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Foundry, Canterbury
Canterbury
CT1 2NR
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Canterbury Brewers and Distiller at The Foundry
The Foundry Brew Pub: Excellent fun and beer https://t.co/GKlPAwfnj5 #5bubblereview
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Reviews of Foundry (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Pub SignMan left this review about Foundry
Relocated from its original location, into this characterful old building down a quiet side street, this is a good sized, two room brewpub and restaurant. You enter via a front staircase, through a porch and into the main room, which is a smart conversion of this old premises with a screed floor, whitewashed brick walls, a liberally hop-lined ceiling, and the servery along the back wall. There’s a good amount of basic table and chair seating throughout this space, which is geared up more for drinkers, although plenty of people were eating too. The bar has a tasteful panelled counter front and smart modern bar back, with a disused TV screen to one side. Doors to the right lead through to a side room that is visible thanks to windows along the partitioning wall. This was also full of basic tables and chairs arranged in rows front to back, with a diamond pattern wall down the long side and various blackboards detailing the brewing process and other such facts and figures. Greeters ensured that only diners ended up in this part of the pub, so I didn’t explore fully, but it seemed a decent enough area and I believe they occasionally host beer tasting events in there as well.
They had three of their own brews on the handpulls on this visit – Foundry Man’s Gold, Torpedo and Street Light Porter. I took a pint of the latter for a hefty £5.60 and thought it was in good nick, but not the best example of the style you’re likely to find. Ten craft keg homebrew options plus one real cider, rounded out the draught range, with the beers covering a good range of styles and strengths, all listed on handy beer menus on each table.
I’d hoped to be blown away by this place but found it all a bit too formal and food-focussed to really be able to relax and settle in for a session. It must also be one of the more expensive pubs in the city, so I whilst I enjoyed the converted building, attentive service, and unusual beer range, I can’t imagine making this a regular port of call.
Date of visit – 1st May 2023
On 29th November 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3012 recommendations about 3012 pubs]
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Foundry
Relocated from its previous premises to the former Chromos building a few years ago, and as probably being more convenient for the High Street there is also a good deal more space inside the bar area and the larger side 'Barn'. The brewery has moved too, but the alehouse style has been maintained. Five of their own real ales in a range of styles on handpump: ranging from a low-strength Brown, through the more common Gold (£5.45) to a stronger IPA.
On 2nd July 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 7892 recommendations about 7892 pubs]
E TA left this review about Foundry
As described below, this is a brewpub which serves restaurant-style food and holds entertainment events. There is a single large bar and a larger function room, meaning it feels more like an events venue than a pub. Food is modern and reasonably priced. Ales though are very expensive but in good condition and enjoyable. In addition to a large range of ales they produce and sell their own gin in multiple flavours. It’s nice to come in for a beer and a meal, and I’d include in a crawl.
On 15th June 2023
- rating: 7
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 14 May 2023 by E TA
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% on Canterbury beers - last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Darts : No last updated 14 May 2023 by E TA
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 14 May 2023 by E TA
- Function Room : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 29 November 2023 by Pub SignMan
- Karaoke : No last updated 14 May 2023 by E TA
- Live Music : No last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 14 May 2023 by E TA
- Pool Table : No last updated 14 May 2023 by E TA
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
