices. The hotel and dining room has a charm all of its own and deserves a reputation as an excellent afternoon tea venue.

Have been and stayed at the Walpole Bay Hotel a number of times over the years and it retains its quaint charm. After a good few years it was time to visit for Afternoon Cream tea either on the long veranda festooned with flowers or in the restaurant, we chose the later. Swift service with a smile, Earl Grey Tea and a coffee, scones, cut sandwiches, cakes all on the expected stand. Very enjoyable and a great way to let the world rush by whilst you while away an hour, all accompanied by the pianist. Great stuff, will be back.

Visited here today. We had a lovely afternoon with the most delicious best scones I’ve ever had. Service was good and safe social distancing measures were in place. We sat outside on the terrace. If you go it’s worthwhile taking a look around the hotel at all the fantastic museum bits they have

The splendid veranda of the Walpole Bay, shaded with geraniums and the glorious Edwardian Hotel behind is the perfect spot for a leisurely afternoon tea. Expect Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot to wander past at any moment.Cream tea was perfect, fresh hot scones with clotted cream, jam and strawberries, finger sandwiches - in our case smoked salmon, egg, ham and cucumber, and moist cake - lemon drizzle and chocolate. A perfect afternoon transported a back to a bygone age.

A pleasure to return, fantastic lunch. Waitress are friendly and the service is great. The food is well cooked to a high standard, one of Kent’s hidden GEMS.

Visited this Hotel on numerous occasions and simply love chilling out in the amazing venue for Tea. Served in lovely china and from a quality Tea Pot sounds a little pretentious but sometimes its nice to step back in time and enjoy life.

Took my friend for a cream tea with sandwiches for her birthday. Have been here before for lunch but today the restaurant seemed huge, lacked atmosphere, no background music. Waited a while for the tea to come out, looked nice and was told if we required anything else ie more water, tea just ask. But that was the thing, we couldn’t find anyone! We waited to see if anyone came out but gave up, we would have liked some more tea/ coffee, waited for someone to bring out the bill but nothing so I went to reception to pay, had a bit of a wait as there were people checking in. Not sure I would be in a rush to go back as have had many afternoon teas and overall this wasn’t the best experience I encountered.

Afternoon Tea for fourYou had to order at reception and pay before you were seated so didn't realise until when we got into the dining area that it was completely empty. No one was even having lunch. We were served one sandwich each with the crusts cut off so the sandwiches were tiny. There were 4 pieces of chocolate cake which was overly sweet and very dry and also 4 small pieces of lemon cake. The scones were freshly cooked and lovely however only one pot of jam and a small basket of crisps to share between four of us. All in all not worth the money. This is worst afternoon tea we have ever had! The worst part of all was my friend went to reception (as there were no staff about) to ask for more tea and was charged for it! Absolute rip off don't go there. Have had better hot lunches for half the price at better places. Drab and dreary decor but big canvas print of owner in her younger years in dining hall??

We had hopes for this restaurant and it was the meanest most old fashioned ham salad I think I have ever seen. Ordering and paying at the reception before we went to the dining room didn't help us to feel welcome. Plus it is hugely overpriced. It is run on the style of a cheap workmen's cafe which would be fine only it has far grander pretensions. The whole room is rather dreadful with a very large amount of photographs of the clearly self loving owner and a lot of clutter.

Nous y avons manger le soir et les plats proposés sont simples mais très bien exécutés. Produits frais et très bonLe dessert Sticky Toffe Pudding...un régal avec sa crème Custard :)

Met friends, from outside the area, for lunch. Very old fashioned and very relaxing. Sat in comfy seats on the terrace. We had sandwiches, wine and a pot of tea. The food and drink are brought to the table, after being ordered at reception. They were good value for money and very tasty.We all agreed we could get used to lunching in the relaxed atmosphere.

