Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

4.3

28 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Great for creative cocktails

Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar offers a truly exceptional dining experience in Canterbury, with its stylish atmosphere and stunning panoramic view of the iconic Canterbury Cathedral. Whether you're looking for a leisurely lunch or a relaxed evening meal, the restaurant’s seasonal, locally-sourced menu is designed to offer a flavourful journey that showcases the best of the region.

The highlight of the menu is undoubtedly the steak experience: succulent Sussex grass-fed, red breed beef steaks cooked to perfection, delivering an indulgent and unforgettable culinary moment.

For those in the mood for something more casual but equally enjoyable, Socialite’s bottomless brunch, creative cocktails, and live music make it the perfect destination for a fun day out or evening with friends. Expect the best in both food and atmosphere, and let Socialite take you on a gastronomic adventure while soaking in the beauty of Canterbury's skyline.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Bar Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
01227 255250
Website
https://socialitecanterbury.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
We have a fully equipped bar and restaurant for all your catering needs, for large parties our specially curated private hire/party menu is also available. If you are looking for a 4 course dinner or canapes and snacks we can cater for exactly what you need! For our buffet style private hire menu please enquire at enquiries@socialitecanterbury.com
Private party facilities
Our lounge, restaurant, rooftop terrace or entire venue is available for exclusive or half exclusive hires. Perfect for weddings, engagement parties, private dining, birthday parties, corporate events, birthdays, graduation parties, conferences, product launches, workshops, fashion shows and more. Please enquire at enquiries@socialitecanterbury.com

Location
8 St Margaret's St, Kent, England CT1 2TP
Neighborhood
Canterbury
Cross street
High St and Canterbury Cathedral is few minutes walking distance.
Parking details
None
Public transit
Canterbury Bus Station is just 2 minutes, Canterbury East Train Station is 9 minutes and Canterbury West Station is 13 minutes walking distance away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Mixology | Cocktail Masterclass
£45.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Shake Things Up with Our Mixology Masterclass! Unleash your inner bartender in this hands-on cocktail experience! Guided by our Mixologist, you’ll craft two signature cocktails to sip and savour, perfectly paired with a delicious treat from our small plate menu. Ideal for Hen Parties, Birthdays, Corporate Events, or simply a fun day out with friends, this £45pp package guarantees good times, great flavours, and unforgettable memories paired with best views of Canterbury! Drink, Create, Repeat. Ready to stir things up?
Valentines Day Dinner | VIP Private Dining for 2
£250.00 per party
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2025 only
Celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day with our exclusive VIP private dining experience! Enjoy a specially curated 3-course menu, a bottle of Prosecco, and personalized name cards. You’ll have exclusive access to a VIP private dining table in our indoor restaurant, along with the VIP sofa area on our rooftop terrace for 3 hours (weather permitting). Romantic live music will set the mood from 7 to 9 PM. With stunning views, impeccable service, and an elegant atmosphere, this is the perfect way to make your Valentine’s Day truly unforgettable.
Wednesday Steak Night
£20.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us every Wednesday for our Steak Night Special Enjoy a Succulent 7oz Rump Steak with fries or potatoes including a glass of House Wine, Bottle of Beer or a soft drink of your choice for just £20 per person!

Socialite Traditional Turkey
Turkey crown, sausage, apricot & chestnut stuffed leg, roast potatoes, maple carrots, parsnip, charred sprouts, cranberry & jus
Festive Vegan Wellington
Beetroot, chickpea, cranberry & butternut squash wellington, roast potatoes, maple carrots, wilted spinach, gravy
Harissa Marinated Cod
Chimichurri braised fennel, sautéed potatoes, tender stem broccoli

Desserts

The Christmas Baked Alaska
Christmas pudding, rum raisin ice cream, meringue
Chocolate Tart
Chocolate mulled wine, poached clementine’s
Socialite Figgy Pudding (VG)
Pistachio ice cream
Festive Cheese Plate£2.50
Festive cheeses, fig chutney, oat cakes

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Kent
Good for business meals
Kent
Great for creative cocktails
Kent
Hot spot
Canterbury
Best Ambiance
Canterbury
Good for business meals
Canterbury
Good for groups
Canterbury
Hot spot
Canterbury
Neighborhood gem
Canterbury
Great for fine wines
Canterbury
Good for special occasions
Canterbury
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar offers "fabulous food and service" with stunning views over Canterbury. Guests enjoy a lively atmosphere, especially during events with live music. Although some management issues exist, the "gorgeous" setting and "excellent" service create memorable dining experiences. Ideal for pre-theatre meals and special occasions.

