Folkestone’s inner harbour on a bright day: moored boats, the viaduct, the green swing bridge and the Harbour Arm

Christmas at L&B

Gather round for Christmas by the sea.

Festive set menus at four of our venues, with crackling fires, proper roasts and plenty of room for the whole crew.

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Our pubs,
kitchens & rooms.

From a pub by the beach in Sandgate to wood-fired pizza on Rendezvous Street. Each one has its own look, its own menu and a warm welcome.

The Pullman’s bar: a copper beer font and a row of taps in front of shelves of spirits
The Pullman roundel

Pub & restaurant · Church Street

The Pullman

A cosy pub in the middle of town. Homemade pies, proper steaks and a warm fire in winter.

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The bar at The Ship Inn: a row of beer taps in front of a back bar lined with bottles
The Ship Inn roundel

Pub & restaurant · Sandgate

The Ship Inn

A friendly pub by the beach in Sandgate. Pints, seafood and a Sunday roast with a sea view.

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Fresh oysters on ice with lemon and Tabasco at The Harbour Inn
The Harbour Inn roundel

Seafood pub · Harbour Street

The Harbour Inn

Fresh fish from local boats, ales that change often and a lovely spot by the harbour.

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The Cat & Fiddle’s brick back wall, covered in framed prints and gig posters, with its name painted in gold
The Cat & Fiddle roundel

Pub · Rendezvous Street

The Cat & Fiddle

Folkestone’s local music venue. Every week something’s on, and every wall has a story.

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Panataria's terrace with benches and orange-wave signage
Panataria roundel

Bakery & deli · No. 15

Panataria

Fresh focaccia, tasty sandwiches and a glass of something nice in the evening.

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Luben dining room with a green ceiling and wicker pendants
Luben roundel

Wood-fired pizza · No. 24

Luben

Pizza from a wood-fired oven, a cold drink and a happy table for all the family.

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A London & Paris bedroom with a green headboard and wall lamps
The London & Paris Hotel roundel

Hotel · Adults only

The London & Paris Hotel

Eleven comfy rooms looking over Folkestone Harbour.

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UnionL&B · Rendezvous StOpening soon

Sports bar · Rendezvous St

Union

Pool, darts, shuffleboard and the big match on every screen. Coming soon and full of fun!

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Not sure where to go?

What are you after?

  1. 01A proper Sunday roastThe PullmanThe Ship Inn→
  2. 02Seafood by the waterThe Harbour InnThe Ship Inn→
  3. 03Live music and a late oneThe Cat & Fiddle→
  4. 04Pizza out of a wood ovenLuben→
  5. 05Lunch in your handPanataria→
  6. 06Somewhere to stay the nightLondon & Paris Hotel→
  7. 07Pool, darts and the matchUnion · soon→

Why Folkestone

A town built on the crossing. Steam packets to France from the 1840s, and now an Old High Street full of makers. We’ve been feeding it since 2014.
Folkestone town square with outdoor tables under a blue sky

Read our story →

2014Ben & Lucy take over The Pullman on Church Street, our first venue
1798The Ship Inn’s alehouse heart, Sandgate
8Venues, from bakery to hotel (Union on the way)
1Rewards account across every L&B door

L&B Rewards

Every visit counts.

It’s free to join. Eat, drink or stay at any L&B venue and you could be collecting points. Once you sign up, you’ll be sent your L&B Rewards card to add to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, so there’s nothing to carry and nothing to remember. One account for every L&B door, from a Sunday roast to a night by the harbour.

Join L&B Rewards →How L&B Rewards works →
L&B Rewards card in a phone wallet

Private hire & Christmas

Bring everyone.

Birthdays, wakes, work dos and the big Christmas table. Tell us the date and the headcount and we’ll match you to the right room across all of our venues.

Plan an event → Christmas 2026 menus →
The Pullman bar counter with taps and hanging lamps