The Granville in Canterbury

Just popped in for a drink the other Sat night. We would've stayed for a meal the food looked great but the lights are *so* bright it's like being on a sunbed. We had to leave but it was a shame, without all the spotlights it would be quite cosy!

It’s such a shame that this place is card only and for this reason alone I would never return.

Had lamb pie and Nacho and my Mrs had crab grattain and beef steak and brisket chilli, very good and quality food, pie is full of meat and brisket chilli is fully loaded with meat, filling and delicious, im sorry was tooo hungry forgot to take pics, but trust me, you won't regret it. Yazmin and Lynn, thank you for your lovely welcome and service, 5☆☆☆☆☆ will come back again.

Lovely evening meal tonight. Great, friendly service. Great food, buy one get one free steak which was lovely. Excellent desserts. Highly recommended for a relaxed atmosphere, great value good quality food and friendly service.

The food and service were excellent, all in a warm setting. When traveling in a van, we were able to sleep in the parking lot with access to the toilets, which is really practical and appreciated. The atmosphere was friendly, and the place, very pretty and typical, I really liked. I loved the central fireplace, and we had a great time.

Great venue - very clean and welcoming. Staff (2 ladies) were very professional and attentive. Table for two. Ordered king prawns that arrived and to be honest they were tiny and overcooked. They looked lost on the plate. 8oz steak? £27:50 Charcoal grilled to a medium - reminded me of an undercooked shin of beef! Chewy! My daughter ate a similar meal with the Brie and steak. Charged £2:50 for an egg cup size of pepper sauce - really! The waiting staff were brilliant - the venue - excellent - The quality of produce and cookery - very poor. For the princely sum of £83:60. Oh well! Hopefully it will improve. JF.

The Granville is a really great pub. The food was brilliant. Staff were happy, friendly and very efficient. The atmosphere is very good. The place was packed with patrons which says it all really.

Lovely place. The trees in the car park at this time of year are breathtaking.

We got there on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. I ve ordered a ribeye and it looked mostly like a fillet. It was ok, over cooked but I couldn’t send it back as we were in a hurry, triple cooked chips were dry and empty inside, too crunchy. Prawns were my favourite, they were lovely. The burger was lovely too with the french fries.. The waitress was so lovely and friendly, and the atmosphere was cosy and awesome.. I ll definitely go back

A lovely lady served us brilliantly. One slight error with one of the dishes but this was resolved successfully. A good atmosphere here too. We will be back! Watch out!

Very good meal, the drink selection was good and the service was excellent. The star is lost as £16 for the roast although good quality was steep for the quantity of food received. The dessert selection on the Sunday menu was quite limited which meant none of our group had dessert. The Cajun chicken burger a member of our group had looked amazing and got a good review from him. I would choose this if I went on a Sunday again.

Having been coming here as our local for many years , we were very disappointed yesterday for Sunday lunch … we had a one year old child with us and had to wait a very long time for our meal , it wasn’t extremely busy it was 3.30 pm , when it did arrive, what a disappointment the potatoes had either been re-heated too many times or cooked very early in the day you could not cut them , , the beef was very tough to eat ( we all had to ask for steak knives for all the meats as the were tough) and warm in temperature It was the worst meal we have ever had there , we did tell this to the the waitress, with only a response of ‘ oh ‘ then gave us the £135 bill And was charged £11.20 for the children’s meal in stead of the advertised £9.50 , didn’t realise until I got home …. Unfortunately after all these years we will not be returning … but will now look for another Sunday roast local

Stopped in for a weekday lunch to try the set menu. Service was fast and attentive. The food was very nice, fast and hot. The atmosphere is very traditional, and the restaurant has a large open layout with plenty of seats.

Very friendly staff and good food. The atmosphere is really enjoyable. We can can recommend it quite a lot.

Just Okay We are staying nearby for a holiday, 3 adults and an exceptionally well behaved Labrador. I had googled dog friendly pubs nearby and this came up. Sadly, misleading. I cannot recommend this pub as dog friendly. Their idea of dog friendly was 3 tables near the pub and kitchen entrance well away from the main dining area which had a lovely fire in the middle very inviting but the area we sat in was not. The staff were polite but I cannot say friendly. Our order was mixed up and my husband ended up waiting for food while my son and I ate. Without prompt they removed the drinks from our bill as compensation which was a nice gesture. The food was okay but we can’t say more than that. I’m sorry to say we would not return- pity it had so much potential.

