Well, this is one of those pubs that really does seem to have rather odd, and quite random, name,…read moreexcept that it does happen to be located in what appears to have been a market. It does have a pretty cool atmosphere that you would expect from a pub that has been around for a very, very long time, which is what I really do like about pubs in England.

Had scoped out The Old Buttermarket as a dinner location during my 1 night stay in Canterbury…read more Based on my online research I'd planned on ordering the Sausage & Mash... until I saw an order of fish & chips delivered tona table nearby. I was starving after 48 hours of transatlantic travel and sight seeing and that plate of beautiful golden fried haddock spoke to me on a visceral level. The fish was fresh and flakey with just enough batter to let you know it was there. Peas and chips didn't go.to waste either. I paired it with a pint of Camden Hells lager and let's just say I went to bed completely happy. Would highly recommend especially if you're staying at the Cathedral Lodge as I was.

Absolutely unreal place! It's hard to belive it's from the 1300s! I really felt transported back in…read moretime, it's so cool.

Came here with a group of friends and cannot say enough good things about this place. The inside…read morevibe is wonderful, it's old fashioned and feels like an old pub that's been there for hundreds of years - love it. The outside patio area is also very nice with lots of seating. We had a decently large group and they were very accommodating and helpful and we very much appreciated it. I got the rare roast beef sandwich and it was solid, not mind blowing but good. Everyone else I was with really enjoyed their food and the experience. Highly recommend

So, yeah, it is pretty much a standard pub, and I probably only came here for a drink because of…read morethe name, not that it happens to be the only pub with the name (there are actually quite a few). Anyway, it is a fairly standard average pub located in the heart of the city, which still gives it some charm, but it isn't one that blew me away.

Goat cheese sandwich was great, veggie burger and fish and chips were good too. Cozy place central…read moreto high street. Go to the counter to order.

Off the beaten track somewhat and unlikely to be found by someone on a day trip to Canterbury, but…read morea great little pub. Real atmosphere probably partly created by the lack of electric lights and the collection of candles! A real cosy place for a nice pint of beer and although I've not eaten there for a while, the food was always good.

This is another one of those pretty awesome pubs. It has one of those atmospheres that a grungy…read moremusic pub seems to have. In fact it has old records on the walls, and lots of other things. Actually, it is probably one of my favourite pubs in Canterbury, which is saying something because there are a lot of pretty cool pubs here.

I came on vacation to visit this very beautiful city during Christmas. So just like this bar and…read moremany others, It was beautifully decorated with Christmas decorations. Having my whole trip being around all these businesses that takes such pride and making it festive, honestly only makes me wanna come back during December. I am from the United States, so it was definitely getting used to having to always go to the bar which never has stools to order your drink and then close out right away. My girlfriend, I ordered some beers and then of course I had to try their chili which looked absolutely amazing on their menu. There's nothing more enjoyable than having a hot meal during colder weather. I very much enjoyed the flavors and texture of the chili. I believe it was sour cream on the side and the rice, which I was adding in. The portion was the right amount and I was definitely full. This place and name does have a fun ambience. This is very chill area and definitely highly recommend stopping in and grabbing a beer. Don't forget to order that chili because it was delicious.

I didn't realize this pub was actually a small British chain...it looks very British inside with…read more19th century decor and interior design, much bigger than it looks on the outside, along with a lovely outdoor patio. Barmen were friendly enough, and a half pint pour only set me back £2.50. That's good enough for me and my mates.

Good for what it is - a good place to get a drink and some decent prices on food. Quality of food…read moreis to be expected for a chain-type place. Could be a bit cleaner, and the music can be quite loud at night.

Looked appealing but at the get go, they handed us menus and told us to seat ourselves. We went out…read moreon the patio. Ordered drinks and then no one ever came back for our order. We went in and ordered. Still no food for quite awhile. A waitress finally came over and asked us to pay. Odd since we didn't have food. She said you pay first - well no tip for her. I told her the service was very slow and she said she'd check on our meal. Food finally came. We had split a Big Mother Clucker Burger, fries and onion rings. Food was good. We left with no tip as there were at least 5 wait staff and none of them seemed to want to come out to the patio and none seemed very happy to be there. We saw others waiting a long time and it was not a friendly atmosphere.

