Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Canterbury

"What a little Canterbury nugget! Very nice, comfortable accommodation, with all the little touches required. Great location, very friendly, helpful..."

Daryl Walters

Daniel Rich

Gary Wade

Bob Wheeler

Herd.

Non-smoking restaurants

"This place was first class from the minute we walked through the door. The decoration, style, furniture, lighting have clearly been well thought out..."

Lee Thompson

"Very delicious, even forgot to take a picture of the scallops but I don’t think they have it on the menu now, same for the broccoli and..."

Michael Ezat Cook (MCookies21)

"Really impressed with this new restaurant. Inside is beautifully decorated and surprisingly larger than the outside suggests. Food was top quality..."

Dave

"Had the most beautiful afternoon on Sunday for our anniversary The quality of the dinner and the service from start to finish was sublime. It's..."

Ren Patel

"The atmosphere was excellent. Lexi and her staff were so welcoming and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious and I can honestly say, the best..."

Mark Stoddart

"Have been going to Herd for a while and love this place. From the start when making the reservation, to turning up on the day, Herd made us feel very..."

Jamie Dance

"Great cocktails, great wine, great service. Mac & cheese and the (genuine) wagyu steak were the mouth-watering highlights. Newer restaurant so..."

Max Powers

"Whisper was Herd is going to be a Kent Hawksmoor. Fact is, it’s actually better than any Hawksmoor. Food on point, staff amazing, GM..."

Chris Branscombe-Ling

"Great atmosphere and brilliant staff! As soon as you walk in you’re greeted with big smiles and a warm welcome. Unfortunately we had already eaten..."

S J

"One of the best steak ive ever had definitely a birthday meal to..."

Sam

The Dolphin

88/100 (7036 ratings)

Scampi and Chips with Mushy Peas

Burger with Cheese and Bacon

Cod

Vegan Gyros

Beef

Beer Hattered Cod Chips and Salad

The Dolphin Burger

Nachos

Steak an Kidney Pie

Neopolitan Cheese Cake

Cakes

Salad

Herby Chicken and Bacon Salad

Fish

Crab

Margherita Pizza Vegetable Pizza Cheese Fries

Pork

Calamari

Untraditional Bratwurst

Honey Garlic and Thyme Baked Camembert

Wheelchair Accessible

"I went there because it was recommended as one of the best places in Canterbury. Besides the location that looks a bit dodgy (arrive to Canterbury..."

João I.

"The Dolphin has a great outside seating area (it's quite big!), which is wonderful when the weather is nice. We didn't try the food this time around,..."

Jay C.

"We had just rolled in to Canterbury and wanted fish and chips and this place delivered, good beer and ales, really friendly servers, and the fish and..."

A R.

"We ate there on a visit to Canterbury while on a cruise. It's is just a lovely place and staff was extremely friendly. We ordered fish and chips..."

Carrie H.

"This is one of the nicest pubs I've tried in a long time - and not just in Canterbury - in general! As soon as you walk in to The Dolphin Inn you..."

Kerry G.

"Two words: Old Rosie. Fun place to go with..."

Aisling D.

"A quintessentially British pub with the most beautiful beer garden I have ever clapped eyes on. Food is great. It's a must for any visitor to..."

jamierossmckenzie

"What a transformation! A few years ago this was a pub to avoid, unless you wanted a punch-up. After a complete make-over, this is now classy place..."

Beaker1

"A fantastic establishment with incredibly friendly staff and a fine selection of ales on the go. An extensive garden and a large, comfortable..."

PhilipJSchadenfreude

"A beautiful decorated pub serving gorgeous food and lovely beers. Also, mead (always a winner). Probably best to book on Sundays as it fills up..."

missbeliever

"Amazingly good food - especially for vegetarians. Nice atmosphere, lovely garden, good staff! It does get busy in the evenings and I'd advise booking..."

hayfordian

"Great environment and lovely seating space. The outdoor area is super amazing and comfortable- spacious too. I had bread and olives for a start which..."

meks

"When we approached The Dolphin from the road we did'nt think it was very big. When we walked in we were quite impressed. The inside was great and..."

Malcolm Chinoy

"Had a lovely meal with the family, excellent and friendly service, food was top quality, ambience lovely. A bit off the main high street but only a..."

Francesca Butcher

"Best pub in Canterbury. Friendly and efficient staff. Very tasty food. Special shout out to the Manager Stuart, his Mum Sam and Connor who’s..."

Les Quatre Filles

"Nice pub tucked away at the back end of Canterbury high street. Near the Marlow, decent food, good drink selection. Service was brilliant,..."

Rambling Man

"Really great food and wine. Great choice on menu 4 of us had different meals and all very happy thanks. Very attentive staff checking that the food..."

Jackie Holness

"My ratings are a bit inconsistent overall the pub is good and we were in the beer garden which was good and large. As there were a lot of families it..."

Adrian Brice

"Dogs are welcomed too! The owner is very compassionate, the staffs are super kind and efficient, the food is great and the garden is a treat. I love..."

RedGold Dakini

"The staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is excellent ( i recommend the caesar burger, or any of the nachos), wide range of alcoholic drinks..."

Megan K

"Nice bar with a big outdoor area nice for groups and..."

Kais Madanat

"I'm reluctant to tell you how good this place is because it's hard enough to get a table here already (book ahead). The drinks selection is your..."

Chrome Ego

"Spacecious back garden. Nice atmosphere. The pub is dog friendly as..."

Krystallia Giamouridou

"Always a lovely experience coming to the Dolphin and sitting in their garden. Our dog loves it here, the food is great and the staff are always super..."

Lily Webber

"Had a lovely time, Theo was a terrific server, got us sorted with our regular order and we didn't need to get to the bar. Thank you Theo, good place..."

Martin Barr

King's Head

"Lovely traditional pub (the oldest one in the city to be more accurate). Feels very homely and I always feel very safe there. The owner goes out of..."

Sam

"Amazing pub, with a very welcoming atmosphere. Having visited several times, I have been able to sample a selection of the food from the kitchen and..."

Simon Howard-Smith

"Lovely traditional pub serving a good selection of cask ales. Very friendly staff, especially Helen, who served us up a fantastic Sunday roast. As..."

R S

"I've been to this pub more than any others in Canterbury because the staff are amazing! The owner makes you feel right at home and they have a..."

Sean Ramsay

"Great, welcoming environment and the food is amazing. There's a great range of things you could have so you wouldn't find yourself short of choice...."

fi

"10/10 customer service and food. But talking about the food the curries there are amazing. They taste good, they look good, they are great and I..."

Josh D

"We called at the last minute and Mark was able to get us a room. He was very flexible and very helpful. Same goes for the cook Nathan, just ask and..."

Xavier Bourdeau

"We stayed for 1 night. Great night. Friendly staff. Clean warm room. Slightly tired but nice. Excellent breakfast even the veggie order. Will see..."

Tina Salmon

"Country pub in town with a great range of beer. Lovely staff make you feel really welcomed. Good decor and well-run..."

Gordon Davis (GJD)

"Great atmosphere and selection of drinks. Local pub with real locals in there. Highlight is the bar billiards table which is great fun and you don't..."

Alex

"We loved the charm of our little room, the crisp white linen, the tiny but adequate ensuite, the view out the window of a busy wine shop and chippy,..."

Robin Willcox

"Very nice place with some decent times but definitely need to go with a group and be prepared for a high charge on drinks, the company you bring..."

