# The Viking Ship Cafe, Ramsgate — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Viking Ship Cafe — Cafe in Ramsgate with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 632 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants/the-viking-ship-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Viking Ship Cafe Cliffsend, Kent [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7329052134149795856&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Viking Ship Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100259327901406604773) **In short:** The Viking Ship Cafe is a cafe in Kent, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 632 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 9 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Viking Ship Cafe The Viking Ship Cafe operates from a kiosk in Hugin Car Park on Sandwich Road, Cliffsend. The menu includes homemade cakes and bacon rolls alongside a range of hot and cold options. Pricing is reasonable. Free parking is available at the site. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area. The cafe holds a five-star food hygiene rating and suits families and groups. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Viking Ship Cafe's own website](https://www.facebook.com/TheVikingShipCafe/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Viking Ship Hugin 150m away - Ramsgate Hoverport 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious homemade food, including cakes and bacon rolls, and its wide selection of hot and cold servings. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the friendly, efficient staff. Visitors appreciate the free and convenient parking, stunning views, and dog-friendly outdoor seating. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (632 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **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/658610). [More restaurants in Kent](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (632 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](https://www.facebook.com/TheVikingShipCafe/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Kent **Plus Code** 9F3389HF+WV ### 🏨 Places to stay near Kent Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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