Bridge Arms in Canterbury

Quality ingredients cooked by superb Chefs = excellence - Sunday lunch as it should be

A little bit warm inside and the jazz music was a bit loud

The locals must wonder what they did to deserve such a local restaurant. Serves exemplary one star cooking, with creative starters and generous meat sharing mains. Comfortable pub atmosphere.

Had two Lovely lunches here- can’t wait to be back.

One of the best meals that I’ve ever had, and by a country mile the best meal I’ve had in a pub. We were staying at the Pig down the road and in every single respect the Bridge Arms was leagues ahead. The venison dumpling was superb, and the lamb rack was exquisitely cooked. My wife’s dishes were also first class, and the puddings we shared finished everything off perfectly (have the chocolate delice). The wine list is excellent and fairly priced (including a great range of wines by the glass). The dining room is spacious and well furnished, and the service is generous, thoughtful and attentive. We live over an hour away but will make the trip back for the rare pleasure of eating here again.

I recently dined at this restaurant, expecting a Michelin-level experience, but was thoroughly disappointed. First, the wine glass I was given was covered in water stains, and worse, it had two chips that cut my lip while drinking. This is simply unacceptable for any restaurant, let alone one that claims Michelin standards. To add to this, the service was far from professional. One of the female servers seemed more interested in scrutinizing the guests than providing proper service. Her demeanor was uncomfortable and made the entire experience even more unpleasant. I expected much better from a restaurant of this supposed caliber. This kind of poor attention to detail and unprofessional service is far below Michelin standards and has left me with a very negative impression.

First time at the Bridge Arms, and we were very impressed both by the quality of the food and the excellent service. It was certainly the most sumptuous Sunday Roast I have ever enjoyed. Definitely a restaurant worth going back to!

Very very close What a great place, needs shouting about as they need to attract more customers for the beautifully presented almost perfect food. Sadly it was a little underutilised when we ate there today. The waitress made my mocktail herself, her first ever, and did it superbly. I started off with a fabulous lobster starter with a lovely sauce, my friend loved her beef tartar but felt the pickles were a strong flavour for tartar. My cod dish was my highlight of the meal. The steak my friend had was very large with possibly slightly over seasoned sauce. Desserts we're both superb, the chocolate with mint was sensational my doughnuts were great. Nice clean toilets and staff delightful, attentive and efficient. We chatted to chef who was a nice but so young artist at his craft. Well worth a visit.

What a great place, needs shouting about as they need to attract more customers for the beautifully presented almost perfect food. Sadly it was a little underutilised when we ate there today. The waitress made my mocktail herself, her first ever, and did it superbly. I started off with a fabulous lobster starter with a lovely sauce, my friend loved her beef tartar but felt the pickles were a strong flavour for tartar. My cod dish was my highlight of the meal. The steak my friend had was very large with possibly slightly over seasoned sauce. Desserts we're both superb, the chocolate with mint was sensational my doughnuts were great. Nice clean toilets and staff delightful, attentive and efficient. We chatted to chef who was a nice but so young artist at his craft. Well worth a visit.

Great pub in the centre of bridge. Lovely country pub with excellent food.

Had a lovely lunch here. Michelin star very happy with everything. Staff we’re very attentive and made it very special.

Took the family after many visits on our own, very well looked after. Excellent children’s menu, plus , made vegetarian child very happy with her lunch! Cannot fault the food or attention we received.

