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Opens at 5:00pm
Broad Street, Canterbury, CT1 2HG (View on Google Map)
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Cocktail Bar.

Cocktail bar, speakeasy and night spot, this was formerly an underground public lavatory. Steps lead down to entrances still marked as Ladies and Gentlemen. Attractive wrought iron arches over the entrances bear the city crests. It originally opened in January 2019 and opening hours are still not fixed with late closing. There is a "request a booking" form on line and event hire opportunities. There is no draught beer,

Historic Interest

Former underground public toilet

Information for this venue is provided by the Canterbury Herne Bay & Whitstable Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Privy Bar
Local Authority
Canterbury District (B)
Last updated
23/07/2025
Last surveyed
06/02/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
CAN/4603
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
5:00pm - Midnight
Friday
5:00pm - 3:00am
Saturday
5:00pm - 3:00am
Sunday
Closed
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Friday and Saturday
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
before 10pm
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Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Stagecoach: 6, 7, 8, 9, Triangle
Adjacent station
Canterbury East
Directions
corner of Burgate and Broad Street

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