High Street, Canterbury

Local favourites in historic Canterbury

🕒 Lunchtime, Mid afternoon

Start with fresh coffee, wander past the impressive Christchurch Gate and take a stroll down Canterbury's historic high street, sampling it's delights

Local favourites in historic Canterbury

Focusing on independent and local cafés and restaurants, this food tour takes you from one of the oldest streets in Canterbury known as the Burgate, through the bustling high street, and all the way down to the impressive and imposing Westgate Towers.

Having spent his student years in Canterbury, and having worked as a tour guide with Canterbury Historic River Tours, Jack is keen to support local businesses and provide visitors with the best possible foodie experience - no popular chains here. Experience both Canterbury's great food and impressive history in this tour.

Stop off at the Burgate Coffee House for a freshly brewed cup of coffee and then gaze at the wonderous Christchurch Gate, the official entrance to the world-famous Canterbury Cathedral. Visit Canterbury's best pulled pork takeaway and walk down to the High Street, crossing the old King's Bridge over the River Stour. Pop into Kitch for something a bit healthier before indulging in French delights at an authentic French café. After passing under the Westgate Towers, finish your tour at Café des Amis, Orlando Bloom's favourite restaurant in his home town of Canterbury

Itinerary

Burgate Coffee House

Burgate Coffee House

An independent coffee house on Burgate, close to Canterbury Cathedral, serving locally roasted fair-trade coffee with homemade cakes, including gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options

Stay for 20 minutes

Map for Burgate Coffee House
Christ Church Gate

Christ Church Gate

Christ Church Gate is the Grade I-listed main entrance to Canterbury Cathedral Precincts, completed around 1520 and richly decorated with heraldry, carvings and gilded stonework

Stay for 5 minutes

Map for Christ Church Gate
Pork & Co

Pork & Co

Pork & Co. is a local favourite. Grab some tasty pulled pork, fully-loaded burgers, delicious scotch eggs, or sausage rolls. Sample one of the many beers and ciders on tap in The Taproom to wash it all down

Stay for 30 minutes

Map for Pork & Co
The King's Bridge

The King's Bridge

The King’s Bridge is a historic road bridge over the River Stour on Canterbury’s High Street, with close views of the old mill site, the Weavers and the riverside buildings

Stay for 5 minutes

Map for The King's Bridge
Kitch

Kitch

Kitch is a Canterbury cafe on St Peter's Street, serving fresh homemade breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, smoothies and cakes, with vegan and gluten-free choices clearly marked across the menu

Stay for 20 minutes

Map for Kitch
Café St. Pierre

Café St. Pierre

A cosy French-style cafe on St Peters Street, serving baguettes, pastries, cakes and hot drinks in the heart of Canterbury

Stay for 30 minutes

Map for Café St. Pierre
Westgate Towers

Westgate Towers

England’s largest surviving medieval gateway anchors the west end of Canterbury’s old city. The 14th-century towers can be seen from the street, with a small museum and rooftop viewpoint inside

Stay for 5 minutes

Map for Westgate Towers
Cafe Des Amis

Cafe Des Amis

Café des Amis is a long-running Mexican restaurant by Canterbury’s Westgate, serving fajitas, burritos, seafood, vegetarian dishes, cocktails and sharing plates in a lively local dining room

Stay for 1 hour 30 minutes

Map for Cafe Des Amis

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