Private Hire
A seaview cultural venue built for celebration — from intimate dinners to full venue takeovers with the Poseidon Sound System.
Welcome to Margate's best-kept secret — a seaview restaurant, bar, and venue.
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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 Private Hire
Our venue is perfect for product launches, brand takeovers, large birthdays, celebrations, weddings and corporate events. Full private hire is available on weekends and weekday evenings.
300
Standing
150
Seated
Pricing starts from £2,000, depending on dates and requirements, not including food and beverage.
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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.
40
Seated
70
Standing
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 and create that awe-inspiring factor that kicks events off with high energy from every attendee.
Food & Drink
Elevate your event 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 — whether you're planning a plated dinner, a feasting spread, a grand buffet, curated canapés or a Feast Of The Gods.
Every detail is considered — from the rhythm of service to the balance of the drinks list. Our bar team builds a programme to match the moment, with seasonal cocktails, carefully chosen wines, and pours that bring the night together.
We require a minimum spend on food and beverages. Please fill out the enquiry form with your event details and budget, and we'll do our best to tailor a package that meets your needs.
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"For me it was by far the best wrap party I've been to"
Celia Duvel — Co-producer for the Sam Mendes film 'Empire Of Light'
"The most incredible wedding venue — the sunset, the food, the music. Our guests are still talking about it."
Ross & Ally's wedding celebrations with catering, music and great photo opportunities with bespoke art installations.
Your Party Is Part of Something Bigger
If you're booking the dining room, keep in mind that Faith In Strangers hosts an ongoing cultural programme, often booked months in advance — so there may be DJs or live events happening in the venue while your celebration is taking place.
We've welcomed some of the world's most respected selectors through our doors — including Horse Meat Disco, Luke Una, Mr Scruff, Joy Orbison, Coco Maria, Charlie Bones, Mafalda, Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy, George Fitzgerald, Greg Wilson, Crazy P, DJ Paulette, Bill Brewster, Joe Goddard, Alexis Taylor, Ashley Beedle and more.
We Take Our Sound Seriously
The first thing you'll notice about Faith In Strangers is the amazing views. The second might be how good the venue sounds.
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 →Event Types
Brand Takeovers
Our venue can be customised through lighting, projector screens and multichannel audio. Great for brand takeovers launching new projects or products.
Design & Art Fairs
Our venue is flooded with seaviews and light during the day — perfect for design and art fairs that could lead into more of a party in the evenings.
Birthdays
Our Terrace Lounge is the perfect private spot for birthdays, with sunset views and a dedicated bar.
Wedding Receptions
We have everything you need on site for your special occasion — from the sound system to bespoke catering.
Venue Features
300 Capacity
Fully Operating Bar
Audiophile Sound
In-House Catering
Resident DJ Roster
Bespoke & Custom Lighting
Audio Equipment On Site
Video Equipment On Site
Super Fast Internet
Events Manager Support
Full Venue
150 seated / 300 standing. Complete takeover with bespoke catering and Poseidon Sound System.
Private Dining
Up to 40 seated / 70 standing. Intimate space for feasts, long-table dinners and celebrations.
Drinks Reception
Sea-view terrace with sunset backdrop. Perfect for arrival drinks and summer events.
Tell us what you're planning.
We'll help shape it.
Get in contact to find out more about how we can work together.
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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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