This was the smallest roast dinner I have ever seen! I suggest eating before you go as this will not kill you are. The apple crumble is stewed apple with some granola on the top! Definitely not worth the money

After some anticipation that this was going to be a real Sunday treat , our meal at the Walpole sadly did not live up to expectations . We were warmly greeted and shown to a lovely table . The restaurant was full of families and older couples who all seemed to be enjoying themselves. We were given a warm roll but it was nothing special- just the ready bake ones sort all supermarkets sell . The starter menu was quite good and the mushrooms in garlic weren’t bad . The main roast dinners were served promptly but the waitress didn’t know which condiments went with what eg that lamb had mint sauce not horseradish . When we asked for more gravy they were very obliging . The portion sizes were good but the veg was quite bland and unimaginative. The desserts were the greatest disappointment. None were homemade and were all sickly sweet and synthetic tasting . The cheese board was slightly better . The accompanying piano music was a real treat and the overall atmosphere well sustained but for £25 a head the meal wasn’t great .

Had the stawberry cream tea with family on the balcony/terrace anf although a bit pricey was excellent and we all enjoyed.

A lovely pre-ordered 3 course dinner in the main restaurant, followed by a band & dancing downstairs afterwards. A brilliant evening had by all & as always our Hostess made sure that we had a wonderful time.

A really nice hotel/restaurant that has period furniture and collectibles on display. The food in the resturant is excellent and afternonn tea is served with fine china and excellent table servicwe, Prices are reasonable for the venue and quality of food served.

First visit to Walpole Bay Hotel, it's a amazing place with so much history to view. The staff were amazing and the roast dinner was beautiful. We will definitely be visiting again.

£5.95 for tea, a huge warm scone, jam and good clotted cream. Was delicious, all served on vintage china. Hotel museum is crazy with a range of artefacts. Go down to the ballroom to look at the pink pool table - out of this world!

What a lovely find when visiting Margate! I visited the hotel for lunch and really loved the inside and the food and drink. It’s a special place and after seeing what the Sunday lunch experience is like we will be back again and booking it next time we visit.

We had afternoon tea and it was great, would recommend a visit to anyone. Even the owner came up and checked everything was ok

This was a great place to go for a Sunday lunch if you want traditional Sunday cooking though next time I go I'll skip the cheese cake dessert and go for something else instead. I enjoyed my vegi meal and my wife thought the roast beef was great and definitely the vegetables including the roast potatoes were all carefully prepared and cooked. It was not only the food that made the meal an attractive place to be but the relaxed atmosphere, piano playing, good service, the feeling of not being rushed and the proprietor coming round to talk to her guests. There are cheaper places including some chains of pubs but I think one gets what one pays for and this was good value for money.

The other reviews tell you all about the place. It's wonderful, quirky and friendly and homely all in one. That's three reasons to visit just there. The dining room is lovely and all the china just right for the occasion.

On a weekend trip away to Margate we found this wonderful place. We sat on the 1930 flower decked veranda and we were transported back in time. You may have seen this hotel (and Museum) on several TV programs, films or advertisements. Our room had a sea view and I think every room has one. Wonderful staff and a great breakfast. Wish I had taken my swimming trunks as just on the sea front they have a tidal pool which looked wonderful. A perfect place for a romantic trip. Very friendly and helpful staff and a refreshing change for the hotel chains and some great works of art around the hotel.

Great surroundings, nice food, well presented and not rushed. Very pleasant way to spend a Sunday with good friends. Great value for money. Thank You.

Good lunch with friends, but felt quite pricey for a canteen style production. Better cooked and cheaper Sunday lunches in loads of places in Kent. Wouldn’t choose to go back!

My family visited the Walpole Bay today, to celebrate my sister's 60th birthday. We were booked in for an Afternoon Tea. The place has a very traditional feel to it, and is very quirky with very nice matching china. The sandwiches were ok, but were cut into quarters and still had the crusts on. In my experience, the sandwiches are usually cut into fingers and have the crusts removed. The scones were very nice and light, but we were very disappointed to have whipped cream instead of the traditional Clotted Cream. There was also 2 pieces of cake too. However, if you're looking for somewhere interesting, quirky and old, then this is the place to go! It is a museum hotel and has lots of interesting period artefacts, including an original trellis gated lift!

We visited the Walpole Bay Hotel to have coffee plus a light lunch, and to look at all the Artifax in there museum, it has to be seen to believed, it takes you back to bygone years. Wonderful service from staff, very friendly,nothing was too much trouble, we had sandwiches and tea for lunch. All served on bone china. Just like it was done years ago. The prices was very reasonable, we will go back again.

