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Opens at Noon
12 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS (View on Google Map)
(01227) 953599
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Detail changes following the refurbishment completed in November 2025 - The pub is situated opposite the Marlowe Theatre, and you can book your interval drinks here. Opening hours may be extended if there are special events at the theatre. The "Dress Circle" bar upstairs is open Currently, at the time of refurbishment, they do not sell food, Please check all opening times.

Information for this venue is provided by the Canterbury Herne Bay & Whitstable Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Mitre Tavern
Local Authority
Canterbury District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
24/10/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
CAN/4163
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 3 times.
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Canterbury Tales, Canterbury.

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

Changing beers typically include: Timothy Taylor (varies)

Source: National

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Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (600m)
Stagecoach: city bus station
Nearby Station (500m)
Canterbury West

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