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Thomas Becket, Canterbury

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Backstreet gem, a stone's throw from the cathedral, Marlowe Theatre and high street shops. CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2024. Dating back to the 18th century, it was named the Bricklayers Arms. Cosy, with an open-plan bar with wooden floors, a log burner and an outside seating/smoking area at the rear, Traditional menu daily, with roasts on Sundays. A very dog-friendly pub, it displays over four hundred photos of furry friends. Expect rotating guest ales from local breweries via four handpumps. There is intermittent Saturday night live music, monthly open mic sessions and epic Monday quizzes.

Historic Interest

In 1700's Bricklayers Arms associated with the city Bricklaying trade.

Information for this venue is provided by the Canterbury Herne Bay & Whitstable Branch of CAMRA
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Premises Comment
Operator
Local Authority
Canterbury District (B)
Last updated
01/03/2024
Last surveyed
27/02/2024
Pub ID
CAN/4209
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 17:00-21:30
Tuesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 17:00-21:30
Wednesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 17:00-21:30
Thursday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 17:00-21:30
Friday
Noon-Midnight
Noon-15:00 & 17:00-21:30
Saturday
Noon-Midnight
Noon-21:30
Sunday
Noon-22:30
Noon-21:30
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Thomas Becket, Canterbury

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Changing beers typically include: Kent (varies) , Musket (varies) , Wantsum (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild, Porter, Stout, Strong IPA

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Canopy covered area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dog menu available
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Stagecoach: bus station
Nearby Station (550m)
Canterbury West
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