Four of us visited last week for a birthday tea. All was perfect, beautiful cream scones, lovely crockery and cutlery, comfortable chairs and sofas just the right side of shabby chic. Such a memorable experience we are going back with week to celebrate my daughter's birthday!

We had the cod and chips, Plaice and Sea Bass. All were very good with my chunky Sea Bass the best I've had in the UK.

Very disappointed with our afternoon tea last week. Personally a round of sandwiches cut into four triangles with crusts on doesn't represent what I regard as afternoon tea sandwiches. I see them as crustless finger sandwiches, far more finesse !!

Glorious food and atmosphere. I an vegan and they were very flexible with the set menu. Service was top notch.

We stopped off at the Walpole Bay Hotel after a family funeral. We wanted somewhere to sit for a few hours to talk and have a cream tea. The Walpole is a step back in history and retains its Edwardian ambiance.

We've been here twice for Sunday lunch and it doesn't disappoint. The food is tasty and plentiful and the staff helpful. A nice touch is the pianist who plays during lunch and is happy to take requests.

We ended our WI day out here for afternoon tea and it was a great choice. Good service and lovely scones.... Quite an amazing place to visit...I expected miss Marple to arrive at any minute. Staff were attentive and welcoming and I would definitely recommend this as a venue for a day out.

Visited with a friend for a cup of tea, and ended up having a cream tea and tea with cake, served on china cups and saucers with tea pot and a pot of extra water. Very nice. The hotel itself is very eclectic with many books, paintings and ornaments of an age gone by. There is a fantastic lift (just like the ones in the Hercule Poirot type series) which we used to go up to an exhibition on the first floor. This is an interesting hotel and worth going for a cup of tea, or more just to see the objects and relive a bygone age.

What makes this 5 stars for me is the quality of the food coupled with the pricing which makes for very good value indeed.

We had both Breakfast and Dinner in the Restaurant on both days during our 2 night stay . The Breakfast a Buffet and excellent quality . The evening Meal was a real pleasure. I love the fact that when you book for Dinner they ask for a time you would like to eat and ask that you arrive in the Lounge/Bar 30 minutes prior to peruse the Menu and order and then when you are seated at your Table your meals is then served . The food was beautifully cooked and was delicious . Highly recommend .

We had afternoon tea and found the hotel as a small piece of living history. The scones were delicious, the tea brewed well, the veranda a treat on a warm day. Not an inch of space available inside or on the walls for further artifacts. Very pleasant staff.

Sunday lunch served at one sitting. Good selection of wines. Three course meal cooked to a good standard. Very quintessentially English Sunday lunch. Pianist in the corner, white linen, monogrammed china and tea service.

Nice dining area but food not good. A clue might have been had when I asked about the beef and was told it was all well done. Suspect that is because the meat comes from a packet. Certainly the lamb I eventually ordered was tasteless and strange texture suggesting it came from a packet rather having just been carved. There were two poorly roasted potatoes and mushy brussels.

Superb afternoon tea... sandwiches , scones, lemon & chocolate cakes & strawberries all for £14.95 a head. Lovely location. Helpful staff. Interesting & quirky hotel. Beautiful veranda & great choice on the menu.

Top Hotel, el personal es muy amable, buena cena a un precio razonable. Por desgracia, el agua caliente dejó de funcionar, pero el personal era muy amable y nos dejó salir mucho más tarde hasta el agua tenía de volver. En general mejores estancia. Sin duda lo recomiendo.

Visitamos el hotel Bahía Walpole el último fin de semana ya un grupo de 16. Un amigo y yo llegamos temprano y nos dimos el capricho de un té de la tarde! Bocadillos eran encantadores, con relleno abundante. Los bollos eran enormes y mucha luz. Todos sabían genial y la presentación utilizando Jardín Inglés china era preciosa! Nos sentamos en la gran terraza/balcón/porche, rodeado de exuberante cestas colgantes y me encantó! Gracias!

Visited today for afternoon tea, I have been before a few years ago but today was not as good. We had a sandwich each, not a selection, we had asked for plain scones when we booked a few days before, but they only had fruit ones. The cream was the squinty kind not clotted was. The Walpole really need to up their game with some many other places for afternoon tea in Margate. It was a shame.

