We liked this restaurant so much, we went back two days in a row during our short visit to Canterbury. The first night, I had a vegetable pie and my husband had the meatballs. His was a side dish so he was surprised at the good portion size, which included bread. He liked it very much but, since I kept raving to him about the delicious, piping hot veggie pie, he wanted to go back and try one. The second night he got the chicken and broccoli pie and I had the vegetable soup and a mixed salad. Again, everything was delicious, the hot food was nice and hot and cooked just right. In addition to the food, the restaurant has a lot of character and charm, you're eating in a historic building, and our server - Hina - was amazing. If we were staying longer we'd return again and again! read more

The Old Weavers - British Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

You can't miss this old, rickety, disfigured, charming, lovely, centuries old Medieval house...and it's also a restaurant! Inside the 15th or 16th century decor continues with amusing whimsical antiques and artworks. Service is friendly all around. Great savory meat pies, but maybe skip dessert and the beers... £19/$26 Lamb & Rosemary Weaver Pie...succulent tender chunks of Lamb in lovely gravy with vegetables, wrapped in warm a buttery pie crust...lovely! £19/$26 Steak & Kidney Weaver Pie...I took a risk! Tasty meaty juicy hunks of British beef...mixed in with the bitter, strong gamey, and pungent pieces of kidney...a very distinct taste indeed, not for everyone, but I found it good enough...though next time I might try something else. The chips are thick and crispy, brilliant! £8/$11 Apple Blackberry Crumble...disappointing! There didn't seem to be any chunks of fruit, just a mix of syrup and crumbles. It was very liquidity. Custard was nice though. £8/$11 Pint of Guinness...much more expensive than the average pint price. read more

Fantastic! Everything from the welcome to the desert was appreciated. Seemed promising from the outside. Did not disappoint. Staff was super nice. read more

This is a very charming 16th century house with riverside outdoor seating. We walked in around noon a couple days ago for lunch. We got seated right away. We decided to seat inside, but later I found out the outdoor seating looked amazing. Service was phenomenal and friendly from the moment we walked in, staff checked on our table several times to make sure everything was good. At one point my son was kinda fussy after a long travel day, staff came talk to him and gave him a lollipop. We ordered deep fried calamari, 1/2 rib, beef burger, mixed seafood dish, lamb shank, fish (cod) and chip, and their homemade pie steak and Stilton. Everything was delicious. We were very happy with the portion and quality of food. Each dish was prepared nicely and attention to detail. Overall, we had a fantastic experience at The Old Weavers. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Canterbury. read more

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If you are in Canterbury, you must visit this amazing restaurant! It is a very popular spot, so I definitely recommend a reservation. They have the largest selection of pies I've seen at any restaurant thus far during my English adventures, and even have vegetarian and a vegan option. I chose the Steak & Guinness pie with a side of steamed vegetables. I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly my food arrived, and it was lava hot!! The vegetables were cooked perfect and the pie.... OOH THE PIE! The biscuit on top was so flakey and delicious. The steak and sauce was heavenly. It was seriously one of the best meals I've ever had. So good, I plan on returning to Canterbury just to try another pie next time I go to England. Not only was the food incredible, the staff was lovely and the restaurant was decorated very nicely. The building itself is from1500, which I find fascinating as there is nothing that old where I live (Wisconsin, USA). It is also right next to the river and statue of Geoffrey Chaucer. Fun fact: Orlando Bloom donated to the construction of this statue as he is also from Canterbury! Highly recommend. The only thing that could make it better is if they would deliver to Wisconsin ;) read more

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Absolutely love this restaurant. Wait staff are very friendly. Food was good and the ambiance both inside and out made for a pleasant visit. read more

The Old Weavers - Bacon wrapped halloumi, 1/2 pint of Curious Session IPA, and 1/2 pint of Curious Brew Draft (local brewery). - British Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

One of the best pub meals I've had in England. The salmon and calamari were fresh and delicious but the real star of the show is this 16th century location right on the river's edge. The service and ambience made this a five star experience. read more

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Service marginal, food ok, BUT, slight case of food poisoning. Very unpleasant evening following the meal.

