Sunshine Folkestone Bistro
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About Sunshine Folkestone Bistro
Sunshine Folkestone Bistro is a Mediterranean restaurant on Sandgate Road in Folkestone, set back on a side street just off the high street. The kitchen covers breakfast through evening service, with a Turkish-leaning Mediterranean range that includes halloumi burgers and a broader burger menu. Cocktails sit alongside the soft drinks list, and a coffee service runs during the day. The room is arranged around a fish tank, which gives the dining floor its focal point. Smoking is permitted on the premises, so guests who want a smoke with their meal can do so on site. Orders are placed with the team at the table, and the bistro accepts walk-ins throughout its opening hours.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking garage · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
26 dishes · mains £7–18- HOUSE RED£10.00
- PORNSTAR MARTINI£13.00
- MIXED HOT MEZE£18.00
- HOUSE WHITE£10.00
- HOUSE ROSE£10.00
- ESPRESSO MARTINI£13.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish tank, halloumi burger, burger meal and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish tank, halloumi burger, burger meal and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Most visitors return for the food, with several singling out the halloumi burger and the burger meal as standouts, alongside a tea or cocktail. The fish tank is a recurring touch reviewers mention enjoying, and staff are consistently described as friendly and efficient. A 4-star review offers a brief, unelaborated "excellent service" with no detail.
Customer Review Summary
Most visitors return for the food, with several singling out the halloumi burger and the burger meal as standouts, alongside a tea or cocktail. The fish tank is a recurring touch reviewers mention enjoying, and staff are consistently described as friendly and efficient. A 4-star review offers a brief, unelaborated "excellent service" with no detail.
Featured reviews
- mark bradbury
“Ok, it's in a side street in Folkestone opposite a building site, but...brilliant place to grab a meal and a drink, staff are great, food is super nice, even my fussy vegetarian wife was more than happy with the halloumi burger (looked amazing too) so...don't be put off by the building site, chill out and relax before the tunnel....and yes, for us smokers, you can enjoy a cigarette here too....”
- Ican Services
“Had a breakaway in Folkestone we come across this restaurant And I was not disappointed one bit I wish I could give more stars Fast service food was excellent atmosphere seating very comfortable clean toilets I was waiting for my wife outside and one of the managers asked me how the food was and I said amazing he was very friendly. It’s very nice when you appreciated as let’s be honest you can go anywhere when I’m visiting again. I will definitely be back”
- David Edwards
“I really enjoyed the burger meal and mug of tea. The waitresses were friendly and very efficient”
- Stuart Hutton-Brown
“I honestly can’t fault this place .. The food was amazing, service by Lottie and Chris was incredible. Here on a flying visit, would eat there every night if possible. The value for money is insane. A perfect evening sat next to the best fish tank in Folkestone. Thank you”
- Martin Hickey
“Great Coffee Great service always clean well priced. amazing decor,”
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 14
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Highlights· 6
- Fireplace
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Sunshine Folkestone Bistro
- Aspendos Folkestone4.51,2640 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
dry skewers, lamb with rice and bulgur, thick garlic sauce
- 0 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
thali, thukpa, dumplings
- 0.1 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
momos, chutney, nepalese food
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Folkestone BistroOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.5661 | — | £10–20 | fish tank, halloumi burger, burger meal |
| Aspendos FolkestoneOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.51,264 | 0 mi | £20–30 | dry skewers, lamb with rice and bulgur, thick garlic sauce |
| Gurkha House Restaurant & BarOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.6477 | 0 mi | £20–30 | thali, thukpa, dumplings |
| Annapurna Nepalese Restaurant (Folkestone)Vegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.6558 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | momos, chutney, nepalese food |
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