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    Private Dining

    Private Dining by the Sea

    An intimate private dining room with sea views and feasting menus by Chef Jackson Berg.

    Welcome to Margate's best-kept secret — a seaview restaurant, bar, and venue.

    Private Dining by the Sea

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    Tell us about your private dinner

    Step through the options below and we'll get back to you as soon as we can with a tailored proposal.

    What's the occasion?

    This helps us tailor the right format for you.

    Faith In Strangers is a modern discothèque by the sea — purpose-built for celebration.

    With panoramic views, a custom-built sound system, and food led by Chef Jackson Berg (St. John, Bistroteque), it's a space that brings people together over good music, great drinks, and memorable meals.

    Full Venue

    The Private Dining Room

    Our private dining room seats up to 40 guests. We strongly recommend our signature Feasting Menu — shared platters, whole roasts, and seasonal dishes.

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    Private dining at Faith In Strangers
    Private Dining

    The Private Dining Room

    Partial hire of our private dining room is ideal for intimate feasts, long-table lunches or dinners, and group gatherings. We strongly recommend our signature Feasting Menu — shared platters, whole roasts, and seasonal dishes designed for the table.

    For standing events, our Grand Buffet offers a premium selection of dishes for a more relaxed feel.

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    The Experience

    The Secret Entrance

    Hidden from public view, journey up the secret entrance and through two bespoke light and audio art installations — customisable to your preference — into an environment designed from the ground up to stimulate all the senses.

    The Stairway of Faith
    Chef Jackson Berg

    Food & Drink

    Elevate your private dinner with food and drink that leave a lasting impression. Led by Chef Jackson Berg (St. John, Bistroteque), our menus are rooted in quality, seasonality, and bold flavour.

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    Every detail is considered — from the rhythm of service to the balance of the drinks list. We require a minimum spend on food and beverages. Fill out the enquiry form and we'll tailor a package to suit.

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    “For me it was by far the best wrap party I’ve been to” — Celia Duvel, Empire Of Light“The best venue on the Kent coast. The sound system, the views, the food — our guests are still talking about it.” — Google Review“The most incredible wedding venue — the sunset, the food, the music.” — Ross & Ally“Organised dinner for 25 and it was seamless. Feasting menu was incredible.” — Google Review“For me it was by far the best wrap party I’ve been to” — Celia Duvel, Empire Of Light“The best venue on the Kent coast. The sound system, the views, the food — our guests are still talking about it.” — Google Review“The most incredible wedding venue — the sunset, the food, the music.” — Ross & Ally“Organised dinner for 25 and it was seamless. Feasting menu was incredible.” — Google Review
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    The Programme

    Your Private dinner Is Part of Something Bigger

    Faith In Strangers hosts an ongoing cultural programme — so there may be DJs or live events happening in the venue while your celebration is taking place. We've welcomed Horse Meat Disco, Luke Una, Mr Scruff, Joy Orbison, Coco Maria, Charlie Bones and more.

    Poseidon Sound System
    Audio

    We Take Our Sound Seriously

    Architecturally designed with acoustic panelling and angled walls, the space creates a sonically sound housing for our custom-built 'Poseidon Sound System' — a club-grade audio installation that makes every event feel electric.

    The Making of the Poseidon Sound System →
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    What We Can Do

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    Celebration Dinner

    Birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones — feasting menus with paired wines.

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    Business Dinner

    Impress clients with seaview dining and seasonal menus.

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    Group Dining

    Long-table feasting for 12–40 guests with shared platters.

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    Wine Dinner

    Curated wine pairings with each course.

    Ready to plan your private dinner?

    Get in touch and we'll create something unforgettable together.

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    Find Us

    Faith In Strangers

    We're hidden up the stairs — if you found us, you were meant to be here. 🪜

    17 Ethelbert Crescent

    Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2DY

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    Event nights (see What's On)

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