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The Duke William Ickham
Price: Moderate•Pub•4.7(1,793)Quintessential Kentish Pub set in the heart of the Garden of England serving beautiful, classic dishes created using the best local and seasonal produce the South of England has to offer. With Real Ales, Craft Beers, beautiful wines, a roaring fire and a beautiful garden in the summer, this is the perfect destination for traditional pub dining.
To get in touch with us by email, please contact us at info@thedukewilliamickham.com or you can contact our Central Reservations Team at reservations@therocksaltgroup.comThe Fordwich Arms Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Gastro Pub•4.8(113)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.
The Korean Cowgirl at Canterbury Riverside with Cheeky Ramen
Price: Expensive•Barbecue•4.7(664)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.Côte Brasserie - Canterbury
Price: Moderate•French•4.4(91)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.
The Duck - Canterbury
Price: Expensive•Gastro Pub•4.5(90)Set in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside, The Duck offers a menu that brings together modern and traditional pub fare.
Our dishes are expertly prepared focussing on the finest locally sourced, seasonal ingredients ensuring a memorable dining experience for all.
With local ales and wines - the most local coming from a bijou vineyard a stones throw away from our front door - plus a Gastro pub menu focussed on the best of the season and using local ingredients - did i mention our beef comes from the cows in the field over the road? Head Chef Kyle and his formidable Kitchen team are dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable dining experience.
We'll be offering a relaxed dining experience focussed on good food and drink. Come and join us - we cant wait to welcome you!The Ivy, Canterbury
Price: Moderate•British•4.4(233)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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- BBethKent •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoBeautiful restaurant with lovely food and great service. Every bite of food was amazing.More infoSekkoyaPrice: Moderate• Indian• Canterbury•4.5
- EEllieLondon •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoLovely meal and great service. I always get the duck salad as a starter at The Ivy and this time the amount of duck on the plate felt slightly lacking but the flavour was still incredible. The Blackened Cod was brilliant as usual, as well as the scallops and sea bass. Very pleasant experienceMore infoThe Ivy, CanterburyPrice: Moderate• British• Canterbury•4.4
- KKayKent •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoBrilliant options for food and drinks, tasty food and amazing drinks all at a good price! Mia was amazing also! Keep up the good works guysMore infoCiti TerracePrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Canterbury•4.1
- LLisaKent •3 reviews4.0Dined 7 days agoWe had the set 3 course meal which was value for money and the food was really yummy and tasty and the manager very helpfulMore infoCôte Brasserie - CanterburyPrice: Moderate• French• Canterbury•4.4
- NNancy StewartKent •1 review5.0Dined on 15 Apr 2025Very nice Will come again Lovely duck salad. ThankyouMore infoBill's Restaurant & Bar - CanterburyPrice: Moderate• British• Canterbury•4.4
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The best reviewed restaurant in Canterbury is Falstaff in Canterbury
The best vegan restaurants in Canterbury are The Fordwich Arms Restaurant, The Duke William Ickham and The Korean Cowgirl at Canterbury Riverside with Cheeky Ramen
The best vegetarian restaurants in Canterbury are The Duke William Ickham, The Korean Cowgirl at Canterbury Riverside with Cheeky Ramen and The Fordwich Arms Restaurant
The restaurants with the best service in Canterbury are Falstaff in Canterbury, The Korean Cowgirl at Canterbury and The Duke William Ickham
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Canterbury are The Korean Cowgirl at Canterbury, Falstaff in Canterbury and The Ivy, Canterbury
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