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Places For Food & Drink in Canterbury

You can find cafés in Canterbury East serving seasonal fare and pubs with long-standing community ties. These spaces host regular events like tasting evenings or collaborations with regional producers. The city’s heritage influences offerings, from traditional Kentish dishes to modern interpretations at pop-up stalls during the Food and Drink Festival. Venues near landmarks such as The Crooked House or Westgate Gardens often appear in local event listings, offering places for neighbours to gather over coffee, craft beer, or shared meals.

Featured Food & Drink Places

Restaurant

Café du Soleil

Café du Soleil is a Mediterranean restaurant on Pound Lane in Canterbury’s city centre, just behind the Stour River. It stands out for its wood-fired cuisine and seasonal menu, with seating inside and outdoors. You can find locals here for lunch around midday or as an evening stop with wine and cocktails.

Fast Food

Jasper's is a fast-food venue on Church Street in St. Pauls, Canterbury, just behind St Paul's Church. It’s open until 3:10 AM on weekends and serves kebabs and pizza late into the night.

Food Drink

You can find Bangkok House on St Dunstan's Street in Canterbury. It’s known for its straightforward Thai food, especially green curry and tom yum goong. Regulars come here for dependable meals at lunch or dinner.

All Places For Food & Drink in Canterbury

Food Drink

A La Turka is a Turkish restaurant on St Dunstan's Street in Canterbury, just outside the city ce….

Restaurant

Ancient Raj is an Indian restaurant on North Lane in Canterbury, set within a Grade II listed bui….

Food Drink

Aylesham Fried Chicken

You can find Aylesham Fried Chicken on St Margaret's Road in Canterbury.

Restaurant

Azouma is a restaurant on Church Street in Canterbury serving Arab and North African cuisine.

Pizza Restaurant

Big Boys Pizza is on Wincheap in Canterbury, just off the main street.

Food Drink

You can find Bill's on St.

Food Drink

Cafe Marrakech is a casual café on St Martin's Street in Canterbury, just outside the city centre….

Coffee Shop

Cafe No.35 is a coffee shop on St Margaret's Street in Canterbury City Centre, just steps from St….

Café

Campus Coffee sits on the ground floor of Templeman Library in Canterbury, just steps from the un….

Cat Café

Canterbury Tails

Canterbury Tails is a cat café on Mercery Lane in Canterbury.

Food Drink

Chapman's is a traditional pub on Westgate Street in Canterbury.

Live Music Venue

Chapter Sourdough Pizzeria & Bar is a live music venue on Burgate in Canterbury.

Food Drink

Chingah Habesha Restaurant

Chingah Habesha Restaurant on St.

Restaurant

Chop Chop is a fast food takeaway on St.

Restaurant

Chopsticks is a Chinese restaurant on Island Road in Hersden, Canterbury.

Restaurant

Cinnamon is an Indian/Bangladeshi restaurant on Northgate in Canterbury.

Restaurant

Express Diner is a family-friendly cafe on Sturry Road in Canterbury.

Pizza Restaurant

Fireaway Pizza is a modern pizzeria on St Dunstan's Street in Canterbury.

Coffee Shop

Fond Coffee is a coffee shop located on Jewry Lane in Canterbury’s Fruitworks co-working space.

Restaurant

Franco Manca is a Neapolitan pizzeria and bar on High Street in Canterbury.

Coffee Shop

Garage Coffee Roasters

Garage Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roastery and cafe on St Dunstan's Street in Canterbu….

Food Stall / Street Food Vendor

German Doner Kebab

German Doner Kebab is a takeaway-only food stall on Saint George's Street in Canterbury, known fo….

Food Drink

Golden Kitchen is a casual dining spot on St Margaret's Street in Canterbury.

Food Drink

Grain & Hearth is a food and drink venue on St Dunstan's Street in Canterbury.

Restaurant

You can find Happy Samurai on Butchery Lane in Canterbury City Centre.

Food Drink

Houdini's Magic Bar

You can find Houdini's Magic Bar on Stour Street in Canterbury, just behind the Market.

Restaurant

Kashmir Tandoori

Kashmir Tandoori is an established Indian restaurant on Palace Street in Canterbury, operating si….

Cafe

Kitch is a plant-based cafe on St.

Food Drink

You can find Lanna on St.

Food Drink

You can find Lazix on Stour Street in Canterbury.

Restaurant

Lily's Bistro is a community-focused restaurant on Palace Street in Canterbury’s old town.

Food Drink

You can find Longport Cafe on Longport Street in Canterbury, a converted mid-20th-century brick s….

Bakery

Love Brownies is a bakery on Rose Lane in Canterbury, known for handmade brownie gift boxes with ….

Food Drink

Lucky Star Chinese Take Away

You can find Lucky Star Chinese Take Away on St Dunstan's Road in Canterbury.

Coffee Shop

Mama Feelgood's Coffee Shop

You can find Mama Feelgood's Coffee Shop on Chalk Pit Farm in Bekesbourne, a short drive outside ….

Fish And Chips Shop

Marino's Fish Bar

You can find Marino's Fish Bar on Westgate Street in Canterbury, serving daily seafood choices wi….

Restaurant

Marlowe's is a theatrical restaurant on St.

Food Drink

You can find Masala Gate on Westgate Street in Canterbury.

Restaurant

Mezze Bar & Grill

Mezze Bar & Grill serves Middle Eastern food on St.

Coffee Shop

You can find Micro Roastery on Stour Street in Canterbury, serving high-quality coffee made with ….

Cafe

Mowchi is a minimalist cafe on High Street in Canterbury City Centre, part of a bustling commerci….

Domain Marketplace

Mucini Canterbury is an Italian restaurant on St.

Food Drink

Ocean Fish Bar is a casual seafood spot on St Margaret's Road in Canterbury.

Food Drink

Papa's The Deep Blue

Papa's The Deep Blue is a casual bar on East Street in Canterbury, located within a stretch of in….

Restaurant

Pho in Canterbury is a Vietnamese noodle soup restaurant on Canterbury Road, just outside the cit….

Food Drink

Phoebe's Coffee House & Sandwich Bar

You can find Phoebe's Coffee House & Sandwich Bar on St.

Food Drink

You can find Pinocchio's on St.

Restaurant

Pizza GoGo is a fast-casual spot on Wincheap that specializes in takeaway and delivery pizza.

Food Drink

Pizza Time / Best Kebab

You can find Pizza Time / Best Kebab on St Margaret's Road in Canterbury.

Food Drink

Posillipo is a restaurant on St.

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