Exzellenter und ausgesprochen freundlicher Service. Gepflegte und höchst angenehme Atmosphäre. Essen, das keine Wünsche offen lässt. Ein Platz zum Wohlfühlen. Danke an das Team für einen schönen Abend

Excellent and very attentive service, a very pleasant atmosphere and very good cuisine. A crowning conclusion to my almost five-month journey through Scotland and England. Thanks to the Granville team for a very nice evening.

Delicious lunch. Speedy and friendly service! Risotto (vegan option) was absolutely amazing: cooked to perfection.

Torn chairs , service poor , very expensive, food good but small portions and i small dish of veg for 4 meals , plus then service charge on top, we will not be hurrying back

Came here for my birthday, cannot fault it. Amazing people and food. So much choice and the quality is very good.

We had a really lovely lunch here last Sunday. The staff are great and the food is delicious

We had a great meal at The Granville having just got off the Calais-Dover ferry. The perfect pitstop before the final leg of our journey home. Delicious food, great service and lovely atmosphere 👌. Thank you team Granville!

We had a really good family meal at the Granville. The food was lovely, well cooked and presented and the service was great and friendly.

Quick visit to see daughter and bump and craving a roast. If you love crispy fluffy roasties then it’s hard to beat these tats. The three meat option has to be the choice. Bar staff exceptionally friendly, really good live music and a roaming magician mind reader add to a really welcoming atmosphere.

My mum and I had another amazing Sunday Roast at The Granville, the beef and veggie wellington was so tasty and the service was really friendly and attentive! We loved the vibe, they had a live band on in the garden and a magician, Ashley Green, floating around the tables, he was unreal a must see! They also have lots of children’s toys which were perfect for my little boy!

Friendly, clean and great food. Absolute gem! Great music too. Lovely garden and local band. Really lovely afternoon and good service.

Visit last Night observed the following Meals being sent back for various reasons Staff although pleasant lack of rapport Not telling new customers Card only Menu too large owing to poor quality overall Needs a total rethink where they are placed in the Market Will survive But! Being objective do listen and do not display a poster in the Gents Loo with Greg Wallace as a Chef ? endorsing a Magician You do not need my feedback just ask the serving staff if they dare to comment

Visited a number of times previously , the staff were as usual attentive and friendly helped possibly by a Practically empty dining room. I noticed a bit of a leap in the menu prices and although the food was reasonably cooked , the portions were laughably small .ordered two steaks and I think we got one small steak cut in half! Sadly inadequate for the prices charged. We felt short changed so will not be returning .

There were some nice vegetarian and vegan options which we really enjoyed. The staff were very pleasant. The highlight of our visit was a chance meeting with Ashley Green, a mentalist!! And we were left absolutely speechless with the way he guessed things so accurately. He also showed us some amazing card tricks. I have seen such ginmicks in stage performances, however, experiencing it first hand was something since I'm a skeptic. I have no idea how he did this! I believe he unlocked someone's phone too (with their permission of course haha). He clearly can read minds but HOW!! Truly Amazing ! and a dinner and experience I will remember !!

It's nice to sit here, the food wasn't bad, but nothing more.

We celebrated a special birthday celebration lunch on Saturday for my brother - 35 of us in all. Tim and his team worked extremely hard to provide us with a joyful and relaxed time. Chef and his team produced everything beautifully cooked and presented, especially the perfectly wobbly panna cottas! Without exception everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you so much for helping to make it such a memorable experience for us.

Had lunch here yesterday with an old friend. Very nice food. Left feeling happily full. We took a long time to order as me and my Friend were doing too much talking. Wait staff very understanding and kind. Thank you

Fabulous time at the Granville Saturday to celebrate big birthday, food and service exceptional. Can't wait to return, thank you all staff.

