The Corner House Canterbury Restaurant in Canterbury

very nice restaurant, a good team, and a boss who is very attentive to his customers. Thanks Matt

A lovely restaurant in the heart of Canterbury. Nicely prepared and presented food; our main courses were the salmon and lamb shoulder, both of which were excellent. The building is interesting and we had seats overlooking the courtyard, which was delightful. Last but not least, the service was friendly and attentive. The lamb was dissected and served beautifully. An excellent restaurant and there aren’t too many of this calibre in Maidstone, which is our beck of the woods.

Best meal I have had in ages. Thoroughly recommend the beef en croute and the homemade Christmas ice cream. Laid back and relaxed atmosphere and all the staff were friendly and super efficient. Wish we lived nearer.

A fabulous meal and, as always, great service in comfy, laid back surroundings. 3 of us shared olives and two starters, followed by salmon, duck confit and a turkey thigh take on Christmas dinner which was superb. For dessert we shared a treacle tart (unctuous to perfection) and honeycomb ice cream and blood orange sorbet. This is one of Canterbury's nicest and best places to eat..we have been here many times and never been disappointed.

Wow wow wow! Absolutely amazing food! We have been to the corner house a few times so have eaten the Lamb, and beef roast and sides. The food was wonderful! We can’t wait for the next visit! Very friendly staff HIGHLY recommend!

Really enjoyed our dinner!! Excellent seafood, starters, and wine made for a great evening. Recommend if you are dining in Deal.

We had Sunday roast in the climated terrace. We tried the pork and the beef one. Great service and totally worth price. I heavily recommend it! Also recomend the pistachio crème brûllé.

Went for lunch with my Mum, excellent service and very good value set menu. I had the flat iron steak with a side of delicious chips. Unfortunately my steak was overdone, I asked for medium but it was well done-I didn't mention it at the time-i'm sure they would have made me another if I made a fuss, but it was still OK. Mum had fish pie which she enjoyed. Treacle tart for desert was very good.

Located in the heart of Canterbury, The Corner House offers a memorable dining experience. We have been served by Liam, whose friendly and attentive service elevates the atmosphere, the restaurant serves standout dishes like the rich, velvety carrot and lentil soup, and the expertly crafted Beef Wellington. The beef is perfectly cooked, wrapped in flaky pastry, and complemented by a delicious mushroom duxelles. For great food and warm, personalised service, this spot is a must-visit. Highly recommended! We’ll come back soon!

This is a delightful place to eat. Excellent food and lovely atmosphere. The set lunch is really good value. Definitely we shall return

First time visit but will be back. Excellent service and food.

We ate at the restaurant. The staff was very helpful in terms of menu suggestions, the food was fresh and well prepared. I don't usually like roasted carrots, but I loved theirs!

An absolutely superb Sunday lunch. We had the Beef Wellington, which was perfectly cooked, as were the vegetables and Yorkshire puddings. The home-baked bread was outstanding, and the service was as good as it gets. Our waiter made us feel completely at home, and even refused a more generous tip when we offered it (the service charge is only 10%). We look forward to our next visit!

Flawless. Lovely building great rooms, excellent food. Service top notch. The only thing to be aware of is the proximity to a main road, which you don't notice once you're in, and you have to use a subway under the road to get to the town centre. But this does not take away from the place itself.

Extremely considerate staff. Delicious food! Enjoyed our stay immensely.

Such a lovely greeting on arrival from Emma. We had a drink it the bar while we waiting for our friends. Two of us had the Roast Beef with all the trimmings which was cooked to perfection. Three had the Pork which they all enjoyed. They asked us if we wanted the gravy separate which we did. Desert was also very good a combination of Rum and Raison Ice cream, Honeycomb ice cream, Sticky toffee pudding and cheese cake. All very very good. Our Waiter Traklis was extremely Polite and helpful. We sat in the conservatory with a lovely view of the garden. Emma said if it was too cold she could close the door to the garden as she could see one of our friends was very frail. Please thank all the kitchen staff for there attention to detail. Another perfect Sunday Lunch.

