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The Man of Kent, Rochester

8 John Street
Rochester
ME1 1YN

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Rochester Town

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The Chairman left this review about The Man of Kent

On a sunny Saturday lunchtime, I walked past to make sure that what I had read was true and received confirmation that the pub wasn't open. Apparently not until 6pm according to sources online. I used to love coming here but it seems to have been made really difficult now, sadly.

On 9^th August 2026 - rating: 6
[User has posted 119 recommendations about 114 pubs]

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Moby Duck left this review about The Man of Kent

A fine looking exterior albeit getting a little shabby here and there with a broken upstairs window and another boarded up, indeed I did wonder if it had permanently closed down when I mistakenly turned up a couple of hours before its four o clock opening time with all curtains closed in all windows, I returned at around twenty past four to find the landlady only just opening and pulling back the curtains. Inside it's a very traditional if not well worn L shaped room almost verging on the disheveled, there was quite a noticeable musty smell to the room when I entered and was beginning to wonder what I had let myself in for. Eleven pumps in all with five beers and one Cider available, the Cider was from Canterbury Cider The Envy, two beers were from Canterbury Ales, The Wife Of Baths Ale and The Millers Ale, Shivering Sands Ribersborg Stout, Pig & Porter By My Side and Gadds She Sells Sea Shells which despite fears about the general musty atmosphere transferring to the beer, I was served a pint in perfect condition , the mustiness subsided or more likely I became accustomed, and would have stayed longer if time permitted. Top pub.

On 5^th August 2024 - rating: 8
[User has posted 2409 recommendations about 2372 pubs]

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Ian Mapp left this review about The Man of Kent

Lovely looking exterior - requires a slight amount of detective work to find the entrance. Which has a covid notice saying "if the door is locked, please knock".

I am unsure if this offer is time bound.

Three large Paulaner Fonts - they specialise in German Beers and a collection of Real Ales from an L Shaped Bar with benches running along the outside.

Friendly locals and barstaff.

Goachers Ales Gold Star in fine condition.

On 15^th May 2022 - rating: 8
[User has posted 1912 recommendations about 1873 pubs]

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