RE: The Sandgate Hotel,Hi thereWell as you probably know the Sandgate Hotel closed down for a refit (coincidentally not long after the Ramsay Kitchen Nightmare programme). So was interested to go there when it reopened. It now looks much better inside - they've knocked thr... Sandgate TheatreWhere is Sandgate Theatre? Is this in "our" Sandgate? I don't get it...La Bougie also up for saleA slightly more serious 455,000 for this one, though that includes a 3 bedroom flat and it's a nice part of town... Smith-Woolley & Perry are in charge of this:The premises are situated within Sandgate Conservation Area on the A259 coastal road, with... SandgateSandgate's a nice suburb of Folkestone, my experience of it is just one road, running along the sea front, with some nice bars and lots of antique shops on it. Here's a map, and here's a list of Sandgate bars and restaurants... ... SandgateJust rediscovered the Sandgate village website, it's jolly good. While I'm about it . Here's a map of Sandgate, and here's a list of Sandgate bars and restaurants... ... AF&RM CAMRA says Gate 28 is reopening as a pizza restaurantNot sure if that info is more up to date than what I read on Facebook. This is from the September issue of Marsh Mash, the newsletter of Ashford, Folkestone and Romney Marsh branch of CAMRA: The bad news, The Fox Willesborough was firmly closed when ... sandgateit's a while since i've been there. i might have to take a drive down now i have a car. must also make sure i drive by chambers as you seem to spend 95.7% of your time in there!also, i was wondering what personal firewall you use on your pc in conjun... Sandgate HotelWent to the Sandgate Hotel last night for last orders, and it's very nice! Can't believe we've not been there before. We shared a very nice bottle of Cloudy Bay on the terrace. There's a small but cosy bar inside, as well as restaurants and accomodat... La Bougie reopens as EscondidoDoesn't really look like it's up to speed, but it reopened on the second. Good to see these premises in use again. We're visiting on Friday, so will report back. Menu looks a bit pub grub at first glance...Escondido is Spanish for "Hidden" and is a p... The Ship Inn has finally been extendedThis was talked about all the time I used to go in there, I never thought it would happen. They have a swanky looking dining room and new roof terrace now, looks very nice. The front bar still seems the same though.Went past today and peeped in the d... Yeah it says Sandgate in the piece though<a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/93/The%20Grand">The Grand</a> isn't a real hotel any more is it? We asked in there about rooms, and they don't do regular by-the-night rooms I don't think...Sandgate Hotel is on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares tonightI thought it might be from last week's trailer, Radio Times confirms it:After last week's subdued start to the new series, Gordon Ramsay is much more in his element, unleashing hell at the Sandgate Hotel on the south coast. It's losing £2,000 a week,... Didn't Sandgate + Folkestone look nice on TV last night?You'd not have known they went to Folkestone harbour, but Sandgate is all part of our Kentish happy family, being just a short stroll down the hill.Nice to see The Clarendon get a little look in, that £2000 a month the staff were spending over the ba... RE: Sandgate Hotel is on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares tonightI heard a rumour that Ramsay was actually going to BUY the Sandgate Hotel (or at least the restaurant)... could be Folkestone's "Whitstable Oyster" factor if it went ahead...Folkestone Gerald updateGot some more Folkestone gig history stuff for 1969 and 1970, posted from Germany of all places. Also what's this rumour about Gordon Ramsay buying The Sandgate Hotel..? I heard a rumour that Ramsay was actually going to BUY the Sandgate Hotel (or at... RE: Sandgate Hotel is on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares tonightWow, where'd you hear that from?No longer for sale, those of you looking to purchaseLa Bougie is now the fabulous Escondido, though have a look in the property section, see if anything shows up there. A few hotels have come up for sale locally in the area.... RE: Sandgate Hotel is on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares tonightWas in the local paper last week. The hotel was "unavailable for comment". It's certainly changing / changed hands, but whether Rammo's involved is another thing altogether.RE: Sandgate Dolphin on YouTube: DON'T WATCH ITI agree with the sentiment about Dave's wellbeing but I fear it's starting to get a bit hysterical?