Folkestone’s Neighbourhood Foodie Spot.

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Marleys:

By Mark & Charly

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

We’re known for our bustling weekend brunches, and we also serve lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday.

Marleys is built around one simple idea: food should feel like home, but taste unforgettable.

We work closely with local Kentish farmers and producers to keep everything fresh, seasonal, and full of flavour.

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The Food You Crave.

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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Vouchers may be emailed, printed or posted.

“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.

  • Bookings will open in late September, with our hyper-seasonal festive menu launching 1st October.

    We’ll be taking party bookings for up to 14 guests with a deposit.

    Want the details early? Full info will be announced on our website and Instagram by the end of September.

  • Monday-Tuesday (closed)

    Wednesday-Friday 12:00-22:00

    Saturday 09:30-22:30

    Sunday 09:30-15:00

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

    We do not take deposits 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.

  • Our Terrace is open seasonally. It is lightly covered and heated but weather-dependent. It is the only area you can dine with pets. 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 during the daytime. We do not serve the main menu’s in the Lounge.

  • Marleys welcomes everyone with open arms. We are wheelchair accessible and have inclusive loo’s.

    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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Important Booking Notice

Bookings after Thursday 18th September are temporarily paused whilst we switch to a new booking system.

They’ll reopen next week, so keep checking back to book your table as soon as the new diary opens! We’ll announce the news on Instagram first.