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Thomas Becket, Canterbury

21 Best Lane
Canterbury
CT1 2JB

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Canterbury Central

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Strongers . left this review about Thomas Becket

Thomas Becket has a well-trodden wooden floor throughout and banquettes under the front windows to the left of the entrance. On the left-hand wall is a serving counter that supports premium keg and four hand pumps, three of which were in use drawing Wantsum Ales’ Thunderbolt, Hurricane and an underwhelming Sir John Foggie. Opposite the counter on the right-hand wall is a fireplace next to a two-seater bench with a barrel for a table and a dog bowl on the floor. The governor is obviously a dog lover because the wooden posts and beams around the main body of seating at the rear are covered in dated Polaroids of visiting dogs. There was some background music playing, but no other distractions. Who I assumed was the governor was a bit frosty when I walked in and wouldn’t engage in conversation, but he seemed a bit more friendly as I took my glass back to the bar before leaving. This is a great place if you like a pint of Wantsum and own a dog.

On 20^th August 2026 - rating: 6
[User has posted 6826 recommendations about 6787 pubs]

Will Larter left this review about Thomas Becket

I somehow missed this one on my previous visit to Canterbury. As with so many, it's a tourist pub but at least there are some Kentish beers on the bar. Most of these four were rugby union specials (groan!) but luckily they made up for this with a very good Gadds No. 7 (NBSS 3.5 - almost a 4 - £5.30/pint). Fairly quiet before 6pm on a Friday, but some interesting people in, of which the barman might be an example if a baseball cap worn indoors makes someone interesting.

On 13^th February 2026 - rating: 7
[User has posted 4910 recommendations about 4493 pubs]

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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Thomas Becket

Side-street pub, but right in the centre of the city so popular with a mix of (mostly) tourists and (a few) locals from the chatter I heard. The interior has been remodelled and comprehensively refurbished, but has an alehouse look that seems appropriate for the location. A couple of old Rigdens Ales glazed panels can also be found in the front windows. Very ordinary choice of Doom Bar, London Pride (£4.20) and Rosie's Pig cider from three of four handpumps.

On 2^nd January 2020 - rating: 6
[User has posted 9226 recommendations about 9226 pubs]

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