Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

4.3

20 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Great for creative cocktails

Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar offers a truly exceptional dining experience in Canterbury, with its stylish atmosphere and stunning panoramic view of the iconic Canterbury Cathedral. Whether you're looking for a leisurely lunch or a relaxed evening meal, the restaurant’s seasonal, locally-sourced menu is designed to offer a flavourful journey that showcases the best of the region.

The highlight of the menu is undoubtedly the steak experience: succulent Sussex grass-fed, red breed beef steaks cooked to perfection, delivering an indulgent and unforgettable culinary moment.

For those in the mood for something more casual but equally enjoyable, Socialite’s bottomless brunch, creative cocktails, and live music make it the perfect destination for a fun day out or evening with friends. Expect the best in both food and atmosphere, and let Socialite take you on a gastronomic adventure while soaking in the beauty of Canterbury's skyline.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Bar Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
01227 255250
Website
https://socialitecanterbury.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
We have a fully equipped bar and restaurant for all your catering needs, for large parties our specially curated private hire/party menu is also available. If you are looking for a 4 course dinner or canapes and snacks we can cater for exactly what you need! For our buffet style private hire menu please enquire at enquiries@socialitecanterbury.com
Private party facilities
Our lounge, restaurant, rooftop terrace or entire venue is available for exclusive or half exclusive hires. Perfect for weddings, engagement parties, private dining, birthday parties, corporate events, birthdays, graduation parties, conferences, product launches, workshops, fashion shows and more. Please enquire at enquiries@socialitecanterbury.com

Location
8 St Margaret's St, Kent, England CT1 2TP
Neighborhood
Canterbury
Cross street
High St and Canterbury Cathedral is few minutes walking distance.
Parking details
None
Public transit
Canterbury Bus Station is just 2 minutes, Canterbury East Train Station is 9 minutes and Canterbury West Station is 13 minutes walking distance away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Festive Set Menu
£20.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
***Please note that we require a £20 deposit to secure your booking.*** Indulge in a magical holiday feast with our exclusive 3-course Festive Set Menu including a glass of prosecco, available for just £55 per person. A perfect way to gather friends, family, or colleagues and enjoy a delicious, festive spread! A specially crafted selection of seasonal dishes designed to bring the festive spirit to life! Expect indulgent flavours, beautifully plated dishes, and all the holiday cheer you can handle. Whether you're celebrating with loved ones or treating your team to a festive lunch, our set menu offers the perfect way to mark the season.
Josh King | Magician
Dec 20, 2024 only
This festive season, we're thrilled to announce that the talented magician Josh King will be performing live at our restaurant on 20th December! Known for his incredible close-up magic and captivating performances, Josh has wowed audiences at prestigious events, including for HRH King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort. Whether you're enjoying a delicious meal with friends, family, or colleagues, Josh's magical touch will add an unforgettable sparkle to your evening. Don't miss out on this unique experience—join us for a night of extraordinary magic and festive cheer!
Wednesday Steak Night
£20.00 per person
Aug 4, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
Join us every Wednesday for our Steak Night Special Enjoy a Succulent 7oz Rump Steak, includes a glass of House Wine, Bottle of Beer or a soft drink of your choice. £20 per person

Socialite Traditional Turkey
Turkey crown, sausage, apricot & chestnut stuffed leg, roast potatoes, maple carrots, parsnip, charred sprouts, cranberry & jus
Festive Vegan Wellington
Beetroot, chickpea, cranberry & butternut squash wellington, roast potatoes, maple carrots, wilted spinach, gravy
Harissa Marinated Cod
Chimichurri braised fennel, sautéed potatoes, tender stem broccoli

Desserts

The Christmas Baked Alaska
Christmas pudding, rum raisin ice cream, meringue
Chocolate Tart
Chocolate mulled wine, poached clementine’s
Socialite Figgy Pudding (VG)
Pistachio ice cream
Festive Cheese Plate£2.50
Festive cheeses, fig chutney, oat cakes

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar offers "fabulous food and service" with breathtaking city views. Guests rave about the lively atmosphere, featuring live music acts like jazz and swing singers. While management could improve, the "amazing" venue and "excellent" service make it a hidden gem worth visiting, especially for special occasions.

