Parrot in Canterbury

Lovely old pub. Great food, very friendly service. Really cosy with a lovely atmosphere.

Lovely little place for a pint at the end of a busy week.

Great Sunday roasts....beef, chicken,turkey & vegetarian. Lovely Christmas decorations & welcoming log fires.

Super historic pub!Didn't eat but menu looked good!Great ale!Very friendly staff!Lovely warm cosy atmosphere on a very cold day!

Very nice old pub set next to a roman wall. Friendly staff and quick service!

Had a delightful experience at The Parrot. We arrived around 5:30 pm and were greeted with warm, attentive service from Victoria and Jo. The goat's cheese burger was spotless and the haddock and chips are very generous! Also paired with the great roasted tomato soup that went very well on a cold night. To finish, the double chocolate brownie was simply divine—rich, gooey, and the ideal sweet treat to end the night. Honestly, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!

Such a great place.the food so tasty. We had the pate to share and I had the sausages and mash. Sooo good. This place does not disappoint. Great ambiance

We stumbled across the Parrot whilst shopping. Luckily they had a table for us. We ordered 3 small plates and 2 sides and everything was absolutely delicious. The staff were attentive, friendly and efficient. The scotch egg was divine.

A lovely traditional rural pub in a beautiful area with an air of sophistication. I think they served me the biggest steak of my life with twice as many chips 😲 and it was perfectly cooked, so delicious I had to finish the whole thing no matter its size. And I don't regret it, I'd do it again tomorrow! If they gave me a discount... 😏

Fabulous meal at the Parrot - booked having trouble to decide where to go and chose here more by luck having decided against a few trips further afield - so glad we did, everyone happy and one of the best meals had in a long time. The pie is a proper pie, the veg was fresh and perfectly cooked - starters had some fabulous options and quite simply couldn't fault. Coupled with great service we will definitely be back - it's slightly off the beaten track in Canterbury but really worth it and can highly recommend.

Fantastic old pub down the back streets of Canterbury. What a find! Worth every penny too. Staff were all brilliant and food was excellent So pleased to have found a pub without hoards of dogs running loose too!

Very bad customer experience. They told us to leave within 1.5 hrs. If they prefer reservation they should tell us first and we are happy to find another place.

Lovely pub off the beaten track in Canterbury. Large garden area with lots of seating. Low ceilings and log fires. Nice selection of ales. Staff are friendly and helpful. Sadly no parrot anymore.

One of our favourite pub in the city - it's cosy, good selection of drinks and lovely atmosphere. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. Really lovely beer garden for the summer months and a good upstairs, especially for larger groups. One we return to time and time again!

Fantastic pub and food! The staff was very friendly and helpful! I would totally recommend it if you are in Canterbury!!!!

Lovely food and beer at a friendly pub.

Nice atmosphere, good bar staff.

We had lunch but found there was a lot of background music so had a quick meal and left.

This is a really lovely, friendly pub and eatery about 10 minutes walk from the centre of Canterbury. We visited on a Saturday evening as a 4, and the food and service were very good. Crab and crayfish linguine was delicious Thank you to all the staff

Beautiful old pub, great roast and for a reasonable price.

Darling pub. Seating available inside and out in the back. We enjoyed the friendliness of the staff and a pint.

Lovely pub but plant based vege burger was inedible and standard burger was just standard! Needs to improve given pricing is top end

The staff was friendly and attractive. Great Pub atmosphere.The meal was tasty with a nice portion served hot. Highly recommend;)

Really worth a visit if you come to Canterbury. Great food! Really nice staff and it just feels like a really relaxing place. Highly recommend!

I met some old friends in Canterbury and suggested going to the Parrot for a Sunday Lunch and we all said how nice it was to get a good roast dinner in a good atmosphere with wonderful fresh vegetables and excellent Yorkshire puddings. I will certainly be going back again.

Beautiful gastropub with incredible food and a great selection of beers. Friendly staff and a relaxed, laid-back vibe and a beautiful beer garden make for a really nice night out.

What an absolute gem do I need to say anything more than it’s the oldest pub in town! Whether you come for an easy drink in the garden or for Sunday roast or dinner, it is always great. Food is delicious, has great variety, and service is on point, super friendly and helpful staff. I recommend checking out the daily specials too! Will keep returning here as it’s a favourite spot in Canterbury! The indoor interior is the best, authentic and wholesome experience!

Had a lovely lunch on the terrace, the fish and chips were delicious, as were the pork chops, nice wine selection by the glass as well

Had a first date here last night and it was top notch! Warm, cosy, friendly, good food...a really good time!

Went there this afternoon for lunch the food was lovely and the staff were so welcoming and the atmosphere was lovely, definitely will e going back. Thank you for a wonderful time

Only stopped for a drink, but the atmosphere was great, and service with some friendly chat always helps. I should have got a taxi and could have stayed longer.

Fabulous food and service, wonderful setting, absolutely recommended!

The first stop on a visit to some Canterbury pubs.. A drink with Ben. Thoroughly enjoyable. Nice place.

First pub I’ve come across that’s not dog friendly, but the one down the road is.