Keiren Bellingham

"A marvelously vintage public house, serving freshly cooked food a specified times with some excellent selections on tap and draught. There is a bat..."

Ashlene Hawkins

"Best pub in Canterbury, lots of wood and horse brass, traditional English style dinner menus in Gothic font. Dog..."

James Ernest Williams

"A very welcoming English Pub and the regulars very friendly. Landlord excellent bar staff five ***** to them. Recommend this pub Even though we were..."

Douglas Bird

"Great place to drink, play bat and trap and watch FA cup final on a sunny Saturday..."

Mark Rice

"When myself and my partner arrived in Canterbury staying at a near by Bed and Breakfast we did our usual thing hunt for a local Pub as our local..."

colin harmon

The Foundry Brew Pub

87/100 (1365 ratings)

Mediterranean Mezze Platter

Sunday roast

Foundry Steak and Ale Pie

Beef Brisket with Mash

Itzamna Imperial Porter

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice atmosphere, good craft beer, ridiculously large portions of really good food (had the bbq pulled pork burger, my friends had the meat platter)...."

Stéphane Boul Collignon

"We come every year for our Christmas shopping day lunch and this is the first year we have had a baby in tow... the staff couldn't be happier to..."

Joanne D'Amiral

"Excellent range of craft beers and ciders. Great food, very friendly and helpful staff. If you like real ales be sure to give them a visit. Highly..."

Trevor Pymm

"Fantastic beer served by great staff with food to die for and a CAMRA discount !!! Enough said just make sure you visit this pub and enjoy the beer,..."

Evan Clackett

"A real ale aficionado's paradise (according to my dad!) Lovely meal & drinks out for Father's Day. Highly recommend the pie taster platter...."

Karen Tate

"Came here as part of a works xmas meal. Quality food and great service, plus a decent pint, much..."

Paul Gallagher

"On holiday in Canterbury this May, found the Foundry in the CAMERA guide and went out of our way to visit on a number of occasions. Really well run..."

Alan Garrett

"Came here for the first time yesterday. Really lovely venue tucked away just off the high street. The steak meal was AMAZING as was the BBQ burger..."

Natalie Clark

"Great food, good selection of craft beers and ciders, superb service from the friendly staff, what's not to like - go..."

Pete Hodkinson

"Great beer and great food - also brilliant (and knowledgeable) bar..."

Wilf Moore

"Great atmosphere. Staff members were great, friendly, knowledgable and fun. Ales were very nice with good choices. Food was really good and tasty..."

Susan Carr

"Incredible food and beer! Mushroom and Torpedo ale, gorgeous; but the Texas Brisket,..."

Bruxeta Roya

"Great ale and food! And plenty!!�definitely worth a..."

Damion Smith

"Booked upstairs for a Christening and for food. Was superb food and great service. Could not have been happier. Thanks for a great event and a..."

Adam 'Bill' Reynolds

"A quiet time of day when we arrived, just after noon, however most tables were occupied (in the main bar) by the time we left. A beer flight of..."

Andy Hoare

"Great venue, great beer, great service. I didn't stop for food so can't comment on that but the tasters with 5 thirds for £11 are a great way to..."

Neil Collingwood

"Great Brewery/pub for a meal and a drink. They brew their own beer and ciders and they have a great selection to choose from. IPA, porters or lagers,..."

Jerome Buisson

"Great classic food excellent home brewed beer and spirits. My favourite was the moonshine. The tour was..."

Graham Lindsay

"We came to Canterbury with a family member that lives nearby and were looking for a place to eat after walking we found the Foundry where we saw the..."

Jake Faulkner

"What a fantastic pub/brewery. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great. This place is definitely worth a visit. They also offer..."

Lizzy Backhouse

"We took part in the tour (definitely worth it) which was a great experience and added a lot to the experience. After we decided to try as many beers..."

Patrick Proctor-Jackson

"Very helpful and friendly staff, great locally brewed beers (that you can try as a taster of 5), excellent steak & ale..."

Bart Fehmers

"Stunning venue, great menu, awesome friendly service. Food was brilliant and their selection of in house beers and spirits were well worth..."

Allan Norris

"Great food and lots of beers on tap. Child friendly. Very friendly and quick service! Great selection of local..."

Mircea

The Phoenix

86/100 (21574 ratings)

Meat Plus Nine Veg Plus Yorkshire Puddings

Free off-street parking

"Superb freehouse with a good range of quality ales. Worth the walk from the centre. Nice outside area. Prices still..."

mark simmonds

"We came for Sunday lunch and it was..."

Paul Littlefield

"Found this by accident. Good cosy atmosphere and decent beers. Friendly service and althogh not advertised frshly made sandwiches at a very..."

Sonny Todd

"Great selection of local Kent beers. Friendly owners that make sure you're comfortable. Their mid week pub quiz is back up and running. Why not have..."

Geoffrey Palmer

"After a route march from town heading to the cricket, this pub quite literally rose like a phoenix from the flames. Oasis. Without exaggeration this..."

Clive Leaper

"Felt right at home upon entering this lovely local pub. A warm welcome from friendly Landlord and a good selection of real ales. I am glad I found..."

torin brown

"It isn't the most elegant venue but it provides a warm welcome with a friendly landlord and locals, and a prodigious Sunday roast. Meat and two veg?..."

David Lusty

"The Phoenix is an "old school" pub at its best. It feels quaint and quiet but there's evidence in the photos and posters around and about which..."

Paul Russell

"Real Ales. Friendly landlord. Great quiz on Wednesdays. Lovely..."

Jds M

"Well served ales in clean pleasant pub. Very reasonably priced selection of pub fare. Not large helpings and not presented in a fancy way but very..."

richard dorey

The Parrot

85/100 (2520 ratings)

Sirloin Steak and Chips

British Crab and Crayfish Linguine

Lamb

Crab Cake

Vanilla Pod Crème Brûlée

Whitstable Bay Blonde

Apple and Plum Crumble

Sticky Toffee Pudding

"Very impressive - very good beer and delish foods. Way beyond our expectations! The sea bass fillet was juicy and flavorful, the sauce was heavenly...."

Pew Bounvilay

"Beautiful seating outside. Great food. The sea bass had nice crispy skin and a great porky sauce. The seafood risotto was loaded with seafood. I..."

D H

"Oldest pub in town! Loved the atmosphere they maintained. Food is delicious, best pork belly I’ve ever had 🤤 Selection on menu quite big, with..."

Costanza Stornello

"Another meal at this friendly pub! We went for a short break to Canterbury following a recent work trip I'd been on... I wanted to share this..."

Derek Halls

"A cosy pub steeped in history. Speedy, efficient service from polite & welcoming..."

Sally Yonish

"We had a great family time. Loaded chips + crispy calamari+kids menu. Service was good, food cooked quickly and we really liked the portion size. And..."

Anastasiia Unhur

"Our first visit and we were quite impressed. Good atmosphere, friendly staff, good variety of beers and good service. Outside area to enjoy our..."

Gerald Tuck

"Geesh est. in 1370, mean that's cool. Even thoughit's been renovated it still has some of the original pieces. You step down into history when..."

Anthony Couillard

"Really lovely old pub. Met friends for dinner on Saturday evening and had a great evening. Good choice of drinks and plenty of choice on the menu...."

Jenni

"Oldest pub in Canterbury and possibly the oldest pub I've been to. Very dark and cosy but also a pretty garden outside. Good choice of local beer. We..."

