Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Canterbury
8 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"A great place for a breakfast that is reasonably priced, and very edible
And coffee...£1.45, have as many cups as you please.
I only had a bacon..."
Mick Pelling
"Arrived 1pm today - requested a table for 7. Even though the pub was busy, the staff were really helpful and eager to help. Food was served very..."
Ed Adkins
"Really nice Wetherspoons situated on the other side of the river opposite Westgate Tower.
I like that it has a nice little area by the window to sit..."
sarah jones
"Potato chip is fat and soft tasty
Afternoon deal cheap price..."
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"We orded steak,pasta and pizza. Ording food from the restaurant app is easy.honestly there’re not many drink on the kid’s menu. But I still..."
YY Candy
"Wednesday night lovely atmosphere ordered steak and chips with alcoholic drink, chicken basket soy sauce and side salad with Villa maria blush, best..."
Vicky Round
"Great deal on the Sirloin steaks at £5.99 Took a while to be brought to the table which would account for them being only just warm. Staff are..."
Steve Heir
"It has only been 3 years since I ate at Wetherspoons. I only went once a year, but now I intend to try having lunch there often thanks to how..."
James Samuel Ross
"Light and airy venue. Good location on the way into the centre from the train station. Friendly and helpful staff. Prices of drinks as expected for a..."
B Hill
"Very nice place. Friendly staff good atmosphere. Good food...."
Eugenijus Inkratas
"We went there for a quick lunch & that's what we got! We managed to find a seat easily even although it was lunchtime. The bar area was busy so we..."
Una Rouse
"The staff on shift tonight were amazing and helped me out of an extremely uncomfortable situation with another customer.
There names:
Andre, Chris,..."
ur cool
"One of the best Weatherspoons we have ever visited.
Although this is a large pub, it is divided up into stalls and smaller seating areas, making it..."
Tam Longwill
"Typical 'Spoons pub. Decent enough breakfast before leaving to catch a train home to the East Midlands. A good, convenient place to eat and the..."
"My friend found this place and asked for a table ahead of the rugby. The staff were so accommodating & lovely - it felt like it was our local rather..."
Enaam Goldby
"I ate here twice and had a very good experience. The food is great (try anything with mushrooms!) for reasonable prices, they have a lot of beers and..."
willem provoost
"Great pub, not cheap but variety of beer and wine as well as a range of high quality food. Can get quite busy. On Sundays and Thursdays there is live..."
George Burns
"Beautiful little pub a real gem in Canterbury. I've recently made the poor decision to go alcohol free and but miss a pint and this place does lucky..."
George Archer
"Unexpectedly good experience, considering it's on a busy intersection. Great and friendly barmaids, and surrounded by lovely people having..."
Glyn Brown
"What can I say, amazing food, lovely sized portions in a Vegan restaurant for once!!!!!!! First Vegan restaurant that does ‘pub-food’ right...."
Wild About Nature
"Super little pub, really traditional with a great choice of beers, ciders and food the locals are very welcoming. Staff and landlord really friendly..."
JOHN Fannon
"Canterbury has many public houses, however, most of them belong to the local brewer Shepherd Neame. It is refreshing to find a Free House which is..."
Chubchick (Chubchick)
"This is a must-visit for your visit to Canterbury. A short walk from the station just outside the city walls, the variety of vegan junk food is..."
Jake Gladman
"Service and atmosphere were lovely. Menu isn't very extensive so found it difficult to find something to eat. I had the harissa burger but found it a..."
Tammy Foster
"Lovely place. Lovely service. It's just all the beer made my mate twist his ankle..."
Tom Wozniak
"Great pub! Great food, drinks and staff!
I had been to this pub before for bands, and had a great time, this time however we went for food...."
Chris Seymour
"A fantasticly stylish place which retains the pub like feel. A great selection of ales, really love the Hofmeister Weiss beer. Great food, starters..."
Oliver Brown
"Was walking by after going out for dinner in Canterbury Saturday night and it looked so inviting we just couldn't resist. Beautiful decor and very..."
Ruby Outram
"We went to the Monument for lunch today and loved it. As a coeliac, I could eat most things on the menu and the allergens menu on the back was really..."
Nicola Raine
"A super friendly pub with beautiful interiors and a cosy garden outside. A well curated range of wines & drinks (alcohol free too) and options for..."
Alice Luker
"Its great to find somewhere with a all vegan menu. Plenty of food options available from pie and mash to burger. The service was good and the food..."
Mumma to Baby G
"Canterbury's only vegan pub. Incredibly welcoming and friendly and the atmosphere is warm and inviting with lots of different seating options.
On the..."
Shemaia
"Great vegan food with a great atmosphere. Friendly staff with quick service. I've been a few times and enjoyed everytime, the only disappointments I..."
"Wonderful experience with a new tapas menu which was a delight. Enjoyed our host’s friendly, helpful attitude and also the added bonus of the..."
G B
"Nice relaxing place to go for a ice cold cider by the river after a walk through the town and..."
David Lovegrove
"We went for a works do and rented the Karakoe room and purchased a couple of drinks packages. Honestly the best value for money in a fantastic..."
Julie Sharp
"Great service, charming guys at this handy pre-theatre bistro-pub in the old police station, pound and - group dining even here! - the scrubbed and..."