Always good, reliable food. Friendly service. Love the seasonal specials.and the fact you can eat mid afternoon instead of strict lunchtime and dinner kitchen hours

We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and decided to try somewhere different. Off the beaten track and away from the usual crowds, the atmosphere was just right for us. Not busy but not too quiet either. Lovely decor, quick and attentive service. Fabulous food all the way, I had a sirloin steak and it was made perfect 👌🏻 Thoroughly enjoyed meal for a reasonable price. We will be coming back 💕

Booked a table for the 2-4-1 steaks on a Tuesday. The food was delicious and service was great. Will definitely be returning 😄

Very polite, friendly service. Excellent menu that changes regularly. Can be a bit pricey but a great place for a celebration meal. Ample parking.

We went for a meal when we arrived last Saturday food service and atmosphere was really good also dog friendly. Also dropped in for a drink same friendly atmosphere well done

By far the best roast.. we've ever had out.... staff all very accommodating and helpful... pleasant atmosphere.... overall amazing and highly recommended... we'll be back.. 😀

Can't believe the difference since last here. Food was appalling. My medium to rare steak arrived as dried, medium, and burnt! Service poor. Two waitresses just stood behind the bar chatting whilst customers were sitting with empty glasses, no table service. One table of 6 arrived ordered drinks, and some 10 minutes later, I had to ask where their drinks were. The atmosphere was dead, people sitting at tables with long faces and nothing in front of them. I WILL NOT BE BACK, as I presume the rest of the customers on a Friday night.

Probably the best pub lunch I have had. Staff and landlord friendly, helpful and relaxed.

Superb food. Just popped in for a light lunch and ended up being enticed by the amazing home cooked menu.

I had a lovely time at The Granville the food was lovely, the staff was lovely and there was a great atmosphere, Ashley the magician also made our night very memorable and entertaining.

Food was tasty, nice pub nicely decorated. Nicely located just outside of Canterbury. Good parking space. Service okay. Strange and unfortunate that cash payment is not possible.

Awesome pub, and staff are very kind too. Thanks for the lovely surprise in the kitchen from the porter🤣

Had a lovely meal with a friend . Food was amazing only thing that brought my score down was how cold the place was. This is the third time I've visited and each time it was freezing. Otherwise lovely venue

Very accommodating for our large group. Half our family came over from Canada and was very happy with their meal. I was grateful to receive something to take away for my Canadian Uncle that loves the local drink Whitstable Bay! Thank you for making our evening!

We went for steak night buy one get one free, we was a table of 5 with a 2 year old and 11 month old, they were very accommodating of the children, the service was spot on, the food was absolutely delicious and our steaks was cooked to perfection! They also have a little box of toys to keep the children entertained whilst waiting for dinner! Would 100% recommend!

Whilst visiting the area we booked a table for the the steak night. The food was amazing and the steaks cooked to our personal preference, not to mention the gorgeous chocolate brownie and ice-cream for dessert. The staff were so friendly, attentive and accomodating as we had a small baby. They ensured we had a seat with enough room to accomodate the pram. We were made to feel very welcome and would highly recommend a visit, we will certainly be calling back soon.

My companions and I have lunched at the Granville for a number of years and only had one or two disappointing meals. Yesterday, however, was a new low. The chicken "lollipops" were simply drumsticks dipped in an uninspiring spice mixture and then incinerated; one diner had the salmon fishcakes which were fine but "could have been hotter" and his wife and I both had the normally excellent fish and chips. That, too, was no more than lukewarm and we both left a good portion on our plates - you cannot reheat fish. It is not as though you were busy....it was very quiet, so no excuse.

I'm delighted that we chose the Granville for a double birthday meal. The staff and service was brilliant. The spring menu and kitchen specials gives a good and varied choice. We all chose different meals so we could taste each others! I can honestly say the food was excellent. The tandori lamb scotch egg, Crispy pork belly with Cajun sweet potatoes, red pepper coulis, green beans, The sumac roasted lamb and The catch of the day! Were all superb 👌 excellent food. One of us had the apple and rhubarb strudel.... yum and we shared a cheese board. Excellent value for money. Will definitely returning soon.

Excellent food, very reasonably priced. Excellent service and staff. Lovely place. Will definitely be going again.

Went for a 50th birthday lunch for my wife. We had a table for 8. Food was excellent, ranging from a wide range of starters to share and a great selection of mains. Everybody loved it and, all told, with booze it came in at £33 a head. My wife has a nightshade allergy, and the staff and chef dealt with it really well: you can imagine an unusual allergy can be a real pain, but they were troopers. As a result, she and I went back on Sunday for lunch and, to be honest, the Sunday roast is a game changer and the best I’ve had in the area: excellent lamb, velvety parsnip purée, good gravy and terrific vegetables. Delicious and great value for money.

