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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 3024 reviews

What Dazzer P doesn't like about The Bishops Finger:
Went in to watch the football on Saturday lunchtime. The team was friendly but long wait on food, which to be was fair was explained. The chicken sandwich I ordered wasn't great, ok, but £11.50 was expensive. Had better visits to this pub. View all feedback. What User likes about The Bishops Finger:
Canterbury is the kind of place that’s primed for a pub crawl. And yet, locals and visitors alike tend to find a favourite and stick to it – like the Bishops Finger. The Bishops Finger is head and shoulders above the competition, one of the area’s most in-favour drinking holes thanks to a huge range of craft ales and great accompanying grub. In summer, the doors are flung open and punters spill on to the street. Staf... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.6 ★ from 50 reviews
Gary
12.10.2024 - 04:19

This was our favorite pub in Canterbury. Just outside of the main gate. Lovely beer selection, nice garden. But the food was so much better than pub grub . All...

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Tracey
12.10.2024 - 04:19

Went here to listen to live music whilst on holiday in Canterbury great service and the band were great

win
12.10.2024 - 04:19

Wonderful pub with such cool atmosphere. Serving very nice ales as well as food and other stuff. Staff is very much friendly and always ready to help you. This...

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Ten
12.10.2024 - 04:19

Not tried any food they do have bar snacks, good atmosphere reasonably priced.

Kevin
12.10.2024 - 04:19

Popped in for a pint, great service and a lovely atmosphere.

The Bishops Finger is a pub in Canterbury that has received mixed reviews from customers. While some have criticized the food quality and service, others have praised the friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. The menu includes classic pub fare like cottage pie and burgers, as well as a selection of beers and ales. It has a nice beer garden with screens for sports viewing. Overall, the Bishops Finger is recommended for its atmosphere, but some caution about the food and service quality. It is advised to make a reservation to avoid disappointment.

Menulist
4.6 ★ from 13 reviews

Good pub in Canterbury to go for premiership games, is packed for the big games. I was in the pub a few times on different...

Good atmosphere, was here a few times with family who visited. They stayed next door at the Falstaff. Great location, great atmosphere.

My favorite pub in Canterbury. There were several dozen times.

Superb staff, beer and food. What more do you need?!

We love this pub. great atmosphere. we sat in the beer garden to see the football, it is a really friendly pub.

Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 182 reviews
Curious27878765785
04.11.2023 - 17:01

I used to visit the Bishops Finger pub frequently in the early 1970s, so it was an easy choice to have lunch there. We were very impressed with the menu, especi...

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SoCalGeekinVA
04.11.2023 - 17:01

I visited this restaurant after a family party. It's a decent pub with a diverse range of drinks available. It's definitely worth dropping in for a pint or two....

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W9202SLsaram
04.11.2023 - 17:01

This restaurant served the most revolting food I have ever encountered. Despite advertising Shepherds Pie with wilted greens, what was actually served was boile...

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Kris
04.11.2023 - 17:01

It's was by chance that we came across The Bishops finger, we had walked all around the high street. The staff were brilliant, it was a moden style pub, but had...

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OnAir29425085988
04.11.2023 - 17:01

Really friendly staff, very accommodating. Lovely food, great choice on the menu. Will defo visit again. Great atmosphere.

Top-rated
4.2 ★ from 10 reviews
Carol
01.11.2023 - 11:41

Friendly atmosphere. Had a lovely cottage pie and chicken sandwich. Food quality and presentation was excellent. Very accommodating and friendly manager who put...

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Dazzer
01.11.2023 - 11:41

Went in to watch the football on Saturday lunchtime. The team was friendly but long wait on food, which to be was fair was explained. The chicken sandwich I ord...

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Simon
01.11.2023 - 11:41

This place is handy for Canterbury West but feels tired and frankly didn't smell very good. Beers are ok but I'm not really a fan of shepherd neame beers. Still...

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Abhirup
01.11.2023 - 11:41

Lovely pub in a good location. Good spread of local beers with a large beer garden.

Scott
01.11.2023 - 11:41

Really enjoyed it in here on Friday and Saturday. Food was tasty and well priced. The Guinness was good and has a banging selection of snacks. Loads of screen f...

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Facebook
4.5 ★ from 187 reviews
Foursquare
3.2 ★ from 31 reviews
Google
4.3 ★ from 671 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.8 ★ from 794 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 782 reviews

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