The White Hart Inn

The White Hart Inn

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+44 1227 765091+ Add website
Hours
Sun
12:00 - 21:00
Mon
12:00 - 23:00
Tue
12:00 - 23:00
Wed
12:00 - 23:00
Thu
12:00 - 23:00
Fri
12:00 - 23:00
Sat
11:00 - 23:00
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Details
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Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Brunch
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available
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About
The White Hart Inn is a hidden gem in the heart of Canterbury. Revamped by new owners in 2020, the beautiful large garden is an elegent haven to drink in sunnier days whilst the cosy interior is perfect for intimate catch ups with friends. With the largest wine selection in Canterbury, it truly is Canterbury's best kept secret. *Please note that our kitchen is currently closed due to the effects of the pandemic*
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Brunch
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles270 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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Dunsty
Canterbury3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 family
I called on a Sunday with 14 American relatives all wanting a pub lunch with short notice - Keith and his wife and team pulled out all the stops to book us a space (over 3 tables) for 3pm. Everyone was over the moon with the food, service and accommodations (dietary needs, high chair for the little one). I'm a local so I know the food is always good here (tip: try the pies) and is known for Sunday roasts so i was delighted to be able to bring everyone for a true British pub lunch experience - and the staff really did not disappoint. Thank you, Keith, wife (who I recall is called Pam?) and all your patient, kind staff.
Written 5 December 2024
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luvtogo6
739 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2025 friends
You know when you find a gem on a visit to a city, you want to keep it to yourself but some are too good to do that. This is the White Hart Inn. It is a short walk (3 minutes) from the busier city centre, but worth it. It is on the route from Canterbury East rail station when walking to the city centre and near Dane John park. It has the biggest pub garden in the city we were told but it was too cold for us to use. The garden looked lovely and really well kept. We arrived for lunch and had the warmest welcome, from the staff, owners and the roaring log fire. Seating is well spaced, so you don't feel crammed in as you can in some other venues; we had a lovely seat in the bay window. Good choice of drinks and the friendliest service. Our first lunch (yes we went back) was the home made pies, wonderful and lovely fresh seasonal vegetables with mash potatoes. After a day around the city, as we returned to our hotel just around the corner, we had a night cap and several small plates of food to nibble (we recommend the wonderful topped chips too. Chips were lovely and toppings fantastic). Sunday we called back for Sunday lunch - it is the best. If you like good size portions this is your place, the food was beautifully cooked, cannot fault it. There are other options to the roast available should that not be everyone's cup of tea. It felt so comfortable and we were so welcome that this gem must be shared.
Written 11 February 2025
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Sam M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 friends
Had a great Sunday lunch here with friends. The food was lovely and the team were able to cater for our group's various dietary requirements with a little warning (vegan, lactose free and gluten free options). Also dog-friendly, which was fantastic!
Written 27 February 2024
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Becky E
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 friends
We had our wedding party at the white hart this summer and it was the perfect setting. The garden is beautiful and the staff couldn’t have been better. They also did a cheese board for us in the evening and I’ve had so many messages from people saying how good it was. Thanks to all the staff at the white hart for a lovely day. Becky
Written 5 September 2023
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Grover R
Pensacola22545 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 none
Well,I understand this is a great place in the summer for the beer garden, but it is a great place in December with a warm fire. My family and I were in Canterbury right before Christmas on a cold, rainy day on a recommendation from our guide. After a walk from the Cathedral, a beer and a warm meal in front of a nice fire was just the thing we needed. It totally felt like home with the family around a wooden table. My wife and daughter had a pot pie and the rest of us had the tenderloin and vegetables special. Again, it was great, and the service and setting made you fell like you were having at someone's home. This was the perfect way to cap our visit to Canterbury. I highly recommend you eat here.
Written 26 May 2023
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David G
Canterbury1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 friends
I live in Canterbury and this pub serves the best Sunday roast dinner in Canterbury. Been twice in a row. It really is superb. About 6 years ago, under old management, I slatted the Sunday roast. Back then it wasn’t good but now it really is awesome and good value.
Written 11 March 2024
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Doug
Canterbury5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 friends
We booked the White Hart for my partners 30th birthday, Keith and Wendy made the whole process smooth and easy. We had a good size group and everybody had an absolutely lovely evening. We requested a Buffett and we were blown away by the quality of the food and the amount of it. We had loads of feedback from friends after about how much they enjoyed the food. Overall it was just a 10/10 night. Thank you.
