The pub has been vacant following Bob & Nilla's retirement on 24th January 2026.

We submitted an application for the pub to be registered as an Asset of Community Value, which has been accepted by Canterbury City Council.

This is a prominent pub in a busy location, and a popular venue for an after-match pint for cricket spectators on their way back from Kent's St Lawrence ground as well as residents.

Refurbishment works are underway and this very encouraging notice was spotted on the door on 8th October 2026:

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We understand the pub is expected to reopen for trade on 18th December 2026.

See our pub record for Phoenix.

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