Wir waren im Maerz dort und es war etwas ruhig, aber man kann sich vorstellen wie herrlich es in den Sommermonaten sein koennte. Alles im 1920 ziger Stil,direkt am Meer, ueberal alte Moebel und Gegenstaende aus dem vorherigen Jahrhundert. Huebsche Veranda mit Blumen und Tischchen mit Sicht aufs Meer. Wir hatten dort den beruehmten Cream Tea. Lieblich serviert in -wie Puppen service - Blumen Porzelan Teller und Tea pot etc.Mit hausgemachten Sandwiches,Kuchen,Scones und Marmelade und Schlagsahne.Danach machten wir noch eine (Verdauungs - ) Tour im 1. und 2. Stock, wo man eine Menge interessante und uralte Gegenstande/ Kleidungsstuecke/alte Uniformen/Uhren/ Koffer/ Schmuck/Reiseutensilien und vieles mehr besichtigen kann. Sehr sehr empfehlendswert.

The minute you enter the hotel, it's like stepping back, in style, into another era, with so many delightful and interesting items from Edwardian times, through the twenties and thirties, and beyond. We were greeted by a friendly receptionist who took our order of baguettes, banana smoothies, and a pot of tea for lunch, which we decided to eat on the veranda as it was such a pleasant day. What excellent value! Three of us had the sausage and bacon baguettes, and my daughter had the sirloin of beef baguettes, all came with salad and crisps, and were really filling. Such a good price for what we had. The banana smoothies were delicious apparently! My husband and I also enjoyed our pot of tea! Following the relaxing lunch we were invited to look around the museum and 'napery'. There's a wonderful gilt caged lift (or stairs if you prefer), leading to the first and second floors where there is so much to see, from costumes, to old radios, gloves, dolls, old surgical instruments, books, artwork, vacuum cleaners, kitchen utensils, you name it, they probably have it! It's wonderful. Also, along the corridors, where you are free to wander and explore, there are the napkins with various artwork, poetry etc provided by past guests. Also, in the dining room (glorious in itself) there are several works of 'napkin' art displayed on the walls, plus artwork from Tracey Emin (be careful if you lift the 'warning' covers in mixed company!). The whole of the reception area is filled with all sorts of items from the past. (Suitcases from an earlier era, cabinets filled with historic items and treasures, books, plants etc.) There's a nice little old fashioned bar lounge too with comfy seating. We enjoyed our step back in time, and the tasty lunch. We hope to return soon with other members of the family. Well worth a visit.

We had tickets for a show at the Winter Gardens and needed somewhere to stay for the night. We had seen the Walpole Bay on a TV show a few years ago so thought we would give it a try. Overall the experience was a positive one. The staff were friendy, the room was clean enough, the food was good and we had a balcony room with a view over the sea which got the wife very excited. The uniqueness of the Hotel is captivating, there is a real sence of history perhaps from the early part of the 20th century. The museum pieces are for a desired taste but do have historical significance if you look into the Hotel's timeline. Well done to the owners for preserving the buildings true identity. I would stay again if I am down that way.

Afternoon cream tea with the family to celebrate beginning of New year.We were taken to the dining room which was tastefully decorated, seated and asked whether tea or coffee. We then has tiered plate of mixed sandwiches followed by warm scones with butter, cream and jam. Big scones so very filling but nice. The hotel also has a dolls house Museum. There is a very old lift with shutters you pull across. Very old household items ,prams, dolls. Along narrow corridors are glass cases with theatrical gloves, fans etc. Also theatrical dresses, hats, fur coats dating back to pre war. This hotel is close to the famous Winter Gardens, Margate so many stars have stayed there and still do.

We had a wonderful Downton abbey themed birthday party for 18 people , the food was really nice and the staff were fantastic ! Overall ambience is just fabulous the hotel is an absolute gem . I've been here many times before and never leave disappointed the cream teas are the best in Thanet .