Jenny B

Penny Theatre

85/100 (2951 ratings)

Jalapeno Burger and Fries

Sex on the beach

Bottomless Brunch Cocktails

Red thai curry

Lilleys Mango Cider

Vegan curry

Angry Fries and Double Cheese Burger

Prosecco Bottomless Brunch

Wings

Donut Stack

Tennessee Barbecue Burger

"Great atmosphere , friendly staff , excellent food ,lovely ales on tap. One of the best places in Canterbury . would..."

Bradley Lewis

"I've never been here before but visited with some friends for the retro night and it was brilliant! The staff were really friendly and there was..."

Michael Forsdyke

"Really nice pub, cheap drinks and food! And a good place to watch the..."

Ellie Bigsby

"One of the best places we have found... Best food I have ever tasted and to top it off some great staff and fun games and pool..."

Jack Baker

"Amazing every time I have organised an event here Christmas and our end of year 1 celebration � � !!brilliant food, drink and staff. We will..."

Josh Turner

"Once again went too to The Penny theatre for Foo fighters GB gig never disappoints friendly staff cracking food and drink great venue..."

Gary Budgen

"Good sports bar and the food is great with a relaxed atmosphere. You can take your lady for a nice meal or watch the footy with the boys although..."

Paul Weatherall

"Great venue and a great atmosphere Always has the best original live music there And always the best people. If passing through this is a place not..."

Luke Barratt

"Great food, friendly staff. Only use at lunchtime but can highly recommend..."

Lorna Johnston

"Great atmosphere friendly polite staff. Very accommodating we took my Dad who has dementia and is also in a wheelchair and the staff could not of..."

Keith Drury

"Friendly staff, cheap drinks, good atmosphere. Brilliant..."

Debbie Helmer

"We played here last year and absolutely loved it! We are back there again tomorrow, Friday 2nd February 2018 so if you fancy a bit of Led Zep, come..."

Simon Wicker

"Wow this place brings back so many memories. I was in England studying abroad in 2003 and was attending Canterbury Christ Church University and it..."

Azhar S.

"Cheap prices on a few drinks, reasonable prices on most everything else. I really enjoy the atmosphere of this place, this is primarily because of..."

Alex S.

"Now known as Scream Bar. Fun all round, if they still do it then i reccommend the sourz towerz. So fun but don't expect to get drunk on it. will show..."

louisecumberland

"This used to be alright from what i can remember and yes i remember the sourz towerz and yes they were great. It is now known as the scream bar but..."

waynebeer

"Had the bottomless brunch with prosecco. Good VFM as you get food & drink for 2 hours. Done one before in Hard Rock Cafe in London which I thought..."

Brian Curtin

"Booked Bottomless Brunch for a Hen Party of 17 people. Vickie was very helpful with the booking beforehand as we had a few non-drinkers and these..."

Holly Taylor

"Went for bottomless brunch today. What can I say, we were made to feel very welcome, the lovely young lady who served us was very attentive and made..."

Toni Simpson

"Had a great lunch with a friend. We had the bottomless brunch wings. The wings were excellent with a lovely variety of sauces. We weren’t drinking..."

Luke E

"Hidden away in the back streets of Canterbury is this little gem. It's mainly a sports bar but spread over a large area of interconnected areas,..."

Colin Dodds

"Great food and great prices. Addicted to Lilley's mango cider. Only thing that lets it down unfortunately is the fairly grumpy staff on every..."

Hamish Allan

"Greeted kindly at the door by Louis, Danni and Nate, served super quick, 4 lovely breakfasts - thank you kitchen team. No complaints at all. Perfect..."

josh barker

"Live music was fun. They play all sorts of live sports there - F1/formula 1, football, racing, swimming, rugby, cricket, diving, water polo -..."

Phoebe

"Had the bottomless brunch. With the two hours of free drink. The food was very limited unless you paid an extra £5. The food was not a large..."

Shamus Carroll

"Absolutely loved the place, delicious food and drinks, quick service and feeling like you’re in LA! We didn’t get live music somehow but it was..."

Natalia Filvarova

"We came here Friday night to watch a David Bowie tribute band . The pub was very busy with people there for the music or football. Took ages to be..."

Linda Card

"Had a great night at the Penny, Nate’s service was immaculate and couldn’t recommend this place any more Top quality beer and staff..."

David Brady

"2nd time having the bottomless brunch. The staff are great and keeping you topped up and the food is tasty..."

Donna Sargeant

"Visit here frequently, always have a great time. Staff are lovely and polite, food is delicious too would highly..."

clifford attewell

"Just watching a PL match this morning from our home in Oregon, US. It took us back to our introduction to The Penny Theatre and many evenings having..."

Peter Robb

"Lovely place, great atmosphere especially on weekends, love their student nights too with cheap..."

Kacey Attewell

The Granville

85/100 (2474 ratings)

Masterbrew Battered Cod & Chips

Veg Nut Roast Pork with Mushroom

Pie

Fish & Chips

Belly of Pork

Smoked Salmon and Abroth Smokey Roulade

Moving Mountains Vegan Burger

Prawns

Beef

Berry and Apple Crumble

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Best Roast Pork EVER.. Strong words I know but bear with me. This is the sister pub of the far more famous Sportsman in Seasalter. They may not yet..."

Warbiz

"Enjoyed the offer of 3 courses for £15, which is excellent value for money. I had the mushroom on toast (no photo) followed by the chicken curry,..."

Face Man

"A very nice upmarket traditional English country pub on the outskirts of Canterbury in a rural setting, Good food, and service. Plenty of..."

Billy Burke

"Had a nice meal here, Booked before coming which was good as they were really busy and turning people away. Food was nice, pub had a nice feel to it..."

Suzan Halabi

"Had lunch here the veg roast was delightful As was the veg served with the roast. The carrot was cooked to perfection and seasoned well. Good choice..."

DonD Marley

"We had a table booked for Tuesday 2:1 steak night and enjoyed every moment. The service was very quick and efficient and with a smile. We ordered..."

Suzanne

"The Granville is our "local" pub/restaurant and it never disappoints. They are always busy so occasionally the service can be a little slow but this..."

Martin Lynch

"Lovely 3 course lunch. I would highly recommend the tempura cauliflower as well as the leek and cheese macaroni. I was disappointed with the cookie..."

Holly

"Pretty large Shepherd Neame pub with bar and restaurant areas and a lovely open fire. Popped in for dinner while staying nearby, it was quiet (2nd..."

Shona Whitehead

"I visited The Granville on Friday 22 November 2019 in the evening, a weekday during term time. I was with one other person. This was my first..."

Darren Gilbert

"We held the wake for our mum here and they catered for the 65 guests beautifully ,helpful staff and a very tasty buffet with a great selection of..."

Robert Swain

"Great food, nice atmosphere. Lovely roaring wood fire. All..."

Rachel Staples

"Fantastic food so much choice it is difficult to choose what to eat. The staff are so lovely too. The pub has a great atmosphere and cosy in the ..."

Christine Elkins

"Good friendly service from the young staff. Well managed restaurant even when busy. Family friendly and welcoming to going baby. Food good quality...."

Timothy Sayer

"The chips were fantastic!!! All the food was really good and the service was good, especially considering it was busy. Plus they have a lovely garden..."

Josh Kinnear

"Excellent lunch - prawn cocktail followed by very tasty salmon fishcakes. Busy bank holiday Monday - service and food..."

David Milham

"1st visit, and worth it. Looking for somewhere on the road between Canterbury and Sellindge, saw The Granville, and thought why not. Plenty car..."

