This was a real gem. We loved the concept with several smaller dishes to share, and the quality of the food was superb. Service was very attentive and top class. Maximum value for the money.
Stephen V
We took the Beef Wellington I must say it was mouth watering ?. Cooked to perfection. Service was nothing less than perfect.
L3336BUcharlotteg
This was our fifth stay at the Abode since we had our wedding reception there in 2020. As always, the food was exquisite and the staff on reception, in the bar, serving us at the Chef's Table and in housekeeping were all excellent - so friendly and hospitable. The cocktails (two for £16) were also excellent and I would recommend the Pornstar Martini. We've stayed in five different rooms and the one we had this time is our favourite - room 305 is a stunning suite with a terrace with views of Canterbury Cathedral. Thank you to all the Abode staff who made our stay so wonderful. We'll be back in March for afternoon tea!
Simon O
Always a delight to drop into the Abode for a cocktail and evening meal. Staff super as always and very attentive. The bar staff were making cocktails to order, not just the ones found in the menu. Good work.
Carolyn S
Great service!! We had an afternoon tea. It was fabulous! Lovely lit fire and great ambiance. Would definitely go again, highly recommend.
904beckyu
We went for afternoon tea. Unfortunately they had not reserved us a table to see had a small table for two which meant we were quite squashed. We also had to wait 15 minutes for first drink. Apart from this we had nice time. The sandwiches were okay, the sausage roll lovely and so were the scones.
Wander530371
Very nice upscale. Wait staff couldn't have been nicer. Fantastic food. Highly recommend. Great value.
EpsomJohn
Disappointment.There were four of us,The choice was so limited .We had booked in advance.If we had been informed earlier,we could have gone elsewhere.As it happened we were able to eat elsewhere on the second night of our stay with you.
Justine L
A birthday treat for mum - afternoon tea. Table reserved as requested and beautifully set. Decided to start with a couple of French 75s (very nice). Afternoon tea took a little while to arrive - nicely laid out but absolutely terrible value for money. While everything was nice, there was not nearly enough to justify the price of £35 per person. Unfortunately we were forgotten about on the hot drinks front and had to ask for them when we had almost finished. Staff were lovely, but £100 all in really was too much. The Abode is a lovely place to sit, but not lovely enough to charge that much. I have had much nicer for half the money elsewhere. I will definitely go back for another cocktail, but certainly not to eat.
Rob007Kent_UK
We had dinner here on a Saturday evening. The restaurant is located behind the champagne bar and offers modern European cuisine using the best regional produce, complemented by an exceptional wine list from classic European vineyards and New World estates. We were expecting the a la carte menu but it had been replaced with a Christmas menu offering three courses for £60. The food was excellent and offered really good value for money. Both the serving staff were really professional and very attentive but the restaurant was very quiet for a Saturday night with only three other tables occupied so lacked atmosphere as a consequence. Maybe extending the existing offer on the beef Wellington (currently only available Sunday to Thursday) so as to include Saturdays would help increase the numbers.
This is a good fine dining restaurant, the only one in the centre of Canterbury. Dishes are of a high standard with professional waiting staff. The beef wellington is superb, succulent meat & the pastry is spot on. A spot to have a quality meal & a cocktail in the champagne beforehand.
Kibashira
We visit Abode in Canterbury every year for a night away, a meal, some cocktails and to do Xmas shopping. The staff are always fantastically welcoming. The rooms are well apportioned, clean and modern. The restaurant is stunning. And the champagne bar is the icing on the cake with its welcoming open hearth and fantastic array of cocktails. The combined dinner, bed and breakfast packages are particularly good value. Will 100% be back again - it’s a tradition now.
Anh C.
Foods were presented beautifully. We were very happy with the food we selected. They have the Michelin's quality and we throughly enjoyed them. Service were superb!!! They weren't busy on Tuesday night and opened the kitchen to served me dinner. I was the only dinner that night and the foods they served me were delicious!!! That's I called Service!!!!! This is my second time staying in this hotel and I must say, their staffs are phenomenal. They're friendly, attentive, gracious and the hotel rooms are very well kept for a building this old. The restaurant and bar is highly recommended and I'm looking to our next visit in Canterbury, Kent. Big thanks to everyone here for taking such great care of us!!!!