We popped in on a cold frosty afternoon to try a Strawberry Cream Tea with my brother and his wife who had visited just after Christmas. The service was excellent, the tea hot and even getting a jug of hot water (not often offered these days), the scones were light and filling and the strawberries very sweet. Beautiful Bone China, and the Dining Room really is a delight with lovely views of the sea.The museum is really worth a look around, lots of items I can remember in my Grandmother's home when I was a child, and the lift is amazing so quiet considering it's age. We have booked for a family celebration in May, and we plan to try their Sunday Lunch too.My brother was so impressed he has decided to stay there next time he visits.My only criticism is that the cream was "squirty" and I would have preferred thick clotted cream, but this did not spoil it for us, and as it was so close to Christmas, it is possible they had run out.

My husband belongs to a club and we spent a very enjoyable afternoon at the Walpole Bay Hotel celebrating Christmas with a beautiful lunch. We have been to a few Christmas meals and this one was by far the best. There was 84 people seated and the venue was perfect. The staff were excellent, very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The food came out hot and very hot. Excellent service.

We have a many of times been here for a huge family get together for the grand parents birthday, and what can I say the afternoon tea was amazing and the grand parents loved their over night stay. A beautiful place to visit.

I found it to be very disorganised, and although the food was OK it was expensive and the drinks were very expensive. £12 for a salad and a soft drink. I would not go again.

Quirky but lovely atmosphere and the food is simple but very good quality . Good value for money but with a limited wine list

We eat cream teas all over Thanet and this must be up there with the best.The scones are so light they are like sponges and one of the few places theses days where they give you a pot of hot water to top up the tea pot.You must remember to go to reception and place order and if delivery lorry is there come back later as he takes for ever and the reason they have lost a star - must be a better system ??????

The near sea front location does offer a pleasant backdrop. Parking in front of the hotel is achievable if you persist. It really is wacky and a little bizarre as a hotel purporting to be a museum of artefacts as well as a going concern. You can make your own mind up about the Bar man, is he an exhibit I pondered, charming nonetheless ? There a lift from the 1920s servicing the building....well it's survived 90 years so what could possibly go amiss? I enjoyed using it a real throw back. There's ample seating at the front of the hotel to enjoy an aperitif. The charming and considerate Owner/ Manager busies herself talking to guests and properly fussing and clearing. It's not too expensive to stay. The room was fine, evidence of it being a bit tired here and there, but frankly it was clean and adequate plus. The bathroom was again ok, the shower in the bath a bit hit and miss, but it did the job. The evening meal in again a adequate dining room was passable. A fair choice on the menu, the prices I felt would need supporting with more stand-out fare, but it filled a space. The co-ordination of food to table, not mine, but others I observed and heard was a bit unpredictable. The breakfast offering was satisfactory vast buffet offerings of full English pre-requisites. Was the toaster a museum exhibit or functional ?....The self serve coffee arrangement baffling and one jug of milk in the cereal offering made it awkward, but hey ho such is detail. Lots of people seem to return looking at the guest book and comments, so it clearly appeals to an audience. I live relatively near and needed this as a one off, so wouldn't expect to return. If you don't do quirky and unusual-ish give it a miss otherwise enjoy!

We came back for afternoon tea after a lovely visit in May. Despite booking ahead there was no table ready for us. We asked for a highchair but this did not appear. I ended up with a very crabby baby who was hungry but 30 minutes after the time we'd booked for we'd only just received the cups for our tea. No one came at any point to ask if we needed anything. I had to go and ask for a glass of water. Completely different to the very attentive server we had on the last visit. Also, it wasn't obvious how pushchairs or wheelchairs can access the front of the hotel? I ended up pulling the pushchair up the stairs but no one helped or pointed out an easier route.

Stayed at the hotel for 2 nights. Has a meal last minute first night.. was so good had a meal second night as well. Beautifully cooked an prepared excellent staff.As for the breakfasts?? Superb and plentiful!!

What an incredible experience. We arrived with a fantastic welcome on the Friday, the start of a family wedding. Many of us stayed 2 to 3 nights. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was also a wonderful experience. Buffet styled with a choice from serials , fruit, to a cooked breakfast. Even cold meats and cheese. Staff very efficient and attentive. Wedding was at a local church in Birchington followed by reception here at Walpole Bay Hotel. Again a wonderful experience, beautifully laid out for a perfect wedding reception. Quality of food same as Restaurant of a very high standard. Certainly up there with the best. Walpole bay Team were incredible, all staff worked together, it was magic, highly motivated staff lead by a good team leader. My last morning here today Monday to enjoy a wonderful breakfast before departing back to Wales. Thank you to Jane Bishop and the family team for a wonderful time. Certainly all worked hard to deliver a wonderful weekend to remember. Have visited in the past and not the last. Best wishes to all the staff.

