About Us

About us

Tucked under the White Cliffs

A historic sea-side pub and restaurant in St Margaret’s Bay, near Dover, The Coastguard invites you to dive into local food and drink while enjoying an epic view over the waves.

A View of the Continent

A Maritime Heritage

Britain’s nearest pub to France, the Coastguard has kept watch on the sea-front for more than 300 years – and after its refurbishment means you can take in those spectacular bay views in style.

The pub’s look is inspired by maritime heritage, with a red and white lighthouse-style fascia and boat-shaped planters and lifebuoys dotted around the beautiful front verandah – where an outside bar and barbecue set the scene for summer. In winter, the pub offers a haven for those enjoying a bracing walk along Dover’s famed White Cliffs. Inside, the nautical theme continues, with a warm and welcome offered to all who come aboard.

OUR TEAM

The Faces Behind The Food

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Lee

Front Of House Manager 

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Kelly 

Duty Manager

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Anna

Duty Manager

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Ruben

Head Chef

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Jamie

Sous Chef

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Jordan

Chef De Partie

OUR PUBS & RESTAURANTS

Beach Street Restaurants

81 Beach Street was opened in 2005, the aim being to create a great place to eat – a neighbourhood restaurant loved by the community. In our first year we were named “Kent’s Best Restaurant”.

Since then the business has grown considerably and in 2015 The Coastguard in Canterbury was acquired and more recently, in 2017, The Coastguard at St Margaret’s Bay and we’re now on the lookout for our fourth site.This has led to the creation of the owner company ‘Beach Street Restaurants Ltd’.

From just 3 of us, opening that door for the first time in 2005, to the 85 of us working here today, our purpose has remained the same. A passion for great food, great service, and a belief that the only way to achieve both is by the best people working together.

Vacancies

Join Our Team

We are always on the lookout for passionate people to bring their personalities to our Kent-based pubs & restaurants.

Whether you’re after a long-term career in hospitality or a part time job in a role you love, our teams are waiting for you to join them!

Check out our current vacancies

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