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We're delighted to offer Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten Free Food, the suitable options are labelled on our menu and are staff are always able to advise.
Please note that Gluten free food is made in the same kitchen as food containing gluten. Whilst we take special care, we cannot guarantee that there will be no cross contamination.
The majority of our beers served are vegan friendly.
Our staff are well trained and always happy to assist you.
The Foundry BrewPub is essentially our tap room. Here you can try our beers and also our spirits, carefully crafted on the premises from grain to glass.
You can also enjoy delicious, home made food here too, especially designed to complement our drinks.
We do have a children's menu, with a selection of simple children's favourites. On Sundays we also offer a special child-size portion of our traditional roasts.
All children's meals come with ice-cream for dessert.
Highchairs and baby change facilities available.
Whilst we love dogs we do not allow them in the bar or restaurant. Dogs are very welcome at the table outside the large front door.
Whilst we don't make our own wine, we do sell a selection of fine wines from around the globe, by the glass and by the bottle.
We love hosting large groups here at The Foundry, we're set up to manage groups of up to 60 people for dining in our restaurant. Or up to 80 people including the bar area.
We do ask that you book in advance and you may have to pay a small deposit. You can choose from the main menu, or we can create specific set menus. Do use the contact us page to get in touch.
Our large barn room makes for an excellent entertaining space for corporate events, large tour groups or indeed just a party! Please contact us to discuss bespoke event.
Of course, you're welcome to come in any time for a coffee or any other hot drink. Perfect as an afternoon pick me up with one of our delicious desserts.
We are located right in the heart of Canterbury, a short walk from the Bus Station, in between the two Canterbury Train Stations and not far from the Whitefriars shopping centre.
Unfortunately we don't have a car park, Canterbury has various car parks around the city centre. Find out more here.
Opening hours:
MON TO THU: NOON TILL 11PM
FRI AND SAT: NOON TILL 11:40PM
SUN: NOON TILL 8PM
Food Served:
MON TO THU: NOON TILL 8:30PM
FRI AND SAT: NOON TILL 9PM
SUNDAY: NOON TILL 5PM
Shop
We aim to get orders out within 24 hours of receiving them (during business hours). We use either DHL or Royal Mail.
At this time we only deliver to mainland UK, excluding the Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland.
We do hope to offer broader distribution in the near future.
We do not accept returns.
Orders can be cancelled within 30 minutes or them being made. Please contact us straight away if you have a problem.
This is dependent on personal preference and beer style.
Lager 4-7°C
Porter/Stout 10-13°C
Copper to dark malty English Ales 10-13°C
Golden to copper Hoppy Ales 8-10°C
American style pale ale 4-7°C (Fridge temp)
Weiss beer 4-7°C (Fridge temp)
If you store our brewery-fresh draught beers in the fridge, the beer can suffer from a slight hazing caused by the proteins reacting to the change in temperature. This haze will not affect the flavour of the beer but will give it a less than clear look.
Our on tap draught ale will taste good for 7 days unopened from purchase and should be drunk within 2 days once opened.
Our bottled beer has a best before of 9 months from filling and should be consumed within 3 months to be at their best.
All but one of our beers on the bar are vegan.
Our bottled beer range is all vegan
All our spirits are Gluten free.
The only ingredients added to the Gin is real Honey and Blackcurrant.
The Moonshine is our barley spirit with added Cider, Apple Juice and Cinnamon.
The Gins and the barley spirit are all gluten free after distillation.
Our beers are not certified gluten free.
Tours
You can book a tour here.
Our standard tour and tasting experience last approximately 1.5h
We have a few gift card/voucher options.
If you have a Foundry Brew Pub gift card/voucher you can call or email us to book onto a tour and then use your gift card as payment on the day.
01227 455899
If you have a Tour Voucher from our online system Beyonk-these can be booked online without contacting us.
Absolutely-we love hosting for larger groups
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For private bookings this can be discussed directly with Jon but must be done prior to event.
No children on standard tour and tastings.
Corporate & Catering
Yes, you can buy in bulk for corporate gifting, we have a number of different options for this. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Absolutely, we regularly host these.
please call or email us to discuss
01227 455 899
Yes! We do tours and tastings for up to 50 guests. If you would like to do this with food / drink or anything else please do get in touch.
To be discussed directly with Jon
01227 455899