The Curious Cat in Canterbury

very nice place, large car park, friendly greeting, taken to our table for 4 , 2 large parties right next to us but to be fair they were OK and no trouble except one guy on the table next to us was closer to our table than his own. would have preferred a more remote table , food was lovely , they forgot my side dish and after asking it eventually came out when I'd finished my meal, to be fair they didn't charge for it . very nice portions and a reasonable price . overall a pleasant night out

The reviews were good so thought we'd give it a go for Sunday lunch. The roast lamb was dry, 3 thin slices. Pork was rolled belly so very fatty unfortunately. Roast potatoes dry as if microwaved. Ordered extra cauliflower cheese. 3 bits in sauce, very small dish. Not worth the extra money. Extra roasties dry. Yorkshire was nice. 2 of 4 had dessert. Crumble and cheesecake. They enjoyed them. Good portion sizes. Wine reasonable price. Think we ordered wrong meat as the beef we saw being taken out looked more generous and fresher. We didn't complain as we'd taken friends and enjoying the afternoon was the focus. It was busy so think we were unlucky in our meat choice.

The restaurant room is gloomy on a rainy day. Unfortunately we did not enjoy our meal, the lamb leg was chewy and the potatoes had been roasted many times, the skins were tough and difficult to cut into, on a better note the pork was tender and juicy. Staff are welcoming and friendly.

What a cosy welcoming place. The staff were so friendly and helpful, the service was prompt and the food was fantastic! I cannot fault our evening in any way. I would highly recommend eating here!

This is advertised as a dog friendly pub which it is unless you have a large dog. From the moment we walked in we were watched constantly even though our dog was laid under our table and only moved once when someone walked past. Within a second the manager who looked down her nose at us the whole time was over to point out that our dog should be on a lead as many locals bring their dogs in. We were made to fell unwelcome and totally uncomfortable. We left after one drink. Avoid

Absolutely fantastic meal again, table of nine and we were so well looked after. Everybody had a brilliant time. Can’t wait to come back!!

Lots of seating, lots of parking. Dog friendly (bonio and water bowl at our precooked table upon arrival) - staff fussed loads over pooch who loved it. Very good Sunday roast, great desserts.

Lovely place for lunch, with super service. Not the cheapest but also not the most expensive but the quality is great. Will definitely return

Excellent Sunday roast, good meat portion sizes. High quality lamb and fresh sauces to accompany. Also reasonable prices.

Aaron and the team were so very welcoming! The service was spot on and the food delious! The meals all came out as requested and we didn't have to ask for anything twice! The pub toilets and carpark were so very clean and tidy not a single item out of place! Not seen a pub like this for a while! Well worth a visit in my view.

Warm and welcoming as soon as we walked in. Really delicious food, good service from friendly staff, and good value. We will be back, with our dogs next time!

Hadn’t booked but wasn’t a problem. Excellent chicken, butternut squash, leek & tarragon pie with lovely seasonal vegetables. Generous portion & prompt, pleasant service. Also pork tenderloin with hispi cabbage & parmentier potatoes again cooked to perfection.

Wonderful venue for our Ruby Wedding party. Beautiful hall, attentive professional staff and wonderful food. We all had an amazing evening and couldn't ask for more.

What a charming and beautiful pub! Tasty and wonderful selection for lunch in a friendly and cozy setting. First day for Michelle, who was most attentive. Loved the mouth watering belly of pork in plum sauce, the fresh chicken and chorizo pie...and the chocolate cake to follow...I love this pub... gone right to the top of the list We will all be back soon...

A fantastic experience from the moment we entered! Aaron, the trainee manager, greeted us as we walked in and introduced himself, a very personal touch which made us feel immediately welcomed. This is a very pleasant and old English pub, with great ambience. We were served by Jo, a charming young lady who really went out of her way to help us choose from the menu, and made us comfortable with a table by the window. The food was excellent, the best we've had in a long time in a Pub. Some places are little gems, but The Curious Cat is a real diamond among the pubs of Kent, we have no hesitation in recommending it!