DEE HUMPHREY

The Cuban

85/100 (1401 ratings)

Crayfish & Chorizo Paella

heineken

Burger

Havana Burger with Fries

"Would recommend the Cuban to all had a great hen night with lovely food staff were great many thanks..."

Louise Walker

"Fantastic!! Me and my other half chose to go here for our two year anniversary meal last night... Im 37 weeks pregnant and don't eat meat or eggs so..."

Stacie Ann Brickell

"On a Thursday the best club in canterbury..."

Emma Louise Delaney

"Every saturday Salsa music in Cuban!!! Shame only for 2h but always something:] Many thanks for manager of Cuban..."

Bartosz Prylinski

"Best Tapas ever. Lovely and fresh and not silly prices. Cocktails always perfect. Staff always smiling, happy and helpful. What's not to..."

Will Glenn

"It's always a good night in the Cuban. Forget any other venue in Kent. If you don't go to the Cuban, your not having the night of your..."

Peter J Roberts

"Always feel welcome staff are lovely & drinks are professionally made, always entertaining to watch someone make a drink for you who obviously loves..."

Carlotta Ottonello

"Party central! Good vibes loved the hostesses but I left my hat outside stupidly and it got snatched so don't bring a hat or maybe ask the hostess to..."

Barrett Felder

"Clubbing in Canterbury? Go..."

Janne Montonen

"Cocktails are always spot on, lively atmosphere, good late night..."

Tracey

"I went to the Cuban last night 15/03/2022 and I want to thank the female staff for being absolutely wonderful to me. A man was dancing with his..."

Vania Ani

"The lady in the bathroom literally was the highlight of myself and my friends night!!! We went to Cuban on Saturday and she helped us so much without..."

Chrystal Ferris

"Went for lunch time tapas. The place was fairly quiet. Service was good and the staff were lovely. Menu had plenty of choices and all 8 dishes we had..."

Nik Petrovic

"Fantastic. Delish food. Friendly staff and banging atmosphere for the dj and dancing later in the evening. I will be going..."

Kelli Kinsella

"Great place to go out with friend, enjoy a cocktail or a beer and go and have a good knees up. However, we thought it would be a good idea to eat..."

Maud Rabier

"Great place to go for an after meal drink (and dance if that's your thing!). Music varies, often live, always fun. Total mixture of people of all..."

Andrew Heenan

"Never been there for the nightlife but the food is very good, my sister loves coming to visit from London just to come here for the paella and virgin..."

JustDW dover

"Having lived in this city for over 3 years, this is the only destination on a Thursday night. Friendly security, friendly bar staff and great music..."

Harry Cook

"Wow, I have been a frequent visitor over the recent years to Cuban for the nightlife, always enjoyed it. I can only say how this lovely venue has..."

Matt Crothe

"Great place for a Saturday night. Best time is just after the salsa stops and before they start charging entry. For a "Cuban" place I would like more..."

Tim Harmer

Citi Terrace

84/100 (3194 ratings)

One of Their Range of Flowering Teas

Extra Toppings Each

The Ultimate Gin and Tonic

Nachos

Bakewell Tart Cake Slice

Waffles

It Is a Banana Waffle with Choc Sauce

Non-smoking restaurants

"As a regular customer, I'm never disappointed with the welcoming of the staff, the service, and quality of food/drinks/shisha. A place with a great..."

Hafsa Hasan

"I have been visiting this place for three years now and today me and my friend had the best experience ever mostly because our lovely waitress Hyab!..."

Mirela Velikova

"Defo the best shisha bar in Canterbury, great location, well managed and good staff, highly recommend by a fellow republican..."

Erkan Albay

"Really nice place, enjoyed my visit the shisha is really good as always and the staff are really nice and friendly would..."

Connor Jordan Stephenson

"Perfect place to chill have a smoke and good quality drinks. The music also sets you in the mood and the friendly service makes the whole experience..."

Mara Vl

"Louise is the best waitres, the atmoshpete of this place jsut lightens up from her..."

Taisiya Surmer

"As always the staff were friendly, prompt and professional. Table service and waiting on staff is a much appreciated change from when they opened...."

Sheli Hutchings

"Amazing staff, who always make customers feel welcome with a homely charm in their service. Great location and reasonable prices. Atmosphere is..."

David Anthony Olive

"Peter & Yanis the best staff! And a must place to visit in Canterbury! Totally loved..."

Gurpreet Juneja

"Fave little spot for a bit of Shisha, flower tea, food and good..."

Nasrin Ali

"The service in Citi Terrace is very professional, the staff there is very friendly. Also Tony is number 1 over there, he is very friendly and..."

Kamal Farid

"A very pleasant evening spent at Citi Terrace, great atmosphere, lively but still able to have a conversation. Service was friendly, polite, and..."

Russell Davis

"Awesome little hidden gem in Canterbury. Drinks were spot on and good value for money. Good ambiance. Loved the Buddah bar/ Sunset Deep house music..."

Deano The Magic Deeman

"The Citi Terrace is a very modern popular vibrant restaurant in the heart of Canterbury city centre. The food is really very good, between us we had..."

Billy Burke

"This is that one place I would go for to have guaranteed deliciousness. I must say me and my husband visit once or twice every month to have their..."

Neeha Kallingal

"It was our 2nd time there. 1st time we went for weekday lunch & had it outside, 2nd time for Friday birthday supper-indoors. We were very happy both..."

Blessed Plum

"Classy spot in the middle of Canterbury, great place to go with groups. Menu is not extensive but good selection of sharing plates. I really..."

Chantal Johnson

"Lovely atmosphere, great food. Service was good too, very welcoming to us as a group of 8..."

Cate Wall

"Always been a fan of their steak! It’s a must try. But not just that, the place has really good ambience and the service is so..."

Binoy Xavier

"Great place,excellent food, nice selection of drinks and cocktails Service was second to none Big thank you to Remsy for looking after..."

Darren Ongley

"Good vibes with full weekend mood.. young crowd bring fun and sing along 🎶 party theme.. service is prompt ..bar menu was good too.. we liked the..."

drhitendrasingh tanwar

"Had a great time at Citi Terrace for a work get together. Cocktails were yummy and 2 for 1! And the food was spectacular. The small plates were..."

Jessica Hunter

The Shakespeare Restaurant

84/100 (3842 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sautéed Tandoori Tiger Prawns

Catfish

Beef Medium Rare

Beef

Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Burger

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love the historic, unique pub interior and outside yard. Unspoilt and just as it would have been hundreds of years ago. The food is always good as..."

Paul Felix

"We were treated very well there! Cosy pub in Canterbury, reasonably priced food and drinks (food is delicious there, btw). Can get very busy at peak..."

Agnese Zirne

"Small but plenty of character. Staff are friendly and helpful. Menu isn't extensive but is good quality and has all the favourites. Small courtyard..."

Iain “Lain” Falls

"Visited in a Saturday at 1:30pm for a bit of lunch. Found a table and ordered at the bar. Lost a star as one of the dishes we wanted wasn’t..."

Simon Rood

"This is a really cool little pub. Great aesthetic and good service. Had a great..."

Jeremy Hannaford

"Very nice pub with a lovely, cosy atmosphere. The decor was very nice and the staff were attentive. Food was good..."

Grace Morgs

"Very nice pub.Staff did table service when you normally have to visit the bar.Second meal as I think a local pub company. Although I had to go pay I..."

jd taylor

"Cozy, stylish, excellent food. Came to England wanting to try bangers & mash and fish n chips and this place gave us both with excellence! Prices are..."

