Most people go to seaside towns in Britain to bathe in the sun, enjoy the sand, and venture into the many forms of amusements and entertainment venues that cluster around the coast. However, owing to its proximity to London and its often fairly big-spending clientele, one hotel in Margate has now opened its rooftop terrace bar.
With stellar views of the beaches and ocean, the modern, Mediterranean-style setting offers that extra slice of paradise in an already much-enjoyed part of the country. Those who're visiting Margate can expect to see several classic forms of entertainment, and can now roll up to the rooftop to relax afterwards.
Seaside amusements continue to endure as popular forms of entertainment around the coast and beyond. In fact, some have even been transformed into online games so that fans can play them at their convenience. This is the case with the Plinko game. It's the classic game of rolling marbles down a pin-covered board to reveal a prize.
Of course, by the seaside, someone in an amusement stand may bring out the board, show the numbers and how to play, and then have an array of prizes behind them for anyone who gets lucky. Here, Plinko pays whenever a ball lands in the bottom pockets, from around 0.20x in the middle to 420x down the edges.
This game, in particular, has also evolved on the seafront. Some venues now host a mechanical and electronic game of Plinko, in which you drop chips into pockets that pay tickets. It stands alongside all of the other classic machines Anlotopia highlights as classics, including arcade penny-pushers, slot machines, pinball, and more.
Like with Plinko, some seaside hosts will also offer fairground-like games. Hook a duck, ring toss, tin can alley, test your strength, and many more unmistakable classics continue to dot the beachfront of Margate. Then, when you've had your fill of these low-cost, quick-fire games, you can relax at the luxurious rooftop terrace bar.
Since the 18th Century, Margate has been a top destination for British holidaymakers – particularly those who live in and around London. Sitting on the northern coast of Kent, it's a rather convenient slice of relaxation and seaside fun. The Margate Clock Tower and harbor have become the backdrops to millions of happy memories.
Now, visitors can see it all, take in the sun, and enjoy a distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere at the rooftop terrace bar. Found atop the hotel at 42 High Street, it's loaded with special wines, a mix of classic and creative cocktails, local beers, and crafted non-alcoholic refreshments.
Best of all, you don't have to book! They don't run a diary for the roof, so you can just turn up, ask if there's available space or a seat with a view, and get welcomed in. The Lounge is particularly comfy, but where you want to be is on the Pearly Cow terrace. Of course, if you want it all to yourself, you could book the Rooftop privately.
With this unique attraction open to all, Margate just got even more appealing as a top destination to visit during the British summer.
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