Grove Ferry Inn

Grove Ferry Inn Ah, the countryside. Is there anything better? Nestling on the bank of the Great Stour River is the Grove Ferry Pub. And the drink?

Here, you can ignore the rest of the world and just relax – whatever the season, there’s so much to explore you’re bound to forget your worries. There’s a HUUUUUUUGE garden where they regularly soak up the sun, we suggest you join in! Inside is a haven of food and drink; the grub is fresh, locally sourced and delicious – perfected British classics with a quirky twist or two. The Sunday roast is a

speciality, so make sure you ring up and book before you pop in or you might miss out! Well, how does lavender-infused cocktails (Grove Ferry used to be a lavender farm!), a cask ale room and delicious vino sound? The pub is the epitome of cosy country style and there’s plenty more: a lodge for (wedding parties, birthdays, anniversaries or just a big ‘ole bash…if these walls could speak!), a terrace overlooking the river, an outside bar, a BnB with six boutique bedrooms upstairs, fireplaces, cosy sofas, lots of dining space and a friendly team. If you’re staying for the weekend, you can also go kayaking, hiking on the Nature Reserve across the road or visit the nearby villages. Like we said, is there anything better than the countryside? Ssssh, don’t tell the city folk, they’ll all come running (it’s just an hour from King’s Cross!).

29/01/2025

💖✨ Galentine’s Sip & Paint Night! ✨💖

Ladies, it's time to get creative and celebrate friendship in the BEST way possible! 💃 Join us for a fun-filled Galentine's evening of sipping, painting, and laughter! 🍷🎨

Grab your besties (or come make new ones) and let's paint, sip, and toast to the incredible women who make life brighter. 🌟 No experience needed—just bring your fabulous self, your favorite drink, and your love for a good time! 🥂

🌸 When: Thursday 13th February 2025
🌸 Where: Grove Ferry Inn
🌸 Cost: £15.95 (Limited Spaces Available) - Book today to save your space:
https://www.universe.com/sipndpaintgrovegalentines

RSVP today and let's make this a night to remember! 💕

Tag your Galentine squad and get ready for a night of creativity, fun, and bonding! 🎨👯‍♀️

Gather your squad of up to 6 people and join us for a night of trivia fun at our pub quiz! Test your knowledge and compe...
26/01/2025

Gather your squad of up to 6 people and join us for a night of trivia fun at our pub quiz! Test your knowledge and compete for a chance to win amazing prizes for the top three teams. It’s going to be a fantastic evening of friendly competition, laughs, and great company! Pre-register your tickets to guarantee your spaces:
https://www.universe.com/febpubquiz

Get your Event booked for 2025 🎉🥳🍾 We offer a variety of packages for you too choose from. Slots are getting booked up s...
25/01/2025

Get your Event booked for 2025 🎉🥳🍾

We offer a variety of packages for you too choose from. Slots are getting booked up so contact us to avoid any disappointment!!

🥂The venue can host 50-60 guests for seated events or up to 100 standing. With the addition of the Riverside Observatory, the capacity extends to 140 guests. The Observatory is a flexible space ideal for entertainment options such as photo booths, fun casinos, buffet stations, and more.
🥂 Both Day and Evening Venue Hire.
🥂 A Variety of Packages available.
🥂 Weddings, Baby Showers, Parties and loads more

Contact us now on

01227860302 or [email protected]

Gather your squad of up to 6 people and join us for a night of trivia fun at our pub quiz! Test your knowledge and compe...
15/01/2025

Gather your squad of up to 6 people and join us for a night of trivia fun at our pub quiz! Test your knowledge and compete for a chance to win amazing prizes for the top three teams. It’s going to be a fantastic evening of friendly competition, laughs, and great company! Pre-register your tickets to guarantee your spaces:
https://www.universe.com/febpubquiz

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14/01/2025
Are you doing dry January? We’ve got you covered.
12/01/2025

Are you doing dry January? We’ve got you covered.

Fancy something warming and delicious? Come along and enjoy a freshly prepared Sunday Roast.
12/01/2025

Fancy something warming and delicious? Come along and enjoy a freshly prepared Sunday Roast.

11/01/2025

We love a board game here at Grove Ferry Inn. We welcome people to borrow ours or bring along their own to play with family and friends.

We are now taking bookings for Valentines Day.
10/01/2025

We are now taking bookings for Valentines Day.

It’s a bit fresh out there today but our fire will be roaring all day. Come enjoy the cosy atmosphere and some warming f...
04/01/2025

It’s a bit fresh out there today but our fire will be roaring all day. Come enjoy the cosy atmosphere and some warming food. This here is our chef Alfie’s three quarter pound cheese and bacon burger with hand-cut chips. 😋

01/01/2025

Hope you all are having a wonderful start to your year. Due to refurbishments we will be closed tomorrow, Thursday 2nd January and will be back open from Friday 3rd January. Thank you for your understanding and hope to see you all soon!

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year.
01/01/2025

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year.

Canapés made by our talented Head Chef, Fergi (centre) are a delicious way to end 2024.
31/12/2024

Canapés made by our talented Head Chef, Fergi (centre) are a delicious way to end 2024.