M Prins

"Visited for Saturday lunch - and all four of us really enjoyed our meals (the 5 small plates for £28 was excellent value). What really made it stand..."

Steve Buttery

"Weird choice of music in a traditional British..."

K K

"Delicious starters (recommend taking the 5 dishes for £28 option), great beer and service too. Fully..."

Robert Klimowicz

"We had lovely food, served by cheerful, experienced staff in a great atmosphere. We're going back..."

Ralph Kite

"Found this great pub last year and just had a drink but remembered the food menu looked good. We visited today for lunch and the food was fantastic,..."

Lisa Dominy-Hughes

"Went based on the reviews from Trip Advisor. Lovely pub, friendly staff, food was good and the local beer was delightful. The garden was a nice..."

Dina TRINIDAD

Bistro Valerie At The Old Coach & Horses

83/100 (1811 ratings)

Mixed Seafood Platter

Burger and Fries with Cheese

Free off-street parking

"This is a lovely pub that has friendly service, wonderful food and good drinks. My Halloumi salad was fresh and tasty with amazing Halloumi. My..."

Gordon Rehling

"This is an amazing pub! Fantastic food, beers/ciders but most importantly incredible staff and..."

Richard Sawyer

"Fabulous food, amazing staff Stuart, Ben and Ben couldn’t have done better. Thank you for a fab evening.... we will be..."

Vicky Hilton

"Lovely place quite close to the university of Kent, Canterbury, food delicious ( we had the roast) and the service spot..."

Sarah Bailey

"Went for our wedding anniversary meal, food was fantastic and staff were so lovely. We had a lovely time thank..."

Louise Verrier

"Stopped for a light lunch and must say very impressed. The food was good and the staff were more than helpful. Definitely going..."

Tony Nye

"From arriving to leaving , the service was fab, the people and food..."

Kim Cleall-Harding

"Came here today for a lovely late lunch, ordered the lamb for my main and my friend ordered fish of the day which was salmon! We both loved it, such..."

Vickie Emma Hudson

"Lovely pub off the beaten track with truly delightful food and..."

Rosie Pitcher

"Such a lovely meal with the family. Food was delicious and service was very attentive. Will be back..."

Sarah Lipscombe

"Superb pub/restaurant. Friendly staff providing a great..."

Luke James Mcintosh

"Lovely food we had the pigeon for starters & the fish for main! Service was good! The girls were very..."

Natalia Cook Icmg

"Great pub lovely atmosphere and the food ..... generous portions of ldelicious food. So good I'm doing it twice looking forward to seeing you soon..."

Yvonne Wootton

"Great..."

Nicole Turner

"Lunch with friends as heard it had changed to french cuisine but we wanted a roast which they dud. Wide range of Roast choices, plenty of room and..."

Marisa Tuff

"Lovely little pub on the fringes of Canterbury with a delightful outside space. Only stayed for a quick drink but will definitely be back. Lovely..."

Stu Radley

"We had such a delicious "spontaneous" meal here. We came for a drink but decided to stay for food and we were pleasantly surprised to find the..."

Sally Rose

"We had a lovely spring walk from Oakside Lodge to the Old coach and Horses and back (30mins EW). We booked a table for 2 for 1800. The 🍻 Lady was..."

Neil Fitch

"We met up with friends and had a lovely Sunday dinner. I totally recommend this..."

Lisa Davies

"Arranged to meet a new friend here today (17/09/23) and so glad to have found this gem. All staff super friendly and kind. Decor lush and quirky!..."

Lyn Lipscombe

"Good vibes, excellent food and service, thank you for allowing dogs in, as you have a nice restaurant in a nice location. When we arrived, a dog..."

Carmen

"I am very impressed by this place. I think I must have visited on a day just before the beer delivery as they didn't have many local ales but the..."

Jack Buckley

"I had heard on the grapevine that The Old Coach & Horses Sunday roast was the stuff of legend, so I finally got myself booked in for a lazy Sunday..."

Keith Martin

"We visited today for the first time. We noticed how friendly all the staff were and looked like a fun team of people. We had three courses and..."

Becka Vinnicombe

Two Sawyers

83/100 (1114 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"A very quaint little pub very handily located if you are staying in the nearby Travelodge, but well worth seeking out if you are just exploring the..."

Stu Radley

"Lovely little pub with great food and friendly staff. We happened to stay near here, but we’re too late for food the first day (the kitchen closes..."

Bob Cook

"Always a friendly atmosphere from this pub (with a large variety of gins which is always a bonus!). Staff are so accommodating and welcoming- shout..."

Simon Boyd

"Nice pub away from the hustle and bustle of Canterbury High Street. It's definitely worth looking out. Good food and a good range of beers, all..."

Tony Hom

"What a fantastic pub. All round pleasant experience, food was excellent with really good sized portions too, service good and not rushed at all...."

Steve Marples

"Great food and atmosphere. Staff are very friendly. My only issue was , despite sitting near the front of the pub, I could still strongly smell the..."

Maria Taylor

"Came here to warm up yesterday after a different pub didn't;t put their heating on. What a gem of a place, warm, welcoming, cosy with a real fire. ..."

Cake Mummy

"Absolute gem of a pub in Canterbury. Hidden away but fantastic selection of beers and loads of gin choices. No rip off prices and super friendly bar..."

Andy “rosanerimedia” Underwood

"My wife and I made this our local watering hole on a recent visit to Canterbury. Within walking distance of the town centre (and our hotel) it offers..."

Jim Norman

"I’m pretty picky when it comes to pubs and so I’m pleased to say I had a very enjoyable visit to this fabulous venue, situated in one of..."

Richard Brooks

Bell & Crown

81/100 (1030 ratings)

"Popped in for a spot of lunch on a recent visit to Canterbury. Was very nice, good beer and food. Friendly bar staff. It was a weekday lunch so..."

Steven Dawes

"Lovely well kept traditional pub. Excellent local real ales, good prices and friendly staff. Black Country pork scratchings, good music with a cozy..."

Beer Baron

"Nice pub with good selection of ale. Does food. Seating inside or..."

Ray Sadd

"Quiet when we first went in then it livened up when about 12 walked in. Best duke box in..."

Alan Blac

"Great pub with efficient and friendly service. It actually offer three choices of non or low alc beer. None them becks blue! Well done. Thanks for..."

Mike Blamires

"Really nice little place with outdoor seating on palace street. The staff are awesome and there's a good vibe, good place for an eclectic..."

Jam

"Nice traditional old pub. Great beer selection. Sunny street..."

Steve Heir

"One of my favourite pubs in Canterbury. Low-ceilinged, and a bit old-fashioned with a loyal clientele of all sorts. Leffe on tap (go easy), eclectic..."

Tony Lyons

"Nice pub. had. A good chat with batman. Will be back again. good..."

Colin Arnold

"Lovely pub. Friendly staff. Good..."

Benomaly (Benomaly)

"A good traditional pub for a pint and a bite whilst sight seeing in..."

Timothy Hall

"Great Beer choice, fantastic juke box, a proper..."

Nick R

"Lovely lunch and pint what more could you have when..."

Karen Osman

"Cask ales are really well kept and there's a good..."

Tris

"Friday 9th December 2022 This pub was voted and we were well impressed Great local pub with following the place was so easy going a proper old..."

Darren Slingsby

"We've been in here a few times. Very quaint old fashioned pub not far from the heart of Canterbury. Great choices of..."

