Canterbury Arms in London: photos, reviews

About

The Canterbury Arms in London is the epitome of a cozy, traditional pub, radiating a relaxed atmosphere perfect for catching up with friends. Positioned within one of the city's bustling neighborhoods, it serves as a beloved social hub for the local community. With prices that won't break the bank, patrons can enjoy a range of drinks and hearty food options, all for just 1 to 10 GBP per person. The pub boasts an inviting atmosphere, allowing guests to choose between outdoor seating or the convivial indoor space. With a solid 4.2 rating on Google, the Canterbury Arms is a delightful spot to enjoy a pint or a glass of wine in a truly authentic setting.

Price

$$$$ 1 - 10 GBP

Services

Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving food

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Casual, Cozy

Best for

Meet up with friends

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Westmoreland Road (Stop L)

Bus stop 648 m walk

St. Paul's Primary School

Bus stop 496 m walk

Kennington Road (Stop Y)

Bus stop 535 m walk

Camberwell New Road (Stop N)

Bus stop 632 m walk

4.2

based on 72 reviews

Google

4.2/5 72 reviews

London Pub Map

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

🚇 Kennington 🍺 £3.90 Fosters ❤️ An inner city precinct pub and a social hub to the local community. . I visited this pub by chance as I wasn’t aware of its existence. I was chatting to Jackie who worked behind the bar at my previous pub, I told her I was on a crawl of the area and she asked “did I know The Canterbury “ which I didn’t. After finishing my pint at The Queen Elizabeth I headed off to find The Canterbury Arms which ended up being a ten minute walk. . This pub is situated on a precinct and set amongst some local shops and high rises. The pub was built in the late 50’s and is situated in the middle of the Brandon Estate. I visited around 5pm on a Saturday afternoon and it was eerily quiet considering how built up the area was. . On entering I headed towards the back bar and ordered a pint of Fosters, not my favourite pint but the beer choice was limited. I moved from the back bar to the front and pulled up a stool around the bar where most punters were based. Someone muttered “Gavvers are in” to which I thought, oh no he thinks I’m old bill. I was told at the previous pub that Chenille should be working here, so I said to the girl behind the bar “are you Chenille, I’m on a pub crawl of Walworth and Jackie sent me from The Queen Elizabeth “. We had a little chat at the bar which seemed to calm down the anxiety over my job title, Chenille was great by the way. . This is obviously a locals pub, when a complete stranger walks in to an estate pub this can beg the question “why is he here?” I spent alot of my youth being brought up in an estate pub so I fully understand. The atmosphere was calm with two main groups in the pub, the staunch locals were sat around the bar and there was a group of Eastern Europe lads sat around one of the tables. The decor here is simple with a proper pub carpet, there were a couple of Tv’s showing the snooker and the darts, there’s also a fruity if you fancy your chances. . The Canterbury Arms is dying breed of pub in London. Hundreds of estate pubs have closed with either trade tailing off or licensing problems due to crime being committed and not controlled. I hope this pub survives, endures and remains a community hub. If you lived here and this was your place of social interaction, meeting friends or just popping out for a pint what do you do if it longer exists? . 📊 Information correct on visiting 05/03/22 If you want to see all my pub reviews in one place, head to @londonpubmap on Instagram. 🍻

Jacky K

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great food and entertainment

Fred Lovesey

Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

Still in need of some body to make it a good pub .for the community