I've written to the restaurant with the feedback / complaint below and no one has got back to me... says it all really. My party consisted of three adults and a 13 month old baby. We didn't have a reservation and we sat in the garden, and we were really looking forward to the high standard of service and quality, as well as impeccable food we've always enjoyed there. Sadly, this visit was far, far from our past experiences, and I feel compelled to write this review and if I could give 0 stars I would. We've dined at The Bridge Arms numerous times, both for meals and casual drinks and bar snacks, and have consistently been impressed with the food and the service. However, our recent visit was shockingly different and fell far below what we expected. Upon arrival, we were told that table service was no longer available in the garden and that we needed to order drinks at the bar. We were then handed a tray of drinks to carry outside ourselves, despite having just spent over £100. We noticed that other tables near us outside had their drinks brought out by a waiter. Additionally, there was confusion at the bar regarding the availability of bar snacks; we were initially told they weren’t available, only to be told moments later that they were. The whole experience was shambolic and the restaurant and garden weren't even particularly busy. When our food arrived, we hadn’t been provided with cutlery, side plates, or napkins. We asked the waitress who'd brought the food out, she apologised and mentioned that she was new. She returned with cutlery, but we had to ask again for side plates. Her dismissive response, a curt “yeh” as she walked away, was pretty shocking and absolutely not what I'd expect from a Michelin starred restaurant? To add to this, the buttermilk chicken dish we ordered contained just five very small pieces of chicken, which were lukewarm at best. I pointed this out to the waitress when she brought the plates, and while she said she would check with the kitchen, she never returned with an update. Things got worse... We had to ask a second waitress for napkins, to which she dismissively pointed at our table and said, “you have napkins there.” I had to explain that those were actually used tissues for my son that I had brought from home. Her response was to roll her eyes and walk away. Genuinely I can't remember the last time I experienced such rude and poor service anywhere. When we eventually asked for the bill, the same waitress, while clearing the table, rudely said “can you move that” when referring to my son’s baby fork left on one of the plates - there was no "please" or "thank you." I didn't ask for her name, however she was petite with short brown hair. We left The Bridge Arms feeling completely mind blown by the appalling experience. We had spent over £130 on drinks and some mediocre snacks and felt embarrassed in front of our guest, who we had repeatedly told about the wonderful experience we usually have there. She was stunned that The Bridge Arms holds a Michelin star. While I understand that the summer season can be busy, that does not justify the behavior we encountered from your staff. The rudeness and lack of basic courtesy were unacceptable, and it’s genuinely been a long time since I’ve experienced service this poor. I hope you will take this feedback seriously and address these issues, as it is such a stark contrast to what we know The Bridge Arms is capable of. We’ve previously enjoyed our visits and would like to continue doing so in the future, but this recent experience has left us questioning whether we would return.

I've written to the restaurant with the feedback / complaint below and no one has got back to me... says it all really. My party consisted of three adults and a 13 month old baby. We didn't have a reservation and we sat in the garden, and we were really looking forward to the high standard of service and quality, as well as impeccable food we've always enjoyed there. Sadly, this visit was far, far from our past experiences, and I feel compelled to write this review and if I could give 0 stars I would. We've dined at The Bridge Arms numerous times, both for meals and casual drinks and bar snacks, and have consistently been impressed with the food and the service. However, our recent visit was shockingly different and fell far below what we expected. Upon arrival, we were told that table service was no longer available in the garden and that we needed to order drinks at the bar. We were then handed a tray of drinks to carry outside ourselves, despite having just spent over £100. We noticed that other tables near us outside had their drinks brought out by a waiter. Additionally, there was confusion at the bar regarding the availability of bar snacks; we were initially told they weren’t available, only to be told moments later that they were. The whole experience was shambolic and the restaurant and garden weren't even particularly busy. When our food arrived, we hadn’t been provided with cutlery, side plates, or napkins. We asked the waitress who'd brought the food out, she apologised and mentioned that she was new. She returned with cutlery, but we had to ask again for side plates. Her dismissive response, a curt “yeh” as she walked away, was pretty shocking and absolutely not what I'd expect from a Michelin starred restaurant? To add to this, the buttermilk chicken dish we ordered contained just five very small pieces of chicken, which were lukewarm at best. I pointed this out to the waitress when she brought the plates, and while she said she would check with the kitchen, she never returned with an update. Things got worse... We had to ask a second waitress for napkins, to which she dismissively pointed at our table and said, “you have napkins there.” I had to explain that those were actually used tissues for my son that I had brought from home. Her response was to roll her eyes and walk away. Genuinely I can't remember the last time I experienced such rude and poor service anywhere. When we eventually asked for the bill, the same waitress, while clearing the table, rudely said “can you move that” when referring to my son’s baby fork left on one of the plates - there was no "please" or "thank you." I didn't ask for her name, however she was petite with short brown hair. We left The Bridge Arms feeling completely mind blown by the appalling experience. We had spent over £130 on drinks and some mediocre snacks and felt embarrassed in front of our guest, who we had repeatedly told about the wonderful experience we usually have there. She was stunned that The Bridge Arms holds a Michelin star. While I understand that the summer season can be busy, that does not justify the behavior we encountered from your staff. The rudeness and lack of basic courtesy were unacceptable, and it’s genuinely been a long time since I’ve experienced service this poor. I hope you will take this feedback seriously and address these issues, as it is such a stark contrast to what we know The Bridge Arms is capable of. We’ve previously enjoyed our visits and would like to continue doing so in the future, but this recent experience has left us questioning whether we would return.

