John Dory Wine is an intimate wine bar and restaurant in the heart of Folkestone, offering a relaxed European dining experience with a strong French influence. Ideal for date nights, group dinners or special occasions, it pairs thoughtful cooking with an exceptional wine selection sourced from independent producers across Europe.
The setting is warm and understated, defined by wooden floors, wooden tables and walls lined floor to ceiling with wine bottles. The signature olive-green exterior and striped canopy give the restaurant a distinctly French bistro charm, while inside feels cosy and inviting.
The food reflects a modern European approach shaped by seasonality. While French dishes sit at the heart of the menu, John Dory also serves Italian-inspired plates and contemporary small dishes during the week too. Expect lamb ragout tagliatelle, broad bean ravioli and small plates such as aubergine with burrata alongside favourites like coq au vin or onglet steak with peppercorn sauce.
On the second Sunday of each month the restaurant hosts a dedicated French Sunday lunch menu. Guests can enjoy dishes such as roast chicken with green beans, potatoes and chicken jus, pork loin with crackling served with lentils and greens or skate wing with seasonal trimmings. Puddings include rum baba or chocolate mousse.
Wine is central to the experience. The list focuses on Burgundy, the Rhone, the Loire and Champagne, with additional bottles from Tuscany, Germany and beyond. Guests can explore rare finds by the glass or select a standout bottle from the shelves.
With its atmospheric setting, thoughtful cooking and expertly curated wine list, John Dory Wine offers a charming blend of French sensibility and modern European dining in one of Folkestone’s most appealing neighbourhood spots.