# Smugglers Restaurant, Birchington — Reviews & Opening Hours > Smugglers Restaurant — British Restaurant in Birchington with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 381 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants/smugglers-restaurant (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. British Restaurant # Smugglers Restaurant Birchington, Kent [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18438894594523220333&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [TheSideQuest](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/111541249228885806394) **In short:** Smugglers Restaurant is a British restaurant in Kent, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 381 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Smugglers Restaurant Smugglers Restaurant sits on Canterbury Road in Birchington and holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The restaurant accepts bookings and accommodates groups. It operates as both a family-run restaurant and wedding venue, with a main hall available for events. The kitchen offers British dishes across a three-course menu. Visitor experiences of the food have been mixed. The venue is noted for reasonable pricing on both meals and event packages. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Smugglers Restaurant's own website](http://www.smugglersbirchington.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM **Wednesday** 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM **Thursday** 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM **Friday** 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM **Saturday** 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM **Sunday** 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM ## What's nearby - Mahi Tandoori next door - The Cow Shed Bar & Grill next door - New Dragon next door - The Powell Bar & Restaurant next door - All Saints Church, Birchington 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (381 reviews) **Dogs allowed** No **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Kent Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/608277). [More restaurants in Kent](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (381 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](http://www.smugglersbirchington.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01843 841185](tel:01843841185) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Kent **Plus Code** 9F3398F5+J7 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Kent Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DKent%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Smugglers Restaurant? Smugglers Restaurant is open Mon closed; Tue–Fri 11am–8:30pm; Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–8pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Smugglers Restaurant any good? Smugglers Restaurant is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 381 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Smugglers Restaurant dog-friendly? No, Google lists Smugglers Restaurant as not allowing dogs. ### Can you book a table at Smugglers Restaurant? Yes, Smugglers Restaurant takes reservations. ### How do I contact Smugglers Restaurant? Call Smugglers Restaurant on +44 1843 841185. ## More near Smugglers Restaurant ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Powell - Birchington ★ 4.3 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/hotels/the-powell-birchington) - [Old Coach House ★ 4.9 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/hotels/old-coach-house) - [Twentieth Century B&B ★ 4.9 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/hotels/twentieth-century-b-b) - [Bay Lodge ★ 4.5 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/hotels/bay-lodge) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Sam’s Snug 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/sam-s-snug-uk41733) - [Ivy Lodge 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/ivy-lodge-uk50952) - [17 St. Magnus Close 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/17-st-magnus-close-syk1070927) - [Sunset Bay 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/sunset-bay-m489763) ### Campsites nearby - [Quex Park Caravan & Camping ★ 4.4 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/camping/quex-park-caravan-camping) - [Birchington Vale Holiday Park ★ 4.1 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington-on-sea/camping/birchington-vale-holiday-park) - [Hawk Place Campsite ★ 4.1 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington-on-sea/camping/hawk-place-campsite) - [Frost Farm Holiday Park ★ 4.1 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/frost-farm-holiday-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Jungle Jims Birchington ★ 4.3 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/attractions/jungle-jims-birchington) - [Powell-Cotton Museum ★ 4.6 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/attractions/powell-cotton-museum) - [Minnis Bay ★ 4.5 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/attractions/minnis-bay) - [West Bay Beach ★ 4.6 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/attractions/west-bay-beach)