We were staying at the local Pig hotel and truth to tell had no idea there was a Michelin starred restaurant a few minutes walk away. Well we do now and can’t wait to return. Unpretentious, unfussy and million miles away from “ tasting menu only“ one increasingly finds these days. Good scallops for me and my wife’s lobster starter was described by her as being one of the best lobster dishes she has ever had. The steak I had to follow was superb. An extensive wine list with some reasonable priced options at the lower end as well although, unless I missed it, no half bottle options though the wine by the glass are fine. Service was excellent and they did actually seem to appreciate our enthusiasm for what they were serving, nothing taken for granted.

£7 for small bowl of chips. lol. Another pub on the way out.

Some of the best food we've ever eaten. You must go. Chairs are very heavy and it was very warm on the restaurant as it was a very

The food really was incredible and the service was superb. Would highly recommend.

Thank you for a lovely birthday lunch on Saturday 13/7. Delicious food and excellent service made it special

The food is amazing, the atmosphere is wonderful, the service is top quality.

The restaurant is located in a lovely village in Kent, and has ample parking for guests. The dining area is set in a small section behind the pub, there were 6 tables. There is a good selection of food on the menu. The oysters were very good, and packed with flavour. We had a cucumber and caviar oyster. The oysters were served with a warm herb bread and butter, that was also brimming with intense flavours. The starters were very good, we had scallops and the crab, apple and celeriac dish that was what you would expect for a one Michelin star standard. I had the pithivier for a main, and my partner had a steak. My course was good but the steak for me was something you could order at any other higher end pub restaurant. Although, it was cooked perfectly. We finished with a very good desert each. The only criticism we could make was the setting of the dining area, for a high quality restaurant it didn’t feel like fine dining. The music was fairly loud and didn’t give the right ambience in the dining area. Overall the dining area and decor lacked some character. Overall good restaurant, well done chef and front of house staff.

Had lunch here in May. Second time eating here but this time very disappointing. The service was pretty poor - dishes were just plonked on the table with no explanation/ description. The beef rib was lovely but no special touches. The fish dish was tiny with one piece of asparagus. We had to remind the waitress about missing orders yet wine glasses were topped up after every sip until we had to ask her to step back. No one was overseeing the restaurant and we left with a hefty bill and not even a goodbye from staff. Pretty poor for a Michelin starred restaurant and not that special. There are other restaurants locally that give a much better experience.

We ate here on a Wednesday lunch time in late May - relatively quiet and we ate in the dining area which is a bit separate from the pub. The food and service were uniformly excellent. Also the garden is a very pleasant place for a pre-lunch drink or to while away a couple of hours on an afternoon. Would very much recommend this for a treat

Some of the negative reviews on here have made me feel really sad - it feels like those people must have visited a different pub to the one that we experienced last night. Our evening was perfect from start to finish - the food, atmosphere and service were all exceptional. The Bridge Arms is everything I hope to find in a gastro pub. Highly recommend the buttermilk chicken (served as a starter/ snack), the cote de boeuf and the divine onion consommé. And the bread was amazing - I normally avoid bread but I couldn’t summon up the willpower! Our only regret is that we had no room left for pudding. We will definitely visit again if we come back to the area.

Was rather disappointed by the beef tartar (overloaded with capers) and the sticky toffee pudding (the portion was rather small but the ice-cream was good tho). The olives and cod row were amazing tho! The service was decent but the food took a long time to arrive. For the price, didn't feel like the experience matched

Absolutely, disgusting experience from brown haired young waitress on the 1st June around 6.40pm. Went for one drink and were told we weren’t allowed to sit down! After trying to sit on a sofa chair that was going to collapse we decided it would be more sensible to sit on the unaccompanied restaurants tables which was the only other choice available! Subsequently a very rude young waitress said ‘ I don’t know if I made it clear enough but you’re not allowed to sit here’! So apparently all the other hundreds of empty tables were being used! Eventually, very kind ladies allowed us to sit in there seats which saved us from floating around in the centre of an empty pub!! The sad thing is, if we were a bunch of blokes this would never of happened. Over all very rude and stuck up waitress’s and definiatly won’t be returning unless they get a change around in staff! Have been previously to eat and wasn’t impressed! Don’t think it’s worth the price or the Michelin.