Beautiful place with lots of history, good quality food and friendly staff. We had a lovely evening!

Called in for a quick pint. Lovely warm log burner. Pint was pretty good too! Cannot comment/rate the food as did not have any. Word of mouth tells me it is good! Update: Attended for lunch as one of a party of 8 to celebrate a birthday. Food was excellent and we were well looked after by the staff. Certainly recommend this place!!

Good food and quiet atmosphere. Highly recommended!

A very warm welcome and a delicious dish! As French, we enjoyed ourselves on a beautiful little terrace. A good time!

Great selection of whisky . Good staff. Just had Sunday dinner. As ever, first class service. Dinner was really good , dessert was lovely too 😋. Recommend the sticky toffee pudding, in fact, recommend anything they serve. Staff very attentive but not over powering. 11/10 *****

A very nice gastropub about 6-7 minutes walk from the High Street. We were three people and ate Sea Bass, Fish & Chips and Beef Burger. Cozy environment, good service and good food. Also affordable. The bill came to £60, including drinks.

Beautiful garden and friendly staff

Lovely place, away from the busy high street, with a relaxing garden. Staff were all super friendly and nice, and the sea bass was tasty and light. Definitely would recommend!

Came here for birthday celebrations. Service was really good and all staff were friendly. Bravo to the gentleman who took the plates all in one go! The crab cake type thing was delicious, the Yorkshire pudding and vegetables were delicious. The steak would have been rarer, but I think the type of meat used doesn't really allow for that to happen. Potatoes could have been roasted more. The desserts were really good, thoroughly enjoyed them! Would recommend and come again!

I've been in here few times. Never had the food but I've had some of the drinks in there. Not sure what the name of the seating area is. I like garden👍👍👍

Very cosy place with spectacular lunches!

I love this pub! We had dinner here this evening myself and my Mum and Dad (I’m over from Australia on a visit but I’ve been going to the Parrot for over twenty years on and off). We had a lovely evening there, the food, service and atmosphere were lovely. A good crowd in and mixture of people. The beer garden and tables inside are both lovely - the pub itself is very old (there are Roman walls just outside). The food was truly excellent, lovely menu - I had a wild boar ravioli pasta with pancetta and a mushroom and cream sauce. It was the best pasta dish I have ever had - delicious! The parents both had the beef shin pie with mash and veg. We also had starters, mushrooms and a prawn cocktail - delicious. A good selection of ciders and beers on tap. Staff including the manager Francis were very helpful - great service! Would highly recommend. Very well priced and exceptional standard of food!

A secluded garden, far enough from the bustling center, where to relish amazing locally-sourced plates surrounded by an historical suggesting context! One of the finest pub/restaurant by far.

Amazing fish&chips and very polite personal!

Lovely, olde worlde pub in a quiet spot in Canterbury. Helpful, attentive staff and lovely food.

Amazing place and atmosphere and delicious food. The waitress was so friendly.

Beautiful little pub, good food and brilliant atmosphere, the attention was amazing too

you should visit this place when you’re in canterbury, the sunday roast are so yummy! also really love the ambiance of the place, don’t forget to order their yummy desserts!

A massive portion of the Chicken Sunday Roast!! But very good indeed. It was my first roast ever and I quite enjoyed it. Love the option of veggies on the side (and a lot of it). Do recommend.

I really enjoy good vibe here with fantastic hospitality! away from hustle and bustle! Love the Ale beer here:)

Cozy place to relax with a beer and tasty food in the evening…

Had the paté which was delicious - could have done with a few more bread pieces though. Parents and partner had the roasts, and they really enjoyed it. Ciders and beers were delicious.

Great food and very low alcohol beer

Fantastic meal in a super cosy and atmospheric pub. I had an absolutely beautiful pie here for dinner - the staff were so attentive, friendly, welcoming and polite - would definitely come back here again, and recommend it to all!

Had fantastic meal here on Saturday teatime food delicious and presented beautifully staff were friendly and welcoming will definitely be back thank you to Francis who waited on our table and made us feel so welcome

Lovely hidden gem best beer garden in canterbury

I finally found "The Pub" in Canterbury. A little away from the tourist crowd, frequented by many locals, good beer and good food and a very warm welcome. Not to mention an authentically historic setting and a pleasant environment. What more !! Danny from Dunkirk.

The food here is outstanding - amazing, restaurant quality in a gorgeous, period pub and absolutely wonderful service from friendly & welcoming staff. Can’t wait to go back!

Amazing food, a really great aesthetic inside too! Definitely worth a visit. We're hoping to go back ASAP

Beautiful pub, outstanding service, fantastic food.

Amazing period pub with nice food and good selection of drinks

Went with a group and didn’t have a say in the menu. Food was good, chips, chicken and multiple different sandwiches. Very good very nice!

We fallen in love with this place and indeed we spent here all the dinners of our stay in Canterbury. The place is "old", warm and cozy. Like opening the door on the past, but a pleasant past. It is never too crowded, and privacy is maintained between adjacent tables. The food is very good, with also vg options. The staff is really nice and makes you feel welcome since the moment you set foot inside the door.