Excellent food. Lovely tripple cooked chips. Selection of specials. Good service. Large car park. Good atmosphere..

Planned to go to The Granville for a couple of drinks but the menu looked so good that we ended up getting food as well. My husband got the starter special pork rillette which he said was amazing. There was a good selection of vegetarian options for myself! The best part about the meal was the salted caramel chocolate mousse with honeycomb… I was sad to have the share it! Service was friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was great!

Poped in adhoc for a spot of lunch as my mother had been raving about the food at one of the sister sites in Deal. Was greeted by Yas and Lynn who were attentive without being pushy and were delightful. Went for the fantastic 2 course offer and boy was it good and great value also! Steak cooked perfectly, chips to die for and that peppercorn sauce was delicious! Thank you for an excellent lunch

Sunday - Great food and service. The Sunday dinner was cooked to perfection and with so much taste. Monday - Another fantastic meal pie full of meat and so tender. Chicken burger so tasty. Coming back on Thursday.

12 of us went here on Wednesday (21st Feb) for lunch. We hadn't seen each other for quite a while. The venue was perfect, a busy and humming vibe. Food (freshly cooked Fish & Chips for me) was outstanding. Service was as good as it gets. Whats not to like. Thanks for a great lunch

Went out for a Sunday meal and I had the fish and chips. The portion of fish was tiny and over cooked as if it had been reheated a few times. I didn't get chips, they decided to serve me rock solid cold fries which I had to send back then served me fries again. At this point I'd given up and accepted this is the quality of the food here.

Sunday lunch disappointing. Service very slow indeed. Minimal amount of chicken and not enough veg. However, potatoes were nice. Served on a small plate like it was for a child. Expected something more substantial for the price. Woman behind the bar abrupt and unwelcoming. Toilets smelt horrible.

Great food, very helpful staff. Had a lovely time.

I have been to the Granville several times in the past and it has always been exceptional. We went last night for a 40th meal and were really disappointed. Service was slow. We were sat at the back of the restaurant in a separate part which was cold and smelt of cooking fumes . Staff were polite but indifferent . Food was nearly all cold and although the steaks were nice . The chips were overcooked, the crème brûlée was greasy/ oily and overall the quality of the food was poor . There was little atmosphere in the restaurant . Overall a really sad experience for what should have been a brilliant family celebration .

Food was lovely, service was really good. Would definitely recommend.

Stopped here as the other place we wanted to have lunch at was closed. Exceptional food and reasonably priced . Pleasant atmosphere and good service. If you do not like your meals served on those silly wooden boards ask for a proper plate . Embarrassing and stressful when paying the bill as they do not accept cash. I only had cash as my bank card had to be cancelled earlier in the day . I had to pay on my credit card which costs me more. Therefore I gave no tip. If the waitress had informed us on arrival it was card payment only or there had been a notice outside the place then we would have gone somewhere else and not wasted our time. God forbid if the Granville has a problem with their internet and cards don’t work .

Lovely pub. Our first visit here. Food was very enjoyable. Dissapointed that they do not accept cash. Not accepting the coin of the Realm is not good when the Government want us to go cashless so we can be controlled.

lovely fire but cold in restaurant food expensive especially for the rump steak which was very chewy and tough needed a sauce other food ok but not as good as hoped disappointed as had not visited the place for a while

Decent food! We all enjoyed it. Tad cold room temperature though, shame the fire isn't better utilised.

A big disappointment sadly. The food was unimaginative, reminiscent of school dinners. i.e one ;plain fishcake with egg and cabbage. A tough and tasteless steak was an extra £6.50! Chips were good thankfully but didn't make up for overpriced food generally. Unfortunately, the restaurant Manager has an atttitude problem - a bad one. Very snappy and possibly unhappy with her lot? The whole place lacks charm and would be better off doing good pub grub really well. Not to be recommended.

This was our first visit to The Granville. On a Monday lunchtime it was not busy. We were part of a group of 9. Food was good and attractively presented. However, the service was incredibly slow - it was almost an hour between placing our main course orders and it being served. The desserts were better - only about 20 minute wait. We also felt that the ambient temperature was rather low.