28 Reviews

M
Milford
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a Christmas Eve dinner featured on the “Festive Menu.” The service and food were excellent. The restaurant/rooftop bar was clean, trendy, and featured a spectacular view of the cathedral. I highly recommend this place for a great experience.
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Diana
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Panoramic views, good service and food. Music in early afternoon much too loud for us though! Was turned down on request; we were the only ones there.
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Dave
Kent
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere. Food better than average however didn't have our favourite chicken wing starter and my wife's burger wasn't overall hot. Great service and overall good value for money. Superb view of Canterbury cathedral as a bonus.
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Rae
Kent
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The starter of Portobello mushrooms were wonderful the coating was superb Had a good meal and would recommend it to friends
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Rebecca
Kent
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Definitely overrated, food was cold and poor in flavour. Won't be returning
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Gary
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lift was fun. We were seated in a big sofa facing the window with an incredible view of the Cathedral and the rooftops of Canterbury. The waitress asked if we wanted the children's menu, but we said "no thank you" and we ordered our food and drinks from the brunch menu. Abby's burger was so big she could hardly hold it let alone eat it, but she managed it. Hazel and Poppy's fish and chips were so big it probably broke EU fishing quota regulations. We all loved the food , the staff were brilliant and all agreed that the assistant manager was the best looking in Canterbury. We all want to come again. From twins Abby and Hazel and cousin Poppy (All aged 10)
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Vivian
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely recommended. Food, the place, Everything was perfect.
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Curtis
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice evening but our seat was just near the bar and we couldn’t hear eachother speak
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JillE
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place for pre theatre dinner. Would love to go back in daylight hours to admire the view.
Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & BarResponded on November 20, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit and that you would come back! We look forward to seeing you again! Kind regards, Socialite Canterbury
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit to this wonderful restaurant and boy was it fantastic. Such great food, service and place. We definitely be coming back too Class
Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & BarResponded on November 16, 2024
Thank you very much for leaving us a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Socialite! We are looking forward to having you as our guests again soon!
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FAQs

Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

8 St Margaret's St, Kent, England CT1 2TP

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
High St and Canterbury Cathedral is few minutes walking distance.
Neighborhood
Canterbury
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Bar Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Canterbury Bus Station is just 2 minutes, Canterbury East Train Station is 9 minutes and Canterbury West Station is 13 minutes walking distance away.
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://socialitecanterbury.com/
Phone number
01227 255250
Catering
We have a fully equipped bar and restaurant for all your catering needs, for large parties our specially curated private hire/party menu is also available. If you are looking for a 4 course dinner or canapes and snacks we can cater for exactly what you need! For our buffet style private hire menu please enquire at enquiries@socialitecanterbury.com
Private party facilities
Our lounge, restaurant, rooftop terrace or entire venue is available for exclusive or half exclusive hires. Perfect for weddings, engagement parties, private dining, birthday parties, corporate events, birthdays, graduation parties, conferences, product launches, workshops, fashion shows and more. Please enquire at enquiries@socialitecanterbury.com

Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Mixology | Cocktail Masterclass

Valentines Day Dinner | VIP Private Dining for 2

Wednesday Steak Night

Menu

Complimentary Appetizer

House Bread with Festive Spiced Butter

Trio of Christmas Canapés Amuse Bouche

Starters

Beetroot Cured Gravlax

Wild Mushroom Soup

Chicken Liver Parfait

Mains

Socialite Traditional Turkey

Festive Vegan Wellington

Harissa Marinated Cod

Desserts

The Christmas Baked Alaska

Chocolate Tart

Socialite Figgy Pudding (VG)

Festive Cheese Plate£2.50

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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