I like the pub but I'm not entirely sure about it. The atmosphere is not exactly convivial admittedly the last three times I've been there on my own and during the afternoon/early evening. This time the landlord apologised for only a couple of minutes wait (nice) the other bar person was relatively new and was not yet in the swing of things. I didn't eat but the menu looked good, great beer garden and good interior. There was a good interaction between the landlord and locals. Dogs are welcomed. The pub is definitely worth a go

The food was faultless - the crab starter was beautiful, my partner said the trout starter was the best trout he’d ever had and then the roast beef lunch was sensational. The young lady that served us was also lovely, so friendly and professional - refreshing. Would wholeheartedly recommend and this was my 234th Michelin meal so feel I can say that it was super! Credit to the team and a lovely pub setting

Great catch up with friends. Sadly overpriced and very limited menu. Nice table - no amuse bouche (Michelin star?). £500 for 4 hmm won’t be going back!

We popped into the Bridge Arms for Sunday lunch and to complete the set, having now dined at all 4 Mitchelin star restaurants left in Kent. I will say that is charming country pub delivered on all fronts, from the food, service and overall experience If I had to knock off a mark, it would be for the staff to pay a little more attention to explaining the dishes once service. One several occasion, the dishes where placed on the table without any explanation.

We popped into the Bridge Arms for Sunday lunch and to complete the set, having now dined at all 4 Mitchelin star restaurants left in Kent. I will say that is charming country pub delivered on all fronts, from the food, service and overall experience If I had to knock off a mark, it would be for the staff to pay a little more attention to explaining the dishes once service. One several occasion, the dishes where placed on the table without any explanation.

We were very impressed by our 40th anniversary lunch. Superb food, very attentive and friendly service in a beautiful and relaxed ambience. We shall certainly return and recommend your establishment to friends and family.Thank you for the greeting card. A lovely touch.

We really enjoyed our evening. Fabulous food, service and surroundings. Presentation great as expected given the Michelin star. Thanks so much for a great experience.

Great pint, terrific atmosphere.

One of my go to places for special meals

The food was delicious. BUT, plates for main course were cold and food barely warm enough. We were the only the table in the restaurant. How can you get this wrong?

The Bridge Arms was a wonderful dining experience. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, and seamlessly covered for a minor error from one of her colleagues when the starter course was served. When we commented on how much we enjoyed our cocktails, she had the bartender share the recipes with us. The food was delicious, especially the sauces. Our table had ordered three different main courses (fish, pork, and beef) that came with a total of 5 different sauces. Each sauce was a wonderful enhancement to the target dish. And the hollandaise that came with the asparagus left us fighting for the last morsel in the dish (though I'm sure they would have brought us more if we'd asked). This was truly one of our most memorable meals in decades of visiting England.

Fantastic lunch , great service . The food is amazing . No rush to get you in and out . A great way to spend a Friday lunchtime .

Excellent gourmet pub. The food, service, environment is superb. Come hungry.

Went for Sunday lunch and had the roast beef. The waiter asked how I would like it cooked. Beautiful vegetables and the bread was absolutely amazing … deserves its Michelin star

I’m not being hyperbolic when I say this was one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. My partner and I went on a Sunday and both went for roasts - I went for beef, he went for pork. Both were out of this world. The beef was akin to the best fillet steak ever, plus they filled the Yorkshire pudding with some slow cooked brisket - so SO good. Everything else - gravy, hispi cabbage rolls, herb crusted carrot, cauliflower cheese - was just as remarkable. Oh and the focaccia and butter, which is complimentary, is more than excellent. The wine was delicious, too. And the cheese! Omg the cheese. 🥹 Additional shout out to the staff, who were so lovely. If, like us, you’re staying at the nearby Pig, please ensure you book (at least) one meal here. If we lived closer, we’d be back often.

Absolutely stunning! The food was incredible, some of the best meat I've had in this country. The staff are wonderful, welcoming and perfectly attentive. If you're in Canterbury this is a must go.

We went to The Bridge Arms for our wedding anniversary dinner and we were so glad we did. From the warm welcome to the excellent service and delicious food, we felt that everything was just perfect for such a special occasion. Thanks dan and the team at the Bridge Arms.

