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Old Buttermarket, Canterbury

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Operator: Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers)
39 Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2HW (View on Google Map)
(01227) 462170
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Atmospheric multi-roomed city centre pub opposite the main entrance to the cathedral. There is a small outside drinking area with great views of the Christ Church gateway. The pub is popular for food and is dog-friendly.

There has been a public house on this site for over 500 years; a coaching inn called the Black Boy, stood here from the 1600s until 1908. A butter market used to be held in the square outside. Flint pieces in the cellars indicate it may stand on Roman remains and it is said to be connected by tunnels to Canterbury Cathedral.

Historic Interest

there has been a pub on this site for over 500 years

Information for this venue is provided by the Canterbury Herne Bay & Whitstable Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Olive Branch; Franklin & Firkin
Local Authority
Canterbury District (B)
Last updated
16/02/2025
Last surveyed
12/11/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
CAN/4178
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
11:30am - 8:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 8:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 8:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 8:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 8:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 8:00pm
Sunday
11:30am - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter , Titanic - Plum Porter

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Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
once a month
Garden Garden
small seating area in front
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
bus station
Nearby Station (650m)
Canterbury East

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