7/8/26

8-11pm

Come and boogie with us as the sunsets and we usher in the most joyous August weekend. Rosy Ross will be spinning tunes downstairs at Little Swift, no need to book, simply show up & throw shapes.

3/9/26

7pm

The monthly quiz is back from its summer sojourn and so is school! Join quizmaster Charlie as he becomes teacher for this month's quiz! Got a history buff who knows their King Edwards from the King Georges? How well do you know your Brontes from your Austins for the English Lit round? Or maybe your the friend that traveled everywhere & is a Geography buff. There’s bound to be something for everyone at this month's mega quiztacular event!

7/9/26

7-9pm

Grab A Dabber is back, and better than ever for its post summer break return! If you fancy some Monday night fun, Our Maia is hosting a bingo night with a twist. Next month on Monday the 7th of September we are transforming our upstairs into the bingo hall of dreams, offering fun prizes and unexpected rounds. So why not grab your friends, try your luck and dab on down Upstairs at Little Swift for the best Monday of the month!

18-20th September

Join us at Little Swift for what we could truly describe as “Beer Christmas”. The centuries old Germanic tradition is back, and we are pouring outstanding Bavarian brews for 10 days! Plenty of tasty lager on draught and in a bottle for you to “Prost” with a lederhosen laden friend. And a live keg tapping on Friday followed by some live music!

19/9/26

12-6pm

What better way to celebrate ‘Beer Christmas’ than in your finest lederhosen eating a bratwurst? Our Steve is back slinging the bratwurst outside for our Bavarian Sausage Sizzle! Come on down from 12 noon til late for a banging brattie in a bun. We will be sure to be showcasing some fantastic beers throughout the day. 

25/9/26

7pm

Kent Whisky Explorers are back at Little Swift for their 12th event, but have caved in to popular demand for a RUM night!!!

Host Paul will be guiding you through tasters of a selection of fantastic rums from the Caribbean region and beyond……

As it's a fundraiser, there will be a great charity raffle, with amazing prizes donated by kind local businesses. Just £30 for a welcome Rum cocktail on arrival, and we will have 5 smashing drams to talk through and sample together, come and join in the fun, whilst raising for charity!

1/12/26 one day course

Always wanted to know what happens in the vineyards of organic wineries? And how does a winemaker have to do to become certifiably organic? From lunar cycles to the special alchemy of plants and manure, discover how biodynamic, and organic farmers navigate the fascinating world of sustainable viticulture.

24/11/26 Day Course

Learn how to tell a shiraz from a merlot and a Chablis from a Sancerre with this one day beginner level introduction to wine. Together we’ll use our senses to explore the main types and styles of wine, and if the weather permits, we’ll step outside to learn in the inspiring setting of outdoor classroom.  

November/December Dates 2026

How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT).

From how to recognise a riesling to food pairing a pinot, expand your wine knowledge with this four day beginner to intermediate course based at the beautiful neighbourhood wine bar Little Swift, Margate. Suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts, by the end of the course, you’ll have gained an in depth knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce.

Autumn 2026

Take your wine knowledge to the next level with this eight-day advanced level course for wine professionals and wine enthusiasts. We'll delve deeper into the world of wine, providing a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. You’ll develop your analytic tasting abilities through a carefully selected series of 82 wine samples.