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The Bridge Arms, Canterbury, Kent
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The Bridge Arms

4.8 (80)
£41 and over
Modern European
53 High St, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5LA

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2 people
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10:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 80 people are saying

The Bridge Arms reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Best Food

  • Canterbury

    Best Overall

  • Canterbury

    Best Food

  • Canterbury

    Best Service

  • Canterbury

    Best Ambiance

  • Canterbury

    Best Value

  • Canterbury

    Great for brunch

  • Canterbury

    Good for business meals

  • Canterbury

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Canterbury

    Healthy

  • Canterbury

    Neighborhood gem

  • Canterbury

    Romantic

  • Canterbury

    Good for special occasions

  • Canterbury

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bridge Arms offers "damn fine dining" with exceptional dishes like the pig's cheeks starter and turbot. Guests rave about its "exceptionally good food," "friendly and knowledgeable" staff, and delightful ambiance. Its Sunday roast is "superb," making it a favorite for "delicious" meals and "fantastic" service, despite occasional slow service.
80 Reviews

  1. helen

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently good , always perfect pairings and ingredients and a nice wine list to boot, Friendly staff and although a little pricey for a pub it is well worth it for the standard of cuisine Always an enjoyable experience

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  2. Seb

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and service as always. Looking forward to returning

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  3. Rodney

    Kent3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still my favourite restaurant in the South East. Keep it up.

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  4. Paul

    Austria1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service - all in a charming country pub setting…

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  5. Lee

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a good experience. The food is fantastic and the wine selection was very good. Bring a light jacket though because the service was quite chilly.

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  6. Brian

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu was exceptionally interesting and the food cooked and presented perfectly. The wine list is extraordinarily wide ranging. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and the whole experience was thoroughly enjoyed by our party of four.

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  7. James

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Damn fine dining. I have to admit the pig’s cheeks starter is definitely a 10/10. The turbot with broad bean puree and Alsace bacon was phenomenal (although I would have eased the seasoning a tad). Definitely, definitely will be recommending it, and returning myself.

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  8. andy

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Sunday roast on Easter Sunday Beef filled Yorkers a real treat Love coming to the Bridge on a Sunday

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  9. Christine

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and the staff very attentive.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Bridge Arms, and I must say, the food and setting were absolutely amazing. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a beautifully designed space that set the tone for a great evening. Every dish we tried was delicious and clearly made with care—full of flavor and beautifully presented. Unfortunately, our experience was somewhat dampened by one of the waitresses. From the moment we were seated, she seemed uninterested and unwelcoming. When we asked for food recommendations, her responses were curt and unhelpful, which was disappointing, especially given the level of quality in every other aspect of the restaurant. For the price we paid, I would have expected at least a little enthusiasm or passion for the food being served. It’s a shame, really—everything else was perfect. The management should take note, as this kind of service could let them down in the long run. With more consistent and welcoming service, this could easily be a five-star experience. I’d still recommend the restaurant for the food and atmosphere, but I hope to see improvements in the service on future visits.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Bridge Arms is rated 4.8 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

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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.
  • Neighborhood
    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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