Mike Nco

"Lovely traditional pub. Just a little away from the madding crowd. We visited twice while staying in Canterbury for a long weekend. Bar staff..."

Jenny Waring

The Old Buttermarket

81/100 (3265 ratings)

Wild Boar and Chorizo Pie

Hamburguesa de Pollo Rebozado

Wild boar

Pastel de Champiñones Y Queso

"Nice pub to have drinks with lots your mates. Good variety of beers and Food is great as well. There is lots of sitting place, so feels cramped or..."

Abhinav Chatterjee

"I'd describe this place as one of the most friendly in Canterbury. Starting with the warm welcome, the staff are friendly and chatty.We were..."

Phil Harrison

"Wonderful location, staff carefully asked about allergies, only when we were leaving nobody bothered to say good bye. Food was good, my ribeye steak..."

Małgosia Tetiurka

"Good restaurant with a decent menu. The place can get pretty packed, especially bank holidays. They have outdoor seats and tables, and it's located..."

cristi cristian

"Very nice service, lovely place, absolutely delicious food. Dog friendly. I hope to get back to this place..."

An Bes

"Nice place, small but confortable. Food is good. The menu in generL is ok. You order at the bar and they will serve you at the table. Good..."

Arsenio Fernandez

Bobbie Walkem-Smith

"Superb stop off for a meal and some excellent beverages. Love this place, sat outside watching the world go by. Bang next to the cathedral, well..."

Robert King

"Such an amazing pub! The staff were friendly and the food was amazing. Everything was cooked..."

Talana Cilliers

"This was out first time here. The place was full when we entered for a drink or two. This place is popular among local so I would advise you to book..."

Munira Ali

"Good, depending on the time you visit. Ocean Fish and Chips nice, crisp and tasty. Improved from my last visit of months ago. Clean tables, seats..."

Antonello Mirone

"Amazing pie and juicy chicken schnitzel!! Enjoyed lunch very much,..."

ian kim

"We went to Old Buttermarket on a whim as we needed lunch. It was a fantastic idea. We ordered the duck leg and ale pie (Right pie) and wild boar and..."

John Anderson

"So glad the owner let us off the hook for not eating our vegetables 😅! In all honesty though, this is a great place with great service, friendly..."

Joe Sater

"We had my Grandsons christening at The Old Buttermarket and it was a lovely occasion. The part we had the event in was away from the main bar of the..."

Catherine Rostanti

"Great food but must get in early as they ran out of menu options but still was tastiest burger I had... Very freindly and dogs welcome too.. My only..."

Peter frost

"Very nice to sit and drink a beer or just sit and eat something. Very good service. I just thought it wasn't very warm..."

Luciana Côrtes

"We had a celebratory lunch for a group of 11 of us today. The food was delicious and the timing between the courses perfect. Good selection of..."

Katherine Whitcombe

"Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, delicious food, served indoors or out in the old Buttermarket. Ancient pub with a history dating back to the..."

john Hippisley

The Bishops Finger

81/100 (1398 ratings)

Gammon Steak and Eggs

Traditional Cod & Chips

Beer

Hand Carved Roast Ham & Eggs

Wheelchair Accessible

"A friendly comfortable pub with some of the best food I've ever eaten and I've eaten a lot of food! Loved it and can't wait to return. Thank..."

Denise Storer Withrington

"We love this pub. Great atmosphere. We sat in the beer garden to watch the football it is a really friendly..."

Janet Mackenzie

"Great place to watch the football last night. Everyone friendly and great beer and service, good atmosphere and..."

Michelle Cunningham

"Excellent wine and beer and one of the best fish and chips � I've ever had - friendly and smiling staff - highly..."

Pat Garratt

"Great Shepherds Neame pub...typical South East prices�...well I am..."

Martyn Dix

"Great traditional pub with lots of character, the new manager seems good too! Beer isn't half bad..."

Daniel Marshall

"Great food lovely pub atmosphere good and staff..."

Angela Sadler

"Superb staff, beer and food. What more do you..."

Phil Grosvenor

"Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Well worth a..."

Nigel England

"Pretty good pub centrally located. Nice selection of beers and ciders. Food was good but a little on the more expensive side. Pub garden is lovely..."

Holly Hodgson

"After a hard day's work, it's great on the odd occasion to unwind and watch football with friends in pleasant surroundings. This is one of those..."

Steven Williams

"My first visit in over a year and what a night. The pub was very busy but the reserved table was ready for us and we didn't have to wait long for the..."

Michael R

"Friendly atmosphere. Had a lovely cottage pie and chicken sandwich. Food quality and presentation was excellent. Very accommodating and friendly..."

Carol Reed

"Canterbury is the kind of place that’s primed for a pub crawl. And yet, locals and visitors alike tend to find a favourite and stick to it – like..."

Keith Martin

"Nice atmosphere, good beer and tasty food! If you are big eater the portions may be a bit small. Luckily for me they couldn't make a kids portion of..."

Paul Nelson

"Apart from one incident where one of the barmaids was swearing profusely because age had broken the ice machine, we spent most of our 5 night break..."

chris charnley

"Came across this place as the Sat Nav took us to the Station Road West car park and this is the first place we passed. Greeted by friendly staff &..."

Goat 1979

"Lovely pub in a good location. Good spread of local beers with a large beer..."

Abhirup Bose

"Great English pub with friendly staff, nice food and live music nights. Plenty of outdoor seating as well. Highly..."

Karen Miles

"Friendly service and great food at a reasonable price. I highly recommend the Cottage Pie,really..."

Arcadian. Gardens

"A friendly pub, which is great for watching sports, from all areas and angles. The food is ok, with typical pub options, but probably not enough..."

Paris Anatolitis

"Great atmosphere for the rugby, friendly..."

Callum Hart

"Nice pub. Group of 5 had lunch and it was..."

Johan Erasmus

"Really enjoyed it in here on Friday and Saturday. Food was tasty and well priced. The Guinness was good and has a banging selection of snacks. Loads..."

Scott Martin

The City Arms

Wheelchair Accessible

"My friend and I came here for a quick drink and some food. Bangers and mash was actually good, the gravy was perfect! Affordable and well priced...."

valyerra

"Love the decor, great art work on walls. Quieter than other pubs but staff welcoming and friendly. Great menu, we stayed for a drink because we had..."

Janette Wallace

"Good pubfood in a friendly ambiance. Normally priced. Pie and Mash is delicious ! Staff is fabulous..."

Ger Raymakers

"I love this pub. Small and often overlooked by tourists, it has very helpful and pleasant staff. TV is available for sports but with the sound..."

Brian Curtin

"Lovely little pub with a wide selection of beers, nice service, good music and free WiFi! Wins all..."

Dave Boyd

"Hadn't long arrived in Canterbury and felt very welcomed. Had a bud and hubby had a guinness I tried it so he went and got another and finished off..."

Mary Osborne

"Nice pub in the city..."

Alf

"Lots to go nuts about here. Served a lovely Nitro Stout. Has a great selection of nuts. I tried the chili which hit the..."

Dean Horler

"Absolutely amazing food. Really nice little unassuming pub down a little street. Few tables to dine at and funky American diner/old school boozer..."

Fenra

"Went here as part of the 1st date with my partner and we go back as often as possible. Cute place that also play footy an don't stress to put it on..."

Shaylene Thorpe

"Great pub to watch football on the TV,friendly staff..."

michael harris

"Really nice pub, had good music on. Friendly bar staff good choice of drinks. Good for a few..."

