From the https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Sam Williams, 14 April 2021.

New bar Lucky Chip opens in Folkestone town centre.

A new dive bar serving burgers and beer is preparing to open this week in Folkestone.

Lucky Chip is in Church Street, in the unit formerly occupied by Bacchus bar, which closed last year.

The restaurant will serve burgers, an assortment of sides, such as chips and mac n cheese, plus around 15 different beers and 80 wines.

The interior will resemble an old-style American 'dive bar', with dark furniture and dim lighting.

It is being opened by Ben Denner, who already owns two more Lucky Chips, both in London.

Mr Denner had planned on opening another Lucky Chip in Margate last year, but it didn't take off due to the pandemic.

Originally from Australia, Mr Denner, 40, moved to London in 2002, and then to Folkestone two years ago with his family.

He said: "I really loved Folkestone, liked the location, and decided to move here two years ago.

"I think there is a great group of people in Folkestone.

"While we've been setting up the bar, people have been knocking on the window saying they're excited for us to open.

"The response has given us confidence it will be a success."

As well as the bar and restaurant, Lucky Chip will include a wine shop, where 80 wines will be available, plus a delivery service.

Around five or six new members of staff will be taken on to work in Lucky Chip.

It is planned to open this week and will be open Wednesday through to Sunday initially.

Seating will be available out front, in line with government guidance.

From the https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Oliver Leonard, 3 September 2025.

Sadness as Lucky Chip in Church Street, Folkestone, to close this weekend.

A popular town centre dive bar known for its burgers, beers and late-night atmosphere is set to close.

Lucky Chip, in Church Street, Folkestone, will shut its doors this weekend after more than four years of trading.

The venue, which took over the former Bacchus bar site, has built up a loyal following since opening in 2021.

It was launched by Australian restaurateur Ben Denner, who also runs two Lucky Chip sites in London.

He transformed the unit into an American-inspired dive bar, serving up burgers, sides such as mac and cheese, and a wide choice of beers and cocktails.

Announcing the closure in a statement on Instagram, the team said: “Lucky Chip has been more than just burgers and beers – it's been friends made, laughs shared, and memories we'll never forget.

The venue, which took over the former Bacchus bar site, opened in 2021.

“This weekend marks the end of this chapter, and we'd love to see you one more time before we close our doors as Lucky Chip (for now).

“We will be celebrating our last weekend with The Folkestone Beer Festival and Pressure Drop Brewing on the old ones and twos.

“Let's eat, drink, and celebrate the good times we've had. DJs, beer, burgers, cocktails and a party to boot!

“From the bottom of our hearts – thank you for being part of the Lucky Chip family.”

The popular bar holds a 4.2 rating on TripAdvisor.

The announcement has prompted a wave of sadness from customers online.

One person wrote: “It’s one of our favourites when we are in Folkestone.

“Good luck with whatever you do.”

Another added: “Gutted. I’m going to miss the best Folkestone dive bar. Incredible beers and burgers.”

Lucky Chip will open for the final time this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

KentOnline reporter Rhys Griffiths reviewed the site in 2022 and described the signature cheeseburger as “phenomenally good”.

He added at the time: “In this competitive dining landscape, it takes something special to really stand out from the crowd.

“And the burgers at Lucky Chip are very special indeed.”

Bosses at the site were contacted for a comment.