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Welcome to The Thomas Becket

A traditional family-friendly pub

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of Canterbury town. Situated a stones throw from the Great Stour river and a gentle 2 minute walk from the historic Canterbury Cathedral, our 18th Century pub is perfectly located for you to pop in for a light lunch, a proper pub dinner or just a drink or two after a busy day sightseeing!

Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there’s a dish for every desire.

chicken and ham hock pie, garden peas and gravy

Seriously good pub food

Where freshly prepared pub classics meet indulgent flavours, and irresistible bar snacks pair perfectly with our drinks.

With traditional family favourites, small plates to keep the little ones happy and generous sharers to enjoy between friends, our menu is bursting with flavour and promises to satisfy any craving.

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glasses of ale and wine on a table

RAISING THE BAR

Our bar is fully stocked with the best selection of your favourite drinks! From world lagers to spirits, wines to cocktails and every tipple in-between.

Join us for a fleeting cocktail with a friend, a quiet pint at the bar, or celebrate the big occasion and start your weekend with high spirits. No matter what you fancy, we’ll have something to tickle your tastebuds every time.

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Find Us

We are a quiet step back from The Friars high street running through the centre of Canterbury. Just a short walk between both Canterbury East and West train stations we make the perfect pitstop for any journey.

Whether you’ve been exploring the local area or just wanting a pub outing – we’ll see you soon.

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