How lucky am I that this hostelry is my local. If you like a countryside setting, excellent service great ales and a superb kitchen then look no further. Friends and I are 'regulars' for the excellent ales and wine selection. The food here has always punched above its weight and continues to offer both favourites and blackboard specials. We had the pear and goats cheese tartlet starter surrounded by rocket walnuts and balsamic vinegar, all perfectly executed and presented, washed down with a good ale and a coffee to follow made a meal in itself. The current winter menu offers a good choice with some unusual combinations and imagination from the excellent chef. You will be assured of great food and a very warm welcome from the owner and staff. The Village Common is but a few yards away with the pretty village of Herne and the Church beyond.

Decided to try Sunday Lunch as a change and we were really impressed. Our table was booked at 3pm and the place was busy but relaxed and the staff were excellent. The food was lovely and we decided that we all preferred it to the Prince of Wales, which is saying something. We will be back and as a none meat eater the specials board was excellent 👍

One of our many visits to The Curious Cat. As always, brilliant atmosphere throughout. Food outstanding and service can not be faulted. Big thanks to Aaron who never fails to recognise us and the rest of the serving staff, including Jolie and Rick who always make us feel welcome. Can’t wait for our next visit!

Amazing food. Reasonably priced. Looked after very well. Asked for something to be adapted from the menu and they were happy to accommodate. Fish sharing platter halved for one...so much food!

Omg this is a little Gem in Herne, went for Sunday lunch and what a beautiful large dinner, cooked to perfection you will definitely not be disappointed ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Omg, the food is amazing. Gorgeous place. And lovely staff. We will be back. Next time with my dad as he was ill and could not make it Please go and try this pub.

Great food, atmosphere, and staff. Wonderfully presented. First time here and won't be the last. Even got complimentary desserts (Monday only). Can't fault anything.

Excellent food. Great atmosphere with very friendly and professional staff would recommend for any type of meal

Very good food, the service was good, the menu was also good. Food served quickly, really hot and no seasoning needed. Will definitely return .

Welcomed by friendly staff both times lunch and dinner. Food to a high standard, and absolutely delicious. Dogs made very welcomed with a bowl of water and a doggie biscuit. Ambience is very cosy, clean, tables spaced out so you don’t feel on top of each other. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back if we are in this area again.

I am sorry to report that my 3-course meal was actually terrible, but the service was nice. Potted shrimp was really inedible and had I not been in company would have gone straight back to the kitchen. The toast was literally black and burnt and the shrimp tasteless. It should never have been served. Being served hot rather than cold didn’t help. Halibut was cooked ok but being covered in a rather tasteless gloopy sauce didn’t help the dish. Overall a completely underwhelming experience I am sorry to say. Sorry Curious Cat team, but you just need to know this and it would be so easy to rectify.

We had the wake at the venue, though of course it was a very sad day the venue the service and the food was excellent. It was just perfect and made the day. All the family together in a warm safe environment with great service. Highly recommended.

Wanted a special place to go for our wedding anniversary and this was definitely it. Fantastic food and really friendly staff. We will take friends when they visit and highly recommend

What a lovely little gem to find. The staff of which we had direct contact with Sam & Helen, were very accommodating to us and our family, when they laid on a wake for after my brother-in-laws funeral. It was a small affair, but the treatment and service which we received could not be faulted. Thank you.

This review is a tad late, but I still wanted to express my gratitude to the staff at The Curious Cat. We were married abroad, so decided to have a party for friends and family when we got home. We chose the CC due to their beautiful function room. We had meetings with the manager who gave us all of the information needed to make our choices for food and drinks etc…the whole process was really simple. When it came to party day, we were able to go in and decorate and the staff were really helpful. When we arrived for the actual party…it was beautiful! The room was stunning, there were several staff members behind the bar waiting to serve the guests, and the food!! The food was out of this world! I genuinely can’t thank the team enough at The Curious Cat, our night was perfect and the guests thought so too! Thank you! 🩵

Myself and my husband visited this lovely pub once again yesterday lunchtime. The food was fantastic, we had mussels and the ploughman’s washed down with a lovely bottle of Pinot blush. Both the lady and guy serving us were amazing -helpful polite and chatty. The...

Dreadful policy around gift vouchers. Have lost £45.00 Would not recommend this place to anyone - ever

We decided to celebrate our wedding anniversary with a meal at the Curious Cat. The service was excellent with attentive staff and the food was delicious - it was complimentary desert on a Monday, so we had to indulge ourselves!

