Best places to eat in Canterbury

Breakfast & Brunch

Our favourite place to grab a late breakfast in Canterbury has to be Refectory Kitchen on St Dunstans. For an expert breakfast or brunch.

If a fantastic coffee, a great pastry or a classic French cake is what you are after, our recommendation would be to pop into Café St Pierre on St Peters Street. With its authentic French style food and décor, it is a must.

Lastly, If a more traditional greasy spoon cooked breakfast and a cup of tea is what you are yearning for, right next to Blighs Yard there is the Beano Café on North Lane.

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Restaurants

For dinner you will be spoiled for choice and there are some real gems in Canterbury. Of course you will find most of the big name restaurant chains but there is so much more  to find in Canterbury.

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For Italian we would recommend Posillipo at 15-16 The Borough, great food and wine, with a friendly intimate atmosphere

If you fancy Turkish, it has to be A La Turka on St Dunstans Street. Really great food and a truly authentic atmosphere.

If it’s a tasty fish dinner you are after, then try Chapmans In Canterbury On St Dunstans Street is really good and of course, there is a selection of great fish and chips in Canterbury. Our favourite chippy overall is Marinos Fish Bar, again, on St Dunstans street.

You can find great Tapas and a good vibe at Café El Sol on Sun Street and if its Mexican or Mediterranean you are after, it has to be Café Des Amis by Westgate but book early as they are always busy.

Pubs and Bars

Lastly, if you are after a few great places to drink, you will find plenty of choice in and around the high street.

Our top tips would be The Pound at Westgate Tower, for a contemporary vibe, The Parrot for a great Kentish city pub, built from old ships timbers, it’s the perfect setting for a good pint.

If you want a great brewpub with food, then The Foundry on Stour Street is the one for you. With dozens of home brewed ales and spirits in their line-up, as well as tasty grub, its spot on.

For all the Gin you can drink, Pegasus on St Dunstans is  a lovely cosy spot and if it’s the sunset you are after, then the roof top wine bar at Socialite on St Margarets Street has a view to die for and a great selection of cocktails .