Great overnight stay lovey staff fantastic room .was needing to place ballon’s etc in room before arriving more than happy to assist .Chaucer room nice and quite comfy bed great nights sleep. Woke to breakfast being delivered to your room yogurt ,warm pastries toast &fruit lovely to have breakfast in bed Would definitely recommend and would definitely return Thank you Liam for carrying my bag to the room

Great choice of venue for our final meal of a 21st birthday weekend for a granddaughter. Modern, bright and airy, the seating, menu and service are very good.

Amazing food great place and fantastic location with a carpark behind

Lovely cosy restaurant with delicious good but the best thing about it was the great service! Very rare these days but the waiter was so attentive and my mother got a birthday card and candle on her pudding. Just how a lunch experience should be .... this place is a gem !

Myself and my boyfriend came to visit Canterbury and wanted to try Corner House as we used to come here when it was a pub! We experienced such lovely and friendly service with beautiful ambience and most importantly the food was banging! Was a special night, thank you!

We stayed at the Corner House for 2 nights and ate at the restaurant for one of those. When we first arrived, I was a little concerned about the location on a super busy road. But we had asked for a quiet room and we were very happy with our cozy and quiet room. The location was excellent, right outside the city walls. A Continental breakfast was served to our door each morning which was just right for us. The Corner House is loaded with charm and our only regret was that it was too cold to sit in their lovely courtyard. The restaurant was excellent! Our server was delightful and the food was creative and absolutely delicious. I chose the Corner House because it was unique and for it's location and excellent restaurant reviews. Even if you don't choose to stay in this quirky and character inn, I highly recommend booking dinner!

Very nice atmosphere with top IPA!

We had a great meal and good wine. Steak was perfect, pork loin melted and the sauces were very good. Good wine choice and some different digestives. All reasonably priced.

For me, the best place to eat in Canterbury city. Excellent service, great food and despite the position near a busy road you have no sense of that when you are dinning.

Brilliant service and hotel room. Super attentive. Would happily stay again.

Delitious beef wellington, the best I have ever had! Highly recommended!

Absolutely delicious food and wonderful service. I’d been struggling with somewhere good to eat pre-theatre in Canterbury. I need look no further. We’ve already re booked.

Perfect location, good food (including breakfast in the room) and well-furnished rooms

The location is very central in Canterbury and we could walk around from there to all the sights. The food and service were great in this fantastic old building. The only drawback is the noise of traffic but the windows worked!

It is off the beaten track so tourists who want to eat in this place must look for it, like we did. And it's not a fruitless search. Excellent food and cider, with impeccable service. Only the draft beer doesn't particularly stand out, but it's a minor sin compared to the rest.

A bit pricey for me, but having said that if you have a bit of money then this is the place for you. Great atmosphere, fab outside area and friendly staff.

Absolutely fantastic food. We just wanted to get something small, but then we got carried away with an old fashion one. From the homemade bread to the gazpacho to the main course to the homemade ice cream, everything was delicious.

The rooms are well equipped, everything is extremely modern in a house that is over 400 years old. Everything has charm, plus a hospitality that is second to none. Breakfast is brought to your room. We really thought everything was great and the price was reasonable. The small hotel is very close to the city center!

Excellent Sunday lunch in Canterbury

ChatGPT recommended this place so we came to explore. Had a late lunch. Service was perfect, kind. Food was ok. We sat outside the weather was great. We had a cocktail, gazpacho soup and the couple platter with the iron steak, chicken and lamp. Comes with vegetables and more. The steak was not medium and I’ve had better dishes but the place was beautiful and enjoyable for our short visit.

We had an amazing roast dinner for Sunday lunch here. The food was delicious and the service was excellent - most notably from our lovely waitress, Rachel!

We went for a late lunch on a Saturday. Both the food and the service were perfect. Is a little on the expensive side, but at least it met out expectations.

Really good Sunday lunch and friendly service

Lovely find in Canterbury. Fantastic interior. Friendly welcoming staff. We both had a roast dinner and can honestly say the roast dinner was by the far the best we've ever had, down to the meat and then all the trimmings. Service good. It was more expensive then the average pub sunday roast, but you pay for what you get and believe me its worth it.

