The Bridge Arms

4.8

55 Reviews

£41 and over

Modern European

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2 people

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Bridge Arms delights with "superb roast lamb Sunday lunch," "outstanding" dishes, and "rich flavors." Guests rave about the "exceptional" service and "amazing" dining experiences. Noteworthy offerings include the "super tasty" cheese & pickle choux buns and "perfect" sharing lamb main. Ideal for a "fantastic" Sunday roast in a friendly, welcoming setting.

55 Reviews

s
spencer
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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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Georgina
Bath
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Sunday Roast. Great service. Delicious roast beef, super dog friendly and we will definitely return.
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Tom
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was outstanding, really enjoyed all 3 courses. Choice of wine was great. We loved it and are keen to return in the near future!
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Patrik
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Succulent meat and superb dessert! Excellent wine selection.
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KD
KevinD
VIP
Kent
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly, haven’t had a better roast dinner in all my life. The team at the bridge arms are wonderful and can’t do enough to make sure your experience is perfect.
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CW
CWLondon
London
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Incredible roast, one of the best we’ve had. Rich flavours and great meat. Slight issue with service being a bit slow to start and meat coming out pink despite asking for well done twice for pregnancy reasons but overall great dining experience and would return.
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Anthony
London
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food demonstrated the kitchen has a great understanding of cooking, how food should be cooked and presented. A meal of very high quality.
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Charles
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, (standouts were the oysters and the pig cheek), friendly staff and a good wine list.
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Gary
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious lunch experience. My favourite Kent restaurant.
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Jonathan
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fantastic experience, but would expect nothing less from the Fordwich team! Right from the start Jim was really accommodating, as were his staff with throughout the meal. The newly added Cheese & Pickle choux buns were AMAZING, and the sharing lamb main was exceptional - cooked perfectly, the flavour was out of this world. Have it with the mash and cabbage - what a combination! Jim & team - thank you for a brilliant evening...we will definitely be back!
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FAQs

The Bridge Arms is rated 4.8 stars by 55 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

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 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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