FAMOUS FOR SECRET TUNNELS DUG TO HELP MONKS ESCAPE FROM THE CATHEDRAL
You will find The Old Buttermarket in Canterbury within a short stroll of Mercery Lane, Burgate and Canterbury Cathedral - however you won't find another like it.
Step in to discover a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclectic range of real ales and its quality pub food, which are served, as they should be, with a generous measure of famous British hospitality.
There has been a public house on this site for over 500 years; a coaching inn called the Black Boy, stood here from the 1600s until 1908. A butter market used to be held in the square outside our pub, and the site is quite historic. Flint pieces in the cellars indicate it may stand on Roman remains and we know that we used to be connected by tunnels to Canterbury Cathedral.
The Old Buttermarket is one of many rare gems in theNicholson's collection of great British pubs, reputed for their distinctive buildings, intriguing history and vibrant atmosphere.
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A warm and cosy pub opposite the Canterbury Cathedral gate so it’s the perfect venue for lunch after spending the morning touring the church. The food was hearty, plentiful and delicious. Value was ok, slightly higher prices considering it’s in the heart of a tourist hub, but not outrageously so. Can definitely recommend.
Had my work Christmas party here over the weekend and was very pleasantly surprised. We had a buffet, which was excellent. Plenty of options and a good amount of food for us all. We also had a bar tab, which I was sure how it would work being a busy pub, but we had our own personal bar tender, Rose, who came over to our section to take our orders. She was brilliant, very attentive, fun and generally great bar tender. Would definitely recommend here for a Christmas party. Have visited over the years for casual drinks too and always a good time had.
This place was really packed at dinner. Lots of locals come here. Such an amazing atmosphere, it made me really happy to be alive. My neighboring table was a gentleman who had brought his huge and polite dog. Fish and chips and lager were good. Highly recommended.
Very nice service, lovely place, absolutely delicious food. Dog friendly. I hope to get back to this place :)
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Canterbury, Kent, CT1