The Bridge Arms

4.8

64 Reviews

£41 and over

Modern European

53 High St, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5LA

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2 people

Apr 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

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

What 64 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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Canterbury
Best Overall
Canterbury
Best Food
Canterbury
Best Service
Canterbury
Best Ambiance
Canterbury
Best Value
Canterbury
Good for groups
Canterbury
Healthy
Canterbury
Neighborhood gem
Canterbury
Great for fine wines
Canterbury
Romantic
Canterbury
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Bridge Arms offers an exceptional dining experience with "wonderfully locally sourced and fresh food" and "outstanding" roast options. Guests praise the "very friendly and attentive" staff and "exceptionally good food at very reasonable prices." The venue is "lovely" and "welcoming," making it a top choice for special occasions.

64 Reviews

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Jenny
Kent3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for Sunday lunch. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The roast was outstanding, I had lamb and my partner had poussin, both meats were lovely, I don't like pink lamb so they made mine medium and it was perfect. We had the pear tart for dessert and although nice it wasn't exactly what we were expecting and for £14 was very small. Pastry was very crunchy and a bit hard to cut in to. Overall though I would definitely go back for Sunday lunch again, as couldn't fault that, I would just skip dessert.
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Rachel
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time at the Bridge Arms for a birthday treat. Fabulous small pub with great staff who were relaxed and very knowledgable about the dishes and extensive wine menu. Superbly cooked, flavoured and presented food. We were not rushed at all, although we were joined by some ants coming out at this time of the year. As meals go it was pricey but well worth it for a treat
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Lyndsay
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious from start to finish! Wonderful friendly service. We shall be back
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steve VIP
London25 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Exceptionally good food at very reasonable prices.
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OpenTable Diner
London9 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderfully locally sourced and fresh food very well presented and prepared to perfection. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. The choice of music is not to everyone’s taste and unfortunately the fireplace was not lit today which would have been nice on this damp and cool Sunday.
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Diana
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely venue, friendly and welcoming staff. Very wide selection on the menu. Definitely will go back.
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Nigel
Essex7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service which was just the ticket for a special occasion
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Sarah
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
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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Rosalind
Kent3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
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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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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FAQs

The Bridge Arms is rated 4.8 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

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

Website
https://www.bridgearms.co.uk/
Phone number
01227 286534

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