MONTEFORE ARMS pubs of Ramsgate

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Sort file:- Ramsgate, November, 2025.

Page Updated:- Tuesday, 18 November, 2025.

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Earliest 1871-

Montefiore Arms

Open 2025+

1 Trinity Place

Ramsgate

01843 593265

https://whatpub.com/montefiore-arms

Above picture by kind permission of the Montefiore Arms, circa 1960s.

Above photo, February 2003, kindly sent by Philip Dymott.

Above photo by Paul Skelton 21 July 2012.

Above photo, 2023.

Above photo, 2023.

Above photo, 2025.

Above is a picture, date unknown found inside the pub.

Above sign left 2009, sign right July 2012.

The "Montefiore Arms" is a tribute to the great Jewish philanthropist Sir Moses Montefiore. He lived many years in the town before dying at the age of 101, a year after presenting the new Borough with its mayoral chain in 1884. His wife, Lady Judith, was the last citizen of Ramsgate to use the sedan chair business operated by Edward Payne.

I also have also seen this addressed as at Hereson, St. Lawrence.

Kentish Gazette, 29 February 1876.

DETERMINED SUICIDE.

Mr. Coroner DeLasaux held an inquest yesterday (Monday) afternoon, at the "Montefoire Arms", Hersden, in the parish of St. Lawrence, upon the body of a man unknown which had been found under the cliff in that parish by a coastguard man early on Sunday morning.

Evidence having been taken as to the finding of the body, Charles Cribb, master of a barge lying in Ramsgate harbour, deposed to seeing a man walk into the sea near the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Station at Ramsgate, shortly after eleven o'clock on Saturday night. He called to him but received no reply, and an alarm having been given, several persons made a search along the shore, but nothing could be seen of the man, who had plunged head foremost into the water when spoken to by the witness.

The body had not been identified, no papers, marks, or other means of identification having been found upon it. It appeared to be that of a man about 40 years of age, 3ft. 8ins high, of florid complexion, with dark hair turning grey, and a full facts closely shaven. The clothing was new, and consisted of black cloth trousers, striped cloth waist coat, two woollen shirts, socks, and side-spring shoes. No coat was found upon the body, but a hat was picked up about thirty yards off. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased drowned himself, but that there was no evidence to show his state of mind at the time.

The body of the man has since the inquest, been identified by a gentleman from Rotherhithe as that of his son-in-law. Mr. John Fulcher, of 20, New-Church-street, Paddington, an upholsterer, who left home on Wednesday morning for the ostensible purpose of paying some bills in the City. The deceased, who leaves a wife and four children, has been somewhat unsettled in his mind for some months, but no reason can be assigned for the rash act.

Thanet Advertiser, Saturday 21 July 1877.

Coroner's Inquest.

On Monday afternoon, Mr. Coroner Delasaux held an inquest at the "Montefiore Arms," Hereson Road upon the body of Ann Farley, 46 years, who had died very suddenly on the previous Saturday morning.

The first witness called was Jane Wilson, a neighbour, who stated that she saw the deceased on Friday evening lying on a mattress in her cottage. Deceased said she felt ill and ought to have a doctor. She saw the deceased afterwards, and she then said she felt better.
William Farley, a fly driver, the husband of the deceased, said he got up on Saturday morning, about a quarter before 5 o'clock to go to work, and left it ceased in bed. On returning at about 6:30 he saw her upon the bed, and from her appearance he was led to go for a doctor. After a little time Mr. Curling, surgeon, came, and it was then discovered that the deceased was dead.

Mr. William Curling stated that he was called to see the deceased about 7 o'clock on Saturday morning, when he found that she was quite dead and had been so for about half an hour. He had since made a post-mortem examination of the body, and on taking out the heart he found about 30 hydatid cysts (a kind of bladder containing water and insects), some of which were as large as a cricket ball, and others the size of a pea. It was the burating of one of these large cysts which has caused death. He had not known of such a case before, as it was a most unusual character.

The jury Returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes."

From the https://theisleofthanetnews.com By Kathy Bailes, 22 August, 2025.

Gadds’ takes over The Montefiore Arms in Ramsgate with freehold purchase.

GADDS’ Ramsgate Brewery has acquired the freehold of the Montefiore Arms in Ramsgate, marking a new chapter in the story of pub.

“The Montefiore Arms has long been our favourite pub,” said Eddie Gadd, founder of GADDS’ Ramsgate Brewery and already landlord at the Monte. “When it went up for sale, we knew we had to step in and save it. It’s a special place, full of character and warmth.”

The brewery will celebrate the takeover at the Montefiore Arms on Friday 5th September, from 6pm, with a free welcome drink, nibbles, and entertainment throughout the evening.

The event will also formally reveal a new mural, commissioned from Ramsgate-based artist and pub regular Dani Flowerdew, which celebrates beer, community and the environment, whilst bringing colour and new life to the pub’s exterior.

Credit Adam Webb.

Dani said: “When Eddie first asked me if I’d like to create a mural, I wasn’t sure about making any changes to the pub – it’s perfect as it is! But then he explained the idea was to bring colour and joy to the area, without fundamentally changing the ethos of the pub.

“Eddie was keen to have something abstract, but other than that the brief was very open.”

The final design incorporates the suggestion of landscape, sea and of course the ingredients for beer.

Dani said: “I worked as closely as possible with the brand colours for the beers, so the palette was based around the pump clip colours of all our favourite ales. The mural fulfils Eddie’s brief of brightening the street and reflects the values at the heart of The Monte: connection, community, and care for the world around us.”

A regular in the Good Pub Guide, The Montefiore Arms has long held a reputation for quality, simplicity, and character – it’s a place where community still means something. The pub has been recognised by CAMRA for serving some of the best beer in the country, including GADDS’ own award-winning brews.

Alongside plenty of real ale, the revised pub menu now has quality wines, Belgian beers and non-alcoholic options. Tapas Tuesdays, monthly book clubs and quizzes, and acoustic ukulele music from GADDZUKES each Wednesday, add to the quaint appeal of the venue.

Eddie Gadd from The Ramsgate Brewery Photo @mattthelist.

Eddie said: “We’re losing too many community spaces these days, but the Monte continues to flourish, welcoming a crowd of regulars and new faces alike, and bringing old-fashioned pub ideals back to life.”

GADDS’ plan to keep everything people love about The Monte, while helping it thrive for years to come.

The Montefiore Arms can be found at 1 Trinity Place, Ramsgate.

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FOWLER John 1871-82+ (age 64 in 1881)