Folkestone’s Neighbourhood Restaurant.

Marleys:

ByMark‍ ‍&Charly

Marleys is an independent bistro in the heart of Folkestone’s Creative Quarter, founded by us, Mark and Charly, in 2018.

Known for our busy weekend brunches, we also serve seasonal lunch and dinner from Wednesday through to Saturday.

At its heart, Marleys is built on a simple idea - comforting food, thoughtfully made, with flavours that stay with you.

Our menu follows the seasons, working closely with Kent’s farmers and producers to celebrate fresh, local ingredients full of character.

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What We’re Serving

A plated dish with grilled chicken on top of roasted potatoes, garnished with microgreens, served on a rustic table with glassware, napkin, and a menu nearby, with large indoor green plants in the background.

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“The food is always delicious, and the staff are so friendly and helpful. It’s a lovely atmosphere for a date night or a catch up with friends.

…A real gem in Folkestone.”

What you need to know.

  • Christmas bookings are now open!

    Throughout December, our Christmas Sharing Menu is available for pre-booked groups of 6–16, alongside our regular dinner menu.

    For groups of 6–9, you can choose either our regular menu or the Christmas Sharing Menu. For groups of 10–16, we serve our Christmas Sharing Menu exclusively. The sharing menu is £42 per person, includes a glass of Chapel Down Brut and is served for the whole table.

    Christmas Sharing Menu bookings require a £10 per person deposit, which is deducted from your final bill. We ask for at least 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or reductions in party size.

    Planning something bigger? For groups of 17–25, please get in touch with us directly to discuss private hire and Christmas dining.

    View our Christmas Sharing Menu here.

  • Monday-Tuesday (closed)

    Wednesday-Friday 12:00-22:00

    Saturday 09:30-22:30

    Sunday 09:30-15:00

    [We’re always closed on Mondays, even on Bank Holidays]

  • BREAKFAST

    Saturday 09:30-11:15

    Sunday 09:30-13:45

    LUNCH

    Wednesday-Saturday 12:00-15:15

    ​DINNER

    Wednesday-Saturday 17:00-21:00

  • We take reservations online for dinner. Breakfast and lunch are walk-in only (no rule-bending on that one).

    We do not take deposits for regular bookings, but we do hold card details. We have a strict cancellation policy with a £10pp fee for amendments or cancellations within 24hr of your reservation time, or 48hr for large groups.

    December bookings work a little differently. Our Christmas Sharing Menu is available for pre-booked groups of 6–9 and is our exclusive menu for groups of 10+. Christmas Sharing Menu bookings require a £10pp deposit, which is deducted from your final bill. We ask for at least 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or reductions in party size.

  • Our Terrace is open seasonally. It is lightly covered and heated but weather-dependent. It is the only area you can dine with pets as we do NOT allow dogs in the restaurant. We cannot honour reservations outside if it rains, so we do not take bookings for the Terrace.

  • Our Lounge is open daily. A cosy spot for coffee, cake, and light bites by day - it transforms into a relaxed space for cocktails and nibbles in the evening.

    Dogs are welcome here before 5pm... But please note that we do not serve the main menu in the Lounge/Bar, only desserts and nibbles.

  • Marleys welcomes everyone with open arms. We are wheelchair accessible and have inclusive washrooms.

    We’re in the town centre and by the harbour. We have a bus stop just outside, and we’re opposite Tram Road public car park.

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BOOK DINNER · 5–9PM

breakfast & lunch are walk-in only