Canton Arms

Ohh this is good. We've just been down for an anniversary lunch.

You can’t book, just get there in quick order and wait for a table. We didn’t wait long and tables were turning round pretty quickly (that said there was no pressure for us to move on once we'd finished).

The chef is an alumni from David Eyre’s Eagle Pub Kitchen and the dishes are clearly part of that gene pool.

Expect big hearty dishes and massive flavours. The chef cures her own meats and sausages and there’s a whole wall of big kilner jars full off jams, chutneys and preserved fruits and vegetables.

The menu is simple with four or five dishes for each of the three courses, there’s a substantial and interesting wine list with plenty of lighter french bottles to choose from.

They do multi-person specials like goulash or braised rabbit which would be perfect for entertaining guests there while preserving the communal experience. (What do you mean members of your family are vegetarian? Have you considered updating your will?)

The service was smart and friendly. I love this place. We'll totally go again!
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Marko - View all reviews by this user
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, November 25, 2012

Great food BUT why is it chefs use salt by the bucket load - does it make food taste better or just the customers thirsty! CUT IT DOWN
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8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Thursday, April 14, 2011

Went to the Canton for a Tuesday lunch. Bread beautiful, house wine and beer excellent. Poached Arbroath Smokie was excellent, as was the cold roast beef on dripping toast. The signature chocolate pot was, as always, divine. I love this place and don't understand why it isn't packed at lunch as well. Visit it on a day off, it's well worth it.
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ST
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, October 19, 2010

I am thrilled to have this gastropub in my neighbourhood! I have eaten here very regularly since its opening and have always experienced the most amazing food. Must say I love the shared dishes - there's something special about being able to go back for seconds and thirds because they're very generous on portions here! Service has always been excellent. Staff are friendly, well-versed and can give you a decent recommendation food and drink-wise! As much as I like Anchor and Hope, and Great Queen Street, this is my pick of the bunch! Shhhh...I don't want everyone to know about this gem.
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Duggie
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, September 17, 2010