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Submitted on Saturday, 16th December 2023
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The Phoenix, Canterbury
Canterbury
CT1 3DB
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E TA left this review about The Phoenix
A traditional back-street pub laid out as described by others, below. It was a welcoming local with a good atmosphere, good-natured banter from a decent bunch of locals, and it was a comfortable place to be. There was a small pub cat who was totally unfazed by our dogs, the latter of whom were offered water and treats. Live rugby was on the TV. Ales on were Canterbury Ales’s Kentish Best and Tribute, plus Ark Pilsener. Overall an enjoyable visit and somewhere I’d happily include in a crawl.
On 17th April 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3281 recommendations about 3246 pubs]
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Phoenix
Old boozer on the south side of the city, close to Kent's county cricket ground.
Despite the number of cars on the car park to the rear, we were surprised to see the pub completely empty apart from the pub's landlord and his soon to appear wife.
There are six handpulls on the bar, with 4 of them clipped on our visit. Ales were Tonbridge American Pale & Golden Rule & Gadd's Seasider & DogBolter.
Despite it being so quiet, we enjoyed a good chat with the landlord. He was as grumpy as sin, but in a funny way rather similar to Victor Meldrew. His knowledge about pubs, beers, spirits, places and life in general was second to none and we enjoyed an excellent 45 minutes or so in his company until another punter finally walked in and sat down at the bar.
I really warmed to this traditional pub and would happily visit again next time I'm in Canterbury. In fact, I don't recall visiting anything better in Canterbury (yet).
On 20th January 2022
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Phoenix
Old-fashioned pub on the cricket ground side of town, well away from tourist central. Wedge-shaped building, although the partially opened-out two-part bar is largely rectangular (with the hint of a taper at the counter end). The main seating area is separated from a small lounge by a former fireplace now housing a wood-burner. Mix of furniture and traditional decor, with just about enough room for the advertised live music. Six of eight handpumps in operation, with Musket Fife & Drum and a seasonal selection from other Kent breweries - Rocking Robin Jingle Bell Rock, Wantsum Figgy Pudding, Whitstable Christmas Spirit and Hopfuzz Advent (£3.80) - plus Sprinhead Surrender. Worth the walk if you have a little time.
On 29th December 2017
- rating: 7
[User has posted 8086 recommendations about 8086 pubs]
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Canterbury West, 1.15 miles, 22 min walk (show)
Bekesbourne, 3.26 miles, 1 hr 3 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 04 February 2023 by E TA
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 04 February 2023 by E TA
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 27 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 27 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% - last updated 27 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : Yes last updated 27 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Darts : Yes last updated 27 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 27 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : No last updated 04 February 2023 by E TA
- Hot Food : Yes - Not Wednesday evening - last updated 04 February 2023 by E TA
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 04 February 2023 by E TA
- Karaoke : No last updated 04 February 2023 by E TA
- Live Music : Yes - Friday - last updated 27 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 04 February 2023 by E TA
- Micropub : No last updated 04 February 2023 by E TA
- Pinball : No last updated 04 February 2023 by E TA
- Pool Table : No last updated 04 February 2023 by E TA
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 27 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No last updated 27 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 04 February 2023 by E TA
- WiFi : Yes last updated 27 January 2019 by ROB Camra
