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The Old Buttermarket, Canterbury
Canterbury
CT1 2HW

Reviews of The Old Buttermarket (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Old Buttermarket
Not wishing to end our tour of Kent's pubs in such a poor pub as the nearby City Arms, we moved on to this Nicholson's pub in the shadow of Canterbury's impressive (albeit scaffolded at present) cathedral.
We sat in the dark and atmospheric front bar of the pub. There were undoubtedly further spaces to the rear that we didn't explore.
On the beer front, Nicholson's outlets appear to have really gone downhill in recent years. I finally used the opportunity to sample my first St Austell Nicholson's Pale Ale, as neither London Pride nor Doom Bar appealed. It was better than I'd expected. But I won't be rushing to seek out another.
On 20th January 2022
- rating: 5
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Old Buttermarket
A small Nicholson's pub right in the heart of the tourist area, with the main draw being outdoor tables in the market square. Inside is a smallish bar with flock wallpaper and brass fittings, with a larger dining room behind. On handpump were London Pride, Summer Lightning, Doom Bar and Old Rosie, plus the house brew from St Austell.
On 18th August 2019
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Old Buttermarket
Nicholson's pub with the name = the address, located in a prime position by the cathedral entrance. As traditional in appearance as you would expect, both outside and within, with a smallish bar at the front and a split-level arrangement of various dining areas further back with a separate servery. A (duplicated) bank of five handpumps can be found on each counter, dispensing the 'house' NPA, Doom Bar, Pride, Windsor & Eton Knight of the Garter and the seasonal Thornbridge Wild Holly (£4.35).
On 29th December 2017
- rating: 7
[User has posted 7021 recommendations about 7021 pubs]
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Canterbury East, 0.72 miles, 13 min walk (show)
Sturry, 2.5 miles, 48 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 18 August 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 18 August 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Garden : Yes - in public square - last updated 18 August 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Car Park : No last updated 18 August 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Darts : No last updated 18 August 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 18 August 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Jukebox : No last updated 18 August 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Karaoke : No last updated 18 August 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Live Music : Yes last updated 18 August 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Micropub : No last updated 18 August 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Pinball : No last updated 18 August 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Pool Table : No last updated 18 August 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 18 August 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 20 January 2022 by Blue Scrumpy