Canterbury Studio 44 Guidebook
Food scene
Great breakfast and brunch menu with friendly service. 10/15 minutes walk
20 residents recomanen
The Refectory
16 St. Dunstans StGreat breakfast and brunch menu with friendly service. 10/15 minutes walk
One of the original indoor farmers markets. Local food to takeaway or dine in along with a glass of local wine or beer. 10 minutes walk
99 residents recomanen
The Goods Shed
Station Road WestOne of the original indoor farmers markets. Local food to takeaway or dine in along with a glass of local wine or beer. 10 minutes walk
My favourite local restaurant with a great range of Kentish produce and friendly service. 20/25 minutes walk through the city centre
13 residents recomanen
The Corner House
1 Dover StreetMy favourite local restaurant with a great range of Kentish produce and friendly service. 20/25 minutes walk through the city centre
Fun independent Mexican restaurant with great frozen margaritas. 15 minutes walk
59 residents recomanen
Cafe Des Amis
95 St. Dunstans StFun independent Mexican restaurant with great frozen margaritas. 15 minutes walk
Nearest Michelin starred restaurant with great reviews. Possible to get there by taking the train one stop from Canterbury West to Sturry and walking into Fordwich otherwise a taxi ride away
29 residents recomanen
The Fordwich Arms
King StreetNearest Michelin starred restaurant with great reviews. Possible to get there by taking the train one stop from Canterbury West to Sturry and walking into Fordwich otherwise a taxi ride away
Delicious Indian fusion restaurant, look out for the great value lunch deals. 20 minutes walk
68 residents recomanen
The Ambrette
Delicious Indian fusion restaurant, look out for the great value lunch deals. 20 minutes walk
A favourite local restaurant, the food is always great 😊 10/15 minutes walk
15 residents recomanen
A La Turka Westgate Canterbury
15 St. Dunstans StA favourite local restaurant, the food is always great 😊 10/15 minutes walk
Great little cafe in a beautiful park in the city centre. The Argentinian owner sells lovely coffee, snacks and meals served on outdoor seating. They do evening events from time to time, look up their Instagram page for details
Don Juan Café
Great little cafe in a beautiful park in the city centre. The Argentinian owner sells lovely coffee, snacks and meals served on outdoor seating. They do evening events from time to time, look up their Instagram page for details
Pretty riverside restaurant with a covered outdoor seating area. The pizzas are great and they do an excellent value set meal in the early evening on weekdays. A 10 to 15 minute walk from the studio
34 residents recomanen
CAFE DU SOLEIL
5 Pound LnPretty riverside restaurant with a covered outdoor seating area. The pizzas are great and they do an excellent value set meal in the early evening on weekdays. A 10 to 15 minute walk from the studio
Authentic Italian restaurant with lovely staff and excellent food. A 20/25 minute walk from the studio at the other end of the city centre
8 residents recomanen
Il Posticino
61 Dover StAuthentic Italian restaurant with lovely staff and excellent food. A 20/25 minute walk from the studio at the other end of the city centre
Great tapas style dishes overlooking Tankerton Slopes just outside of Whitstable. The only problem is over ordering! The stop for the Triangle bus service is less than 10 minutes from the studio and drops you on the doorstep. You can also walk along the sea front from Whitstable
83 residents recomanen
Jojos
2 Herne Bay RdGreat tapas style dishes overlooking Tankerton Slopes just outside of Whitstable. The only problem is over ordering! The stop for the Triangle bus service is less than 10 minutes from the studio and drops you on the doorstep. You can also walk along the sea front from Whitstable
Excellent value and tasty breakfasts for non residents at this pub with rooms close to the river. About a 10 minute walk from the studio
6 residents recomanen
Millers Arms
2 St Radigunds StExcellent value and tasty breakfasts for non residents at this pub with rooms close to the river. About a 10 minute walk from the studio
High quality fresh fish and seafood dishes served in a tiny dining room. You usually need to book well in advance although you can also sit at the small seafood bar where take away delicacies can also be purchased. The restaurant is BYO and chilled wine is available at the off licence across the road. Wheelers is in the centre of Whitstable and easily accessible by bus
127 residents recomanen
Wheelers Oyster Bar
8 High StHigh quality fresh fish and seafood dishes served in a tiny dining room. You usually need to book well in advance although you can also sit at the small seafood bar where take away delicacies can also be purchased. The restaurant is BYO and chilled wine is available at the off licence across the road. Wheelers is in the centre of Whitstable and easily accessible by bus
Really tasty vegan meals, snacks and cakes and this comes from someone who is not a vegan!
13 residents recomanen
The Veg Box Cafe
17A BurgateReally tasty vegan meals, snacks and cakes and this comes from someone who is not a vegan!