Myself and a friend had an evening meal here and I’ve got to say everything was great. I had the lamb rump and my friend had the chicken and leek pie. The lamb was cooked perfectly and was really tasty. My friend’s pie had large...

Went with my elderly parents who are a little wobbly on their feet. The lady who greeted us (sorry, I didn’t catch her name) noticed this and gave us a table where we didn’t have to negotiate any steps. The service was amazing from start...

Absolutely first class from start to finish Staff were very friendly and attentive Everyone's starters and mains were excellent Everything was spotlessly clean. A few craft beers on tap and they have nailed it! Highly recommend

Driving past and feeling hungry, so decided to pop in for dinner. Bright, clean, well maintained pub. Service was very good and food excellent. Good choice of food on the menu. Something to suit everyone. I had the duck which was perfectly cooked and my...

What more could you ask for? Great food, service & atmosphere. Fun spotting all the cats. Recommend the Sunday lunches (chicken, lamb, beef and pork). Local/farm market produce used. Generous portions. Too full to try desert so missed out on Baileys cheesecake. Lots of different...

Lovely pub, lovely service, lovely food. I went with a friend for lunch. We had walked in the drizzle from Whitstable. We were drowned rats who were so pleased to find this place. The service was very friendly and efficient and the food was great....

I wanted to take by hubby to a new restaurant for his birthday meal. It’s a challenge these days as we’ve eaten in a large number of establishments in Thanet and East Kent. (See my reviews) Someone mentioned the curious Cat in Herne, and like...

Visited on Saturday evening for a bite to eat. We have been several times for a Sunday roast,which is fantastic,so decided it was time to try the evening menu. Warm bread and olives, deep fried Brie, and salt and pepper squid for starters was all...

Lovely atmosphere,great tasty food😋🥰.We are here very often.We love the place.My daughter age 9 said the best fish & chips she ever taste,and she is a fussy eater😜

The lunch we had was lovely and very filling.The 2 ladies that served us were very friendly and efficient.Our dog was well looked after as well.Would definitely return if ever in the area again.

Amazing food, amazing service. What a gem! Came here with family to celebrate my dad’s birthday we will definitely be back! Amazing food, good portions and reasonably priced

We visited for our sons 15th birthday with family. The food was very good, lovely menu with plenty of choice. The service was perfect and definitely will return soon. Thankyou Curious Cat, this is how it should be done

First time here won't be the last a very enjoyable meal had by all 4 of us A nice Welcoming on arrival and waiting staff very friendly especially the girl who's just started forgot her name Big portions and very pleasant pub See you soon

This pub restaurant offers all the quintessential perks of a typical village pub. Husband and I each enjoyed a 3 course meal at lunch. On each course we were able to taste each element of the dishes apart from the polenta starter. The polenta had...

We went here twice for dinner and enjoyed the atmopshere very much. The food was lovely, we can recommend the Burger and the Beer Battered Cod. The staff was very friendly, came round several times to ask if everything was ok.

We booked for a mid week date night and we were seated in a lovely little seat in a window it was private and very comfortable. Lovely menu with a specials board with even more to choose from. From calling to book to the entire...

found this lovely looking pub & thought we would have a drink, queued at the bar and was told we had to go round the other side to drink it as the side we were on was for diners only even though not another soul...

We held a Wake in the Function Room. It was ideal, spacious yet intimate. Lighting and access to a screen helped to create a relaxed atmosphere for guests to mingle. The food was varied plentiful and the Bar was an added bonus. The staff were...

I recently visited with friends for a catch-up and meal. We were having a lovely evening but did not expect to hear how the waitress going through the menopause! Having paid the bill we were still chatting and the light was turned off above our...

Fantastic food. Took advantage of steak night offering. Free bottle of house, which was S African Shiraz and perfect with the ribeye. Parmesan truffle fries were delicious. The best salmon pate I have ever had to start and a scrummy white chocolate creme brulee to...

Four of us went and all had steak and enjoyed two bottles of free wine. The service was really good, the steak was excellent and cooked exactly as we had asked.

Very nice and accommodating to let a large group in short notice for a christening after celebrations. Will return in future for food.

