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Updated June 05, 2025

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The Ivy, Canterbury

4.5

4.5 (282)

£25 and under

British

Canterbury

About the restaurant

Located at the corner of The Parade & Rose Lane, just a stone's throw from the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral in the heart of the historic city centre, The Ivy Canterbury will feature a stylish bar, an inviting outdoor terrace, and an elegant private dining room. Discover menus featuring modern British cuisine to brasserie classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, with something for everyone to love. From breakfast through to dinner seven days a week, the restaurant offers a luxurious haven in a stunning and elegant setting.

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William

Dined 4 days ago

Very pleasant nice atmosphere lovely food great service

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British Icons Set Menu

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Class of 2025 Graduation Menu

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The Ivy Aperitif Affair

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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Canterbury

4.3

4.3 (887)

£25 and under

British

Canterbury

About the restaurant

Take a trip down memory lane as you stroll along cobbled streets, peer into period shop frontages and gaze up at the majestic Canterbury Cathedral. End your journey at Bill's, where a delightful array of breakfast, lunch and brunch menus await. Our restaurant offers an enticing selection, from sharing plates and hearty mains to gluten-free delicacies and delicious desserts. Whatever your Canterbury tale entails (go crazy - we won't judge!), you'll always find good food and great vibes here.

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Peter

Dined on May 1, 2025

Nice restaurant. Basic but well presented and well served.

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Small Group Dining Menu

Group Dining Menu

Set Menu for Celebrations

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The Korean Cowgirl at Cave Hotel

4.3

4.3 (1152)

£26 to £40

Fusion / Eclectic

Canterbury

About the restaurant

The Korean Cowgirl Restaurant provides a unique blend of Texas and Asian culture and cuisine. Here at the KCG we mean true low and slow smoked BBQ, cooked for hours over only real wood, no short cuts. Our Amazing wings and boneless bites are double fried for that crisp sensation.

Come and experience western dining for yourself.

Please note you are welcome to bring a celebration cake for your party, however we do not have any refrigerated storage for this. We do not provide any table decorations or balloons. You are most welcome to bring your own.

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amy

Dined 2 days ago

We went to celebrate Father's Day and the service was fantastic, despite it being very busy. Thank you for a lovely day

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The Korean Cowgirl at Canterbury Riverside with Cheeky Ramen

4.7

4.7 (681)

£26 to £40

Barbecue

Canterbury

About the restaurant

Our Korean Cowgirl comes back to Canterbury bigger and better than ever...

The Korean Cowgirl Riverside Canterbury Restaurant provides a unique blend of Texas and Asian culture and cuisine. Here at the Cowgirl we mean true low and slow smoked BBQ, cooked for hours over only real wood, no short cuts. Our Amazing wings and boneless bites are double fried for that crisp sensation. Come and experience western dining for yourself.

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Adrian

Dined 2 days ago

Really welcoming great atmosphere and even better food , just mentioned in passing it was our sons birthday and they came out at the end with a little bit of cake and a candle and sung happy birthday how nice is that

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Côte Brasserie - Canterbury

4.4

4.4 (91)

£25 and under

French

Canterbury

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Lisa

Dined on May 10, 2025

We had the set 3 course meal which was value for money and the food was really yummy and tasty and the manager very helpful

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4.1

4.1 (542)

£25 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Canterbury

About the restaurant

Welcome to Citi Terrace!

We are a unique and trendy restaurant, bar and lounge located in Canterbury, High Street. Our talented chefs have created a fusion menu with a twist, bringing you different tastes from around the world in every dish and for those with a sweet tooth, we bring you delicious desserts including cakes and ice cream.

Our executive drinks menu includes illy coffee and an array of cocktails prepared by our talented bartenders. To add to your experience, our outdoor Terrace is captivating and relaxing place to lounge and enjoy a shisha customised by you from our exclusive range of flavours. Join us at Citi Terrace for a truly memorable experience in Kent.

For bookings of groups larger than 15, you will be required to call the venue and also to confirm whether you will be dining with us and provide us with your pre-order.

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Louise

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Lovely meal and drinks which kept coming.Friendly helpful staff.