The food, service and ambiance were all outstanding. I had the chicken and sweet corn and it was amazing! A great place to absorb the history of the community while enjoying food and drinks. Highly recommend! read more

The Old Weavers - The pies were awesome! This was a chicken, sweet corn pie. - British Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

This place is a perfect higher end dinner spot. Lasts start with the staff, all seemed to be Italian and a bit short handed but all were very good. When we ate it was a slow evening so no major issues. Food was excellent all around, I had the steak and Guinness pie and my son had the fish and chips. The pie was just as it should be, steak was tender and had great flavor, pastry top was light and crisp, yummy. Fish and chips were very good, breading was typical old school light and crispy. Cod was just right and chips were wide but thin and slightly curled, proper chips! Desert was good but a slight step down, cheese cake and apple blackberry crumble. Both were tasty but not as good as the mains. Steak pie went well with Guinness! All in all, I would recommend eating here as you can't go wrong. Check out the garden seating in the back, it's a nice comfortable venue. read more

The Old Weavers - Great location near city center. - British Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

The waiter spilled my food all over my lap and called an intruder that shouldn't be there. Also it was cold there and I had to wear 23 jumpers to stay warm. Very busy there as well and not clean and tidy. Honestly a disgrace! read more

Despite being around for over 500 years, Old Weavers hasn't yet mastered the most basic of restaurant tasks: taking orders. Of the thousands of restaurants I've eaten in, I have never encountered one that was so awful at that. First, the waiter came back to our table to repeat our order - but got most of it wrong. He then admitted that the order had been lost, requiring us to repeat it again. Thereafter, two different waiters told us that they were out of one of the items on the menu - which none of us had ordered, meaning they'd gotten the order wrong two more times. When the drinks arrived, two of them were incorrect. And when the food arrived, I was not at all surprised to discover that they'd gotten two of the orders wrong. The food was actually good. But unless you have all the time in the world (which isn't the case for most visitors to tour bus destinations like Canterbury), don't mind repeating your order over and over (only to be frustrated when they still get it wrong), and are willing to eat whatever they serve (rather than what you actually ordered), you'll find any of Canterbury's many other restaurants to be a better choice. read more

Nice experience, apart from the waitress not knowing anything about the beers that were on tap. We opted for the 20 pound "dine and punt" package, and both the lunch (out on the back patio by the waterside) and the punting on the river turned out to be very pleasant experiences. read more

The Old Weavers - Located right next to the picturesque Stour river - British Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

Wonderful food--the pies are so delicious as are the Sunday roasts. The ambience can't be beat. The building is actually late 15th century and it is magnificent! The patio is right on the river and a beautiful place to sit in warm weather. Service has always been very friendly when I've been. Love this restaurant! read more

One of the top 3 places I have eaten at in the UK! Well seasoned food , fast and kind service, plus eating in a place of history !! Can't beat that read more

Would be 5 stars, but feel, a couple more visits are necessary, before I give any place 5 stars. We were in Canterbury on an off and on rainy day. We were looking for a late afternoon snack / light lunch, when her Ladyship spied the Old Weavers House. It appeared to serve traditional Brit fare (fayre), so in we popped. Place appeared busy, but we were seated promptly at a cute little table on the first floor. It was nice as there was a wooden wall separating us from new customer traffic, but we had a nice view of other tables, and could see what they had ordered. Our waitress, was quick with the drink order, and patient about coming back, so that "she WHO MUST be obeyed," could spend an inordinate amount of time, looking over the menu. HAHA, I make a funny (hope, she doesn't read this review, or you might not be hearing from the old guy for while). Actually, we needed to make our minds up rather quickly, needing to catch a train back to the Broadstairs area and we were on foot. Her Ladyship chatted it up with the server, they both decided a family starter dish would work, the server said she add a bit to it, and it should suffice. SEE PHOTO - The dish would have sufficed for a ravenous family of four... thick cut slices of cheddar, rounds of soft cheeses, sliced gammon (ham), turkey, salad veggies, with sliced breads. Server came back and asked if it was enough? Apparently not as Her Grace saw some of the desserts cruising by, and wanted to try one. Now, this always brings a smile to my face, because I enjoy my desserts, in liquid form. She had the apple crumble, with assorted toppings, and I enjoy a nice, neat, Jamesons. We thought the price was quite reasonable for all we had, and the service was just great. Anyone working there, will check to see if you need something, if passing your table. Old Weavers House has been there since 1500's, so it's interesting to just have a look around while your enjoying your food. We'll definitely return, so we can have a dinner, sometime. read more

