The Quex Barn - Canterbury

The Quex Barn, Canterbury is a fairly new and really stunning place. All bare wood and bright, natural light, it’s a lovely place to sit (if a little warm if the sun hits it!) As well as offering a wide range of sandwiches, cakes, soups, teas, coffees and soft drinks, they boast that most of their products are made on their owns farm ‘from Kentish produce’ , I think that’s lovely!

From my seat in the middle of the front room, I can see everything, from the front desk to the outside seating and all the flours, beers, greetings cards, crisps and snacks Quex has to offer and some of them look really good! Behind me is a wall of beer and ales that add a kind of gritty charm to the place. My sandwich (cheese, for a change) came very quickly and tastes amazing, on lovely, thick, soft bread and tasty mature cheddar, Mmmm. My tea came with a huge cup and a coffee biscuit, a nice touch and definitely the way to my heart! They also have bed and breakfast rooms available if you require a place to rest your head.

The Quex Barn got its rather odd name from the Quex estate in Birchington where they opened their first café eight years ago, this estate also has its butcher and fishery as well as the Barn where all the lovely veg is grown and stored!

This is a beautiful, bright, happy place (especially on a sunny day!) where all around is light, from the huge windows to the smiles on the staff and customers faces. I only spent a day in Canterbury and I’m glad I gave some of my time to this wonderful place.

Facebook: facebook.com/quexcanterbury
Website: QuexCanterbury.co.uk
Address: 11-12 The Burgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2HG