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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
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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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Wantsum - Black Prince TasteMatch Prediction

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Wantsum - Black Prince
Wantsum - Black Prince Mild • 3.9% Spotted 8 times.
Wantsum - Black Prince
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wantsum - Black Prince

Spotted 8 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Thomas Becket, Canterbury.

ABV 3.9%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Tonbridge - Ebony Moon TasteMatch Prediction

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Tonbridge - Ebony Moon
Tonbridge - Ebony Moon Session Porter • 4.2% Spotted 5 times.
Tonbridge - Ebony Moon
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Tonbridge - Ebony Moon

Spotted 5 times. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Thomas Becket, Canterbury.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

George's - Wallasea Wench TasteMatch Prediction

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George's - Wallasea Wench
George's - Wallasea Wench Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted twice.
George's - Wallasea Wench
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
George's - Wallasea Wench

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Thomas Becket, Canterbury.

ABV 3.6%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

George's - Marley's Ghost TasteMatch Prediction

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George's - Marley's Ghost
George's - Marley's Ghost Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice.
George's - Marley's Ghost
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
George's - Marley's Ghost

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Thomas Becket, Canterbury.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
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
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Stagecoach: bus station
Nearby Station (550m)
Canterbury West

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