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2 for 1 cocktails

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Bottomless Brunch

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The Corner House - Canterbury

4.8

4.8 (23)

£26 to £40

British

Canterbury

About the restaurant

Dining in our Restaurant
The Corner House Canterbury is an independently owned restaurant situated on the outskirts of Canterbury city walls, serving British produce, locally sourced.
The restaurant opened in July 2016 and is a one of Canterbury’s most popular venues to visit. The 16th Century former coach house, overlooks the city walls and its beautiful refurbishment retains lots of its original character.

Our main restaurant seats up to 40 guests where you can watch our chefs at work in our open kitchen. We have recently opened our second dining room which looks out onto our beautiful garden, ideal for large gathering and available for private dining which seats up to 26 guests.

With 5 beautiful and characterful en suite guest rooms, it is the perfect place to stay when visiting Canterbury. Just a minute’s walk from Holman’s Meadow car park and a short walk from Canterbury East train station and the city’s the main bus station, it is so easily accessible for your visit.

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Chris

Dined 4 days ago

Been several times and always had great service and fantastic food, highly recommend.

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Firepit Restaurant at The Cave

4.5

4.5 (1171)

£41 and over

Pan-Asian

Canterbury

About the restaurant

The Firepit has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence in 2024 and The Cave Hotel & Golf Resort has been honored with the esteemed AA Breakfast Award for 2024.

The Firepit is a contemporary, fine dining, sharing-plate experience. All the flavours of world cuisine meet and fuse in our indulgent, re-imagined menu. The smokey, barbecue aromas of the American west combine with the delicately spiced tastes of the far east to create ambitious dishes that excite the tastebuds and showcase the finest in global cooking. Our bold and indulgent sharing menu delivers experimental dishes which do not disappoint. Our inspiration is vibrant and relaxed with an edgy and sophisticated spirit.

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Emma

Dined 2 days ago

Couldn't fault the service at all. From the very beginning we were greeted nicely and treated really well. Nothing was too much for them and we felt very welcome Sunday roast Main was absolutely fabulous, everything cooked perfectly. The meat was like butter and so tasty. Pudding was a let down and I think very over priced. £10 pp for a sharing platter of 3 deserts, I feel is a bit OTT and they weren't the best either to be honest. Sponge pudding was over baked so really hard and dry and the Bread and Butter pudding was really soggy. That said the theatre with the dry ice was brilliant and the kids loved it We had a really enjoyable meal despite the deserts missing the mark slightly. Service and Mains were definitely winners and we cannot wait to come back

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Firepit Light Tasting Menu

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Firepit Sunday Roast

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4.6

4.6 (179)

£25 and under

Indian

Canterbury

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sekkoya! We are a casual Indian restaurant and bar located on Canterbury High Street serving dishes that tell a story of our heritage, cities and family.

From street dishes like Keema Pau and Samosa Chaat found all over Indian cities to curries made from recipes that have been in our family for generations which we have enjoyed around our Mums dinner table growing up like her amazing Butter Chicken and Dum Biryani.

John, our in-house bar guru, has created a cocktail menu that takes you back to the hotel bars of colonial India, perfectly complimenting our food.

For bookings of groups larger than 8, please call the restaurant on 01227 286221 to make your booking.

Parking available close by

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Sureshkumar

Dined 3 days ago

Enjoyed the food, ambience was exceptional and service was excellent. Best Indian restaurant in Canterbury

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Bottomless Brunch

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The Fordwich Arms Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (134)

£41 and over

Gastro Pub

Canterbury

About the restaurant

The Michelin Starred, Fordwich Arms, located in the smallest town in England, dates as far back as 1828. Draped in ivory and wisteria in the most picturesque location over looking the Great River Stour, the perfect setting for an idyllic summers lunch. Boasting open fireplaces for the colder winter months, creating a cosy and welcoming ambiance.
Daniel and Natasha Smith took over The Fordwich Arms in 2017 and were awarded a Michelin Star within the first year, as well as being in the top 100 gastro pubs in the UK, multiple culinary awards, notable wine awards and various other accredits, a testament to their hair work and talent.
The seasonal menus focus on provenance, showcasing the best of local Kentish ingredients, sourced directly from local farms and producers. Dan's cooking is accomplished yet approachable, served in a relaxed pub environment with a choice of a la carte or tasting menus.

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Emma

Dined 4 days ago

Delightful staff, delightful setting and incredible food from start to finish. Everything was delicious. Absolutely faultless. Thank you!

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