<br />He's free to come and go as he pleases and he seems to like the company of people. What should we do - fence of the area so he cant get near us?RE: Dolphins in Sandgate!Well done Estelle. They are about but are elusive so to see them 3 times is pretty darn good! Glad you've discovered Folkestone too..Lots of antique shops in SandgateThat's the nicer Western end of Folkestone. Post a link to your ebay store here! Wonder if there are already any Folkestone antique shops doing that?... Lower Deck Music Club this WednesdayDear all,It's the return of the Lower Deck Music Club at Sandgate Hotel this Wednesday November 21st. 7pm til 10pm. Hosted by Julia Jones featuring local acts Jon Woode and Raphael Mead. £5 on door or £3 with flyer. Hope you can make it. Please ... Nice long weekend in Sandgate, Folkestone, Hythe and PortchesterFINE weekend, thank you far asking, good long weekend too, but a bit tiring. Thursday was birthday day (my birthday and also the wife's birthday), and while we were working in the day we'd booked the Friday off so we could have a night out with no fe... Dolphins in Sandgate!They might be porpoises actually, but there's a family of three aquatic mammals playing happily in the sea just by The Ship in Sandgate, get down there and have a look.RE: Dolphins in Sandgate!Nice sighting. There was a dolphin lurking off of the harbour a couple of weeks ago. BTW, I have seen a family party of dolphins at Dungey a while ago, so they are around our area.Get it over with...Football was disappointing, but probably where we deserved to get to. Knocked out by Manchester United though, who'd have thought it. The rest of the weekend was fabulous, here we go.Saturday had some friends visiting, so we headed out for a GREAT lu... RE: Dolphins in Sandgate!hiI have just discovered Folkestone and Dolphins in Sandgate.I have seen them on three occasions over the past four weeks, however recently they appear to be becoming more elusive! Was it something I said ?Anyway not really sure not what else to say.... Have you seen dolphins recently off Folkestone or Sandgate?The Sandgate HotelMy wife and a pal had lunch at the Sandgate last week it was fantastic! We all had the lobster salad,although not exactly cheap (£26) massive whole lobsters,great high quality salad and very good service. If it is a nice day I would say deffinitely b... The Sandgate Hotel,The Sandgate hotel has recently been re-opened under new management so previous reviews dont reflect the current standards.Book signingDebbie Carbin will be in the store signing her new book " - Thanks for Nothing Nick Maxwell" Waterstone's (Old Town Hall) Sandgate Road Folkestone Horrid Henry Daywe are having a Horrid Henry day, again with activities and competitions throughout the day. Waterstone's (Old Town Hall) Sandgate Road Folkestone. 10:00-17:00 Party Night @ Sandgate HotelWellington Bar open from 8pm - 1am - NEW DJEast Enda @ Sandgate HotelLive Music SundaysCharity Head Shaveto raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust, Mark Williams the deputy manager at Superdrug, Sandgate Road, Folkestone has agreed to have a complete head shave. The aim is to raise £1,000. Please call into the shop to make donations. 15:00 Julia Jones' BritBus TourThe Lower Deck. Live Electro-Acoustic Music Venue In The Wellington Bar - Sandgate Lounge and Hotel. First Wednesday of Every Month from 7pm - 10.30pm Tickets £5. Kent singer Julia Jones has been touring America in her converted double-decker bus si... Folkestone MarketFolkestone Street MarketSandgate Road, Folkestone Folkestone Street MarketSandgate Road, FolkestoneSandgate Comedy ClubThe last Thursday of every month, 7pm-11pm at Folkestone's famous Sandgate Comedy ClubA Guided Walk highlighting Folkestone's Literary and Artistic HistoryTo celebrate the return of Spring and following the success of our walk from Sandgate to Folkestone along the Leas for the Book Festival last November. Phone 01303-227150 or Mobile 0750-581-3297 to book.Farmers marketThis week's stallholders include The Sandgate Bakery, Crundens of Hythe, Diva Treats and lots more.Sandgate sea / food / beer festivalLots of things going on around The Ship pub over the bank holiday weekend... Is that this weekend or next?Louise OrfilaSunday, 12th September 2009, 2pm-4pm[img]http://www.sandgatehotel.com/images/content/Louise_orfila1.JPGLouise Orfila sings live at The Sandgate Hotel. Louise is a young local singer performing a unique blend of her own acoustic / rock songs... Comedy ClubComedy Club returns to The Sandgate Hotel in the Wellington Bar. Entrance is £5. Features Noel James - "Liberates the lunatic side to our personalities" Time OutIan Smith - "Fantastically funny" TimesMark Simmons - "Likeable...imaginative" Scotsman... Sandgate FishSandgate Fish every Friday and Saturday evening. Exceptional seafood all caught in our local waters, hand picked and prepared to the highest standard by Head Chef Simon Cavill and his brigade.Live folk music with YosemitePopular local musician Yosemite plays live at the Sandgate Hotel. <br /><br />Yosemite is influenced by and plays Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, and folk music as well as some original songs.Sandgate Sea FestivalHappening all around Sandgate. A pub table outside the Ship seems an ideal base to me!<br /><br />