Excellent service, perfect time-management even for 30 persons, and the food was more than delicious. We had a wonderful dinner there.

Phenomenal food !!! We tried Beef Wellington and BBQ platter for 2 and both were outstanding! One of the best meals in UK! Note to the manager and chef - raise the quality of your chips (fries) - that is the only thing that did not match up to your quality and standard.

Had an excellent dinner. Great rooms. Service was very nice and flexible. A must when in Canterbury!

Been a few times now for dinner at this restaurant. The service is spot on, staff lovely, food amazing. Great for couples or a family meal. Definitely a 'must do' when I am in Canterbury.

We ate here for an early dinner before going on to the Marlowe. Although the tables inside were fine, we chose to eat outside at the back, in a pleasantly landscaped courtyard. The traffic was less intrusive here. We were all very happy with the food. It was difficult to choose what to eat. Within our party we had a tender steak, monkfish, crab tart with guacamole and pork belly, all cooked perfectly and served with a smile. We will have to go back to sample more on the varied menu.

Delicious Sunday roast and lovely service!

Amazing Sunday roast, divine sticky toffee pudding, and their espressos are on par with Portuguese ones. Amazing!

We had such a lovely stay! Our room was cozy with a comfy bed! We relaxed and slept well. The hotel is not located in the city center but you can easily reach all the major interest points in a few minutes. We had no chance to try the restaurant but I am quite sure that the food would have been delicious. Finally, if I have to say one thing, maybe breakfast should be slightly improved. But overall, I would definitely come back :)

Came with a large group, mixed experiences in the group. Some found that staff touchy but other members of the group found them humourous. The food was passable. Limited options for veggie and vegan. The sticky toffee pudding was dry. Lamb flat breads were dry. Hardly any butter on the bread and butter. Mixed grill was flavourless and meat could of been cooked better. The chips were pretty good.

Rather unspectacular from the outside, it's even more beautiful on the inside. We were able to sit in the garden and were served wonderfully and courteously. The menu is small but nice Everything very tasty and fresh English cooking 2.0

Excellent restaurant. Probably the best in Canterbury.

Not good. The uncomfortable mattress meant five and a half hours of sleep, so pls avoid this place if you have back problems. The gallery on their website shows a cafetiere in each room. Great, I thought before I got there - but not so, because they don't provide coffee at all. Just sachets of decaf instant "coffee"and various tea bags. When will hotels stop penny pinching and give guests fresh coffee! Even Wetherspoons and McDonald's don't expect their customers to drink instant. So, the cafetiere is completely pointless unless you bring your own ground coffee. There was no bedside table, just a little ledge taken up with a bedside lamp which I couldn't use because the switch was behind the headboard. I had to put my phone on the floor. The air conditioning didn't work. The sound on the TV was wrong. Breakfast was good quality but very high in carbs and somewhat low in protein and I felt uncomfortable consuming sugary food first thing in the morning. The room was nicely decorated and clean, but it doesn't make up for everything else.

My husband booked dinner and an overnight stay here for our anniversary. We attended our dinner and WOW what a meal we had!! The food was amazing, we had a sharing starter, Beef Wellington for main and sharing dessert. The Beef Wellington was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. All the different flavours in all the dishes was mouth watering. Customer service was amazing, all the staff knew what they were serving us when we asked. Our room was lovely. The only downfall and reason why it lost a star was because the mattress was not comfortable at all, it dipped on one side and was bedframe creaked everytime you moved in the bed, therefore we didn't get a great night's sleep. To end the trip we had a lovely breakfast brought up to our room in the morning.

Excellent food and drink. Excellent service, attentive without being rushed, we had time to enjoy all courses. Would 100% recommend.

We visited this restaurant for Sunday Lunch, food was excellent and service was very good too. We will be returning next time we are in Canterbury.

The food was as usual, excellent. The asparagus was delicious, perfectly cooked and the combination of flavours was superb. The restaurant has had a makeover and garden is a wonderful addition.

Excellent, friendly and helpful, as usual. A particular favourite is the treacle bread, which is especially nice and could not resist getting more of.

Been here a couple of times now, really good food with great service from the team.