Great place for a Sunday roast. Food was top quality and the service was fast and efficient.

Altogether a very satisfying experience

Amazing Night, excellent food , we had the set menu could not fault anything staff very friendly

Great food, staff, and atmosphere.

We were a party of 6 and visited on a Friday evening, when they were very busy, which was great to see and meant there was a great atmosphere. We were all looked after very well all evening and the waitresses were attentive and friendly throughout the evening, providing excellent service. The food was delicious and we were all very happy with our starters, mains and desserts. I had the spiced pumpkin and parmesan croquettes to start. They were very tasty and just the right serving size to give something nice to start but not fill me up. The main meal, the butternut squash, sage and pine nut tart, was absolutely delicious! It was cooked to perfection - as were the vegetables on the side and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Really great to have a vegetarian/ vegan option that has clearly had thought put into it and was a bit different too. I would definitely go back and order this again. The rest of the party ordered meat and fish options and were also very happy with their meals. For dessert I had the sticky date pudding - my only regret was that I couldn’t finish it all! It was amazing! Yum! We had a wonderful evening and an excellent meal - thank you! We will be back again before the menu options change!

Went with a group of five other friends and so had to pre-book our food choices because they were so busy with large Christmas parties. I chose Duck confit spring rolls with a chilli sauce. 3 finger sized rolls arrived hardly big enough to hold more than a shred or two of duck fibres. One was burnt! Fortunately there was so much chilli sauce on the plate I used it all to cover up the burnt taste! Then I had Prawn and Saffron Risotto which might sound lovely but it was not! As my plate was put in front of me it smelt fishy and tasted fishy and gritty! Fresh prawns should never taste fishy or have grit in them. The aroma and taste of saffron was non existent and the rice was over cooked. I ate my food without complaint as I didn’t want to upset my friends as they were enjoying their food. It’s a very rare occurrence for me to leave a review but today warranted it. Disappointed to say the least!

Ate here this evening with my boyfriend and 16 month old. Food was DELICIOUS - so much choice and a great kids menu too. Our boy devoured his fish pie without coming up for air :) we're here visiting but would definitely be a regular here if we lived close by

We visited The Granville with friends last Saturday evening. We had an early booking at 6:30PM, and after being shown to an empty table that had not been laid, we were disappointed to be told that two of the main courses we chose were "sold out". Very early in the evening for that to happen and one wonders what they did for the rest of the weekend. Food and service was average, added to which we had to attract the server's attention to get the dessert menu. She apologised and said she had forgotten. All in all, it was not an experience that would make us rush back. We also went to The Granville in the recent past for a friend's landmark birthday, again on a Saturday evening. Then - at 9:30PM - the staff made it very clear that they wanted us to leave with loud clattering of plates and removing glasses that were not empty. Generally, I do find that The Granville has been disappointing in recent times.

spring rolls! one tiny roll, risotto tasteless grainy small portion, choc mousse pudding sting ball of mousse horrible sorbet

We have been to The Granville three times now with different friends or on our own over a period time but will not be returning. The food is not up to expectation’s . It either doesn’t taste of anything or is cold and has a...

Arrived with the family for dinner. Unfortunately my online reservation hadn't been received so we were seated in the side section to the main restaurant as we were told the main restaurant was booked out. Starters arrived pretty quickly but we then had over a...

Excellent food, which arrived quickly, and reasonably priced for this quality. I was looked after by Nicola and her colleagues, who were attentive without being intrusive. A very pleasant evening - thank you.

Was cold not very warm next time would've like to have sat near a radiator

Food was OK, pretty basic menu but nice enough. I'd recommend booking as they seemed very flustered when we arrived without a reservation; despite the place being half empty. The toilets were freezing so only use if you're desperate.

This is our all time favourite place to eat, it’s in the country yet close to Canterbury, the ambience is always welcoming, Plenty of free parking. Staff are attentive and polite. The food is ALWAYS amazing, thanks to Chef Luke and his colleagues, yesterday two...

Went for Steak night 2-4-1. My girlfriend and I loved it and will be returning soon. Food cooked perfectly and atmosphere good, would have been nice if the fire was on though.