Vincent Belvoir

"Enjoyable and peaceful surroundings..the young landlord was extremely friendly and helpful..a place for a quiet meal and..."

Andy Manning

"Loved the choice of "pub grub" or Thai food. We had the Thai and although the starters and mains came at the same time the food stayed hot. Really..."

Carol Woodifield

Three Tuns

80/100 (1380 ratings)

JD and Lemonade for the Wife and My Glass Speaks Volumes a Superb

All American Chicken Burger

Chicken and mushroom pie

Steak and Kidney Pudding

Burger and Onion Rings

Ham Egg and Chips with Corn on the Cob and a Side Salad Shared

Wheelchair Accessible

"We recently visited this pub for use of their function room. It was our daughters 5th birthday and we had a disco party - The manager, Simon)was very..."

Hay Smalls

"Good value food and very friendly staff! Real Character pub that says everything about Canterbury! I had the stark and riddles pie! Piping hot and..."

Mark James Cunningham

"Good value food and drink and kind staff - highly recommend..."

Alice O'Loughlin

"Great food, kind staff. Strongly recommend to..."

Rebecca McCue-Martin

"Lovely place to go! Will definitely be returning, Highly..."

Sophie O'Keefe

"lovely place, highly recommend to..."

Ellie Taylor

"Fantastic place, would recommend to..."

Claire Hoy

"Atmospheric pub with a lot of history; friendly bar staff; and puts on music events; all great things..."

Jules Madjar

"Fabulous atmosphere. Great entertainment. Food excellent food and value for money. ..."

Glenda Shephard

"I love it there. It's also a trip down memory lane for me as my Mum worked there during the last war. She was evacuated ther from London with my..."

Julie Ann Taylor

"Received a warm welcome with great food at reasonable prices ..."

Kim Mitchell

"my partner and I have been here twice now and both occasions were excellent! Once for dinner and drinks and once for lunch. Both times the food was..."

Emily Langley

"Very nice little pub to go for a meal. The food prices are very good and it was an even better deal with the defense discount! Staff were..."

Paul Groves

"Great little pub with a warm atmosphere and friendly staff to match. Would recommend for a couple of drinks on a cold day/night out. Can't comment on..."

john curtin

"The standard of food and service should be like this everywhere. Great staff, delicious food, no overdraft..."

Jon Lambert

"This is a great pub for food and drinks - they always have deals on and super tasty big portions for food. There’s also a lot of spaces to sit..."

Chantal Johnson

"Sat outside, pleasant on a warm day, not to busy. Food was freshly cooked, nice and hot. We had the 2 pub classics for 11.49, very good value. Staff..."

Sue Davison

"Great prices, food and portions. Just a little bit hot as heating was still on despite the glorious weather. I would appreciate more sitting areas..."

Petra Gulyassy

"Second time going to the three tuns and omg if you haven't been it is a must, staff are so friendly and food is amazing i tried the build your own..."

Becky Tupper

"Sitting here right now listening to locals poke fun at each other. The pints are fairly cheap and it is warm in here. Nice joint. EDIT: passed thru..."

Derek Logan

"Popped in here after a long day at Wingham Wildlife Park for a bite to eat after having no success finding anywhere else. A really old pub with a..."

Jamie McIntosh

Ye Olde Beverlie Restaurant

79/100 (1556 ratings)

Spicy Vegetable and Red Lentil Burger

Crispy Salt and Pepper Dusted Squid

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've had fajitas all over the place and by far these were the best I've ever tasted The feel of the pub is warm and friendly and staff are spot on..."

Stephen Francis

"Family birthday celebration, everyone enjoyed their meal. Good food portions and staff were friendly. Could have more staff on the floor as there was..."

Amber Russell

"Friendly atmosphere, great food and dog friendly - well worth a visit..."

Sarah Morrison-Lane

"We had a lovely home made soup with baguette. Was delicious. The staff are lovely, the food is delicious. Highly..."

Tracy Hazelden

"Great food, very friendly staff, great character to the Pub, all in all ten out of ten...."

Phil Kirkham

"Great food, staff are all friendly and very accommodating, lovely secure garden outside for the kids to run around in too..."

Jackie Gilbert

"First visit to this lovely pub for my daughters 16th Birthday! My son and daughter have been numerous times and wanted us to try it! Food 5* at..."

Debbie Ledger

"Treated my step dad to a roast and we absolutely loved it! Amazing food! Hadn't been in a while and was recently told there was a new..."

Claiiree Brearley

"Great food at great prices, atmosphere was lovely and friendly staff. What more could you want. Will definitely be going..."

Mandy Carter

"Great food, big portions, friendly staff. We will be going back..."

Nick Foreman

"Mexican Cricket?. Ye Olde Beverlie is according to urban legend the birthplace of cricket and so quintessentially English, this latest incarnation of..."

Ghenghis

"The pub was quiet inside but busy In the garden as it was a nice afternoon. The starter was excellent. My main was meant to be steak chips and..."

Matthew Willerton

"Haven't tried the food but the place has a nice feel. Great garden. If you're passing, take a pause at Ye Olde Beverlie. Doubt you'll regret..."

John Crook

"I haven’t been here in years due to the old covid, but popped in for lunch before picking the kids up from school. Boy, am I glad I did! I had the..."

Ben Taylor

"Lovely time spent in the beer garden. Staff were friendly and the pub had a great atmosphere. Delicious beer..."

Paul T

"Fantastic food as usual! Glad to see the menu is just as good as it used to be 6-7 years ago when I was here at uni! Fajitas, wings and the ribs are..."

Laura Lam

"Nice Little place with a decent garden. Bar staff are friendly but food was just..."

Gdrew1983

"It is a lovely old pub with friendly staff, and good food. It is also dog friendly, hence why it deserves a higher rating. The only reason why I..."

Dani

"Only went in for drinks, super friendly staff and great..."

Ray Holmes

"This pub offered good food and pleasant service. It was a bitterly cold day but the roaring fire lifted our spirits. The hanging hops added rural..."

Peter Hughes

"A pub with a super good vibe going on. The music is never loud and always seems to have a good tune playing. It's very clean as can be, as far as..."

Zayne Beatham

"Such a lovely local pub with a great atmosphere. The staff are super friendly and the food is delicious - especially the fajitas. It’s also really..."

Nadia Hamida

"Good food, friendly and..."

Maggie Smith

"Friendly classic pub with great food. Staff were exceptional. Would..."

Coach Ryno

"This place is great. Proper grub, well made with decent portions. Lovely staff, good drinks selection. Locals are pleasant too. Garden is huge. Great..."

Sven Stears

Thomas Becket

78/100 (5732 ratings)

Kentish Cheese Board With

Fish

Pint of Heineken and a Puerto De Indias Gin and Lemonade

Pork

Burger

Scottish Smoked Salmon Capers and Sour Dough Bread

Fish & chips

Pie

Double Burger Pulled Beef Bacon Smoked Cheddar Pickles Skinny Fries

Roasted Allotment Salad Pumpkin Seeds Basil Dressing

Katsu Burger Asian Slaw Skin-On Chips Vegan

Tomato Panzanella Salad

Freshly Roasted Lamb

Chocolate Delice Salted Caramel Popcorn

Fish & Chips

Trio or Mini Puddings

Prawns

Baked Camembert Apricots Chilli Walnuts Warm Sourdough

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food, great menu choice, great friendly atomospher cosy I love the little touches little lights on the ceiling the food was delicious my..."

