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Louie On Sea
Turner Contemporary, 
Margate 
Kent CT9 1HG

Coffe, cocktails, chefs in residence, supper clubs & music

Cafe by day, supper clubs & chef residencies by night with aperitivo & music in between

As featured in The Guardian 50 Best Museum Cafes in the UK 2025

Continuing our ethos of hosting ticketed supper clubs and evening residencies with up and coming local, national  and international chefs, we hope to contribute positively to Margate’s burgeoning food & drink scene.

"Bring The Fire To Your Writing" on Thu 24 April. Join Jacqueline Crooks, author of the award-winning novel Fire Rush, for a monthly creative writing workshop series exploring the intersection of creative writing and music. Inspired by the deep basslines, fragmented echoes, and sonic experimentation of dub music, this series will guide writers in using rhythm to enrich their writing. Tickets here

"Paint & Pizza" on Thu 1 May is exactly that! Tickets here

Tue - Thu: 10am - 5pm
Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 10am - 5pm

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About Louie On Sea_  
Following on from previous occupants Staple, we will be nestling in the existing stunning cafe space and harbour facing terrace from Saturday 20th January 2024
Say co owners Chris & Lena Greenwood 
“We are really honoured to have been given the opportunity to spread our wings and ethos to Margate inside this wonderful building. 
Having spent the last year running the cafe at the South London Gallery really gave us the confidence to go national.

About Turner Contemporary_  
Turner Contemporary is one of the UK’s leading art galleries. Founded to celebrate JMW Turner’s connection to Margate in 2001, the David Chipperfield designed gallery opened in 2011. Their work extends beyond showcasing world-class exhibitions to driving the social and economic regeneration of Margate and East Kent and transforming lives in one of the most deprived areas of the UK.  
Since it opened, Turner Contemporary has welcomed over 4.1 million visits, put over £80 million back into the Kent economy, and connected with thousands of people from the local community through our world-class programme.

Turner Contemporary director Clarrie Wallis says 
“We are delighted to be working with an experienced and creative restaurant team, bringing a new and exciting approach to our café at Turner Contemporary. The café is a warm, welcoming space that significantly enhances the gallery experience. It’s a place where the community can gather, reflecting our commitment to supporting local suppliers and strengthening the town’s social fabric.”

For all Louie On Sea enquiries, please contact Chris on info@louieonsea.com

The café, and gallery’s Foyle Rooms are available to hire for events and weddings, which can be booked by emailing: hire@turnercontemporary.org.

For press enquiries about the Turner Contemporary contact Katie Barber on kbarber@turnercontemporary.org  

Address 
Turner Contemporary 
Rendezvous 
Margate 
CT9 1HG  

Gallery Opening Hours 

Winter Hours until 26 March:

Monday, Tuesday: Closed  

Wednesday – Sunday, plus Bank Holidays: 10am – 5pm  

Summer Hours from 27 March:

Tuesday – Sunday, plus Bank Holidays: 10am – 5pm