A new and electric sports bar has opened in the heart of Canterbury. Matches sports bar is the fresh bar for sports enthusiasts, families and people looking for a great night out. After two greatly successful years in Ashford, Matches has expanded to Canterbury ready to give an unparalleled experience for everyone. Matches was founded by Jon Shephard in 2021, and it quickly gained popularity for its dynamic atmosphere and diverse entertainment options. Jon's vision for Matches is to create an electric and inclusive atmosphere where friends, families, sports teams and societies can come together, enjoy live sports, indulge in tasty street food, play interactive games and savour a wide selection of craft beers and cocktails.
Matches is a sports bar aimed for everyone. For sports fans there are multiple ultra HD screens broadcasting live sports from around the world, from a variety of sports channels (Sky, BT, and Box Office Live), customers can enjoy their favourite games in crystal-clear quality all day long. However, Matches is much more than just a sports bar; it's a social hub. Customers can engage in fun activities such as interactive darts, cashless pool, shuffleboard, sub soccer, karaoke, board games, beer pong, retro gaming consoles and more, ensuring there's something for everyone for all events. Not only does this bar offer a wide variety of activities but Matches will also be host to Canterbury’s first self pour beer wall, offering a unique opportunity for beer enthusiasts and socialisers to immerse themselves in a world of local and national craft beers. With an impressive array of brews on tap, patrons can now take charge of their tasting adventure, pouring their perfect pint and exploring a wide range of flavours with every visit. Making this sports bar both unique and fun for all!
Matches also offers their Street Kitchen in their new venue with a wide variety of highly loved street food including juicy burgers, pizza, nachos and sticky wings along with many other loved foods and an additional menu for the christmas season.
Founder of Matches, Jon Shephard says "We're thrilled to bring the Matches experience to Canterbury. Our success in Ashford has inspired us to expand, and we're excited to introduce our unique blend of sports, entertainment, and socialising to the vibrant Canterbury community."
If you are looking for a more intimate party experience for your own events, the new Canterbury venue, spread across three floors, will feature two large private function and karaoke rooms to book for your own party. Available to book are the booths, tables for 6+, the match boxes and the match box suite. The match boxes is a private space for up to 20 people with a personal TV. With the match box suite on top of the personal TV you get a dedicated Matches host and a space for up to 70 people. With these, you can book add ons such as karaoke, beer pong, and PS5/Nintendo switch. Additionally you can book packages with these personalised experiences such as the game on package, the game day package, the fizz and chips package and the ultimate party package which all feature a range of unique and enjoyable bonuses. For students looking for an affordable and exciting night out, Matches offers student Thursdays where prices drop for students so they can enjoy the magic of matches but at a uni friendly price.
Conveniently located on Butchery Lane in the centre of Canterbury, the venue promises to be the ultimate destination for sports lovers and social butterflies alike and is open now!
