Celebrate Your Wedding by the Sea
A wedding reception that's anything but ordinary. Sea views, seasonal menus, and a sound system that turns the evening into a party you'll never forget.
Welcome to Margate's best-kept secret — a seaview restaurant, bar, and venue.
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Tell us about your wedding
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.
Your Wedding Venue
From intimate receptions to grand wedding parties with an afterparty on the Poseidon Sound System. Full private hire gives you the whole venue, a choice of seasonal menus from our chef Jackson Berg, and complete exclusivity.
300
Standing
150
Seated
The Private Dining Room
For smaller wedding celebrations, our private dining room seats up to 40 for intimate receptions. We'll talk you through a choice of seasonal menus designed to bring the table together.
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.
Food & Drink
Elevate your wedding 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.
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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Photography Nigel John & Joanna Bongard
"The most incredible wedding venue. The sunset, the food, the music. Our guests are still talking about it."
Kate & James
Your Wedding 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.
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 →What We Can Do
Drinks Reception
Sea-view drinks on the terrace to welcome your guests, then into the celebration with great food and a full bar.
Wedding Breakfast
A choice of seasonal menus from our chef Jackson Berg, designed for the long table.
Evening Party
The Poseidon Sound System transforms the venue into a world-class dancefloor for your evening do.
Intimate Celebration
Our private dining room seats up to 40 for a smaller, more intimate wedding meal with close friends and family.
Full Venue
150 seated / 300 standing
Complete takeover with bespoke catering and Poseidon Sound Club.
Large Groups
8–72 seated
Book the restaurant for your group — choose the menu, we handle everything.
Private Dining
14–40 seated
An intimate room for smaller dinners, celebrations, and private events.
Disco Lounge
16–40 seated
Round tables, atmosphere, and the Poseidon sound system next door.
Drinks Reception
Up to 100 standing
Standing drinks, canapés, and atmosphere — no exclusive hire needed.
Ready to plan your wedding?
Get in touch and we'll create something unforgettable 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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Margate's Seaview Wedding Reception Venue
Faith In Strangers is an independent restaurant and venue on the cliff in Cliftonville, looking straight out over the sea. It's where couples come to celebrate: somewhere that feels like a brilliant night out, not a hotel ballroom.
Take the whole place for the day. Drinks on the terrace as the sun goes down, a meal built around a choice of seasonal menus from our chef Jackson Berg, then an evening that turns into a proper party on the Poseidon Sound System. We host everything from intimate celebrations to receptions of up to 300 guests.
Sea views, seriously good food, and a sound system that means it. A Margate wedding your guests will still be talking about long after the last dance.
Wedding FAQs
How many guests can you hold?
Up to 300 standing, or 150 seated for dinner. There's also a sunset terrace and a private dining room seating up to 40 for smaller celebrations.
What food do you serve?
A choice of seasonal menus from our chef, Jackson Berg. We'll talk through the options and build the right one for your day.
Can we have a late party?
Yes. The Poseidon Sound System turns the venue into a proper dancefloor and the night runs on into the evening.
How much does a wedding cost?
Every wedding is different, so we build it around your budget. Tell us what you've got in mind and we'll take it from there.
Where are you, and is there somewhere to stay nearby?
We're at 17 Ethelbert Crescent, Cliftonville, on the Margate seafront, with hotels and B&Bs within walking distance.