Incredible food, some of the best I've ever had

Fantastic Sunday lunch celebrating up and coming birthdays. Lovely gesture of a card placed on the table wishing us a happy birthday.Was a beautiful venue and food was delicious. Will definitely be back and would recommend.

We visited 16/3/24 and safe to say we will be returning - the service was 10/10 and the food surpassed expectations, despite what you read - it is truly better than the reviews it already has. Staff were attentive, food was prompt. Highly recommend!!!!!! Easy to see why it gained a Michelen star, and no doubt it will be retained! Thank you Bridge Arms & Team

Superb menu, excellent food, really good service, lovely place.

I was very surprised that this business had received a Michelin star. The waiting staff were not au fait with the menu - twice i asked about dishes to help me make a decision on what to order and was given significantly incorrect information about both dishes. The staff just were not knowledgeable on the menu, which is surely a basic requirement. We certainly didn't feel the food was wow. Just OK. There was only one hot vegetable side dish on the menu ( they did kindly cook us a veg selection when I said I didn't like cabbage and the veg was very tasty.) People on the table next to us had to ask for their wine to be poured as the staff hadn't noticed their empty glases. Not Michelin star quality at all. Definitely won't go again - very disappointing.

This was a real gem of a find and truly worthy of it’s Michelin Star.

Our 50th anniversary together was a meal at the Bridge Arms. Absolutely fantastic. I chose the hake. Best I’ve ever had. My wife had a perfect rib eye. We eat out a lot and cook. We travel the world and I can honestly say this was one of the most delicious meals we can remember. Until the next time. Thank you. . 👍

Dined here on Saturday 2 March. Even though the restaurant has a Michelin star, and expectations were obviously very high we were delighted with the quality and taste of the simple but beautifully presented food. Quality was spot on with superb textures and flavours. Buttermilk fried chicken was very good as a starter, however the chicken liver parfait was sublime. I thought a fairly small portion but due to its richness the size was about right. Excellent bread was offered. I wish that the bread I make was a fraction as good. Excellent salted butter and very different from many other first rate butters but in a good way. We shared a rack of lamb cooked to rosé perfection. Chips very unusual and almost unique for a dining room with a Michelin star, but nevertheless not out of place. Hispi cabbage and a sort of mash very similar to an aligot were truly well executed. I thought before we ordered and by the size of the starters that the main course would be on the small side but we were wrong and totally full and couldn’t finish the excellent jus and chips. The food was very rich and I felt that this reflected in terms of richness fine dining in France at the end of the Nouvelle Cuisine period. The richness was fantastic. Too full for dessert or cheeses. Unfortunately nowadays we do not dine much at starred restaurants due to my wife’s allergies to eggs, nuts and fish, especially nowadays such restaurants have a no or limited choice tasting menu which isn’t suitable for her. However we had a more traditional a la carte menu here which means we will now be regulars. Fantastic service and attention to her allergies and although not inexpensive was good value for the quality of the cuisine. I could go on. Highly recommended. Pubs have changed over the years. Remember the factory made scotch eggs with a packet of pork scratchings. I do.

We had dinner here with friends on a Saturday evening. We have eaten here several times and it’s one of our favourite gastropubs. The food and service was again outstanding. We had the Carlingford rock oysters with a mignonette dressing, grilled octopus, red pepper and cucumber, Jasper grilled scallops with vadouvan sauce for starters followed by the Cote de Boeuf with potato rosti hollandaise, grilled Charlotte potato with white wine and crème fraiche and Hispi cabbage with smoked butter and tarragon. The beef was cooked to perfection and the onion rings which accompany the beef are unctuous and indulgent. The Yorkshire rhubarb and lemon curd trifle was a perfect ending to a perfect meal. All in all high quality food, excellent service and a lovely relaxed atmosphere.

The meal was exceptional the staff knew the menu and the drinks menu would definitely go back loved the experience no pressure to go to table

Amazing food and presentation. Super friendly service and our dog loved it too! The fireplaces set a cosy mood and the one menu is excellent too.

I had to cancel a booking and gave 24 hours notice and was disappointed to find that I was charged £20 per head for cancelling. The Manager was extremely unhelpful although i had an emergency to deal with. Not a great first experience, advised to read the T's and C's. Table was rebooked for someone else and i still got charged. Money for old rope springs to mind.

