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Canterbury Tales, Canterbury

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12 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS (View on Google Map)
(01227) 768594
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This Pub is Temporarily Closed

Awaiting details on the proposed refurbishment in 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 Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10-1.30am. Handpumps are installed but often do not dispense any beer or cider. There is a folk jam session on Thursdays.

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
02/06/2025
Last surveyed
24/10/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
CAN/4163
Asset of Community Value
Monday
5:00pm - 1:30am
Tuesday
5:00pm - 1:30am
Wednesday
5:00pm - 1:30am
Thursday
5:00pm - 1:30am
Friday
5:00pm - 1:30am
Saturday
5:00pm - 1:30am
Sunday
Closed
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

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

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