Live Sports — Pubs in Canterbury
Discover live sports pubs in Canterbury. Browse our directory to find the perfect pub.
Found 20 live sports pubs in Canterbury
Bishops Finger
13 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury CT2 8AF
Busy pub near historic Westgate. Popular for watching sporting events, can get crowded for major events. Pleasant garden at the back. The rear area can be booked for functions.
Carpenters Arms
102 Black Griffin Lane, Canterbury CT1 2DE
Comfortable pub near the historic Westgate. There are several screens showing sporting events (including Sky) and a large conservatory. Jukebox, quiz nights
Shakespeare
Butchery Lane, Canterbury CT1 2JR
Ancient building close to the cathedral, recently renovated and linked via an attractive small courtyard to the Shakespeare Wine Bar overlooking the Buttermarket and cathedral gateway. The cellar below the Wine Bar has a Roman wall.
Cherry Tree
White Horse Lane, Canterbury CT1 2RU
Has been a pub since 1372, when it was the Fleur de Lis tap. The current ambience is friendly and more modern, with cheerful cherry-red walls, some wooden beams, juke box, quiz machine and DJs on Fridays. There is a happy hour from 5 to 8pm when all drinks are £3 a pint. The menu is excellent value pub grub and features an "all-day" breakfast. Several ghosts are associated with the pub, including a phantom cat. There may be three ciders on handpump.
Cross Keys
24 Oaten Hill, Canterbury CT1 3HZ
18th century pub, closed temporarily after refurbishment work opened up a 12 foot hole, possibly a well. Owners are hoping to change the pub to a pub/restaurant/ 6-bed hotel. Work is held up until a structural survey has assessed the problem.
Eight Bells
34 London Road, Canterbury CT2 8LN
Small, traditional local dating from 1708 and rebuilt in 1902, retaining original embossed windows and decorated with memorabilia. It has the original outside toilets. There is live music monthly on Fridays, and a quiz, usually on the first Wednesday of the month. Five darts teams play every week and their trophies are on display. Roast lunches are served on Sunday lunchtimes, booking advisable. There is an attractive small walled garden and a comfortable heated smoking area. May close early on Sundays ( about 7pm)
Old Buttermarket
39 Burgate, Canterbury CT1 2HW
Atmospheric multi-roomed city centre pub, recently refurbished, opposite the main entrance to the cathedral. There are great views of the Christ Church gateway from the attractive courtyard drinking area. Popular for food. Once a month there is an open mic night and a quiz night. Dogs are allowed in the courtyard only.
King's Head
204 Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3RY
Friendly 15th century traditional local, worth the short walk from the city centre. Bar billiards and darts are played, and bat and trap in the attractive garden in the summer. There is a quiz night on the first Sunday in each month, and frequent live music. A large screen in one bar shows BT Sports.
Maidens Head
28 Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3QZ
Recently refurbished. Friendly and welcoming, re-establishing itself as a community local. There are plans to do food, accommodation, live and disco music.
Monument
37 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury CT2 8BZ
Reopened on June 11th 2021 with new owner. No food at present but due to start in July. Timothy Taylor Landlord is due to be added to the beers. Quiz night is Mondays, and there is a pub golf society. The Monument was established as a pub in 1803 and the building itself is even older, sitting on the crossroads of St Dunstans Street, London Road and Whitstable Road for over 400 years. With St Dunstans church just opposite, the street outside has remained the main route into Canterbury from London for over a millennium. The name of The Monument comes from a large wooden crucifix which stood on the junction outside. Sadly, it was removed before the invention of photography but an artists impression sits proudly opposite the main bar. The wooden cross would have welcomed pilgrims to Canterbury after the arduous journey from London, signifying that they had made it to the city, with the West Gate and city walls finally in sight.
New Inn
19 Havelock Street, Canterbury CT1 1NP
CLOSING HOURS NOW ONE HOUR EARLIER TEMPORARILY, SEE OPENING TIMES, WHICH HAVE BEEN UPDATED. Victorian back-street terraced house a few minutes' walk from the cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey and the bus station. The main bar has a cosy wood burner, a wooden floor and a jukebox. At the back is a long bright conservatory where there are papers to browse over your pint, and a range of board games. Beer festivals are held on Whitsun and August bank holiday weekends in the pub and the attractive garden. Large whisky and gin selection. Interesting and ever-changing seven cask beers. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2017 and 2018.
Old City Bar
2 Oaten Hill Place, Canterbury CT1 3HJ
Large sports-orientated local with a big screen. The pub sponsors Kent County Cricket Club. Shepherd Neame have recently refurbished the pub, which is a good blend of traditional and contemporary. A bit difficult to find - tucked between New and Old Dover Road, not far from the ring road.
Cricketers
14 St Peter's Street, Canterbury CT1 2BQ
Ancient pub with front and back drinking areas. Popular live music venue which often features excellent open mic nights. There is a small paved garden at the rear, and seating on the pavement in front of the pub, with views of the historic Westgate.
Phoenix
67 Old Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3DB
A comfortable local with a cricketing theme, situated between the County Cricket Ground and Canterbury city centre. The Phoenix stocks a constantly changing and interesting range of at least five real ales, including beers from Wantsum and other small breweries. Good value pub grub is served in generous portions. There is live music every Friday night and open mic every other Sunday night. Thursday night is balti night. Sports TV (not Sky) is shown on a large drop-down screen.
Seven Stars
1 Orange Street, Canterbury CT1 2JA
Lively city centre pub near the cathedral. Popular with students and sports fans. Events include a quiz on Tuesdays, karaoke on Wednesdays, live music on Thursdays, and a DJ on Fridays.
Three Tuns
24 Watling Street, Canterbury CT1 2UD
15th-century oak-beamed pub near the city centre, with stone-flagged floors and several drinking areas. The remains of the Roman theatre lie below. The range of beer varies and usually includes beer from a Kent brewery. Screens show sporting events on Sky and BT.
Unicorn
61 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury CT2 8BS
Comfortable 1604 pub near the historic Westgate, with an attractive suntrap garden. Bar billiards is played and a quiz, set by regular customers, is held weekly on Sunday evening. There are three changing beers, often from Kent microbreweries. Beer updates are posted on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Food is good value, with a '2 meals for £12.50' special offer on selected meals. Sporting events (not Sky) are televised unobtrusively. Good range of bottled beers, mainly from Kernel and Hopdaemon. The garden bar is open in good weather. Booking essential at busy time Friday and Saturday evenings
Victoria Hotel
59 London Road, Canterbury CT2 8JY
Long-established popular hotel near the ring road on the London side of Canterbury.Good value restaurant and carvery, also bar meals and snacks
West Gate Inn
1-3 North Lane, Canterbury CT2 7EB
17th century Grade II listed Wetherspoon's close to the Westgate, one of the finest medieval gateways in Britain. The pub has been modified and rebuilt and has lost much of its timber frame and original features. It is not as big as many Wetherspoon's and has several different areas to break up the interior. The Westgate and river banks can be seen from the front areas. Popular with students. There is always at least one beer from a local brewery. There are many beer festivals and other events, see website for details.
Penny Theatre
30-31 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BL
Friendly venue pub offering a wide range of entertainment. Cocktail night on Tuesday. Buy one get one free pizzas on Tuesday and Wednesday. Quiz on Sunday. 10% discounts if you have a Penny Theatre Yellow Card.