My Fiancé and I went here for Sunday lunch and were blown away. The focaccia for the table is possible the best bread I’ve ever tried and certainly set the standard for our meals that followed. My fiancé had the pork roast and I had the vegetarian pithivier, every morsel was perfect, serious compliments to the chefs! The staff were so knowledgeable and friendly, their attention to detail was impeccable.It is a higher price point than your typical Sunday lunch, but we’ve eaten a few times at The Pig down the road but both agreed this was a far more memorable meal and will be our choice for special occasions going forward!

Great food, insane prices…our waitress, while more than competent, kinda had an attitude like she didn’t really wanna be there lol… gave Audrey Plaza vibes Also forgot to mention, they brought out more lobster when we told them how 🔥 it was

We initially came for my husbands birthday on the Friday evening, it was so good we rebooked for Sunday lunch as well. When you first walk in it’s a lovely cozy welcome pub with open fires and a friendly atmosphere. We sat in the restaurant for the birthday meal. They had even placed a hand written birthday card which was a lovely gesture when arriving at the table. I have no idea what they put in the bread but it is delicious, my only complaint is that it ruins eating any other type of bread from anywhere else as nothing can quite compare, we ate here on the 19th Jan and we are still talking about the bread!!! We could y not have the Wagyu steak, delicious doesn’t seem to do this justice! The onions ring was delightful, we made room we made room for desert and that too was incredible! The staff are amazing here, they know the menu and explained the food superbly. We loved the whole experience so much we had to book in for the Sunday which was equally as amazing. What a gorgeous find, will be making plans to visit again in the future.

My wife and I popped in for a pint 🍻 We then decided to have a couple of sausage rolls, which were lovely. Friendly service, tasty beer, and a lovely fire to warm up after a walk.

We went to celebrate my 60th with family consisting of 6 adults and 2 under 15. The staff were attentive and so helpful but didn't intrude. The food was amazing, looked great on the plate, tasted sublime. It's not cheap but the food is worth every penny if you want good food that looks and tastes great. Do not go there if you want pub grub as this is food experience and food appreciation. Thank you for making my night!

Had an absolutely wonderful lunch here with our two small dogs. The team were welcoming and friendly, service was very good and the decor is warm and tasteful. The food was so good, can’t recommend enough, the cep tart especially!

Our first time at the Bridge, stunning meal Christmas Eve 2023, Hereford Beef was outstanding, our waitress Brook looked after us perfectly. Highly recommend.

An old (16C) gourmet pub, with excellent modern food - more akin to a moderately high end restaurant. Super friendly waiter. Good wine by the glass - our waiter was very knowledgeable about the choices, too.

Unpretentious, just excellent food and service. Will definitely return to this great restaurant! Only issue being not enough room left after our starters and main course for any desert.

Delicious food beautifully prepared and presented. Friendly, professional and attentive service. Nearby table was pretty loud, but not expecting staff to do anything about that.

WE popped in for a quick glass of wine and a sit by the fire and were charged £24 for two pinot grigios . We had the same in the pub down the road the day before for half the price. Guess who will get our future business? We come here regularly to visit family, what a shame to rip off tourists in this way.

Having visited the Fordwich Arms and regularly enjoying a Michelin starred meal in places like Northcote Manor, Angel at Hetton, Hipping Hall, etc. we were looking forward to this. However we found the whole experience underwhelming. Loud 70s/80s pop music is not conducive to relaxed conversation , tables are too close together and being near the bar with the phone ringing with bookings. Although nice that the fire was roaring. We all had the set menu, where there is no no choice, but was surprised that literally that was we got, often the chef surprises you with a between course delicacy. But not here. My main course was just about warm, though the pork was delicious and the gravy served separately very flavoursome. Dessert was apple crumble, which was nice, but nothing special. We ordered coffees.. which came with no petit fours.. and a latte in a cup with no handle! Cup was too hot to hold… Is this a thing? The bread was very good, but the butter was too cold and hard to spread.. This sounds like nit picking, but in a michelin starred restaurant this should not happen. Staff are friendly, and we were greeted with a smile, although the manager was somewhat surly. I hasten to add it was very quiet and only 3/4 table s in occupation. So all in all very underwhelming and in our opinion overpriced with a much too limited menu. What a shame..

