Friday 29th April 2011
Bob Thompson
In East Kent there are now four Micropubs, as the Bake & Alehouse opened in Westgate-on-Sea on Wednesday 27th April 2011. It's in St Mildreds Road, a small street alongside the cinema.
This is the brainchild of Pete Williams and Gwyneth Dear. True to the cause, it only sells cask ale, cider (from Broomfield Farm), and wine.
Update July 2026: the current landlord is Glen Marsh. Broomfield cider is no longer available but a selection of Ciders are now sold. The opening hours have been updated below.
It is located next to an old bake house, hence the name, and it is intended to introduce a limited amount of food, including baked items.
When I visited, four beers and a cider were offered. There is no bar, as beers are served straight from the cask out of a cool room.
Important Informatio;n:
The Bake & Alehouse, 21 St. Mildreds Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent CT8 8RE
Tel: 07761 478476; Website: bakeandalehouse.com
Open: Mon, Wed & Thurs 12:00-19:00; Fri & Sat 12:00-21:30 (or later); Sunday 12:00-19:00. Closed: Tuesday.
Westgate Railway Station less than 5 mins walk.
Buses 8 and 8A connect Canterbury to Margate and Ramsgate via Westgate
every 15 mins Monday to Saturday, less frequent in evenings.
Buses 33, 34 and 34A also stop nearby.