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Submitted on Saturday, 15th June 2024
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Northern Belle, Margate

Mansion Street
Margate
CT9 1HE
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Quinno _ left this review about Northern Belle

Side-street boozer. Looks nice from the outside what with the painted octopus though inside is not much to write home about; white and turquoise laid-out in a tight horseshoe shape. Two naked pumps so was rasped 3 quid for a half of keg, Brixton Low Voltage which tasted a bit dusty. Reading other reviews it appears that this was previously a Sheps pub and it looks like that is no longer the case. The locals and landlord (new as of last August) passed the time talking about how haunted the pub is. Think the only haunting in here is the ghost of a pub that used to be good to the extent of GBG standard but has gone backwards whilst the rest of Margate’s town centre pubs gone forward.

On 24th June 2024 - rating: 4
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Northern Belle

Can’t better any of the comments below and my recent visit concurred with what people have previously said about Margate’s oldest pub.
Spitfire, Master Brew and Whitstable Bay on the three pumps for my visit and the Spitfire was fortunately in good nick.

On 4th October 2019 - rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Northern Belle

Traditional side-street pub, apparently Margate's oldest, and a welcome haven from some of the livelier and brasher seafront bars. The compact bar is in the front room, but a (slightly) larger seating area can be found to the rear. Light wood-panelling on most walls, and decor naturally following a nautical theme. Live music advertised (although how they manage to fit a band in is far from obvious...). Three handpumps on the counter, dispensing - as a Shepherd Neame house - Master Brew, Whitstable Bay and the seasonal Goldings Summer Ale (£3.70).

On 23rd August 2015 - rating: 7
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Map location is best guess
Margate, 0.77 miles, 14 min walk (show)
Westgate-on-Sea, 2.45 miles, 47 min walk (show)
Broadstairs, 3.45 miles, 1 hr 6 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for Northern Belle, Margate
20th Feb 2026, 12:09
Request to mark pub as closed by ROB Camra approved
 
20th Feb 2026, 12:09
Request to mark pub as closed submitted by ROB Camra, with included notes: Other: Up for lease

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  • Accommodation : Yes last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • Car Park : No last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • Darts : Yes last updated 05 June 2007 by hondo .
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • Function Room : No last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • Hot Food : No last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 30 July 2012 by Will Larter
  • Micropub : No last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • Pinball : No last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • Real Ale : No last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • Real Cider : No last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
  • Wheelchair Access : No last updated 24 June 2024 by Quinno _
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