The Loft

Avoid this bar. Went for a quiet afternoon pint with some friends and saw the manager treating her staff appallingly. Shouting, swearing, constantly putting people down. I’ll never drink there again.

The Loft is a must go, it has brought me so much value that you wouldn’t get in a long line of bars in Canterbury City Center. The staff have a very positive outlook and are very polite and efficient. Even the security staff there are so helpful and considerate. I also recommend their wonderfully made cocktails, which are very affordable by any standards. The manager, Angela is always there to listen and serve everyday which is also a great way to keep up the happy positive attitude! It’s about value, this has become my venue of choice.

Greek nights here used to be quite the experience. The smoking area is like someone’s back graden, and with that feel to it. It’s a good little bar.

IS ZERO STARS POSSIBLE?
Like the reviewer above i do not know the landlady either, but my god! I would rather pull off my leg and beat myself to death with it than spend any more of my money or time in small bar where the manager is so loud and rude. I went with my partner and it became more of a spectacle than a relaxing drink. The staff however were very friendly and clearly experienced, while she was just plain strange with no people skills whatsoever. She argued publicly and loudly with members of staff, almost from the time we entered to when we left, She made us two different mediocre cocktails which were far from impressive for the price, while the fruit garnishes looked way past their expiry date. When we made a complaint she snuffed us. So much for the customer being right! There was a fantastic place around the corner.
DEFINITELY AN EXPERIENCE… TO AVOID!

When the Loft arrived in Canterbury, we all thought we were in for a treat — and for a while we were. Fantastic cocktail list, if a little pricey, but great for a special ocassion. Always packed to the rafters, so it felt quite exclusive if you managed to get in for a quick cocktail before heading on with the rest of your night.
But it now seems almost empty in their even on Friday and Saturday nights. The cocktails are the same, the music is the same — so I am not sure what has happened, but there is certainly no buzz or atmosphere about the place. If you want to drink an expensive cocktail whilst getting a seat and being the only ones there, this is the place for you — otherwise, I’m not sure I’d recommend.

I really like this place but it is expensive and the landlady has a bit of a reputation as a bit of a meanie! In all fairness i suppose you are going to hear that from the mouths of people that used to work for her. She might be as nice as pie but she might not i don’t know. She has however turned this place in a magnificent one so well done her. She has an amazing cocktail list. So amazing in fact that it has won awards. Again, well done you!
The décor in this place has the right touch of class and really does make you feel like the place you are in is very special and that when you leave you aren’t going to walk out on to Canterbury High street but maybe somewhere in Spain when in reality you obviously are in good old Canter’s.
Its really worth a visit with a few friends.