Food scene
Great Indian Restaurant, a little away from the town centre but worth the trip
6 locals recommend
Shozna
153 Maidstone RdGreat Indian Restaurant, a little away from the town centre but worth the trip
Cumin Club Limited
188 High StreetFusion curry house with a unique menu in the centre of Rochester
Limehouse Thai
327 High StExcellent Thai food in the old High Street between Rochester and Chatham
Great Pizzas and a great welcome, outdoor dining with a river view on a sunny evening
Rochester Pizza Lounge Ltd
365 High StreetGreat Pizzas and a great welcome, outdoor dining with a river view on a sunny evening
Smoke & Liquor
60 High StCocktails, Cheesboards, and a wide range of gins - what's not to like?
Excellent food and wine and excellent service - clearly fish is a speciality but breakfasts are great too
Fish at 55
55 High StreetExcellent food and wine and excellent service - clearly fish is a speciality but breakfasts are great too
The Dead Pigeon
378 High StreetSports Bar, perfect on match day and the burgers and wings are out of this world
Wolfe & Castle
44 High StreetMicropub in the famous 'wonky shop'. Paul and Anna really know their beers
A micro pub that feels like an old time pub. Always a great welcome from Richard and Debs
12Degrees Micropub
352 High StreetA micro pub that feels like an old time pub. Always a great welcome from Richard and Debs
Three Sheets to the Wind
173 High StreetGerman/English pub with a magical beer garden
Sightseeing
Rochester Cathedral
Tallest keep in England, a must for a sightseeing visit
Rochester Cathedral
The second oldest cathedral in the land
So much history, so many ghosts, visit the Poor Travellers House, Dickens writing chalet, Reformation House (model for miss Havisham's House) and many others
High Street
High StreetSo much history, so many ghosts, visit the Poor Travellers House, Dickens writing chalet, Reformation House (model for miss Havisham's House) and many others
Upnor Castle
Upnor RoadLovely old castle with great views, and lovely local pubs