The Granville is fairly local to us and is the nearest pub that does food. We managed to get a 30% off food deal from their website after signing up for November only. When we arrived we had drinks and were shown to the table,...

As regular customers to the Granville, we usually leave very satisfied. However, our recent visit was far from the best. Firstly, although we were greeted by a lovely new gentleman called Alex who we had not seen before (and was nothing but lovely to us), we overheard him being given stern words to by a lady who we can only assume is the manager. It was not nice to hear and partly ruined the atmosphere for us as customers. Secondly, we ordered the catch of the day fish which was priced at £22, the portion was underwhelming for this price point and lacked any expected flavour - the description did not match what was presented in our opinion. In addition, there was a lack of attentiveness regarding drinks and condiments throughout our meal. We are disappointed to write this as we usually enjoy our experience here but felt these points should be brought to attention.

A party of four of us plus labrador had a fantastic Sunday roast. Our dining experience was perfect from beginning to end. We all had the roast beef which was cooked to perfection. Not too rare or well done but absolutely delicious. The staff gave...

Lovely Sunday Roast, staff very friendly and attentive, in a nice old pub just outside Canterbury. Busy, but but noisy. Drinks were a little pricey, but they seem to be expensive everywhere.

We are regular visitors to The Granville and last Friday was as usual a very pleasant experience. Tim was very friendly and went that extra mile and our meal of beef cheek and for myself a cheese burger with onion rings was lovely. We will...

This is one of our favourite places to go. I have been there in small and large groups. The Sunday lunch we had was excellent and as good if not better than other places we have been. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had...

We have eaten at The Granville on a few occasions no and all has been fairly good. My husband and myself stopped by for dinner a week ago and have to say we will not be returning. We waited nearly half an hour for two...

This is the second time recently I’ve visited this pub which offers a tempting menu of varied food choices. However, for the second time the food was luke warm and served on cold plates. I chose beef cheek followed by what sounded like a delicious...

After eating in The Granville for many years I am saddened to write this review. Visiting this week with family I left very disappointed. The food was terrible. It came out cold, poorly presented and of very small portions. We questioned if the spring rolls...

Having eaten at this restaurant many times over the years I was shocked how poorly run it has become, waiting at bar 15 minutes on arrival to be served a drink and then sitting down for a meal which was of a very poor standard....

We came here on Monday 13 November 2023 and were extremely disappointed there was twelve of us to eat. We had to complain the food was not worth the money. The service was poor and we will not be returning any time soon which is...

Gorgeous food, lovely atmosphere and open fire. But beware, card only, which we weren't aware of. But will definitely be back.

We went on a Tuesday evening while staying at Canterbury lodge retreat and it was BOGOF steak night. We both had sirloin steak which was scrumptious and my sister in law had a chicken, leek and mustard pie which she said was delicious. Prices are about average. Our sirloin steaks were £24 each but as it was steak night they were that price for the two. I had a small glass of Pinot which I thought a tad pricey at £8.70.

Good Things first. Pleasant surroundings and atmosphere; pleasant if slightly brisk and disinterested service; perfectly Not Bad At All cookery with especially well-cooked vegetables and generous portions in the main courses. Not So Good Things; being served an Anno gin when I ordered a pre-lunch G&T without being asked my gin-related preferences - especially when Anno works out at about £1 a shot more expensive than other gins; ordering ‘nibbles’ instead of starters only to find out that Devils on Horseback at £6 consisted of three tiny prunes shrouded in a wisp of bacon which, by my reckoning works out at £2 a prune, and Worst Of All, ordering a fisherman’s pie for an astounding £18.50 which comprised about a tablespoon of fish/sauce mix under a veritable mountain of mashed potato. (Which, to be fair, was very nice mashed potato, but there are limits to the amount of carbs one person can absorb of a lunchtime.) Now, I do know that times is hard in the hospitality industry, but the sure-fire way to make them harder is to let it show on the menu. Two of us having one pre-lunch drink, a small starter and a main course, with one glass of wine each, paid £ 75 which frankly, is a tad greedy. Shan’t be in a hurry to return.

We come here as a couple, with family and friends. I always recommend to others for the excellent food and service. We used to come for the steak nights too! Always easy to park. Easy to book online for a table for future dates. Love...