Canterbury · Above St Margaret's Street

Drinks with a view.Food with a reputation.

Cocktails, spritz and cold beers from our bar. Burgers, loaded fries and mac from Notorious BRG. The Cathedral on the skyline.

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Find us8 St Margaret's St, CT1 2TP
Getting upLift via Hampton by Hilton
Call+44 1227 936 505 (option 2)
Canterbury Cathedral lit up at night, seen from The Rooftop

Welcome to The Rooftop

A rooftop bar & kitchen for locals, hotel guests and anyone after a good drink with a view.

Bar byThe Rooftop bar teamCocktails, spritz, beers, wine & coffee
Kitchen byNotorious BRGBurgers, loaded fries, mac & nachos

What's on

More than a drink
with a view.

Alongside the everyday, we put on events for all sorts of people. Here's the kind of thing we run.

More events are added as they're confirmed. See everything that's on.

Sunset over Canterbury rooftops from the terrace, festoon lights overhead
The terrace at golden hour

Why come up

Everyone's welcome.
Come as you are.

After-work drinks, birthdays, first dates, catch-ups, hotel guests and locals. Everyone's welcome up here. The only people who aren't are those who make others feel unwelcome.

  • 01

    The terrace

    Open-air seating with festoon lights, sunsets and a clear view of the Cathedral.

  • 02

    A resident kitchen

    Notorious BRG cook the rooftop menu fresh to order, with veggie and plant-based options.

  • 03

    Room for a crowd

    Group bookings, set menus, a private rear area and exclusive use for parties and work events.

A Notorious BRG burger held up in front of Canterbury Cathedral on The Rooftop

Kitchen by Notorious BRG

Burgers
with a view.

Burgers, loaded fries, mac and nachos, all cooked in house by Notorious BRG, Canterbury's independent burger kitchen. Best enjoyed with the Cathedral on the skyline.

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Food & drink

Simple things,
done well.

Classic cocktails done properly, and burgers cooked in house by Notorious BRG. Nothing fussy, just good food and drink made with care.

An orange spritz on the terrace wall with Canterbury Cathedral behind
A spritz on the terrace wall, Cathedral behind

From the kitchen by Notorious BRG

Notorious B.R.G

Locally sourced beef patty, double American cheese, ketchup & mustard, pickles, crispy onions, lettuce & tomato.

El Mac Papi

Locally sourced beef patty, Mexican cheddar, Cajun mac & cheese, jalapeño relish, habanero mayo, housemade nachos, lettuce & tomato.

Chicken & Bacon Ranch

Free-range southern fried chicken, smoked streaky bacon, red Leicester, buttermilk ranch sauce & spring onions.

From the bar by the Rooftop bar team

Our cocktails are the classics, done properly: no gimmicks, just good drinks made well. Plus spritz, beers, wine and coffee.

Mischievous-Rita

Tequila, lime juice, fresh orange & triple sec, frozen. Upgrade to Casamigos tequila.

Rooftop Rum Runner

Caribbean rum, orange, guava & fresh lime.

Pimm's Spritz

Pimm's No.1, lemonade, mint, cucumber & strawberry.

See the full menus

Prices are on our live menu. Scan the QR code at your table.
Veggie and plant-based options available.

Private hire & parties

Parties, groups
& the whole rooftop.

Birthdays, work dos, group get-togethers and events. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll come back to you. Just fancy a drink or a bite? No need to book, just come up.

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Capacity60–70 inside
TerracePlus outdoor seating
AccessLift via Hampton by Hilton
Call+44 1227 936 505