We are absolutely excited to invite you to join us bringing back some history! With both Mocktail and Cocktail options. ...
31/12/2024

We are absolutely excited to invite you to join us bringing back some history! With both Mocktail and Cocktail options.

Looking forward to seeing in the New Year with you all tonight. Here’s a reminder of our opening times for the next few ...
31/12/2024

Looking forward to seeing in the New Year with you all tonight. Here’s a reminder of our opening times for the next few days.

Join us tomorrow to celebrate NYE for great music, dancing, canapés, and board games in our quieter area. Borrow ours or...
30/12/2024

Join us tomorrow to celebrate NYE for great music, dancing, canapés, and board games in our quieter area. Borrow ours or bring your own game to play with your family and friends.

https://www.universe.com/masqueradeballdisco

Address

Grove Ferry Road
Canterbury
CT34BP

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 8am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

Website

https://www.groveferryinneventsvenue.co.uk/

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Enjoy one of our delicious Lavender infused cocktails and mocktails in celebration of Grove Ferry Inn’s history as a Lavender farm. #groveferryinn #cocktails #mocktails #DryJanuary #dryjanuary2025 #lavender #lavendercocktails #violetcocktails #shepherdneame #canterburykent #canterbury #chislet #kent

Would you like to experience a Bridgeton inspired party? Whether it be a Hen Night, birthday party or a get together in style we can make your event magical. Call us to book on 01227 860302 or email at [email protected]

Do you love board games? You are invited to borrow any of our board games when you eat and drink at Grove Ferry Inn. Or bring along one of yours, to share fun times with family and friends. Book a table https://www.groveferryinn.co.uk/food. #groveferryinn #canterburyrestaurant #upstreetcanterbury #kent #hygge #openfire #cosy #canterbury #canterburykent #boardgames #boardgamecafe #shepherdneame #goodfood #goodfoodgoodmood #goodfoodgoodtimes #funwithfriends #funwithkids #FunWithFamily #sundayroast

From Easter, to weddings, private parties, live music, great food, Halloween, Christmas & NYE, 2024 was a fabulous year for Grove Ferry Inn. 2025 is going to be awesome. #groveferryinn #eventsvenue #canterbury #kent #shepherdneame #parties #weddings #livemusickent

Our roast dinners are delicious and freshly prepared. Pop in today to enjoy this British treat.

Join us for a fantastic night of music, dancing, canapés and fun on New Year’s Eve. Bring your friends, your mum, your dad and your gran and everyone you want to welcome 2025 in with. https://www.universe.com/events/masquerade-ball-grand-opening-at-grove-ferry-inn-tickets-RQWH51 #groveferryinn #newyearseve #newyearseveparty #canteburykent #upstreetcanterbury #kenthiddengems #canterburyrestaurants #kent #canterbury #party #nye #2025 #canapes #finewines #caskales #shepherdneame #dancing #fun #music #kenteventsvenue

A big thank you to everybody who visited us this Christmas Season. Here’s a few pictures from the last few days. We hope you’re all having a wonderful Christmas Day with your loved ones.

Santa has loved meeting all these furry friends the past few days including well known Gunner the Stunner. It was a pleasure to meet you all. You have all brought us so much joy.

The cheeky Grinch got up to a lot of mischief this past week.

Some of the adorable visitors we had here at Grove Ferry Inn yesterday. We are here until 5 today and again tomorrow.

Thank you to more of our fabulous festive attendees this season! It’s been a blast so far. 2 more days to go and we have some spaces left come on down for a beautiful magical experience this year. Dogs welcome too and receive a woofy present! 🎁 🎅🏻🥰 @top fans #Christmas #christmas2024 #christmastime #santasgrotto #grotto #santa #santaclaus #santaclausiscomingtotown #FestiveFun #FestiveSeason #festivevibes #gingerbread #gingerbreadhouse #gingerbreadman #Elves #elfontheshelf #winterwonderland #winter #wintervibes

By popular demand ‘Dine with the Grinch’ is back Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th December. Story time will be at 12 and 3pm both days. The children’s menu for this event is in comments below. #canterburyrestaurant #groveferryinn #canterburychristmas #kent #christmaswithkids #christmas

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Ah, the countryside. Is there anything better? Nestling on the bank of the Great Stour River is the Grove Ferry Pub. Here, you can ignore the rest of the world and just relax – whatever the season, there’s so much to explore you’re bound to forget your worries. Inside is a haven of food and drink; the grub is fresh, locally sourced and delicious – perfected British classics with a quirky twist or two. The Sunday roast is a speciality, so make sure you ring up and book before you pop in or you might miss out! And the drink? Well, how does lavender-infused cocktails (Grove Ferry used to be a lavender farm!), a cask ale room and delicious vino sound? The pub is the epitome of cosy country style and there’s plenty more: a boathouse (wedding parties, birthdays, anniversaries or just a big ‘ole bash…if these walls could speak!), a terrace overlooking the river, an outside bar, a BnB with six boutique bedrooms upstairs, fireplaces, cosy sofas, lots of dining space and a friendly team. If you’re staying for the weekend, you can also go kayaking, hiking on the Nature Reserve across the road or visit the nearby villages. Like we said, is there anything better than the countryside? Ssssh, don’t tell the city folk, they’ll all come running (it’s just an hour from King’s Cross!).