Thomas Becket, Canterbury

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.

A civilised backstreet pub with a fairly plain wooden interior, cheered up with assorted tat and a bunch of hops. At the back is a tiny covered yard with artificial grass, but it doesn't even pretend to be a garden. The beer range was a bit pedestrian, with Doom Bar, London Pride and Bombardier (plus a cider) but actually quite a pleasant pub.

An atmospheric old city pub dating in parts from the 17th Century though much of the brickwork on display is more modern. There are hops draped from the ceiling, wooden floors and a couple of carpeted bits and a few old prints dotted around the walls. Four ales on - I had a pint of Growler's Gladness, which was in perfect condition. If time had allowed I would have tried the other 3. There is free wifi, and they host occasional live music acts. Staff were very helpful and friendly, and clientele were mostly civilised. A definite for a city crawl.