The Parrot, Canterbury

Official site of The Parrot - www.parrotcanterbury.co.uk

Official site of The Parrot - www.parrotcanterbury.co.uk

A great Shepherd Neame pub close to Canterbury West Station, the layout described below. It was a pleasant evening with good banter and helpful staff. Ales on were Nun’s Delight, Masterbrew and Spitfire, plus Whitstable Bay Blonde and Stout. The beers were in good condition. It’s well worth a visit and makes for a good crawl when teamed up with other pubs just a stone’s throw away.

Claims to be Canterbury's oldest pub (indeed, one of its oldest original buildings), and despite a makeover or two it retains some character in the 'T'-shaped bar and seating areas in three corners. So, very traditional in appearance - both inside and out - but in other ways quite modern as a 'Pub & Dining' establishment. Although lacking in obvious branding, it is a Shepherd Neame house and I found Master Brew, Whitstable Bay, regular Spitfire (£3.90) and Spitfire Gold plus Bishop's Finger from five of six handpumps.

Oldest pub in Canterbury 1370 smart inside reals on offer