Parrot in Canterbury

Another fine Sunday Lunch thanks to Francis and his attentive team

We only had drinks but what a lovely place. We sat in the garden and looking how old the building was and atmosphere. Very much looking forward to coming again

Acclaimed as the oldest pub in Canterbury, this is where you want to go if you'd like to simmer yourself in historical ambiance rather than the current football match. No DJs, no televisions, come here for the atmosphere and you can nearly imagine yourself as one of Chaucer's pilgrims huddled around the fireplace and biding their time with tales. Service here is understated and polite. Food is delicious. I strongly recommend the melted Camembert & bread appetizer. Their red pepper humus is nearly as good as my own. Plenty of local beers and cider on tap along with a small selection of liquors.

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!!!

Food was spot on Had a tasty risotto along with fries and some hummus & pitta. Made even more delightful by the charming garden. Plenty of places to sit in or out of the sunshine. Highly recommend for food

Extremely medium. Decor is nice inside, food was fine but not good. We ordered an extra £7 of chips because the menu incorrectly said the burgers didn't come with chips and then they did. So we over spent and had far too many chips! Very dissapointing experience.

Great food in a cozy pub. Worth the walk. Can get busy.

Lovely pub. Friendly, helpful staff. Great pub food. Overall had a lovely evening.

Lovely old pub with a good menu and drinks selection. Recommended for a sunny lunch

We had a small lunch here on 3rd of May, shared a creamy woodland wild mushrooms, and a classic burger. The both dishes were so delicious. The burger meat was amazing, was not deep fried, oily beef, juicy, nice one, we really enjoyed. Even It was a busy bank holiday weekend with a nice weather, the staff were so attentive, we were served so quickly with big smiles.

We had a lovely Sunday lunch at The Parrot in Canterbury a couple of times now. It's a really charming pub with a great atmosphere. We like a proper Sunday roast, and The Parrot definitely delivers. I had the roast beef, which was cooked perfectly, and my wife opted for the vegetarian roast, which she said was delicious. Both our roasts came with generous portions of crispy roast potatoes, a big Yorkshire pudding, and a medley of fresh vegetables. The gravy was really tasty, too – just what you want with a roast. What really impressed us was how accommodating and friendly they were with our son. He's a bit of a fussy eater, wont eat potatoes of any shape or kind, and even though it wasn't on the kids' menu they were happy to swap his potatoes for a big Yorkshire pudding. He was thrilled! It's little touches like that that make a big difference when you're eating out with kids. The staff were all really friendly and attentive, making us feel really welcome. I also love the story behind the name "The Parrot." Apparently, the building dates back to the 14th century and has had a few different names over the years. It's a nice touch that they've incorporated some of its history into the pub's identity. It also turns out that, until recently, the pub actually had a resident parrot who would often entertain the patrons! It really added to the quirky charm of the place. Overall, we had a fantastic Sunday lunch at The Parrot. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and it's a great place for families. We'll definitely be back! We came back, New menu but still delicious

Such a lovely place with amazing history and outstanding food

Copious and delicious fish & chips, incredibly friendly staff, all in a magnificent pub!

Popped in for some mid-afternoon lunch and a pint. It's a lovely old building, the staff were friendly, the beer/ale is pretty good and the food was ok too. Chicken + bacon burger with chips. Not too expensive - not too fancy. Just a nice pub burger and pint. Nice atmosphere. Would recommend.

Lovely service, beautiful pub, affordable beers.

We only had a drink but the food looked delicious, even the sandwiches! We were allowed to have a look at the banqueting hall upstairs, despite it not in service, and it looked amazing! It looks a great place for a large group. I'm sure I will be be returning when I'm next in Canterbury.

The pub was recommended by the hotel clerk. The food was amazing. We had the steak with the pepper corn sauce along with the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The dessert was to die for. This is the oldest pub in the area. The manager let us go upstairs to look at the architecture. The Parrot was one of the best restaurants we found on our trip.

Lovely old pub, good beer, but a very odd idea of service - I ordered a salmon salad, was served makings of a salmon sandwich (salmon slice, bread, a few leaves and diced pickle) and, when I asked about salad was told that I was given a starter, to be fair. Beware of ordering a burger - you may get fish and chips - it is a main, to be fair!

Had a delicious Sunday roast here today Roast potatoes and veg cooked to perfection. Really enjoyed our time here ,such a lovely oldy worldy pub ,excellent service too. Highly recommend

Quiet when we arrived, but a quaint pub. Looks like it would make a great local.

Charming Historic Pub with Fantastic Flavors The Parrot Pub, a Canterbury icon, delivers a brilliant mix of history, hearty food, and warm hospitality. The Scotch eggs were a crispy, savory start, followed by a juicy beef burger and the standout Chicken Whitstable Pie - creamy, comforting, and wrapped in flaky pastry, of course, cannot forget to mention the yummy gravy they had. Paired with a rich Whitstable Bay Black Stout, beautiful dinner! Staff were welcoming, super-helpful, and full of energy, even during the busy rush. The lively, historic vibe—packed but cozy—added to the charm. With affordable prices and top-notch quality, it’s a must-visit. I’ll be back! 🍻

Lovely pub with a great atmosphere

Such a gem! I went with my husband and some friends and we had the most incredible time! Loved the atmosphere and the food was really delicious!

Gorgeous little pub to sit and have a drink by the fire, didn't eat so can't comment on food

As fans of Canterbury I took a punt on this place for our tenth wedding anniversary and it didn’t disappoint ! Great service and atmosphere combined with quality food and drink. Hope to return on our next trip to Canterbury!

Absolutely rancid, my gravy came cold and only got one potato

Back to The Parrot - Still Awesome! Went back to The Parrot after ages and it was just as good as I remembered, maybe even better! Really great vibe, super friendly staff, and they really know their stuff. Service was spot on, made the whole thing a brilliant experience. This place is legendary, no doubt about it. Makes you wonder who's been through those doors! I swear I nearly saw the Kardashians there (maybe not!). Heard a rumour Coldplay recorded their first album there too - pretty cool, right? The Parrot has something special, that's for sure. The "manic cellar" is a bit of a laugh, definitely worth checking out. Basically, if you're ever near The Parrot, go! Great atmosphere, history, and the staff are fantastic. I won't be leaving it so long next time!

We eat and drink in this pub regularly, service and food always outstanding with a lovely atmosphere. We recently had a function in the upstairs dining room which I can't rate highly enough. Hot buffet was amazing, the room itself is beautifully and staff couldn't do enough to make sure everything went smoothly., the event was completely stress free and everything was perfect

It's lovely in the garden in the summer, good selection of beers. Food is pretty good too. A hidden gem.

Very nice pub. The dishes are very good and the staff are lovely. A real moment of calm relaxation. I recommend!

Always a warm welcome. Food was delicious and service was excellent.

Amazing vegan food. Friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere in a gorgeous place. Will definitely be visiting again.

Great food, great portion, great manager

This pub is fantastic - the staff were so kind and attentive, the food was delicious (best fish and chips!), and atmosphere was lovely. Highly recommend visiting when in Canterbury!

Lovely surroundings, attentive staff & great food with plenty of it.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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!

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.