Written 22 January 2024
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stonerbyrnes
Sittingbourne1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 family
We booked a table for a family lunch whilst shopping in canterbury. We all had a main & a dessert & the food is just amazing. My husband & I had the sausage & mash & homemade pie & mash. We couldn’t fault either & there was plenty of it. The children also loved their cod & chips, which was great as they can be fussy at times. We highly recommend the chocolate brownie dessert. The staff are welcoming, friendly & attentive & their is a warm atmosphere there as soon as you walk in. Prices are reasonable & the pub is located very close to canterbury town centre. We will certainly be going back soon.
Written 19 December 2021
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Victoria Blake
Thank you for this great review. We are so pleased that your entire family enjoyed your time with us and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Written 7 January 2022
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Alan C
Aberdeen1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 none
Went on a Sunday afternoon for with my wife and 2 kids. My son is a little fussy and the staff were brilliant, asking him what he likes and bringing a plate of it. Excellent service and the food was amazing. Would thoroughly recommend.
Written 22 August 2021
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Victoria Blake
Thank you for a lovely review, it was a pleasure making sure you and your family were happy :) we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Written 23 August 2021
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Michael
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 none
Lovely traditional pub in Canterbury, the pides (Think of a Turkish flatbread pizza) are excellent value and very tasty. There are so many nice touches here, like bottles of water and glasses available from a table next to the bar, and they have a great selection of classic board games. The Staff were lovely and so helpful.
Written 21 April 2022
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jovigirl
Cranfield21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 family
On our way home from our holiday by the coast we decided to take a detour into Canterbury and happened upon this amazing pub near a car park. We had the most amazing lunch the loaded chips where fantastic and highly recommended the grazing platters. We where served by Andrew and he was so welcoming and wonderfully accommodating adapting the menu for my 7 year old. I cannot recommend this pub enough.
Written 4 September 2021
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Victoria Blake
We're so pleased you decided to visit our pub and hope you will again when you next visit Canterbury 😃
Written 26 October 2021
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Daniel C
18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 friends
Absolutely top service. A special thank you to Keith and his team for fitting 20 of us in and dishing up some excellent food. Especially for accommodating some gluten free and vegetarian members of the stag. All at a really lovely pub right in the heart of Canterbury.
Written 13 November 2023
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Navigator796625
24 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 none
We've previously visited the White Hart multiple times over the years. It was a shame to hear about the chef leaving as the previous pizzas were amazing. Returning recently it's great to see it being well looked after with some new items on the menu. We thought we'd try the pides, but just like the other reviewers we definitely thought they were over priced. They're definitely more of a starter than a main meal, something which could be made clearer on the website and menu. Probably wouldn't eat here again which is a shame, but the drink selection and customer service was great.
Written 29 March 2022
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Patrycja K
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 none
We were lucky to book this place for our wedding this August. Simon and his Team were truly wonderful from the beginning to the end. They accommodated our wishes and allowed us to transform the pub for our celebration as much as we wanted. The buffet was delicious and our families, who live in different countries enjoyed it very much. The garden space is fantastic and children were fully entertained for the whole time. Thank you for helping us to make our day so special. All the best for the future!
Written 16 August 2022
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JaimeP
London4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We visited earlier this month and I am so glad we did! We spent the day in Canterbury and finished by heading to this lovely pub. The new team were so welcoming and friendly and they had a great range of gins (first thing I look for 🤣) We ate before we visited and I am gutted we did, I can’t wait to go back and try the pies on their menu. We sat in the garden which was so clean and fresh. In these times of Covid, I find myself noticing things I wouldn’t usually, such as whether the toilets are being checked etc. The staff were quick to clear tables and clean them down once people were leaving. The toilets were being checked and cleaned very regularly. I was encouraged to sign the track and trace details (which not many places are doing and without a friendly reminder, I often forget), bar looked immaculate and drinks, once ordered, were brought to our table. The pub is in a lovely area tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the high street, yet only a 2 minute walk from the quaint shops and main landmarks of Canterbury. I’ve seen a few reviews saying this place is a hidden gem, and I would totally agree. Can not wait to visit again! Good luck to the new team!
Written 21 August 2020
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