
Lesters Family Pub and Restaurant
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About Lesters Family Pub and Restaurant
At 162 Ramsgate Rd in Margate, Lesters Family Pub and Restaurant is a family restaurant and pub that pairs a traditional English pub with Italian cuisine. The Italian influence is part of the offer, and dogs are welcome, so owners can bring a pet along. The venue hosts gatherings and special occasions, including wakes, engagement parties and wedding parties. A premium buffet is offered for these gatherings, and music access is available for private functions.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wake hosting, premium buffet, Italian cuisine and engagement and wedding parties.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wake hosting, premium buffet, Italian cuisine and engagement and wedding parties.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often turn to Lesters for family gatherings, with a wake, an engagement party and a wedding party all described as handled with little fuss by staff they call friendly and attentive. One family booked a wake at short notice and chose the premium buffet, calling the food lovely with plenty for everyone. Another describes the same easy experience on a tough day. Several praise the food as delicious, and one credits the chef with beautiful dishes. The pub is described as pairing a traditional English pub feel with Italian hospitality and cuisine, and one diner found the drinks well priced. The one critical review says the food has turned poor since new owners took over and objects to a service charge that is not clearly advertised, saying diners must ask for it to be removed. A parent notes that staff made the visit special for their 3 year old, and the wake party was given access to the music to make the day more personal.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often turn to Lesters for family gatherings, with a wake, an engagement party and a wedding party all described as handled with little fuss by staff they call friendly and attentive. One family booked a wake at short notice and chose the premium buffet, calling the food lovely with plenty for everyone. Another describes the same easy experience on a tough day. Several praise the food as delicious, and one credits the chef with beautiful dishes. The pub is described as pairing a traditional English pub feel with Italian hospitality and cuisine, and one diner found the drinks well priced. The one critical review says the food has turned poor since new owners took over and objects to a service charge that is not clearly advertised, saying diners must ask for it to be removed. A parent notes that staff made the visit special for their 3 year old, and the wake party was given access to the music to make the day more personal.
Featured reviews
- Hunor Ali
“Lesters Pub Restaurant is such a lovely little gem, full of warmth, charm, and character. It brings together the cosy atmosphere of a traditional English pub with a beautiful touch of Italian hospitality and cuisine. There's something really special about that combination, making it a wonderful place to enjoy good food, a relaxing drink, or simply spend quality time with family and friends. The staff are absolutely lovely, always friendly, attentive, and genuinely willing to go the extra mile to make everyone feel welcome, comfortable, and well looked after. Their warmth and dedication really add to the overall charm of the place. The welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and growing Italian influence give Lesters its own unique personality. It's the kind of place that makes you feel right at home, with a perfect balance of British charm and Italian warmth. Definitely a hidden gem worth discovering!”
- Lee Rhoades
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I honestly can’t thank everyone at Lesters enough for everything they did for us. We booked Lesters for my dad’s wake at quite short notice, and from the very first message they were absolutely brilliant. So helpful, understanding and accommodating with everything we needed. A massive thank you to Hannah who was lovely from start to finish. She was always happy to answer any questions and made the whole process so much easier for us. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they even let us have access to the music so we could make things that little bit more personal. We went for the premium buffet and the food was really lovely, plenty for everyone and worth every penny. The venue itself was perfect for what we needed, and everyone was so welcoming. At a time when we already had so much going on, they really took a lot of the stress away and made everything feel so easy. Such a lovely venue with genuinely lovely people. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lesters to anyone looking for somewhere to hold a gathering or special occasion. Thank you again to Hannah and the whole team. We really appreciated everything you did for us ❤️”
- Lisa Shearer
“Thank you Lesters Pub and restaurant for a lovley engagement party last night for charlotte and sean, the food was amazing and nothing was too much for you and your team xxx”
- Martin Batchelor
“Used to have good food here but since the new owners have taken over it's poor at best. Even worse they now have decided to join the 10% services charge brigade that is not clearly advertised and you are expected to then ask for it to be removed!”
- Elite Djz
“Wow !!! What a great pub. Visited this pub last month . Staff amazing big shout out to Holly George and Victoria for such a warm welcome. Drinks great and priced well and the food was fantastic !! .. Thanks guys”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Service options· 2
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Dining options· 7
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 6
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Sports
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Restaurants near Lesters Family Pub and Restaurant
- Aspendos Margate4.53380.8 mi£20–30Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
generous portions, free baklava, chicken salad
- Smoke & Co Margate4.67650.8 mi£20–60Outdoor seatingWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
meat platter, dinosaur rib, cajun fries
- Mullins Brasserie4.55060.9 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
jerk chicken, mahimahi, curried goat
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesters Family Pub and RestaurantOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.5628 | — | £10–20 | wake hosting, premium buffet, Italian cuisine |
| Aspendos MargateVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.5338 | 0.8 mi | £20–30 | generous portions, free baklava, chicken salad |
| Smoke & Co MargateOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.6765 | 0.8 mi | £20–60 | meat platter, dinosaur rib, cajun fries |
| Mullins BrasserieOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.5506 | 0.9 mi | £20–30 | jerk chicken, mahimahi, curried goat |
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