Ramsgate Boating Pool

The boating pool was originally a bandstand with a tea pavilion, opened in August 1929.

Today it’s a family friendly bar, cafe, pizza and live music venue with art exhibitions.

Café & Bar :

Café – casual dining, breakfast, pizza, lunch. Roasts on Sundays. Lots of outside seating overlooking the Boating Pool.

Bar – regularly booked for private hires, wedding receptions, parties etc. Lots of outside seating overlooking the Boating Pool.

Activities :

The Boating Pool has pedalos you can hire during the summer holidays. The pool is also used on a regular basis (Thursday & Sunday 9:30 – 11 am) by the Ramsgate Model Boat Club.

Art Exhibitions :

Occasional. For more information on exhibitions, see the Visit Ramsgate Monthly Events Calendar or check The Boating Pool social media.

Live Music :

Occasional. For more information on events, see the Visit Ramsgate Monthly Events Calendar or check The Boating Pool’s social media.

Dog Friendly :

Yes, well behaved dogs on leads are allowed in the Café and Bar. Doggie treats available.

Accessibility :

Yes, Wheelchair access from the Royal Esplanade entrances.

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CONTACT

Address : Ramsgate Boating Pool, Royal Esplanade, CT11 0HE

Email : hello@theboatingpool.com

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Opening Hours

(Summer hours – check social media for winter season hours)

Café: Monday – Sunday 09:00 – 15:00

Bar: Wednesday – Sunday 14:00 – 21:00 (Saturday’s until 22:00)