We visited for Sunday lunch. First impression was a really lovely setting with friendly staff. The food was amazing, especially the Sunday roast. One of the best roasts. Have booked already to go back again.

First time visiting here and on a Saturday night too after a friend recommended this place and we were not disappointed.Lovely friendly pub with staff who were attentive and welcoming throughout the night.. We were a party of 6 and everyone enjoyed their starters, mains...

Lovely home cooked food here. Pie of the day superb different sort of logger pastry but nice. The pork belly nice too. Good service and clear they are really maki g an effort with the food. Will return

Family & Friends Get Together. We were invited to the Curious Cat to see our friends from over seas and celebrate birthdays, new year etc. They had hired out the function room at the back of the venue. It was very pretty, quirky and sociable....

Fifty of us descended upon the Curious Cat and our visit was perfect from start to finish, we had a private room with our own bar. The food was delicious and the staff could not have been more friendly and attentive. Everywhere was spotless, including...

The food was excellent, staff very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended for lunches and main dinners. Will be coming again for private meal, now your on my radar. Very attentive young man who looked after us.

My friend recommended the Sunday roasts to me so we visited today with 3 children and said friend. I was certainly not disappointed! I often feel cheated with roasts if they’re mediocre as think I could’ve just done one at home but this was a...

As we are moving to Herne Bay in the new year, finding a ‘local’ pub was a necessity and until last Wednesday, this had still eluded us. Then, after a few recommendations by locals, we stopped at The Curious Cat for an early evening meal....

Lovely meal. Most enjoyable. Can't fault the food. The staff were welcoming pleasant and made you feel comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble. Nice ambience inside and the restaurant looks lovely outside at night when it is all lit up. The terrace and garden are...

Discovered this country pub by Google search - glad we did. Very friendly and welcoming, excellent food and ambience. Not the most beautiful building from the outside in daylight but charming and cosy inside. Lit up with fairy lights after dark raises the appeal to...

We came here for Sunday lunch, we shared 5 staters between 5 adults and a baby. Sunday roast was absolutely amazing 🤩 loads of veg, meat and a huge Yorkshire pudding. Great service and desserts to die for. I had banana parfait. Definitely worth another...

From booking the table, through reception to table service this Cat was very friendly indeed. There are many country pubs providing food in Kent and a lot I have to say do not hit the mark. The Curious Cat has been here a while and...

I was passing by in the car when felt unwell. I run into the pub and asked if I can use their bathroom. I felt so awkward about asking so offered to buy a drink in exchange. Lovely lady at the bar ( Anna?) just...

Not only is the food great the staff are too. I love going to the Curious Cat. Highly recommended especial on Steak night. Sunday lunch is very good to.

Nice clean place friendly staff decent amount of meat Was a bit chewy small portion of vegetables roast potatoes very good. Would I go back to expensive for a roast of that quality I’ve had steaks here before and there always perfectly cooked that’s why...

We had a delicious meal the the Curious Cat to celebrate my husband’s birthday and our daughter and son-in-law’s anniversary. The service was very good, the staff attentive and helpful. There was the biggest choice of homemade sorbets I have seen. We all would highly...

Just had the most delicious sharing seafood platter in a lovely dog friendly pub. Very welcoming staff great ambiance. Will definitely be back 🙂

The purpose of our visit to the Curious Cat was to celebrate a belated Christmas, as Covid got the better of us last December. Jackie, Alex and all the staff were brilliant, and our food fantastic. Thank you all for a lovely evening.

My daughters and I had a lovely meal here the day before I came back home to Scotland, we arrived at 5.30 and was seated immediately, the staff, especially the waitress, were so friendly, we found it hard to choose from the menu as it...

Great service and lovely tasty food..prices not bad .. Only fault...parking outside..people seem to park anywhere!..and block you in...

Execellent meal last night at the curious cat… gorgeous starters of squid and the salmon bruschetta.. my husband had the mussels which were amazing. Very reasonably priced and on our doorstep, we’ll be back!

My partner and I had a smashing lunch today, well, errr more like a feast today at the Curious Cat. It was so so lovely, and the two girls that were there serving us today were just so lovely too. The girls are so attentive...

sunday roast is a joy, first impressions are good car parking and easy access to the restaurant. we were shown to our table and although i am not keen on 2 people tables, being a large man, this table had plenty of room. the waitress...

