The Old Well - Canterbury

Tried to enquire as to opening times by telephone times as this app had often given incorrect information. No answer... Redirected to answering machine. Followed signage to restaurant on arrival but on entering restaurant there was nobody to greet or seat us. We awkwardly found a table and waited. We were later advised that we should have gone to reception?! Had to flag down one of only staff to ask to be attended to. Food was bland and not seasoned well. Would not return.

On a business trip staying in the Holiday Inn and looked it up on Trip Advisor and dropped in for a meal. It did not have the ambience of a top restaurant more like a hotel a bit tired but the food was very good and the service was good. If staying in the Holiday Inn on the definitely eat here in preference only mins drive away and therefore good value.

I knew nothing about the restaurant other than it looked good on the website. We were greeted and treated like VIPs from the moment we arrived. Fascinating building with lots of quirky historical details. Food was beautifully presented and interesting enough to get excited about. Texture and flavour was wonderful. Very talented chef (a recent arrival) and I can't imagine that the prices will remain so reasonable for long. We were unhurried and served by very pleasant and knowledgeable staff. If I had a gripe it would be that the house white wine wasn't very good. That said the wine list was extensive, I was just being lazy. They do have weddings here and if you are looking for a venue, definitely consider this one.

We went to for my partners birthday. The menu was good and the set price good value. I had the lamb and it was absolutely amazing. My partner had the rib eye steak and unfortunately it was very fatty. The restaurant was very olde world but very cold and I needed to send my partner out for my wrap. That said, we had a wonderful time and the wine was excellent for The service was very good and our waitress was lovely.

I took my husband here for his birthday. Food good but they hadn't quite got it right with the music in the background it ranged from local radio to heavy metal none of which suited the venue (a very pleasant dining room) nor the age of the guests (all middle-age upwards). I mentioned this to the waiter who did find something more suitable and everyone heaved a sigh of relief!