We came to the restaurant two days ago (26/4) to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday, and we are still talking about how good the meal was!! There was nothing we didn’t love! We have and will continue to recommend The Corner House to others!! The setting and service were great as well!

This was our second visit to the restaurant and it was as amazing as the first time. All the staff are attentive and food is absolutely delicious. We are looking forward to our next meal.

Heard really good things about the corner house...and they were all true Absolutely phenomenal food i had the Wellington (no onions) and the steak.. between us fore we tried 3/4 of the menu and can honestly say it's world's apart from anything I've eaten before The venue and the staff was superb 👌 Can't wait until next month thank you

We booked here after reading some excellent reviews and we left disappointed. The main courses were nice but the starter was nothing special and way too overpriced for the food you get. The service was poor, the guy who was serving our table as soon as we arrived seemed really annoyed, definitely not welcoming. Then a lady took over and she seemed nicer. My partner found lipstick on his wine glass. £154 for 3 people plus a toddler (3 mains, 1 starter, 2 glasses of wine, 1 beer and a toddler menu) and they serve tap water. If you want to overcharge people, you should have better standards. They added the service charge on the bill without even asking and we asked for it to be removed, the audacity of adding the service charge (about £15 extra) when you're given a dirty glass to drink from was insulting. We won't be going back, there're plenty of places in Canterbury that serve much better food for half of the price. Cote in town is on a completely different level for fine dining compared to this one, we should have sticked to that! And they also have the class to give you the option to add the service charge when paying the bill instead, even though they totally deserve it every time!

Having travelled from Kendal to Canterbury I recently dined in this restaurant for a small family celebration. Immediately upon arrival we were all made warmly welcome by the manager Emma . Both she and her colleague attending to the front of house offered a first class service and we were all impressed with the product knowledge of both food and wines. The menu, food presentation and value for money was first class and could not be faulted. Nothing appeared too much trouble and every effort was made to insure the success of our experience. We shall be seeing you all again at the Corner House and hopefully we can enjoy the accommodation next time.

A group of us decided to go to the corner house for dinner. There was so much to choose from on the menu. I had two mains as i could not make up my mind what to have. So I went for the flat iron steak and the beef Wellington. Everyone at the table tried the beef Wellington 10/10. It's was amazing from the starters to the puddings

We have been to The Corner House twice this month (April 2024). First time with the friend . It was an excellent meal with great service. Second time was Chetna Makan, celebrity chef, Indian food set menu. Again, another great night at The Corner House, which is increasingly becoming one of the best and most popular restaurants in Kent and nationwide.

The Corner House never disappoints, the ambience is friendly without over familiarity, the food is delicious, the choice of drinks from cocktails to wine is exactly right. We enjoyed a superb lunch, the starters were terrific, I especially enjoyed the Tea Smoked Duck - exquisite and my wife thought her Mackerel pate was fantastic. For mains we shred a roast shoulder of lamb, perfectly cooked and so tender. I had a large glass of Balfour's Pinot Noir which complemented the roast perfectly - you would have to pay a lot more for the Burgundy version to equal the glass I had. Super attentive and friendly service from start to finish.

After a long day's travelling our evening at the Corner House was a real treat. The charming, welcoming staff gave us an excellent table overlooking the chef at work. We had a delightful meal including a chicken and tarragon suet pudding never encountered before.

Great food! We came to the restaurant only and were very pleased that we did. A variety of options for starters, mains and dessert and we were not disappointed with our choices. Staff were friendly and made you feel at home.

The restaurant was lovely and the food delicious! The staff could not have been more friendly. A must when you visit Canterbury.

Two chaps out for a rather long lunch were treated to excellent service and a meal in which every dish and drink was 'done right'. A special mention for the Beef Wellington. We deliberated at length whether to order it because we both agreed that when done right it's a great dish but so often in other restaurants it's not done well. Here though, it was out of the top drawer and we found ourselves spontaneously, if quietly, applauding. We did 'go the distance' when it came to testing out the length and breadth of the bar. Wine, cocktails, everything came right temperature, right glass and where appropriate with the right paraphernalia. Small things make a difference. So, in short, we loved it.