The Dolphin
Saint Radigunds StreetFabulous Sunday Lunches and a huge garden for sunny days
Pubs and Bars
Pegasus Tap Room
86 St. Dunstans StQuirky locally owned gin bar that also sells a range of craft ales 15 minutes walk
Great bar within the historic Westgate Towers on the site of the old police station. You can sit indoors, outdoors or even in your own cell. 15 minutes walk
45 residents recomanen
The Pound at One Pound Lane
1 Pound LnGreat bar within the historic Westgate Towers on the site of the old police station. You can sit indoors, outdoors or even in your own cell. 15 minutes walk
Buzzy bar that serves a wide range of cocktails and also upmarket afternoon teas. 15 minutes walk
The falstaff bar
8-10 St. Dunstans StBuzzy bar that serves a wide range of cocktails and also upmarket afternoon teas. 15 minutes walk
Traditional pub with a range of real ale and good value food. 15 minutes walk
10 residents recomanen
The Unicorn Inn
61 St. Dunstans StTraditional pub with a range of real ale and good value food. 15 minutes walk
Closest pub to Studio 44 at less than 10 minutes walk. Reopened in June 2021 after a refurb and also has a large garden The food is great and reasonably priced, best to book if you want to eat on weekend evenings
8 residents recomanen
The Monument
Closest pub to Studio 44 at less than 10 minutes walk. Reopened in June 2021 after a refurb and also has a large garden The food is great and reasonably priced, best to book if you want to eat on weekend evenings
Ye Olde Beverlie
Saint Stephen's GreenPub with a lovely garden about 10 minutes walk from the studio
Floc. Brewing Project
7a Cotton RoadNew brewery with its own onsite tap room.
Sightseeing
Amazing building and history. Not cheap to enter but a huge amount to see. 20 minutes walk
365 residents recomanen
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsAmazing building and history. Not cheap to enter but a huge amount to see. 20 minutes walk
Beautiful small park to have a wander and board a local river tour. 15 minutes walk
32 residents recomanen
Jardins de Westgate
Saint Peter's StreetBeautiful small park to have a wander and board a local river tour. 15 minutes walk
Great place for a day trip with loads of independent shops and restaurant plus a beautiful beach. A bus runs from a stop 10 minutes away on a frequent basis into the late evening
220 residents recomanen
Whitstable
Great place for a day trip with loads of independent shops and restaurant plus a beautiful beach. A bus runs from a stop 10 minutes away on a frequent basis into the late evening
25 minutes on the train from Canterbury West takes you to the seafront in Margate. There is a large gallery (Turner Contemporary) a vintage funfair at Dreamland and countless bars and restaurants. The train to Margate stops en route in Ramsgate and Broadstairs which are also worth exploring.
160 residents recomanen
UpMargate
20 The Centre25 minutes on the train from Canterbury West takes you to the seafront in Margate. There is a large gallery (Turner Contemporary) a vintage funfair at Dreamland and countless bars and restaurants. The train to Margate stops en route in Ramsgate and Broadstairs which are also worth exploring.
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
18 High StFree museum with interesting exhibits
The prettiest beach in East Kent (in my opinion) Get the train to Broadstairs from Canterbury West and walk down the hill to the seafront Loads of great independent places to eat and drink very close (or overlooking) the beach
83 residents recomanen
Viking Bay
The prettiest beach in East Kent (in my opinion) Get the train to Broadstairs from Canterbury West and walk down the hill to the seafront Loads of great independent places to eat and drink very close (or overlooking) the beach
Nearest Sainsbury’s Local
Has most things and open long hours Less than 15 minutes walk
Sainsbury's Local
24 St. Dunstans StTheatre and Cinema
Large and modern regional theatre with a varied programme. 20 minute walk from the studio
132 residents recomanen
The Marlowe
The FriarsLarge and modern regional theatre with a varied programme. 20 minute walk from the studio
Lovely cinema showing a range of films with good coffee, wine and snacks that you can take into the showing 15 minutes walk from the studio
36 residents recomanen
Curzon Canterbury
Westgate Hall RoadLovely cinema showing a range of films with good coffee, wine and snacks that you can take into the showing 15 minutes walk from the studio
Theatre on the nearby University of Kent campus open to the public with a wide and varied programme, 15/20 minute walk uphill from the studio
Gulbenkian
Theatre on the nearby University of Kent campus open to the public with a wide and varied programme, 15/20 minute walk uphill from the studio
Sports Venues
Kent Cricket Ground station
Home of Kent Cricket and venue for large concerts and gigs
Canterbury Rugby Football Club
Merton Lane NorthHome of Canterbury Rugby Club and Saucy Flo’s restaurant
Beauty Salon
Great place if you fancy a bit of pampering during your stay in Canterbury The medi-pedi is excellent
KoKo Beauty & Footcare
4 St Margaret's St