Lovely place, where the staff are friendly, polite, and don't rush you. The meal was top class. As a party of five, we all felt that we were dealt with as individuals. Will definitely return

Been here couple of times Sunday roast was perfect very very good

Staff were kind, food was great.

We travelled from London just for this pub and we were not disappointed! If you’re considering going then book immediately. FOOD Sensational doesn’t even cover it. We shared the beef and it was melt in the mouth and packed with flavour. The sides and snacks were equally as incredible. So much thought went into truly excellent food which felt elegant but not pretentious. SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE We had a lovely long lunch. Didn’t feel rushed but felt well attended to. The dining room is light, airy and beautifully decked out. The pub area had such charm and we got cosy next to the fire. I love a pub that is still a proper boozer as well as serving next level food. We also were looking to get a taxi back to the station and the chef himself helped us out. He even rang when my friend left her scarf. Truly my top meal of 2023 so far! Thank you Dan and team! (Also as a non drinker I was really chuffed with the variety of mock tails etc.)

Just called by for drinks and were very glad to discover this excellent pub. Service was able, attentive and friendly (they even give you a tablemat for your drinks). Properly kept beer and a good soundtrack (just loud enough to enjoy without being intrusive). Great...

We were lucky enough to secure a reservation to enjoy this very special exclusive evening celebrating The Bridge Arms being in the top 50 best gastro pubs in the UK, together with The Unruly Pig, Suffolk, The Coach, Marlow and the Baring in London. Such...

Delicious meal!! Strangely the reviews are mixed but we are not sure why as the food and service were both fantastic. The setting is very nice , it’s more like a restaurant where you sit. We were staying at the Pig hotel for 2 nights...

So exclusive they don’t do walk ins bearing in mind my friend has spent £10k in this venue this year not good business sense I guess they don’t need the business 🤷‍♂️so we went to the pig

Best Sunday roast I’ve ever had

Beyond shocking starts and main came out freezing . Scallops under cooked and cold and core du boeuf at £80 freezing we took the meat home to heat up as didn’t want to waste it. When we paid £117 For meal we again stated it’s...

This place is in a league of its own, we have been eating here regularly since it opened and we always have an excellent meal, our children love it and everything that is served is absolutely delicious, the service is spot on and the staff...

We visited the bridge arms on Friday night. We have been here many times before we found the Service very slow. This time we had to ask for our drinks and ask to order are food. after the starters came out, it was nearly an...

Great service. The quality of the food and wine was superb. The set lunch menu was excellent value for money. It’s simply impossible to find fault.

Not impressed by my meal. I had a piece of Brill. Fish the size of the palm of my hand and the other person in our group who had the same dish had about triple the amount. Both meals cost £36:00. Rather excessive for mine. I was quite shocked. I needed gluten free bread and it was so good. Just two minute slices? Wow. Bit mean…

Sensational, the food was honestly out of this world, wanting to get a real sample we had oysters, the wagyu tartare, roast beef (Sunday menu) tiramisu and cheese, and it was all fantastic, my partner is dairy free and they even made her a Yorkshire...

The best value Michelin star restaurant I have ever visited. And the food here is exceptional. There is a really relaxed atmosphere at this charming pub, and whilst the vibe is low key the food is incredible. The three course set menu is a steal at £35 per head, and don’t miss the snacks - the whipped goats cheese and the chickpea panisse are real highlights. The owner Tash is lovely and very welcoming.

Knock out lunch of langoustines, cod’s roe and smoked trout. First time here but will definitely come back next time in area. Not to be missed

With any exceptions, everything we chose was perfect and the service great. Will definitely be going back.

Wonderful birthday lunch, delicious and beautifully presented dishes served by attentive and thoughtful staff. We tried the lobster, beef tartare, oysters for a starter and the short rib to share for a main with cabbage and fries. Everything was perfect. The staff were extremely accommodating...

This is an excellent restaurant! The food is simply fantastic - we had steaks, ribs, oysters, caviar, and it was all really, really good! We even ordered extra bread at the end - it was that good. The service was excellent as well. The barman welcomed us for a drink and entertained us with a great story about the beer that we had (Timothy Taylor Landlord). The waitress than took us to our table and was fantastic throughout - recommended dishes, drinks and fulfilled all requests with a smile. The atmosphere is really cosy and well thought after - just look at the pictures! Make sure you book well in advance!