Stopped by here on our way back to our B&B late one evening looked inviting and was intrigued to see the museum etc Was taken aback how welcoming staff were and how kooky and cool hotel was also noticed how clean everything looked Had cream tea out side on the verandah was lovely presented tea was lovely coffee was fair ... Scone was warm and served with lots of Jam and whipped cream not clotted Second night we took tea and fruit cake cake was ok not outstanding but tasty but the surroundings and sea view and sunset made up for it After a busy day an hour chilling drinking tea eating cake was lovely

Breakfast was buffet style but the fried eggs were cooked to order A very comprehensive breakfast menu. Food nice and hot and waitresses would get you anything you ordered. Dinner needed ordering 30 minutes before yon wanted it as it was all freshly cooked. A 5 star dinner experience. Good range of wines and spirits available in the bar I would highly recommend

A warm welcome, free internet, delicious filter coffee for under £3 and live piano music all set within an array of museum objects. Well worth the visit. Free parking outside.

Our annual visit to celebrate my birthday and our wedding anniversary to this hotel's restaurant was again an excellent five course Sunday lunch. Thank you to all the staff involved. See you again next year.

The Walpole has made a reputation for itself after its fallout with Mrs Polizzi of the Hotel Inspector tv show. I have not seen the episode but a group of WI ladies from our village went there for afternoon tea and my wife and a friend were so impressed that they booked us in for Sunday lunch. We generally eat in a group of eleven but because of it being Father's Day several friends were pre booked. We were not pre booked as my daughter had gone to a concert and one grandson was on his way to France with his school and my son's family were watching my grandson in a football tournament.They reached the final and lost on penalties and, yes, my grandson followed in tradition by missing his.The Walpole has a very pleasant outside terrace which was full we had a drink in the memorabilia packed bar, in fact everywhere is full of mementoes including a moped!The menu is large and traditional I had the pate followed by the pork, then Black Forest gateau, cheese and biscuits and finally coffee and mint. Others had the mushrooms and everybody else had for main the roast beef and fruit salad.We all enjoyed the meal, the restaurant was full and lively, the pianist played non stop, the waiters served silently, though one girls black tights should have have been dustbinned as they were so laddered.We paid out £32 each which included the bar bill and wine so it is good value for money as long as you do not expect the waiting staff to know the food's provenance, seasonability and if it is sustainable.

My husband and I were celebrating a special wedding anniversary. A family member treated us with a prepaid voucher for a cream tea with sandwiches. The visit to be taken any day of our choice but to let the hotel know first, as they do have functions. On arrival we presented ourselves to reception and were asked if we would like to have our tea outside on the edwardian verandah or stay inside.We opted to stay inside. On arrival at our table it was prettily arranged with a matching tea service. We chose egg mayo sandwiches which came with a small salad and then came the scones. We both remarked that it was one of the best cream teas we had ever had. The scones were warm, there were lashings of cream and strawberry jam and they even provided butter.The pot of tea came with extra water and it was hot. The waitress service was efficient. This hotel has a small museum which we browsed around on leaving. Don't missed the naughty cat picture. It is amusing and I would have liked a postcard of it. The hotel was built in 1914 and it reminded us of some of the hotels in the Eastbourne area. It is rather quaint but it is honest in its advertising. It does not set out to be a high class establishment but a comfortable place to stay awhile.

We were blown away with the superb roast lunches on offer, succulent lamb with all the trimmings, fine wine, great attentive service and almost excellent value. We would usually avoid having a roast lunch in any hotel, this was a worthwhile exception!

Went for cream tea after a recommendation from a friend. Restaurant staff unfriendly. Not sure how we were meant to know to order at reception???. Scone very doughie and not very nice. Go elsewhere in Margate as there are lots of small cafes happy for your trade and nicer food.