Michelle Hines

"Superb food, outstanding hospitality. Owner with a great humour. I've tried sunday roast for the first time, I absolutely loved it! Remember, ask it..."

György Eskulics

"Extremely dog friendly pub. Food was very nice at good price. Good selection of beers and a dog..."

Tania Sanchez

"Arrived in Canterbury today on a coach trip from Norfolk.this pub was so clean food was delicious best we have had and uveceateb out alot..."

Julie Hines

"Awesome place, the atmosphere is all you can imagine from a traditional pub. Great food, great pints, all kinds of sports. Locals and tourists..."

Misi Göncz

"A great place to escape the mad crowds of Canterbury. Nice food and beer and very pleasant staff. Highly..."

Elizabeth Webber

"Such a wonderful find! Delicious classic pub food (we had a perfectly crispy fish and chips and a great burger). The staff is very friendly, they..."

Dora M

"Lovely pub to bring the dogs. Good selection of beers and real ales, often from local breweries and at reasonable prices. Board games aplenty and a..."

Thomas Gibbs

"We have visited here on 2 occasions this week. Firstly on Sunday for a roast dinner, which was fantastic. The beef was amazing, the pork was a little..."

Christian Rogers

"Good beer guaranteed, always many local cask ales, nice staff, friendly vibe, better prices than most others in Canterbury. Dog friendly too, a..."

Tommy Geddes

The Cherry Tree

78/100 (1764 ratings)

Chicken Burger and Fries

Accepts American Express

"the best pub in town.....my local pub since..."

Martin Sant

"Brilliant pub with a great variety of..."

James Maybourn

"Brilliant pig fuckers for £3 happy hours pretty..."

Georgie Shute

"One of the must visit pubs if you are in Canterbury. The place gets vibrant in the night with good music and an assortment of shots. Try visiting the..."

Abhirup Bose

"Changed alot since my last visit many years ago but still a lovely side street pub. Fantastic range of beers etc on draft, spirits and some shots..."

Natalie Kemp

"Perfect pub, perfect people, very safe too! Left my phone plugged into the wall, came back next morning at it was still there. Super friendly, come..."

Ricardo Bendeck

"Favourite pub in Canterbury. Service is friendly, they sell biddindens cider, and the pub is located just off the main high street down my favourite..."

L Flex

"Very nice staff. Could use a spruce up of the décor. No food available. A party..."

Guy Goldfinch

"Such an iconic pub in Canterbury, mostly for its student population. Out of term time, it's quiet, relaxing and offers a fab range of drinks...."

Geoff Battle

"I went in, used the toilet, got the drink everyone else gets, and then left. Didn't encounter a problem so I guess that's..."

Sasha Tesakov

"Really helpful guy behind the bar. Busy pub with good jukebox but quite boisterous at times, to the extent you can't hear the music. Probably not the..."

Steven Murray

"Visited Wednesday evening had an amazing experience my servers were Emma and Alex. Really detailed information on the shots and helpful with all the..."

Delacie Larcombe

"It’s a pub and it sells beer. Friendly staff. It was a bit busy and we ended up sitting outside. Mobile phone coverage is a bit dodgy outside,..."

Rog McDonnell

"Great little late night bar ! Really good atmosphere and some vintage arcade games to play . The Bartender, Emma , was great , really friendly and..."

Chloe Lynch

"The staff here were amazing! Of course being women you get weird men who feel the need to talk to you (sad reailty) but bar staff both the women and..."

Lucy Antonia

"Cheap drinks, fun people and a great atmosphere. If u just looking to get drunk and meet some strange people along the way, this is the place. Would..."

Jacob

"Cheapest Guinness in town, if only the jobsworth council minions would allow later opening times, outdoor seating and stronger cocktails like it used..."

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"I have such brilliant and warm feelings for this pub. Drank there in the 80s when visiting my then girlfriend (now wife), and it was a good honest..."

David Pinder

The Maidens Head Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've stayed here three times while working in Canterbury. My room is always clean. I like the pub , the atmosphere is very relaxed and the food is..."

sven svenson

"Cool pub. Great bar staff. Nice little outside space. Recommend the open mic every Thursday. Some bands at weekends too. I've heard good things about..."

John Crook

"Lovely evening spent with friends in this popular pub. Everyone was very friendly - the added bonus tonight was the fantastic entertainment because..."

Suz arts, Paul music

"Really welcoming! Didn't stay in the rooms just popped in for a drink and some food while in the area but really nice customer service. Great little..."

AlexAndGennie

"We had a lovely meal here which was yummy. Great service friendly staff would highly recommend. Also dog..."

Nicky Halse

"Good location. Room was good. The bed unfortunately too soft for us or else 5 star given. The pub is walking distance from centre and is ideal..."

Eveliene VdA

"Brilliant staff and food! Only went for a drink and a meal, not a stay, but a wonderful..."

Amy Clark

"Great place to stay nice room and easy to get to the centre of Canterbury. Food in the pub was also..."

Trudy Hems

"I can only talk for the pub, not the rooms. Was an unplanned visit, was toad to the Kwik Fit over the road and visited while I waited. Wasn’t..."

Charlie Pheby

"Great place to enjoy a cold beverage. Did a 75 minute walk from Canterbury. Servers were friendly and..."

David Hazell

The Black Griffin

75/100 (3422 ratings)

"Great little pub in Canterbury. Admittedly I only went there for a gig, but it had an excellent atmosphere, great staff and it seemed to have a good..."

Sam Liddicoat

"Always had a great time, security are ON IT here ive never felt uncomfortable. Musics always made for a good night. Staff behind the bar are lovely..."

Rebecca “BWrex” Lynch

"Just popped in for a swift couple before dinner...seemed to be a friendly vibe to the place, with a cool decor while retaining plenty of character...."

Richard Mason

"Only drank here. Staff were very attentive. Beer was good. City centre prices but they need to charge that to survive but regardless lovely beer and..."

Vish Naick

"Good local venue/pub. In an accessible location but can get very..."

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"Loved this pub, fantastic atmosphere. Was amazingly well decorated and had live music on the night we were..."

Lee Hobson

"As always The Black Griffin provides among the friendliest service going in Canterbury, always a warm greeting with nice chat. We tried the Outlaw..."

Matt Crothe

"Wao I loved this place. The band gave me their tambourine to add some melody to their songs. This was in celebration of st Patrick..."

Christain Longe

"We had some nice pints here in the afternoon and returned in the evening for some more and some excellent food! Highly recommend the halloumi (best I..."

Kit Brodie

"Good pub, great jukebox and good service. Was great until DJ turned up on Sat night and played hip hop so loud it became difficult to have a chat,..."

Steven Murray

"Proper boozer. Even got a quiz machine - very happy. The barmaid was really..."

Tammy Foster

"Fabulous pub. Terrific beer garden. An undoubted highlight of the trip to..."

Clive Leaper

"Great night out in Canterbury alternative type of disco with some old classic..."

Mark Loverock

"Me & my husband live in Dover once a month we come & stay in Canterbury we love it..."

Martene Selby

"Very nice pub. Dog frendly. Warm and..."

Bozica Katic

"Very friendly staff and nice selection of drinks. Great..."

Alex S

"Really nice pub. The log fire invited us in. Not much seating at the front of the pub but loads out the..."

Johan Erasmus

"Quite a nice place to catch up with friends and grab a drink. Good music as..."

Sanika Lagoo

"Great selection of shots and beer. Nice relaxed feel. Very friendly and helpful..."

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