Montefiore Arms

Montefiore Arms in Ramsgate is an old-fashioned backstreet pub in the best sense, with a long local history and the sort of traditional pub details that make it feel properly lived in. Dogs are welcome inside, so nobody needs to do the pavement-waiting shuffle while someone else enjoys the mahogany bar and good beer.

The pub has a games room, bar billiards and darts, plus a long-running place in the CAMRA guide, all of which point to a venue that takes its pub identity seriously. It sounds warm, characterful and more about conversation and real ale than trend-chasing.

A very good choice for visitors who want to sidestep the obvious waterfront stops and find somewhere with deeper Ramsgate pub roots, with paws and people together inside.