20 Reviews

JE
JillE
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place for pre theatre dinner. Would love to go back in daylight hours to admire the view.
Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & BarResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit and that you would come back! We look forward to seeing you again! Kind regards, Socialite Canterbury
2 people found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit to this wonderful restaurant and boy was it fantastic. Such great food, service and place. We definitely be coming back too Class
Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & BarResponded 7 days ago
Thank you very much for leaving us a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Socialite! We are looking forward to having you as our guests again soon!
2 people found this helpful
J
Jade
Kent
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I booked a table here for my friends birthday. I accidentally booked in the restaurant and not just drinks. We were told we had to buy a main meal each in order to stay there, and could not go into the drinks area, if we did we would be charged £10 each, this would not come off of our overall bill. We suggested that we would move to the bar, that was half empty, and spend the minimum charge that we would’ve spent on a meal. This was not an option, the manager had no empathy for a simple mistake and charged us the £10 each. It was very poor customer service, the bar and restaurant were not full and they could accommodate us for drinks instead, this just shows how little authority the manager has over the policy over a simple mistake, which could’ve been easily rectified. Had we have stayed, we would’ve spent more than that £20, but due to the poor service and attitude, we chose to leave and spend our money elsewhere.
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William
West Sussex
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A modern, spacious, warming atmosphere. Great views over Canterbury City Centre and the Cathedral. Good selection of food and drinks. Very friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Will definitely visit again.
Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & BarResponded on November 8, 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the views over the Cathedral and the selection of food and drinks. We are looking forward to having you as our guests again soon! Kind regards, Josh
2 people found this helpful
R
Robert
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Sunday lunch with jazz singer. Not cheap but very good.
Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & BarResponded on November 8, 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! We are looking forward to having you as our guests again soon! Kind Regards, Josh
2 people found this helpful
J
Jonathan
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent venue, really great food and good service.
2 people found this helpful
T
Trisha
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I had an amazing experience and we re-visit this beautiful venue
Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & BarResponded on November 8, 2024
Dear tallcraig, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are glad you had a lovely time at Socialite and enjoyed our great views of the city and service from our staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Josh
2 people found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow what a lovely afternoon we had! Such amazing atmosphere and the band was fantastic, food was excellent xx
Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & BarResponded on November 8, 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! We are looking forward to having you as our guests again soon! Kind Regards, Josh
2 people found this helpful
L
Louise
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous pretheatre snacks and drinks made even better by the amazing ABBA tribute act. Fantastic atmosphere. Will definitely be back!
Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & BarResponded on November 8, 2024
Dear Louise, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! We are looking forward to having you as our guests again soon! Kind regards, Josh
2 people found this helpful
J
JANE
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely meal in the restaurant. The ambience and decor were very nice and the view across the city is delightful. The service was very welcoming and professional. Our food was excellent both in quality and quantity- my husband and I both had steak and it was very nicely prepared and cooked. We would happily dine here again any time. It is also worth noting that the restaurant is very accessible with step free access at the door and a lift to the rooftop setting. It is spacious and well laid out in a brand new building.
Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & BarResponded on October 31, 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! We are looking forward to having you as our guests again soon! Kind Regards, Josh
2 people found this helpful

FAQs

Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

8 St Margaret's St, Kent, England CT1 2TP

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
High St and Canterbury Cathedral is few minutes walking distance.
Neighborhood
Canterbury
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Bar Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Canterbury Bus Station is just 2 minutes, Canterbury East Train Station is 9 minutes and Canterbury West Station is 13 minutes walking distance away.
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://socialitecanterbury.com/
Phone number
01227 255250
Catering
We have a fully equipped bar and restaurant for all your catering needs, for large parties our specially curated private hire/party menu is also available. If you are looking for a 4 course dinner or canapes and snacks we can cater for exactly what you need! For our buffet style private hire menu please enquire at enquiries@socialitecanterbury.com
Private party facilities
Our lounge, restaurant, rooftop terrace or entire venue is available for exclusive or half exclusive hires. Perfect for weddings, engagement parties, private dining, birthday parties, corporate events, birthdays, graduation parties, conferences, product launches, workshops, fashion shows and more. Please enquire at enquiries@socialitecanterbury.com

Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Set Menu

Josh King | Magician

Wednesday Steak Night

Menu

Complimentary Appetizer

House Bread with Festive Spiced Butter

Trio of Christmas Canapés Amuse Bouche

Starters

Beetroot Cured Gravlax

Wild Mushroom Soup

Chicken Liver Parfait

Mains

Socialite Traditional Turkey

Festive Vegan Wellington

Harissa Marinated Cod

Desserts

The Christmas Baked Alaska

Chocolate Tart

Socialite Figgy Pudding (VG)

Festive Cheese Plate£2.50

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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How is Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Dining areas

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