Pubs in Canterbury
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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.
Chaucer Hotel
63 Ivy Lane, Canterbury CT1 1TU
No real ale. Travelodge Hotel
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.
Tokyo Tea Rooms
St George's Street, Canterbury CT1 1UP
Cocktail bar with a "Japanese" theme.
City Arms
7 Butchery Lane, Canterbury CT1 2JR
Just off the high street and near to the main cathedral entrance, this is one of the oldest pubs in Canterbury. It is a 15th century inn which was known as the Angel and Castle until 1892. Recently reopened. A good range of pub grub including Thai food from Thai Rice London.
Abode
High Street, Canterbury CT1 2RX
Exclusive city centre hotel with a contemporary feel within the original old building. Several interesting historical features, especially the furniture and architecture of the Cathedral Lounge
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.
Dolphin
17 St Radigund's Street, Canterbury CT1 2AA
Friendly local decorated with 1950-1970 memorabilia and free of TV screens. Good pub food in generous portions is served daily, with roasts on Sundays. There is a comprehensive collection of board games. The attractive verandah is popular with diners, and there is a large suntrap garden, recently concreted over. One of the handpumps serves cider. The number of beers on other pumps varies from two to four. Opening hours vary from month to month, see website. Recently changed hands so look out for changes.
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)
Falstaff Hotel
8-10 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury CT2 8AF
15th century coaching inn near the historic Westgate, recently refurbished in a sleek modern style. There are 46 bedrooms. Food is modern European with a Mediterranean slant provided by the wood charcoal grill. The former courtyard now has a glass roof above the bar, and a new patio is under construction.
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.
Cafe Solo
302 Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3TY
Info needed