Very, very nice food and good, local IPA :-)

Expectations were high after seeing the excellent reviews, but we were not disappointed. The food was outstanding and the service was genuinely warm and professional. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and had a wonderful dining experience here, one that we’ll always remember. It was our first visit, but won’t be our last!

Fantastic atmosphere, food, staff ( especially Mary), more expensive than we usually pay but worth it. All staff were chatty and friendly , including chef and kitchen ( as i nearly visited instead of toilet) ha ha ! It was to celebrate upcoming birthday, as many other customers and we all received a card too. Well done, fab xxxxxx

Generally a good meal although as on my last visit I found the food to be over salted. Friendly staff and service generally OK - but staff are perhaps a bit rushed as our food arrived before the wine Overall a pleasant evening but may give it awhile before I return

Really excellent food, and great location. Will definitely be back.

Amazing food and superb service.

We stayed at The Corner House for one night and had dinner in the resturant. The customer service was absolutely excellent. They really made us feel welcome and were very friendly. We stayed in the Beckett room which was very cosy and comfortable and the hotel itself is right next to the old town. It has a lot of charm and is very clean. The resturant was equally impressive, we had flat iron steaks that were cooked to perfection and the staff could not have been better. Highly recommend staying here, 5/5 for us.

Great food. 3 course menu. Chicken liver parfait to start, then sea bass with orzo and a crab bisque, followed by lemon meringue posset. All delicious. Only criticism was that apart from soup there weren't any hot choices of starters which was fine for us but maybe wouldn't suit everyone. Great attentive (but not over attentive) service. We didn't stay overnight so can't comment on the rooms - we just went for lunch

We only came for dinner and didn’t stay but the food was out of this world. Staff were very helpful and attentive. We ordered an oyster each to start and they gave us recommendations on how to eat them. They were amazing and very fresh. Then we had the beef wellington for main (shared between 2 people). Run, don’t walk, to this restaurant for this dish! It’s the best wellington I’ve ever eaten. Absolutely fabulous food and service. Whole heartedly recommend.

My wife and I went to this restaurant on the April’s fool day, we were obviously pranked because we ended up paying 30% tax (20% VAT + 10% service charge) on top of an already extortionate bill. Cold food, small portions on a big plate. Within leaving the restaurant, I had to find the nearest public convenience……

Excellent food ,4 people had lamb and couldn't fault it, I myself had the beef and it was cooked perfectly to my request. All the sides were hot and flavoursome

Excellent restaurant, lovely food, attentive service and delicious desserts. The pork scratching snack was unusual and cracking great!

Came here for a family meal on Good Friday. The gentleman behind the bar was quite stony faced and not particularly warm and welcoming or attentive with service but we were late for our table so I wondered if this was why. Our waiter, however, more than made up for this with a very warm demeanor and prompt service. The gluten free menu was extensive. Children's menu was a little lacking in inspiration. Food was absolutely fabulous. We had cauliflower soup, harissa carrots and lamb shoulder with daphinoise potatoes to share. Just couldn't fault it at all. We eat out a lot and it is the first time in a really long time that we have genuinely enjoyed the quality of food on offer. Our waiter was fab from start to finish and very attentive. All other staff we encountered were warm and smiley. We don't live in the area but are really glad we were able to eat here and we would definitely come back and highly recommend.

Arrived for lunch just before opening time but were warmly welcomed. Set lunch menu is excellent - a great range to choose from and good value for money. Flat iron steak, pork belly and the marathon tart with brown bread ice cream are a must-try! Thank you for the best lunch we have had in a long time!

Friendly, welcoming staff. Lovely ambience and clean facilities. Food was excellent and well presented.

Went for food, not to stay. Lovely restaurant, excellent food and service. It's funny that the location is rated because that is a bit odd, this lovely old building sits quietly nestled on the ring road,looking into city walls but otherwise surrounded by ugly concrete mess! Still, once you're inside all that seems totally irrelevant, I would most happily eat there again.

We visited for Sunday lunch on 11th Feb - sorry it’s taken so long to leave this review! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service from Iraklis exceptional; I cannot recommend the restaurant enough. Will definitely return soon!