Garlic mushroom starter excellent in a creamy thick sauce Roast chicken dinner , fresh not frozen vegetables , lovely with proper northern gravy Romeo and Juliet chocolate to die for desert , gorgeous

A bit of a strange experience, part hotel, part museum, bit quirky with all the mementoes of a bygone era hanging about the place and some 'interesting' wall art. But overall, a tired, run down sea side hotel in desperate need of some TLC to bring in anywhere near its former glory. I feel for the owners of such establishments, its hard to make a living in a depressed market but it costs little to pick up the litter outside, clean the windows and fix the odd broken thing. The room seemed clean enough and the bed was comfy but everything was so 'tired'. I suppose you could call it 'authentic' but to be honest, it just needed some love and a bit of attention to the non critical essentials and it would be so much better. Staff were friendly enough, the night porter was happy to chat and able to add some value to the stay by explaining about the wall art and explaining some of the history. Breakfast was a self service affair, OK, but the same non critical issues, like who puts out cooked food for self service but then doesn't ensure that there is somewhere to put the bains marie lid while you serve yourself so the customer ends up juggling lid, plate, serving spoon... it reeks of poor knowledge of lay up and just adds to the 'quirky' experience - if I could offer one tip - put your toast in BEFORE you 'help yourself' as the bread would have toasted quicker if left out in the sun! Overall OK - I have stayed in some right dumps that dare to call themselves hotels and I work in the industry so perhaps I am being picky but it could be oh so much better but equally oh so much worse!

Apart from the refreshing and well plated melon starter, the rest of the meal went downhill as fast as Deitling hill! The roast lamb main was accompanied by over-cooked, suckable vegetables.The desserts looked and tasted like a basic supermarket frozen range.We didn't bother staying for the included-in-the-price coffee.This disappointing dining experience was a strange mix of school dinners, 70s Berni Inn and Butlin's holiday camp, pleasantly accompanied by a piano medley of wartime favourite tunes.To add to our woes, we were seated in front of a wall featuring the illiterate scribbles and talentless drawings of some local "artist" that did nothing to enhance the atmosphere of this jaded dining venue.

Enjoyed a fabulous meal in my room at the Walpole Bay - lamb shank was delicious and the veggies were really fresh

70 of us had lunch at this hotel. I began with melon, attractively presented, followed by roast lamb, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, cauliflower cheese, peas and carrots. Next came lemon and ginger cheesecake (which I would say was the weakest link) then the cheeseboard with British and continental cheese and various crackers, plus coffee and chocolate. All the party enjoyed the experience. There were good choices to be had.

Cream teas and cakes were excellent. I loved the vibe of the hotel,however it smells like a charity shop. The waiting staff were kind, but took there time in bringing out some scones and tea.

It is always lovely to revisit the Walpole Bay Hotel in Cliftonville [not in Margate which Trip Advisor thinks it is]for afternoon tea and be as it was a hundred years ago. Afternoon tea consists of a scone, jam, cream butter and a pot of tea.[I always have Earl Grey tea which is nkt loose tea] You can add sandwiches or a cake and I really like the beef sandwiches which you can have with horrible horseradish, mucky mustard or plain. Trip Advisor now doesn't seem to want prices which I find essential in a review or to give the web address of the hotel. Its good to ride the 1927 built lift down to the gents in the basement or upstairs to the ladies on the fiorst floor.and to look at all the collectibles from the 19th and 20th centuaries on the first and second floors. For some strange reason Trip Advisor does not allow you now to put in the web address. The hotel was built in 1914, extended in 1927 and closed in 1989 and reopened by the present owners in 1995.

Step back in time! If you would like a tray brought to you with bone china cups and saucers and a teapot come here. If not, go to Macdonalds. Lots of interesting artifacts, I won't spoil a visit by describing them. On the Viking Way walk and well worth popping into for a cup of tea!

Great warm welcome great food great service all the family were very happy with mums party . We were well attended through out no problems at all had a great time .

Sunday lunch with the family and their partners, if was remembrance Sunday and this may have been the reason why the restaurant was full, although the quality of the lunch may mean that it is regularly full, the atmosphere was perfect, the food as before was cooked to perfection, and super value for Money, pianist playing throughout lunch added to the style, if you are visiting Margate on a Sunday, The Walpole for lunch is a must..........We all loved it

Sunday lunch today after a 15 year absence?Even better than we remembered!Food was excellent and amazing value for money!Atmosphere great and lovely owner just added to the charm of the place.Will return very soon!