Went for an anniversary meal with my other half and we’re greeted with a personalised card from the team which was a nice touch. However the service was not great, we were asked if we wanted one drink throughout the whole meal until we had...

New owners have made it less accessible for wheelchair users. I emailed and phoned ahead to ensure that they were aware that we had a wheelchair user in the party when making the booking and I was assured both verbally and via email that the...

We arrived early and decided to have a drink at the bar as my wife noticed the “Neck Oil”, remarking on the unusual glass we were asked not to steal it! That has never happened to me before! We were sat at table 14, this...

As always, absolutely fantastic. I can honestly say the bridge and the fordwich are in my oppinion the best restaurants around for miles. Outstanding

The Bridge Arms serves delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere. The staff are friendly, efficient and professional. Everything is always first class - the buttermilk fried chicken and gravy is unbelievable! Thank you Tash, James, Josh and the whole team

A lovely place to dine in - highly recommended ! We came to The Bridge Arms during our stay at a nearby hotel. The place looked inviting and friendly, so we walked in. I am very glad we did! The place is very tidy and the staff is very friendly. The food was amazing - I could not recall when the last time I enjoyed the food that much. It was delicious 👍🏼 If you find yourself nearby - drop in and see if there is a place for you. Even better if you can book in advance. Enjoy!

Quite disappointed in choice and portions. It was a Sunday which is a traditional roast day but if you wanted something else it really was hard luck

The Bridge Arms takes the concept of a gastro pub to a new level and it is easy to see why it has won a Michelin star. We have been to their sister restaurant the Fordwich Arms a few times and enjoyed every meal. Our...

Our meal was divine! We couldn't rave about the food more if we tried. The chicken and gravy sharing plate was a 10/10 and the slow cooked beef rib to share was so tender and delicious. Everything we ate was so delicious and the staff were very attentive. The bread was also heavenly. We were so full that we couldn't fit in pudding; however, I'm sure the desserts would have been divine! Overall, a must visit while in the area!

What a lovely surprise The Bridge Arms turned out to be. We visited for lunch whilst staying at the Pig down the road. Good vibes as soon as you walk in. Really tastfully decorated interior. Definitely felt the DNA of the Clove Club in the set up, relaxed but refined. We had the tasting menu, the lobster was incredible. Good selection of wines.

Beautiful food, good efficient service. Very pleasant evening

A Michelin Misstep: Bridge Arms, Canterbury - understaffed and organisational inefficiency Despite the mouthwatering fare at Bridge Arms, a Michelin-starred establishment nestled in the heart of Canterbury, my overall experience was marred by a number of disappointments that cast a shadow over the culinary brilliance on display. It began with a disquieting hour-long wait for our starters. To our dismay, the situation didn’t improve as we waited a further TWO hours for the main courses. Such prolonged delays are unexpected for any dining establishment, let alone one boasting a Michelin star. Further compounding the issue was the fact that the restaurant was not bustling or overwhelmingly busy - leaving one to wonder where the bottleneck in service occurred. The staff's inattentiveness was a palpable reality throughout our meal; our server, disappointingly, barely spared us a glance or bothered to refill our water glasses. When it came to the wine, a vital component of fine dining, it was served at room temperature on a scorching 30-degree Celsius day, completely disregarding the intricacies of serving red wine. One would expect a Michelin starred establishment to keep their wine in a wine cellar, or at least in a cool place. The red wine was so warm to drink we had to switch to white, despite ordering red meat for our main courses. This lack of attention to detail, in a place where one would expect meticulous standards, was not only disheartening, but one that begs the question how they got a Michelin star in the first place. It’s not just about food, but about service too. The final blow was the management's lackadaisical response to our concerns. Our attempt to communicate the issues was met with apathy - a far cry from the accountability one would expect from such a prestigious institution. The occasion was particularly special as it was my partner's birthday - a celebration I planned with the restaurant 8 months in advance that ended up being an embarrassing experience due to the numerous issues we faced. Despite the undeniable quality of the cuisine, I find it impossible to recommend Bridge Arms. The glaring lack of service, attention to detail, and managerial indifference make it a poor choice for anyone seeking the typically seamless and elevated experience one associates with Michelin-starred establishments. Especially given the price. As a result of the aforementioned reasons, I would not recommend coming here.

Only had oysters and starters but was fantastic....