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The Old Weavers House Restaurant is lovely, cozy, and inviting. We were in Canterbury on a rainy winter day and looking for a late lunch / afternoon snack. We saw the Old Weavers House sign and that it is right next to the water and couldn't resist to step in. We would have liked to sit by the window of the first floor overlooking the river, but those prime seats were all taken. We were seated upstairs, which is also lovely. I ordered the lamb that came with a Yorkshire pudding (which I've never had before) while my husband opted for the Steak and Ale Pie. We both ordered a pint of beer and enjoyed our meals. I thought both dishes were pretty good and the portion was surprisingly big. I especially enjoyed the Yorkshire pudding, giving that it's the first time I tried it, and it was tasty. I am by no means, an expert on British cuisine, so I can't say whether the Old Weaver House served up kick butt traditional British food. But I am a fan because the location is great, the atmosphere warm and inviting, the food is tasty and the service was friendly (eh... not quick, but friendly). In high season, I can just imagine this place being PACKED, giving its prime location. Our dining experience was great because on a cold and rainy quiet afternoon, having a hot meal in a warm cozy room with a pint of beer just can't be beat! read more

Whenever my family would visit me whilst I was at university they always insisted that we ate here. Excellent food and great ambience. It's always buzy so book ahead at peak time. read more

The Old Weavers - British Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

This was such a great spot for lunch. I love how old the place is, built in the year 1500, and it looks it! So lovely. The food was really good too. Best BLT I've ever had. read more

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This is my third time here, so it must be OK. The Old Weavers serves traditional English fayre (with some additions). This is not a fancy restaurant but is very good value wholesome food. The main courses of note are pies (various meat fillings) and roasts (beef and pork) there we go! Don't come here and expect haute cuisine come here and enjoys Steak and Ale Pie with perfectly cooked vegetables at an excellent price. Good, old fashioned and no nonsense. Well recommended. P.S make sure you book at weekends as it does get busy! read more

The Old Weavers - British Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

I got a chicken pizza and it was delicious! Came with a glass of wine too. Its a little pricey in general but great food and nice staff. read more

The Old Weavers - Spicey chicken pizza.. Huge - British Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

Food was well cooked, nicely done for a short lunch snack. Table in front of the house was the worst ever seen. Table broke, spilled beer all over my pants. Additionally the chair broke and hurt the back. Service not very welcoming. Were ignored by the staff asking for a better table several times. read more

Quaint location right on the water, you can get a boat ride included I understand. We chose just a sit down meal, and were very pleased with the options available. Sadly we were seated very close to the kitchen on what was record breaking heatwave day number 3. Thought we would melt before dinner arrived, as there was no a/c. read more

Sitting on the back patio was simply lovely for a wonderful evening meal. Service was great because each server was attentive to us whenever they were near. I ate the traditional pork roast with Yorkshire pudding and gravy. The pork was slightly tough, but the gravy was rich and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. My mother had the chicken with red pepper sauce and asparagus, and her only complaint was that there was too much sauce, but the food was very tasty. For dessert, we had the berry cobbler and treacle pudding with custard. Both were simply delicious and the pudding had a great presentation. read more

The Old Weavers - British Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

Ordered a massive burger.. not the best out there.. bit dry to be honest. so were the chips. Went for a second time with boyfriend and his mum as they chose it, ordered a beef roast.. not that great either. Dry once again and it was horribly tough and chewy that my jaws were hurting for the rest of the day... good service though, friendly people. wouldn't come back again though. read more

The Old Weavers - British Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

Fantastic atmosphere inside a cozy medieval building with eclectic decor. Enjoyed my classic British meal of steak and Guinness pie with chips and cider! read more

I very rarely write reviews, but the food here was so appalling it has to be noted. Advertised as traditional pub, looks smart and inviting - roast dinner with boil in the bag meat and microwaved roast potatoes. Fried ordered the 'gluten free' option which they advertise - which basically was same shite without Yorkshire pudding... Refused to eat or pay and walked out. One of worst meals had for a long time! read more

Service was terrible. Took my mother for her birthday and asked if we could take up one of the four tables with a river view. Curtly told no by the waitress that they saved those for the bigger parties only for three parties of two to arrive and each be seated on the three tables by the river. Food was very late coming out and when it did it looked and tasted subpar and... well... basically processed. not pleasant at all. Took forever to get a waitresses attention for the bill too. AVOID. read more