A pleasant afternoon tea on the veranda, with all the trimmings. Good service, drinks, and food in very pleasant surroundings.Will definitely return.

Being a returning old Margatonian, I thought that it would be good fun to re-visit the Walpole Bay Hotel for afternoon Tea. I was absolutely right, good fun, pleasant staff and I am sure that some of the Margate memorabilia that is on show in the 'reception' area was stuff that my mum chucked out over 60 years ago, Tea and scones were pleasant and not expensive. As I said, good fun!

We booked in for the 5 course Sunday lunch, it was great quality and good value but above all it was how a Sunday roast should be with the added experience of a period hotel much of which is in its original Edwardian splendour with a great atmosphere and pianist playing to add to the calm of a Sunday.

great food from cream tea to a great evening meal great value too.... menu to suit all..dine in style

Ordered an afternoon tea for myself and my family which we had outside in the sunshine and it was first class. Very relaxed and enjoyable time. The tea was delicious and well worth the money

Restaurant was busy due to a function so the service was a little slow, but we were advised in advance that this would be the case and the staff kept checking we were ok whilst we waited. Service was excellent. The food was also worth the wait in the end, really delicious. x

Took my wife here for lunch. The restaurant was closed for refurbishment (new flooring), so we had lunch in the bar. The food was excellent, as was the service. As we live locally, we'll be back to try the Sunday lunch, once the restaurant is open again.After lunch, we then took a walk around upstairs at the "corridor museums" - a fascinating display clothing and household of items from the last hundred years!

Great place, expect oldie art deco surroundings! Lovely iron verrandah outside with plenty of seating! Lovely sun trap! Our room had 2 double beds in! Comfy, nice sea view room 114. Bathroom not modern as hotel is old style, but very clean no mouldy grout! Nice fluffy towels and decent pillows! Quirky clean but old hotel! Here for my fathers 70th! Excellent service providing good food for over 70 guests! Very efficient, great venue for function, lots of chill out areas! Downstairs we danced to a great jazz band! Sore feet today. Buffet breakfast, top class sausages and bacon, delicious scrambled egg! Faultless breakfast! £85 b+b, def recommend! Lots to see here ! Something different and atmospheric!

Really enjoyable afternoon tea in this eccentric location, the scones were some of the best I have had, the staff really pleasant and couldn't do enough for us,

Great place to meet up for tea or coffee with friends or family like we did, lovely high tea with sandwiches, cakes and scones. The museum was amazing, great place to visit.

Taking a couple of friends around Kent we ended up at the Walpole Bay hotel for dinner which coincided with their monthly jazz evening. The Restaurant as usual was at it's best in terms of ambience comfort and good service. The meals again was of a good standard and reasonably priced but as for the musical content forget it. I do not like to criticise, not being a musician but the standard was quite low and I will not be attending another of their Jazz evenings. The Hotel is still the wonderful old place that we love and it will most certainly see our presence again in their Restaurant soon.

excellent food and atmosphere, good selection of food, and a good wine menu, also, a lovely outsideterrace.

What a pleasure it was the take Sunday lunch at the Warpole Bay Hotel, I took the family here Sunday 16th Aug 2015, four courses, and coffee £20.00 per head, super value, superb service, together with a lovely ambiance. Great choice of starters, perfect meat, and vegetable selections for the main roast lunch, and a super selection of puds, all followed by a good selection of cheeses, and biscuits, served with coffee, the whole family loved it, and we will return soon, Thank you all at the Walpole........

Great value for money, professional and friendly staff, good breakfast, lovely room with good view. no hesitation in reccomending.

It was my first visit to the Walpole Bay Hotel and my friends and I were greatly impressed by both the museum and the restaurant. We had the cream tea with sandwiches and scones and all was served beautifully in traditional China with plenty of tea or coffee. The staff were very helpful and offered to take a group photo when we started to take pictures to remember our visit. I will certainly be going back and will recommend it to friends and family.

I celebrated my birthday here with my family having Sunday dinner ! We were greeted by the manager who was such a lovely person. The meal was so tasty and plentiful! There is a man playing a piano in the back round which is a lovely touch. I will come back next year as Its a very good restaurant. We are planning to come for cream tea during the summer!