Cannon Cafe at Fort Amherst

10/07/2026

Wowee our kitchen was warm but we managed to make lovely homemade cheese and onion pastries along with our sausage rolls

04/07/2026

Excited to be part of Chatham Carnival today, come and visit our loyal team of volunteers. Celebrating Chatham 💕

04/07/2026

How amazing does our new menu item look 👀
Perfect for the summer ☀️

Marinaded chicken kebab style breast served with rice and salad 🥗 🍗 🍚 and our homemade coleslaw

Available from today but limited availability throughout the week !

04/07/2026

What a beautiful start to the day ☀️ 🌳

Tours still available today running at 1030am and 1pm!! Nice cool environment for another hot 🥵 day and be guided round by a very knowledgeable guide, book tickets 🎟️ online or in the cafe

Then come see us in the cafe where we can whip u up a treat, why not a fresh homemade ice cream and fresh fruit based milkshake or ice cool latte 🍨 ☕️

03/07/2026

Ready to take your skills to the next level? 🚀 Join our dynamic team at the Cannon Cafe and unlock your culinary potential! We're on the hunt for an experienced cook who can whip up a mean egg dish or dazzle us with their baking prowess. If you're passionate about food and eager to grow, we'd love to hear from you! Email [email protected] to take the first step towards a new challenge!

25/06/2026

Not quite so scorching today 🔥
We are fully stocked on cakes, ice creams and cold beverages 🎂 🍦 🥤
Lots of shade and doggie friendly so if u wanna get your poochy friends down here we’d be happy to accommodate them with a nice cool water drink whilst you can enjoy a sandwich or toastie etc 🥪 or a nice homemade quiche
Tunnel tours also still available for 1pm, app 12 degrees in there all day, book online or in the cafe

24/06/2026

We have admitted defeat and will be closing at 2:30 today. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We will be back at 800 tomorrow morning 🥵

22/06/2026

Announcement

Good morning lovely cafe followers - as a precaution to ensure the safety of our team Tuesday to Thursday the cafe staff will be stopping breakfasts at 11am due to the glorious weather we are experiencing

We of course will still be serving jackets, sandwiches, toasties, cakes, cold drinks and ice creams 🍦 🥪 🥤 🥔

22/06/2026

21/06/2026

How lovely is our new signage
Thanks to one of our many volunteers Mel for a fabulous job ❤️
Tunnel tours still available for this morning, this afternoon I believe is nearly full !
Parasols and outside seating available
Open daily 8-4