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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 18-07-2021
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(Pub, External). Published on 30-10-2019
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(Pub, External). Published on 30-10-2019
Image: (Pub, External). Published on 30-10-2019

Mechanical Elephant, Margate

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Operator: Wetherspoon
28-30 Marine Terrace, Margate, CT9 1XJ (View on Google Map)
(01843) 234100
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A Wetherspoon pub directly opposite Margate Sands with stunning balcony views across the sea, harbour, and beach. Hardly the most prepossessing architectural building, it is nonetheless highly rated by the local CAMRA branch due to friendly staff, and the quality, range and price of their cask beers. Many of their ales are from local breweries. An accommodating management team understand and value real ale. A Guide entry for the last three years it presents a useful food and drink venue.

Information for this venue is provided by the Thanet Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Thanet District
Last updated
20/03/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
THA/055
Asset of Community Value
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Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Nethergate - Old Growler
Nethergate - Old Growler

Strong Porter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur

New World IPA

ABV: 5.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur

New World IPA

ABV: 5.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Function Room Function Room
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
2024, 9th - 20th October.
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes (30m)
Stagecoach East Kent: 8, 8A
Nearby Station (350m)
Margate

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