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Published on 16-05-2021
Image: Published on 16-05-2021

Thomas Becket, Canterbury

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21 Best Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JB (View on Google Map)
(01227) 938689
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Backstreet gem, a stone's throw from the cathedral, Marlowe Theatre and high street shops. CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2024. Dating back to the 18th century, it was named the Bricklayers Arms. Cosy, with an open-plan bar with wooden floors, a log burner and an outside seating/smoking area at the rear, Traditional menu daily, with roasts on Sundays. A very dog-friendly pub, it displays over four hundred photos of furry friends. Expect rotating guest ales from local breweries via four handpumps. There is intermittent Saturday night live music, monthly open mic sessions and epic Monday quizzes.

Historic Interest

In 1700's Bricklayers Arms associated with the city Bricklaying trade.

Information for this venue is provided by the Canterbury Herne Bay & Whitstable Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Canterbury District (B)
Last updated
16/02/2025
Last surveyed
27/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
CAN/4209
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Kent (varies) , Musket (varies) , Wantsum (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild , Porter , Stout , Strong IPA

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
canopy covered area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
dog menu available
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Stagecoach: bus station
Nearby Station (550m)
Canterbury West

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