This is one of the nicest pubs I've tried in a long time - and not just in Canterbury - in general!…read more As soon as you walk in to The Dolphin Inn you can feel the great atmosphere. It's busy, but not too busy - there's a good buzz about the place, without it being too noisy to hear one another - and there's a lovely relaxed vibe that instantly relaxes. Not only does this place serve absolutely delicious pub grub (see my pictures for proof), they also have an assortment of board games available to play, making your visit extra fun! I went here twice during my time here in Canterbury and enjoyed several long games of Settlers of Catan (yes, I know - I'm a geek) with great food and booze. The staff are not pushy and, so long as you have a drink on the table, are happy to let you play on until your heart's desire. We never felt pressured to hurry up and leave, which is always a bonus in these sorts of pubs. On top of this, lost in my game of Settlers and too engrossed in my enjoyment of the game, my phone was sadly stolen off our table. Now this may sound like a negative, however upon telling the staff about what had happened they were so kind and helpful and - thank goodness - a few hours later, called us to let us know they had found my phone (which had been mysteriously returned to the table) and they had it waiting for me behind the bar. Throughout the whole ordeal, they could not have been more helpful, which just made me love this place even more. Please also note that, despite the above story, this pub does not have a dodgy feel to it at all and I was very shocked when I noticed my missing phone! It's not the sort of place you'd generally feel concerned about your belongings going missing - hence my phone sitting freely beside me on the table - so don't be put off by this aspect of my review!!

Brilliant local pub for dinner. Great ancient building feel, just a bit noisy, but who can complain…read morewhen clearly amongst locals enjoying their evening. Busier tonight in the restaurant than in the pub. Diablo pizza tasty, spicy and satisfying, with easily a slice to share. Side salad big and very fresh. Waitresses recommendation of seafood pie brought rave reviews. Overall great service. Highly recommend. Convenient car park nearby.

Came here on a Sunday hoping for roast, but they were sold out. Settled on some pies which were…read morepretty good, excellent chips but mushy peas were meh. They were also out of mash when we went, maybe because it was on a Sunday evening. Sticky toffee pudding was delicious. Atmosphere is kind of chill, and not as pub-like as I would have thought. Not sure if that's the case when the weather is good and their patio is open though!

They have Orangeboom, and although expensive being on the main tourist strip it's worth it to drink…read moremy favorite beer. Old & dirty, my style. Pop in for a pint, leave after 7, on to the next pub.

This is a great local pub, a bit of an "old man's boozer" (which is nice for Canterbury). Great for…read morea quiet night at the pub as it doesn't really get the rowdy student crowd in. It's a Shepherd and Neame pub though so can be a bit on the expensive side and with a somewhat limited bar.

LOVELY! BRILLIANT! FRIENDLY!…read more Just one block off the main drag of Canterbury, on a much quieter street, is the semi secret oasis from the hordes or tourist crowds, is The Foundry. Walking right in is the louder pub bar area, to the right is a quieter spacious large industrial room with full wait service from the friendly staff. Great local craft beers! £18 FISH & CHIPS! A beautiful chunk of fresh cod in a thick crispy hot batter made with Canterbury Brewers beer...lovely! And about £2 cheaper than average! The chips were tasty and plentiful, and the homemade mushy peas were creamy. Great homemade tartare sauce!

Off the main drag in Canterbury, this place is well worth a visit. It can be a little challenging…read moreto find (we were walking) as google might lead you to a bit of a dead end, but just keep going around the corner and you'll pop right into it. A nice airy space with high and low tables and a long bar. Love the sustainable and local focus. Really pleasant server and barkeep as well. We ordered the bubble and squeak starter which was a new one for us Americans. I had the steak and Foundry Ale pie which was incredible. Exectly how you want this sort of thing - loaded with tender meat and veg and a huge, flaky crust. He had the hunters chicken which I heard no complaints about. We finished with the sticky toffee pudding and it was one of the best things I ate during our travels. Loved the sparkling fruit cider that I ordered: fresh and bright and bubbly. Can't recommend this place enough!