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The shops listed below were part of the pilot Shop Local Scheme that took place between 2009-2010. The pilot scheme has come to an end but we still want to promote the wonderful businesses on offer in Ramsgate for the avid shopper. Film memorabilia, local art, fashions, gifts & puzzles - Ramsgate really has a mix of shopping experiences to offer. Don’t forget the growing culinary quarter with cafes, restaurants and local produce being sold in the town in local butchers and fishmongers. So many popular shops have joined Shop Local First in Ramsgate and are waiting for you to visit them:
A great place to visit for a quick bite to eat for breakfast, lunch and a slice of cake. A great choice of baguettes and sandwiches with a wide selection of fillings to suit taste, waist line and wallet! Eat in or take away and great coffee!
13A George Street
Call 01843 599020
The finest Indian and Pakistani cuisine.
6-8 Westcliff Arcade
call 01843 580920
Whatever your jewellery needs this shop has a vast selection to choose from. From diamond engagement rings to multi-stone rings for eternity. Ruby, emeralds, eighteen carat gold to platinum. Great choice and prices.
53 Queen Street
Call 01843 583057
Furniture and Gifts - a wide variety on offer from Pine, Beech furniture, Canvas Prints, a large selection of lamps, and shabby chic gifts.
82 Queen Street
Shop local offer is: 10% off canvas prints and pictures
Call 01843 599044
This friendly hairdressers welcomes men and women and children too! They offer a wide range of styles, cuts and colour to suit your personality and budget.
39 King Street
www.cutology.com/ or call 01843 833102
Established in 1880 this jeweller specialises in fine quality antique and secondhand jewellery.
33 Queen Street
call 01843 584488
Stylish and designer bags, sunglasses, watches and jewellery - a shop for the beautiful people!
29 Queen Street
www.design29.biz or call 01843 599965
4 York Street
www.ramsgateflorist.co.uk/ or call 01843 595953
In the age of electronic games - we must not forget the joy of good old traditional fun! For a wide range of puzzles from the easy, hard or tricky 3-D ones. They also do board games from Risk to Snakes & Ladders.
Exclusive to The Puzzle Box - New Puzzles featuring Ramsgate or Margate with photographs from the early 1930's and 1940's available in 520 or 1000 piece puzzles.
Check out their latest puzzles
74 High Street (right at the very top)
www.thepuzzlebox.co.uk/ or call 01843 570270
This cut little cafe offers a yummy breakfast and lunch menu from the big grill up, toast and jam to a nice hot lunch and dessert. Great cake and coffee!
41 Queen Street
Call 01843 581585
This stylish bar overlooking the harbour is a great place for lunch or a night out. They have live music, cocktails and great food!
62 Harbour Parade
www.enotecabar.com/ or call 01843 591953
Selling your home or looking for one? This friendly company have lots of expert staff to help make this stressful time easier.
78-78a High Street
http://www.lovett.co.uk/ or call 01843 570305
A wide range of fruit and vegetables, flowers, local free range eggs - ideal to make sure you get your five a day!
11 King Street
Shop local offer is: see in store for details
Call 01843 591122
Flowers and balloons for all occasions with a great choice to suit your style and budget. Ideal for weddings, parties and any special occasion, just give them a call.
54 King Street
www.balloonsforalloccasions.biz Call 01843 593413/851087
An experience! A friendly hair and beauty salon which offer the a wide range of hair styles, colours and cuts and a wide range of beauty treatments including the fantastic surgery free facelift! Wedding packages a speciality!
49 Harbour Parade
Call 01843 586000
This award winning quality fishmonger, gourmet fish and chip shop and a fine restaurant has a Michelin trained chef! The shop has also been nominated for the Potato Council’s “Perfect Portion Awards”,
'Best Kent seafood retailer two years running, Kent restaurant awards 'Best newcomer' Feb 2010 and Thanet Times awarded Eddie Gilberts 'Best chips in Thanet'
32 King Street
Visit www.eddiegilberts.com/ or call 01843 581221
All you could ever need to make your home a home! From kitchen utensils, gadgets, photo or picture frames, linen basket to fab pop up cards and gifts!
25-27 Queen Street
Call 01843 587643
If you need your shoes reheeled or repaired then this shop can fix them while you wait or enjoy a coffee in the town. They also do key cutting.
1 Turner Street
Call 01843 595797
This is a shop with a wide range of unusual gifts, with many one-off items, hand made jewellery and an exclusive range of greetings cards. They are the official stockist for licensed Betty Boop figurines and related products. Visit Mog's and find that gift you have been searching for
12 Harbour Street
Call 01843 580008
This shop is well worth a visit as its full of beautiful and sparkly items! From Murano glass, antiques, period art prints to Jack Vettriano or Royal Albert Old Country collectables.
12 York Street
www.david-carrera.com/ or call 01843 851184
Offers a wide range of legal services from Will making, family law and all the different legal representative you would ever need.
57 Queen Street
www.boysandmaughan.co.uk/ or call 01843 595990
Cold meats, cheeses and pork pies from the deli counter or get your Sunday roast and your weekly shop from their butcher counter. Lots of choice, often locally sought with free range and organic options too. They do delivery and take orders for Christmas!
7 King Street
Shop local offer is: 10% discount when you spend £20 pounds or more on a Saturday
www.rooksonline.co.uk/ or call 01843 591929
This great local bakery has yummy cakes (from cupcakes to special celebration cakes), bread, rolls, sandwiches and a cafe - all under one roof!
5 York St
Call 01843 597140
If you are interested in food you must come and experience one of the worlds most influential and important cuisines. Come and try a tantalising Persian menu at Patogh restaurant. Persian Buffet on last Friday in the month £11 per person, and for something special look at their 3 course Christmas Menu £20 per person - including Persian chicken cooked in a lime and tomato sauce.
2 Effingham Street - just around the corner from Miles & Barr
http://www.patoghrestaurant.co.uk or call 01843 852631
A restaurant with simple good healthy, tasty and affordable traditional Italian food, freshly prepared pizza, pasta and Mediterranean specialities - New Christmas Party menu for groups of 6 to 20 now available - begin with nibbles then you can have a choice of tasty starters, mains, desserts for £15.95 per person.
70 Harbour Parade
http://www.alexandraristorante.co.uk/ or Call 01843 590595
A restaurant to enjoy "The True Taste of India" with vegetarian and meat dishes, speciality foods for you to enjoy.
17 Harbour Street
Call 01843 589134
J C Farley Ltd was established in 1928, they are open 7 days a week and deliver Monday to Saturday. This family run Furniture and Flooring retailer also has a kitchen design and installation service.
48 - 54 Chatham Street
call 01843 593069
Economic Development 01843 577178