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The Bridge Arms, Canterbury, Kent

The Bridge Arms

4.8
4.8
57 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Bridge Arms is nestled within the beautiful rural village of Bridge situated within the Nailbourne Valley 2.5km South of the cathedral city of Canterbury. Originally a coaching inn, The Bridge Arms dates back to the 16th century, once a baiting house the grade II listed pub boasts large original fireplaces for the winter months and sparse outside garden with outside bar for the warmer summer months.

This iconic pub has undergone a transformation under the new ownership of Daniel and Natasha Smith (owners of The Michelin Starred Fordwich Arms) in 2021, restoring the pub to its former glory.

The menu concept created by Daniel & Natasha uses seasonal produce to support our local suppliers and to accommodate guests looking for a family friendly pub while highlighting the best British produce.

Within 9 months of opening The Bridge Arms was also awarded a Michelin Star as well as being listed in the top 100 restaurant awards.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, English
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Bar Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01227 286534
  • Website
    https://www.bridgearms.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    53 High St, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5LA
  • Neighbourhood
    Canterbury
  • Cross Street
    We are located along the main High Street just next to the zebra crossing.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    You can reach us on the number 17 bus route from Canterbury Bus Station.Alternatively we highly recommend Kev's Taxi's - 07887 668940
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Canterbury

    Best Overall

  • Canterbury

    Best Food

  • Canterbury

    Best Service

  • Canterbury

    Best Ambience

  • Canterbury

    Best Value

  • Canterbury

    Good for business meals

  • Canterbury

    Innovative

  • Canterbury

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Canterbury

    Romantic

  • Canterbury

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bridge Arms offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food," a "superb roast dinner," and a delightful atmosphere. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "great wine selection." It's a top choice for Sunday roasts and special occasions, with "rich flavors" and a warm, inviting setting.

57 Reviews

  1. Sarah

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very engaging staff, lovely food 5* all round excellent experience

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  2. Rosalind

    Kent3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Memorable birthday lunch on a sunny spring day. A hot, crisp home-made bread round, glazed with parsley butter seeping down into a soft centre, set the tone. Perfect, fresh sole and cod followed, each wirh a small pan of warm meuniere sauce - the cod's with some caviare folded in. The lemon sole was hand filleted and the cod seared and cooked through, with tasty mini veg - parsnip, leek, endive, potato. Square-cut, deep fried chips and a bottle of sauvignon blanc and helpful, friendly service added up to a great meal. Every drop of sauce was mopped up with the remaining bread! Our two desserts were equally delightful - one a warm pear tartlet with piped ice cream and the other a raspberry meringue pavlova.

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  3. spencer

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb roast lamb Sunday lunch. Just gets better and better.

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  4. Georgina

    Bath6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday Roast. Great service. Delicious roast beef, super dog friendly and we will definitely return.

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  5. Tom

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding, really enjoyed all 3 courses. Choice of wine was great. We loved it and are keen to return in the near future!

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  6. Patrik

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Succulent meat and superb dessert! Excellent wine selection.

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  7. KevinD VIP

    Kent5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly, haven’t had a better roast dinner in all my life. The team at the bridge arms are wonderful and can’t do enough to make sure your experience is perfect.

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  8. CWLondon

    London52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible roast, one of the best we’ve had. Rich flavours and great meat. Slight issue with service being a bit slow to start and meat coming out pink despite asking for well done twice for pregnancy reasons but overall great dining experience and would return.

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  9. Anthony

    London8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food demonstrated the kitchen has a great understanding of cooking, how food should be cooked and presented. A meal of very high quality.

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  10. Charles

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, (standouts were the oysters and the pig cheek), friendly staff and a good wine list.

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FAQs

The Bridge Arms is rated 4.8 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Bridge Arms

53 High St, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5LA

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located along the main High Street just next to the zebra crossing.
  • Neighbourhood
    Canterbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Bar Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    You can reach us on the number 17 bus route from Canterbury Bus Station.Alternatively we highly recommend Kev's Taxi's - 07887 668940
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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