Only went here for lunch so can't speak for the rooms, but the food was absolutely stunning. The chicken suet was mind bendingly good, did not think kale could taste this good. Also love the historical timeline of the locations origins. Definitely worth the dent in my wallet.

Great dining experience! The ambiance was inviting, service prompt and friendly. The menu offered a variety of delicious dishes, and the flavours were outstanding. Portion sizes were just right, and the presentation was impressive. Overall, a delightful meal that left us satisfied. Will definitely be returning! Thanks to Matt and the team!

Literally all the food was delicious! We had scotch egg, sea bass, pork belly, honey cake, and blood orange sorbet - and loved all of them! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good meal in Canterbury

Absolutely fantastic place. Really superior food and nice rooms too. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

We had a wonderful set lunch at the Cornerhouse. £33 for three courses of what I would suggest is near to one star Michelin quality food. It was my wife's birthday l, and were met with a card and a rendition of Happy birthday later in the meal. Usually, I find this gesture as being a bot over the top but it was performed by two waiters who served us impeccably throughout the meal. Reasonably priced wine that paired well with the dishes on offer. Highly recommended.

Had a romantic meal here. We were treated perfectly by all staff. The food was superb. Highly recommend and would love to visit again.

As an expat living in France for 35 years, I would thoroughly recommend the Corner House to anyone seeking to experience a perfect exemple English cuisine. Dishes such as suet pudding are rare to find already, but the suet pastry was perfect, that's to say light. Real pork scratchings, mustard sauce, real gravy, twice cooked souffle, all great. Thank you for making it possible for me to dispel the evil rumours circulating in Europe that there's no such thing as English cuisine. 😀

Lovely meal at Corner House - easy booking, good service and delicious food, beautifully presented.

Excellent service and rooms are well done with unique themes We had a pleasant stay.

We love the Corner House in Canterbury - we live in London but have been down twice now for lunch. Both times has been absolutely delicious food, you can definitely feel that it’s a chef-led concept, menu, food; lovely cosy atmosphere; and staff are friendly and chatty and attentive. Greatly recommend the pork belly, had it both times we visited! Also has a great wine list.

Wonderful food great staff. I can recommend both the Minster and Canterbury venue. We stayed in a lovely en suite in Canterbury overlooking the main road. Total peace double glazed luxury. Wonderful breakfast with Prosecco who could ask for more?

I took my sister and my parents for my moms birthday.The booking process was very easy but the service was a chaos.We ordered two kid menus and a Sunday Roast Beef and fish.The kids menus arrived instantly but the beef and fish took 1 hour.They said they were having technical difficulties and I waited patiently and understood the situation.Once the food came ,they brought 2 beef roast instead of 1 beef roast and one fish.We tried to tell the waiter it was wrong but we couldn’t.Then we changed out mind because we didn’t wanted to wait more for one dish.Then literally the waiter pulled the dish out of my hand and gave it to the other woman sitting next to us.I tried to say I started it but he didn’t listen.Then they gave us the correct dish.Finally,they came to apologise and that was a kind gesture.But overall the food was amazing but the service was very poor.

Outstanding. Absolutely outstanding meal. We stumbled across this Canterbury gem after a torrid and very long day of flat-hunting in adjacent south of Kent. We had read no reviews ... we didn't have time. I had a flat-iron steak which came from the kitchen medium rare (exactly as ordered). The accompanying blue cheese sauce was rich without overwhelming the steak. The sides were ample and as well-treated as the steak. Hot crisp chips. Al dente broccoli stalks. A delectable and unanticipated shredded venison croquete. Perfect fresh treacle bread. A quenchingly hoppy local Canterbury IPA. My partner's venison and leek pudding and mashed potato and gravy were also presented beautifully and were delicious. We ate in the garden under easily controlled bar heaters and we didn't need the soft inviting blankets supplied. The ladies serving us were so friendly and attentive. If my review sounds a bit OTT, it's because cynical old me expects to be disappointed by many a restaurant, and the complete opposite in a bit of an off-the-beaten-track venue outside the Canterbury main precinct brought huge pleasure and satisfaction. They know what they're doing, and they're doing it so well, we can't wait to return.