Local favourites in historic Canterbury

Start with fresh coffee, wander past the impressive Christchurch Gate and take a stroll down Canterbury’s historic high street, sampling it’s delights.

Theme: Food & Drink
Location: High Street, Canterbury
Duration: 4 hours
Designer: Uptaste

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Experience

Focusing on independent and local cafés and restaurants, this food tour takes you from one of the oldest streets in Canterbury known as the Burgate, through the bustling high street, and all the way down to the impressive and imposing Westgate Towers. Having spent his student years in Canterbury, and having worked as a tour guide with Canterbury Historic River Tours, Jack is keen to support local businesses and provide visitors with the best possible foodie experience - no popular chains here. Experience both Canterbury’s great food and impressive history in this tour. Stop off at the Burgate Coffee House for a freshly brewed cup of coffee and then gaze at the wonderous Christchurch Gate, the official entrance to the world-famous Canterbury Cathedral. Visit Canterbury’s best pulled pork takeaway and walk down to the High Street, crossing the old King’s Bridge over the River Stour. Pop into Kitch for something a bit healthier before indulging in French delights at an authentic French café. After passing under the Westgate Towers, finish your tour at Café des Amis, Orlando Bloom’s favourite restaurant in his home town of Canterbury

Route

Burgate Coffee House

A charming and cozy independent coffee shop who use locally roasted fair-trade coffee beans and have a delicious selection of home made cakes! They even offer gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan cakes.

Christchurch Gate

The Christchurch gate is the main entrance to the world-famous Canterbury Cathedral. It dates back to the early 16th century and is decorated with all manner of coat of arms, including the royal coat of arms.

Pork & Co

Pork & Co. is a local favourite. Grab some tasty pulled pork, fully-loaded burgers, delicious scotch eggs, or sausage rolls. Sample one of the many beers and ciders on tap in The Taproom to wash it all down.

The King’s Bridge

The King’s Bridge is one of the oldest working road bridges in England, dating back to the 12th Century. It crosses over the River Stour, or the Great Stour, which runs through Canterbury.

Kitch

Kitch believes in serving delicious, fresh, homemade food made with all natural & wholegrain, seasonal ingredients and caters to all dietary requirements. On offer are juices, smoothies, cakes, coffees, and more.

Café St. Pierre

A cozy café that transports you to Paris, serving baguettes, pastries, and hot drinks. Owned by a French family and with a French menu, you can taste a little slice of France in the heart of Canterbury.

Westgate Towers

Dating back to 1380, the Westgate is England’s largest surviving medieval gateway. It was built during the Hundred Years' War to defend Canterbury from invasion. Over the years, it became the city’s jail.

Cafe Des Amis

Café des Amis is a Mexican restaurant with a French name just outside of the city centre. Cafe des, as it’s known by the locals, serves Mexican dishes with a Mediterranean twist and a range of cocktails.

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Practicalities

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About

This route was designed by Uptaste.

Uptaste

What is Uptaste? We’re something like a travel agency business (although we don’t sell flights or hotels). Instead, we specialise in finding the right place to eat, wherever and whenever you are, using location intelligence combined with expert and community curation. Uptaste destinations will rarely be restaurants; they’ll be shops, they’ll be street traders, they’ll be local markets, or some other easy-to-miss but hard-to-forget place.

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