Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 1121 reviews

What Broccoli Heaven likes about The Phoenix Canterbury:
We came to Canterbury for a week from Nottingham and the Phoenix was 50 yards from the house. What a fantastic old school boozer with a brilliant real ale selection and four different lagers. Bob is a true gentleman and his wife is just as welcoming. Loads of characters in there and made us feel super welcome. This place really made the holiday and is a true British pub that sadly are becoming few and far between. View all feedback. What Mike W doesn't like about The Phoenix Canterbury:
27-7-18 Walked in around 2 hours before the T20 cricket started up the road Kent vs Sussex. Plastic glasses provided as ‘dishwasher broken’ no mention of this issue in advance of pouring the drinks. Asked about ordering food ‘Don’t do food’ Total disaster of an excuse for a pub. Moving on to a new pub shortly. One with beer glasses, food and staff that have a grey cell or two hopefully mixed with some social skills.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
5.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Jim
21.09.2024 - 18:00

This is an old fashioned city pub. The ales change weekly. Live music on a Friday. Quiz nights and more. The food is brilliant. Fantastic pizzas at the weekend....

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Rick
21.09.2024 - 18:00

Lovely pub with friendly management. The proprietor is a great conversationalist with extensive knowledge of culture and history. He made me feel welcome as a g...

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Jonathan
21.09.2024 - 18:00

We had an excellent pizza which I would highly recommend. The live music which occurs on certain Friday nights, is also great fun.

Paul
21.09.2024 - 18:00

The Phoenix is an old school pub at its best. It feels quaint and quiet but there 's evidence in the photos and posters around and about which suggests this cou...

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Shane
21.09.2024 - 18:00

The Phoenix is one of the last of Canterbury 's proper hidden gem pubs. This is a traditional, family-run pub where you can sit and relax with a lovely Sunday r...

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The Phoenix in Canterbury is a cozy pub away from the city center that offers a locals atmosphere and fun live music on weekends. The new and updated venue serves great cask ales, including Gadd's #11 in cans. With a warm welcome, delicious food, and friendly staff, it's a popular destination for those who enjoy real ales and hearty meals. Although there have been some issues with floaters in the beer, overall, The Phoenix is a charming and welcoming spot for a relaxing afternoon or a night out with friends.

Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 36 reviews
Emily
27.10.2023 - 08:27

Thank you for a warm welcome, delicious food and drink. Moreover, I enjoyed the live performance by 'Sam Brothers ' There was even a pub cat and I was befriende...

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Paul
27.10.2023 - 08:27

Visited this lovely little pub for a quick beer many times, but today was the first time I had the Sunday Roast. Excellent food excellent service, choice of 3 o...

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Debbie
27.10.2023 - 08:27

This is the best place to go for a drink and the entertainment was great we had a great time the entertainment was great.

Broccoli
27.10.2023 - 08:27

We came to Canterbury for a week from Nottingham and the Phoenix was 50 yards from the house. What a fantastic old school boozer with a brilliant real ale selec...

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Elliott
27.10.2023 - 08:27

Bob and his staff are great . Unlike most, Canterbury pubs, you can have a good chat, whilst enjoying a nice drinks. Only pub in Canterbury that csters for the...

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Top-rated
4.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Clive
01.11.2023 - 13:09

After a route march from town heading to the cricket, this pub quite literally rose like a phoenix from the flames. Oasis. Without exaggeration this boozer was...

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Jds
01.11.2023 - 13:09

The restaurant offers a variety of real ales and has a friendly owner. The Wednesday quiz night is a great feature and the atmosphere is lovely.

richard
01.11.2023 - 13:09

Well served ales in clean pleasant pub. Very reasonably priced selection of pub fare. Not large helpings and not presented in a fancy way but very tasty. Excell...

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mark
01.11.2023 - 13:09

Excellent night of music and great beer. A copy of private eye to read as well who could ask for more

Ana
01.11.2023 - 13:09

Great local pub, really good priced drinks. Friendly owners

Yelp
4.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Qype
12.05.2024 - 02:28

This pub in Canterbury is one of my favorites and a popular destination for those who enjoy real ales. Despite its small and unassuming appearance, the pub offe...

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Qype
12.05.2024 - 02:28

I absolutely adore this pub, it is such a lovely place. The bar staff are friendly and there is a fantastic variety of wines, spirits, and beers to choose from....

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Google
4.3 ★ from 187 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.9 ★ from 206 reviews
Heyrestaurants
3.4 ★ from 630 reviews

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