Christiana Bryan
"I would give a 10/10 for the restaurant and its location. Its a lovely restaurant, a 5-10 minutes walk from Canterbury west station. There is a lake..."
avnika kuvadiya
"An old gaol converted to a bar & kitchen. Quirky idea that will appeal to the curious side of everyone. The old cells have been converted to booths...."
Cindy Gavin
"Amazing views of Canterbury, escape room (with a brilliant and enthusiastic gamemaster who clearly took great enjoyment and pleasure in his job) and..."
Benjy Magic
"Sunday roast was amazing
Delicious Beef, veg and side sauces
Really looked after my son
100% recommended and would come back
( Every time we return..."
peter eyre
"This is a place you must add your visit list at Canterbury. They are nicely located, I love a good location. Clear and defined theme all the way..."
Mark Ngavaite
"I really enjoyed my delicious lunch here. Flavours were tantalisingly different from what was on offer at other lunchtime venues. Top that with warm..."
"Lovely location.
Went for dinner, place is sometimes crowded so would recommend a reservation.
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Ordered a..."
julia aj
"Wonderful location in a Tudor-style building, not far from the cathedral and right on the canal where the boat tours depart. Sidewalk tables, indoor..."
Lee Darby
"Cozy Italian restaurant in a very central location. We felt very welcomed by the staff. The food was very delicious, with good quality ingredients...."
Sónia Martins
"Wildwood Canterbury is a fantastic Italian restaurant with a warm and inviting atmosphere. We recently had the pleasure of dining there, and we were..."
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"Went on a sunday for lunch and absolutely loved it. Big terrace out the back which was a nice surprise. Friendly waitress service and fast turnaround..."
Simon F
"Such an enjoyable evening. We started with the antipasto platter and then had a delicious vegetable pizza. As good as anything we've had in Italy...."
Dianne M. Wilson
"Food was really Delicious. Especially the Calamari and the staff was really helpful. Didn't remember the name of manager and our waitress Rita..."
Amit Karki
"Lovely restaurant in the centre of Canterbury that serves a great deal of choice for vegetarians. Service is brilliant and the food is..."
Dean B
"The best and coziest Italian restaurant here in Canterbury! The food is amazing and the staff are always friendly and accommodating. The outdoor..."
Yara A
"Fabulous pre theatre meal. Great food and competitively priced.
Have to rate the staff 5* attentive and professional..."
Julie Sharp
"Good service and good food. A nice selection of pizzas and pasta dishes along with some other specials. Atmosphere is nice as well and it's..."
Nick Kenworthy
"Sunny outdoor dining, with a chilled social area by the River Stour. Would definitely recommend their Mojitos on a warm day, I had the chicken and..."
Jenna Seetohul
"Excellent hospitality, felt very welcomed. We usually dine at any Italian restaurant on my wedding anniversary and for this year chose wildwood on..."
Gopinath Radhakrishnan
"I enjoyed a lovely meal here with three other family members. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we were given our seats.
The staff were..."
Saffy Skye
"My experience at Wildwood was very much a mixed bag. We were left waiting at the door for five minutes, loitering awkwardly until somebody noticed..."
Natasha Bevis-Forrester
"We had an incredible dinner at Wildwood. The steak was cooked as requested and the risotto was very tasty and creamy.
The only thing that could be..."
Chrysanthos George Makariou (Chris)
"Food was delicious and very speedy. Great..."
Kath Chubb
"There were 7 of us for a birthday meal. The service was great, friendly with a good sense of humor.
The food was really tasty and well presented and..."
Alice Wy
"Visit this place today before heading to the Marlowe theatre, really lovely food with amazing staff!! We originally went to Zizzi and they were so..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"The staff was really nice and very gracious. They stayed open a little later than intended, and we had a really great conversation with one of the..."
Ashley Randall
"Nice, efficient service, tasty freshly prepared food, relaxed and contemporary atmosphere, reasonable prices. It's a pity that we went out for dinner..."
irene trautluft
"Poor planning on my part meant we were in Canterbury with 5 adults and 5 children (all under 5), and nowhere to eat. We stumbled across The Old..."
Peter Manston
"OMG The food was mind blowing!!! Pork belly and starter of mackerel. We shared both and it seems they gave us a large serving because they knew they..."
Jason Phua (jcartiver)
"A nice friendly welcome. Only called in for coffee( very nice) but will return at some point for a meal and a..."
Jac D
"Lovely bar. Lovely lads behind the bar. No females behind the bar, which was weird. They were collecting glasses though. All a bit odd..."
James Chainey
"Very quiet intimate bar, good range of drinks. TV screens kept losing signal which was slightly..."
Heather Hayward
"Its a classic, not changed in years but it does it well. Good space and atmosphere with a good space for shaking your body and showing off your..."
Alex Smith
"Historic pub serving typical pub fare and good selection of beers. Staff friendly and efficient. Worth a..."
Geoff Mannin
"Great experience here. Full beer menu with some interesting off the beaten track options with some great..."
Ollie Judge
"Good atmosphere, good sounds, no cask ales on but hey, we had a very good..."
Jocelyn Jaun
"It's a decent place, but it depends on what's being hosted..."
Michael Allison
"A great place for food and drinks, albeit a little..."
Sam Herring
"Nice bar, gets busy later on. Not..."
Time Relevance (Inc.)
"Amazing food and service. Can't wait to go..."
adrian wooder
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