Falstaff in Canterbury

3.7

193 Reviews

£25 and under

European

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

We’ve brought a brand new menu and the authentic flavours of Naples to our Falstaff kitchen. Our deliciously moreish homemade thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas are available from Fridays to Sundays midday until 8pm. Order from our main menu or try our 2 course bottomless Brunch (Fri - Sun, 12pm - 4pm)

Relax in our beautifully refurbished lounge and enjoy one of our afternoon teas. A pot of freshly brewed loose leaf tea, freshly baked warm scones served with clotted cream and preserves, an assortment of finger sandwiches and a selection of cakes. Why not add a glass of champagne or cocktail to make the occasion even more special!

Just fancy a drink? No worries, book a table in our relaxed modern cocktail bar serving up a mix of in house creations and classic cocktails as well a phenomenal selection of spirits, focusing on Gin, Whiskies and Tequila alongside an exceptional wine and beer selection.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
European, British, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
01227 462138
Website
http://www.thefalstaffincanterbury.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
8-10 St. Dunstans Street, Canterbury, Kent CT2 8AF
Neighborhood
Canterbury
Parking details
If you require parking facilities, take the turning at the mini roundabout adjacent to the West Gate Tower into North Lane.There is a public car park on North Lane, charged at £2.20 per hour during the day.
Public transit
Local bus route just outside the hotel also Canterbury West station is walking distance and taxi rank walking distance
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bottomless Afternoon Tea
£39.00 per person
Jan 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Relax in the beautiful surroundings of the Falstaff and enjoy one of the finest of English traditions. Our homemade sumptuous afternoon tea, with bottomless prosecco for 90 minutes is the perfect way to end your afternoon discovering the wonders of enchanting Canterbury.
Drinks Only
Multiple dates available
Visit our prestigious cocktail bar in Canterbury and enjoy a mix of artistic in-house creations and classic cocktails.
Luxury Afternoon Tea
£35.00 per person
Feb 2, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
For the ultimate extragavance, upgrade your Afternoon Tea with a glass of Devaux French champagne or a special cocktail from our menu. Enjoy all the sweet and savoury treats from our usual afternoon tea, plus a glass of exquisite Devaux champagne or an elegant cocktail. £35 per person

What 193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.8Service
4Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Kent
Great for creative cocktails
Canterbury
Good for groups
Canterbury
Healthy
Canterbury
Neighborhood gem
Canterbury
Good for special occasions
Canterbury
Vegetarian-friendly
Canterbury
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Review summary

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Falstaff in Canterbury offers a charming afternoon tea experience with a "lovely atmosphere" and "super friendly" service. Guests rave about the "best scones ever," although some find the food average. The "nice outside terrace" is perfect for sunny days. Ideal for drinks with friends, but service can be inconsistent.

193 Reviews

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Annabel
Kent
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely afternoon tea, the waiters were all really friendly and helped us make it a special occasion for our friend’s birthday.
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Jacquie
Kent
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Went for birthday afternoon tea. Tea arrived quickly but with no sugar. No one around to ask so husband went to the bar. Waiter just standing chatting to another staff member. Asked for sugar, he said he would bring it over. Husband poured his tea. 15 mins later still no sugar. Tea now cold, husband went back to bar waiter still chatting and admitted he had forgotten!! Asked for another pot of tea which arrived quickly but 10 mins later waiter asked us if he had given us the tea as he could not remember won’t be going again ever.
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George
Glasgow
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The staff could not be less attentive. We arrived early for afternoon tea and found the staff so poor that we walked out and went elsewhere. They did not check on us once and when we asked for the table to be cleaned they didn’t even bother. I would avoid.
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Sam
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointing. No real welcome on arrivall although booked a table. Not enough bar staff. Service slow. Could not make a Pina Colada as don’t have cream on site. House cocktail menu was limited. Over priced
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John
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All was good. Waitress was excellent, although the music could be a little quieter
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Jenny
West Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, really good gluten free afternoon tea option. Drinks options on bottomless brunch were great, loads of choice. Very friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Only thing I felt was a little much was the service charge, but we did get good service so paid it.
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Elizabeth May
Kent
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Went for my husbands birthday for an afternoon tea. Staff were very disorganised and we were truly disappointed with the service and food. Sandwiches which they had ‘put together’because chef had gone home early, the tiniest scones in the world and disappointing tiny dry cake. I was expecting far more and not worth the money.
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Alanna
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great afternoon tea yesterday. Everything was on point and beautiful. Staff very friendly. We will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Kent
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The most awful experience!! service was terrible, I will never go back. We booked an afternoon tea as a special treat for our daughters 16th Birthday. We made a reservation for 1pm and arrived 20 minutes early, we booked in at reception and was told to wait in the bar area until the table was ready. We waited an hour, I went and asked when we would be seated, the staff member said they didn't release we was there to eat, even though I asked the same person that booked us in when we arrived!! We then got guided to our table, the waiter said he would return shortly to take our drinks order, we waited another 25 minutes but nobody came back, at this point we decided to leave. I found this unbelievable as there wasn't anybody else in the bar or restaurant, the staff couldn't even say there were busy!! I couldn't bring myself to pay £25 a head for such a bad service.
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Amy
Kent
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food was not good. The service wasn’t good. Only got asked once for a drink and they never came back.
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Falstaff in Canterbury is rated 3.7 stars by 193 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

8-10 St. Dunstans Street, Canterbury, Kent CT2 8AF

Additional information

Neighborhood
Canterbury
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
European, British, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
If you require parking facilities, take the turning at the mini roundabout adjacent to the West Gate Tower into North Lane.There is a public car park on North Lane, charged at £2.20 per hour during the day.
Public transit
Local bus route just outside the hotel also Canterbury West station is walking distance and taxi rank walking distance
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thefalstaffincanterbury.com/
Phone number
01227 462138

Falstaff in Canterbury

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Bottomless Afternoon Tea

Drinks Only

Luxury Afternoon Tea

Menu

Main

Afternoon Tea£25.00

Prosecco Afternoon Tea£29.95

Champagne or Cocktail Tea£33.95

12.50% Service Charge Will Be Added To Your Bill.

What 193 people are saying

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