Been trying to find a decent pub in our area for a while now, and I think we found it. Popped in The Curious Cat on Friday lunch time and from the the time we entered to the time we left the staff were very...

We are here last Thursday and I have to say it was so much better than expected The food was good and well presented. The staff were welcoming. polite, courteous, friendly and willing to chat and explain the menu. The restaurant is spotlessly clean and...

Went with friends tonight for the first time. Excellent food, well cooked and presented. Service efficient and friendly. Will definitely return and recommend to others.

Thank you to all the staff for making my father in laws 93rd birthday dinner special. The food was delicious as always and the atmosphere was great.

Went to this pub, which has been renamed ( Was the First and Last ) Very good menu choice, good hot food which was served very well . The staff are all very pleasant . Nice meal

Good visit, good food, good service very attentive staff. A little more choice on the menu would be good but enjoy the specials board. Worth a visit

It took a little while to write this as I don’t really like leaving bad reviews but I was so disappointed with my visit, we entered the pub, not a warm welcome, if anything the lady was not interested in serving us, the place was...

Although the normal menu and 'specials' board all looked good, s well as the normal menu, we opted for the 'Steak Night' promotion at a very reasonable price for2 steak dishes and a bottle of wine. Whilst waiting we ordered Bread and Pesto and a...

Great dinning experience. Staff friendly and attentive from the minute we arrived. Covid regulations adhered to throughout our visit. The food was really tasty. Will definitely recommend eating here and will visit again.

Cauliflower cheese, they should take it off from the menu. Also ordered a lamb roast was more fat then meat, should not serve it like that... others had pork was ok. Shame, we were hoping to find a nice place, reading the reviews before. Worst...

We had a brilliant dining experience at the Curious Cat. We were served by somebody on his trial shift but our drinks and food arrived promptly and our table was attended to regularly. The food was exactly what we had been missing throughout the lockdown...

Had our anniversary meal here and we were not disappointed in the slightest. The food was excellent and the staff are amazing, warm, welcoming and helpful. 10/10.

My family and I had a delightful Sunday lunch at the curious cat today. The vegetarian Sunday roast of mushroom risotto nut roast was truly amazing, accompanied by roast potatoes 3 veg and the largest Yorkshire pudding that I have seen. The service was brilliant...

Have been here before, this time wasn’t so good. We found the food to be dry and flavourless, the chicken wings were over cooked too , with poor presentation (mess on a plate) Sadly not the standard we have had here before. We left the...

We went here for a family Sunday lunch, service was very good. Waitresses very smiley and interactive with a good sense of humour. We had chicken wings to start that weren’t brilliant as it was more coating than meat, bbq sauce was in a very...

This place is an absolute must if you are looking for a beautiful roast dinner. Everything was cooked perfectly with more than enough on our plates. And the Yorkshire pudding! Wow. I finished off with an apple and blackberry crumble that was to die for!...

Lovely restaurant lovely food birthday meal out set out lovely staff was lovely except 1 waitress who i found rude I forgot my mask when i got up as this is all new but instead of politely asking me to put a mask on spoke...

So pleased to find somewhere awesome on our doorstep. Covid compliant, great service, great atmosphere and great food! We shall be back very soon!

I ordered the Roast Lamb, the meat was very poor quality extremely fatty and difficult to cut through. No one came to check on how the main was, the service was good but scarce. I did have a crumble for pudding which was lovely.

5 stars 🌟 Spotlessly clean with really friendly welcoming staff. We went on a cold & rainy night into a cosy candle lit pub. We had a 3 course meal and it was tasty, especially the cod and dauphinoise potato’s. Thank you Dannielle & the...

A welcome change to Herne Bay, a meal that I would recommend to everyone. Take the Canterbury road, from the bay. It’s worth the trip. Pork loin, Stake and Ale pie, more than I expected, a welcome change. Staff : a great hostess , very...

We ate here on three occasions while on a week's break in Kent. It is very Covid 19 aware to the point they check your temperature before you enter. It is only table service and you won't get served at the bar. I even heard...