Gorgeous old pub, lovely garden, nice fireplaces.

Main problem: I've got sick after Fish & Chips You have to look for the menu yourself, which is not very convenient. The Fish and Chips were quite tasty, but it was difficult to eat, and when I started feeling sick, it turned out that I had been poisoned by the food. This was quite a shame, because the place looked good and had local charm and good ratings. Also this is a nice local bar.

Quaint and cozy. Servers made thoughtful recommendations and provided professional service. Seafood linguine & burger were delicious! The onion rings & lemon merengue tart were perfection!

Really tasty food and a good bottle of wine. We will be back!

The best Sunday Roast ever! Lovely.

Delicious Sunday Roast with friends

A really lovely place to to chill and eat, good food at good prices. No photos of the food as we ate it all :-) Only 4 stars on the food because the steak was not quite up to the 5 star standard, not because of the cooking but because of the cut.. All food cooked perfectly with a traditional English desert menu. A well time team of staff who are polite, well presented, and well spoken and fine example of British food and dining

Delicious Sunday Roast! The pork and the beef were tasty. I highly recommend the sourdough bread and the dessets were so delicious too. Coffee is not the best 🫣

This is only my experience as others may have a better time. The Sunday lunch of beef potatoes and veg . The potatoes were hardandveg unimaginative. The waiter knocked drink over me did apologise but had to sit with wet patches all meal.the budding is delightfully old and characteristic very clean but Will not be returning .

Lovely fire place, met some friendly people there. Bar staff were great

Very quick service Nice and calm atmospheres

My partner and I moved to Canterbury about a year ago. It was around then that we first visited The Parrot for a few drinks and bar snacks with some friends. We really liked it then and came back a few times during the summer, enjoying the lovely garden/terrace at the back. However, there was more! Last week, we returned with our in-laws for lunch and discovered the amazingly charming upstairs attic seating space (we had no clue), which is available only during lunch hours. We loved it so much that we came back a few days later. The food is very good, and the atmosphere is cosy and warm. The staff were really helpful and nice. It took us some time to discover this hidden gem in Canterbury, and we are looking forward to becoming more of a regular at The Parrot!

Incredible old pub, oldest in Canterbury. Good food and drinks with indoor and outdoor dining options. Service could not have been better

Good pub with a good garden and nice atmosphere. Food could do with some work and the burger in particular was really poor. The burger patty was bad quality and the lettuce and onion poorly prepared (it was like they had been cut with a dinner knife). Rest of the food seemed okay and the menu is pretty reasonably priced.

Another very good meal yesterday with very attentive and polite staff. I will keep going back with the trouble and strife

On the ONE spring day we've had so far we were lucky enough to be in the garden at The Parrot pub. Ace food. Don't go there please because it's for us to enjoy and us only. Far too exclusive and lovely for the likes of you. The Magnolia was out to perfection as well. A wonder in hiding. Let's keep schtum.

Really lovely pub with lovely atmosphere.

Great place for food and drinks. Staff are very friendly and customer focused. Keegan always has time for a chat Frances is an excellent gm

Great Sunday lunch & red wine !! Plus crumble & custard!

I absolutely loved Parrot. The atmosphere was homey and welcoming; you really felt like you could spend your weekend nights here. The Tudor style architecture made me feel like I wandered into a tavern in a fantasy setting like DnD or LOTR. The servers and bartenders were all nice and accommodating, especially Francis, and the food was phenomenal. I know the food is already going to be good when the menu is enticing enough that I want to order both a starter and a dessert. I had two different red wines, which were also top notch. I will definitely come here again on my next trip to Canterbury.

Amazing place. Feels old, classic, but fantastic 😍

Great food and friendly service. Well presented gastro pub in the heart of Canterbury.

Good service and good food- a really nice meal before the cinema. Even better that they don’t automatically add a service charge- which I was happy to add due to the good service. I will definitely be back.

This place was amazing. The guy managing it was so good to us. So glad we came out

Very tasty and generous Sunday roast in a fabulous venue. Excellent Panko prawn starter too! Prices reasonable, ask to sit upstairs for a more roomy experience with vaulted Tudor ceilings.

Limited menu for a dairy free diet. Very attentive service

We had a lovely Saturday lunch. It wasn’t too busy x but had a good atmosphere - wide choice including plenty of vegan dishes and specials. Brilliant value on the kids meals. All of our dishes were good, with a couple excellent (rarebit) and some slightly less (the polenta special) but overall a good find

I Just drink 🍻 in Parrot. I can't rate food, But I will try later because I love the atmosphere🥰

Topclass and staff topclass a must to vist

It was a bloody freezing day so a pint and a seat by that beast of a wood burner was just what was needed.

Lovely old pub in Canterbury. The food is superb. I had the pie. Comes with seasonal veg and mash and a large pot of gravy. Really nice.

If you find yourself in Canterbury and are looking for a warm and welcoming traditional English pub with thoughtful food, even for vegans, definitely visit it. Tip! It would be good to make a reservation. Reasonable prices and don't forget to taste the local beer!

Very good typical UK food, I recommend this place