The Britannia, Rochester

In a very different world to the main pedestrian high street in Rochester, this pub is surrounded by run down broken and mainly empty buildings. Its directly between Chatham & Rochester railway stations. However, once inside its very smart and attractive in what I would say is a 1920's almost art deco style, with distressed cream walls. Not the largest of pubs, an L-shaped room, a number of the main tables were reserved for diners, rather strange at 10am in the morning! There are a number of stools at & near the bar & this is where you are encouraged to sit. Gold radio provides the background entertainment. A pleasent pub, there are 3 real ales, including Goachers FLA, which was well kept.

Somewhat hidden away at the tatty Chatham end of Rochester High Street, and then up a few steps up through the corner door to this 'bar cafe'. Pleasant, continental-style interior with a good selection of furniture and a very curious little alcove near the back. Three handpumps, including Goachers Light and Batemans Miss Ireland (a tasty golden beer). It was raining so I only took a quick peek at the small beer garden out back, but that looked worth trying on a better day. GBG listed for quite a few years, friendly staff and well worth seeking out.