The Corner House

A popular British restaurant on Dover Street outside the city walls, showcasing Kent produce, named Kent Restaurant of the Year several times and famed for its beef Wellington.

The Corner House was opened in 2017 by head chef Matt Sworder at 1 Dover Street, just outside the south-eastern city walls of the old town, and it has three guest rooms upstairs. Bread, pasta and ice cream are made in-house daily, and the menu draws heavily on Kent produce such as Stour Valley venison and Romney Marsh lamb, paired with local cider and Chapel Down wine. It holds two AA rosettes and has a TripAdvisor rating of 4.8, consistently ranking near the top in Canterbury. Diners often praise the beef Wellington and the Sunday roast. Main courses cost about £18–40 and up, so book ahead for weekends. It's about a 10-minute walk from the cathedral.

Opening hours

Wednesday to Sunday, lunch and dinner (check the website)

Kent produce · AA Two Rosettes · Sunday roast

Nearby sights

• Canterbury Roman Museum
• Canterbury Cathedral
• The Canterbury Tales Experience
• St Augustine's Abbey
• The King's Mile & Palace Street
• The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
• Dane John Gardens & City Walls
• Eastbridge Hospital

Places to eat nearby

• Il Posticino
• Tiny Tim's Tearoom
• The Cook's Tale
• The Goods Shed
• The Fordwich Arms

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