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The Hop Pocket

The Street | Bossingham, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury CT4 6DY, England
01227 709866
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Cuisines: Gastropub
Dining options: After-hours
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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 via mobile

We went to The Hop Pocket for a birthday treat for me and had one of the best nights. The service was faultless by the young lady behind the bar and our food was perfect. We had the ribs (massive but amazing!) and the Chargrilled Tuna which was so tasty, both dishes were about £10 so very reasonable indeed. We... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Excellent food and service ... good beer also .. have been back a few times now. land lord is always happy to see you which is nice ....

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013 via mobile

We have had several lovely Sunday lunches and have really enjoyed the experience. The garden is great for the kids and the dog so they are not hanging around before the food arrived. We went with a group of 20ish and we were all served efficiently and the standard was very high throughout. It gets busy so booking is advised.

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I have been nothing but impressed each time I have visited :) the menus have good choices and change frequently ( this shows how many times I have visited ) The food is always cooked to a high standard in my opinion and is very good value and is simply delicious . Service is always with a smile and the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

I have been to this place three times now and each time I've been impressed with the quality of the food and the choices on the menu. The menu has plenty of choices with unusual twists which are delicious. A must have is the pork belly and no experience would be complete without sampling their chocolate moose which is pure... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We have visited the Hop Pocket on a few occasions and every time we have been very pleased with the service. The pub is in a lovely setting with beautiful decor. There are lots of choices on the menu and they have different specials on each time we visit. It is often very busy but the staff are very attentive... More

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Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

With friends we try to visit new venues and often use Trip Advisor for well reviewed establishments but having visited the Hop Pocket I think we found the first example of the total opposite of the high ratings given (in my experience anyway) The visit started well with a friendly welcome and a good choice of drinks, the menu was... More

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We went here on a Friday evening. The pub was absolutely packed but we were served quickly and efficiently and nothing was too much trouble. Great food, good value and a really nice ambiance. We have been here several times and the staff are always welcoming, so we always look forward to going back.

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

The Hop Pocket is a rare gem. A wonderfully cosy, friendly pub with a genuine welcome and staff who very much care about its customers. The food is varied, well priced, well cooked and there is plenty of it. If you happen to be lucky, you will have booked a table when the 'special' is a hand made pie, accompanied... More

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canterbury
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

a gastro pub housed in a building going back centuries, simply furnished, painted off white woodwork, heavy natural cotton curtains, wooden tables and very comfy seating. the service is casual and friendly, very young staff. the food mostly good with some exceptions, mainly the puddings, reminiscent of school canteen, lacking subtlety mains are to die for my seared tuna with... More

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