Winner of Pier of the Year in 2008 (National Piers Society), Deal Pier is a significant landmark on the seafront and offers spectacular views of the town's colourful seafront and the coastline stretching for miles in either direction.
Opening hours
April to November
- Sunday to Thursday 8am-10pm
- Friday and Saturday 8am-midnight
December to March
- Sunday to Thursday 8am-6pm
- Friday and Saturday 8am-midnight
Opening hours may change during periods of bad weather.
Please note that cycling, skateboarding, scooting, roller-skating and roller-blading are not permitted on the pier.
About the pier
This is the third Deal Pier, built in 1954 and formally opened by the Duke of Edinburgh on 19 November 1957. At 1026ft (311m) long, it was designed by Sir W Halcrow and Partners and was the first seaside pleasure pier of any size to be built since 1910.
The building at the end of the pier, designed by renowned architects Niall McLaughlin to mark the Pier's Golden Jubilee in 2007, opened in 2009, won a RIBA Award in 2009 and was shortlisted for the Stephen Lawrence Prize.
Deal Pier Kitchen
It is now home to the popular Deal Pier Kitchen (see below). There is also an outdoor takeaway shack, operated by Deal Pier Kitchen, located on the western side of the restaurant.
Deal Beach Hut
The small gift, souvenirs and snacks shop to the right of the pier entrance is usually open from 11am to 4pm during the summer months.
Opening hours
- Monday to Wednesday 9am-4pm
- Thursday 9am-9pm
- Friday and Saturday 9am-late
- Sunday 9am-5pm
- Takeaway shack daily 9am-5pm