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Bell & Crown, Canterbury

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10-11 Palace Street, Canterbury, CT1 2DZ (View on Google Map)
(01227) 784639
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Traditional city centre wood-panelled pub with an ever-changing range of local beers. The seating in front of the pub gives a superb view of Canterbury Cathedral, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The flint walls of the ancient King's School are opposite. Palace Street is part of the King's Mile and has many small independent shops.

The classic jukebox is well-known, and makes the pub a lively weekend location. The cosy atmosphere makes it a lunchtime favourite.

Information for this venue is provided by the Canterbury Herne Bay & Whitstable Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Canterbury District (B)
Last updated
27/02/2024
Last surveyed
23/03/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wellington
Pub ID
CAN/4153
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 12:30am
Tuesday
Noon - 12:30am
Wednesday
Noon - 12:30am
Thursday
Noon - 12:30am
Friday
Noon - 1:30am
Saturday
Noon - 1:30am
Sunday
Noon - 12:30am
Monday
Noon - 4:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 5:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Long Man - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Long Man - Best Bitter
Long Man - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 5 times.
Long Man - Best Bitter
Long Man - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Bell & Crown, Canterbury.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Canterbury Ales (varies) , Hop Fuzz (varies) , Tonbridge (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
patio
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (800m)
bus station
Nearby Station (600m)
Canterbury West

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