Looking For A Restaurant in Ramsgate? Enjoy a Meal in a Building Bustling with History

Discover Marina View Restaurant in the historic Royal Temple Yacht Club. Dine with harbour views in a building with 150+ years of maritime history in Ramsgate.

There’s a particular kind of magic to eating in a place that carries stories in its walls. If you’re searching for a restaurant in Ramsgate that offers more than great food - somewhere with atmosphere, character and a real connection to the town’s maritime past - dining in the historic Royal Temple Yacht Club clubhouse is a memorable experience.

A Clubhouse with a Story

The Royal Temple Yacht Club traces its origins back to 1857, when a group of yachtsmen met and raced from the Temple Steps on the River Thames. As river racing became less practical they moved their focus toward the coast — and eventually established their clubhouse in Ramsgate in the late 1890s. The Ramsgate clubhouse and its lofty position above the harbour are part of the town’s seafaring tapestry.

By the end of the 19th century the club had earned royal recognition and permission from the Admiralty for its vessels to fly the Blue Ensign — an important badge of prestige in the yachting world. The building itself dates from the latter half of the 1800s and became home to the Temple Yacht Club around 1896; royal recognition followed quickly after.

Dining with a View

What makes eating in a historic clubhouse different to any ordinary meal is how the setting amplifies the senses. Picture a dining room or function space with views over Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour, a display of well-worn trophies and maritime memorabilia on the walls, and the soft echo of decades of celebrations, prize-givings and local gatherings. The Royal Temple Yacht Club is known for its impressive trophy cabinet and the pride the club takes in its racing traditions - details that add texture to the dining experience.

The building’s past reaches beyond yachting. During World War II the clubhouse was requisitioned and used as an officers’ mess and wardroom for a shore-based naval command — part of Ramsgate’s wartime story. That history is part of the place’s character; when you sit down to dinner you’re still sharing space that helped play a role during major moments in the town’s past.

Ready to Book a Table?

For locals and day-trippers alike, dining in a building bustling with history is a uniquely Ramsgate experience. If you’re looking for a warm meal, memorable views and a true sense of place, book a table at our restaurant in Ramsgate that offers great hospitality and an interesting history.

Book your table today and experience dining in one of Ramsgate’s most historic buildings at Marina View Restaurant.