Elloise Alkhersan
Was a delicious meal with great service, would definitely go back!
theartfuldodgers
Food (crab, beef wellington) was delicious, the service excellent. Cocktails expertly made... a thoroughly lovely evening.
This was a real gem. We loved the concept with several smaller dishes to share, and the quality of the food was superb. Service was very attentive and top class. Maximum value for the money.
We took the Beef Wellington I must say it was mouth watering ?. Cooked to perfection. Service was nothing less than perfect.
This was our fifth stay at the Abode since we had our wedding reception there in 2020. As always, the food was exquisite and the staff on reception, in the bar, serving us at the Chef's Table and in housekeeping were all excellent - so friendly and hospitable. The cocktails (two for £16) were also excellent and I would recommend the Pornstar Martini. We've stayed in five different rooms and the one we had this time is our favourite - room 305 is a stunning suite with a terrace with views of Canterbury Cathedral. Thank you to all the Abode staff who made our stay so wonderful. We'll be back in March for afternoon tea!
Always a delight to drop into the Abode for a cocktail and evening meal. Staff super as always and very attentive. The bar staff were making cocktails to order, not just the ones found in the menu. Good work.
Great service!! We had an afternoon tea. It was fabulous! Lovely lit fire and great ambiance. Would definitely go again, highly recommend.
We went for afternoon tea. Unfortunately they had not reserved us a table to see had a small table for two which meant we were quite squashed. We also had to wait 15 minutes for first drink. Apart from this we had nice time. The sandwiches were okay, the sausage roll lovely and so were the scones.
Very nice upscale. Wait staff couldn't have been nicer. Fantastic food. Highly recommend. Great value.
Disappointment.There were four of us,The choice was so limited .We had booked in advance.If we had been informed earlier,we could have gone elsewhere.As it happened we were able to eat elsewhere on the second night of our stay with you.
A birthday treat for mum - afternoon tea. Table reserved as requested and beautifully set. Decided to start with a couple of French 75s (very nice). Afternoon tea took a little while to arrive - nicely laid out but absolutely terrible value for money. While everything was nice, there was not nearly enough to justify the price of £35 per person. Unfortunately we were forgotten about on the hot drinks front and had to ask for them when we had almost finished. Staff were lovely, but £100 all in really was too much. The Abode is a lovely place to sit, but not lovely enough to charge that much. I have had much nicer for half the money elsewhere. I will definitely go back for another cocktail, but certainly not to eat.
We had dinner here on a Saturday evening. The restaurant is located behind the champagne bar and offers modern European cuisine using the best regional produce, complemented by an exceptional wine list from classic European vineyards and New World estates. We were expecting the a la carte menu but it had been replaced with a Christmas menu offering three courses for £60. The food was excellent and offered really good value for money. Both the serving staff were really professional and very attentive but the restaurant was very quiet for a Saturday night with only three other tables occupied so lacked atmosphere as a consequence. Maybe extending the existing offer on the beef Wellington (currently only available Sunday to Thursday) so as to include Saturdays would help increase the numbers.
Restaurantji Recommends
This is a good fine dining restaurant, the only one in the centre of Canterbury. Dishes are of a high standard with professional waiting staff. The beef wellington is superb, succulent meat & the pastry is spot on. A spot to have a quality meal & a cocktail in the champagne beforehand.
We visit Abode in Canterbury every year for a night away, a meal, some cocktails and to do Xmas shopping. The staff are always fantastically welcoming. The rooms are well apportioned, clean and modern. The restaurant is stunning. And the champagne bar is the icing on the cake with its welcoming open hearth and fantastic array of cocktails. The combined dinner, bed and breakfast packages are particularly good value. Will 100% be back again - it’s a tradition now.
Foods were presented beautifully. We were very happy with the food we selected. They have the Michelin's quality and we throughly enjoyed them. Service were superb!!! They weren't busy on Tuesday night and opened the kitchen to served me dinner. I was the only dinner that night and the foods they served me were delicious!!! That's I called Service!!!!! This is my second time staying in this hotel and I must say, their staffs are phenomenal. They're friendly, attentive, gracious and the hotel rooms are very well kept for a building this old. The restaurant and bar is highly recommended and I'm looking to our next visit in Canterbury, Kent. Big thanks to everyone here for taking such great care of us!!!!
Was a delicious meal with great service, would definitely go back!
Food (crab, beef wellington) was delicious, the service excellent. Cocktails expertly made... a thoroughly lovely evening.