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Coopers Arms, Rochester

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Operator: Independent
10 St Margarets Street, Rochester, ME1 1TL (View on Google Map)
(01634) 404298
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A one-minute stroll past Rochester Cathedral and castle, this charming inn, originally dating from 1199, is one of the oldest in Kent. The front bar has beamed ceilings, and a couple of impressive fireplaces. A passageway leads to a more modern rear bar and out into a well-kept garden area, popular on sunny days. This venue features up to seven real ales. Sunday roasts and lunchtime specials.

Very friendly and attractive pub, only 10 minutes walk from Rochester railway station.

CAMRA local branch Pub of the Year 2023 and 2024.

Information for this venue is provided by the Medway Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Medway (B)
Last updated
23/05/2025
Last surveyed
20/05/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Coopers Arms (Kent) Limited
Pub ID
MED/11787
Asset of Community Value
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Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
No Service
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm
Sunday
No Service
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service

Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 3 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
Courage - Best Bitter
Courage - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4%
Courage - Best Bitter
Courage - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Canterbury Ales (varies) , Mad Cat , Tonbridge

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Friday and Saturday
Garden Garden
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Fortnightly quiz night - see Facebook page
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (130m)
Nearby Station (400m)
Rochester
Directions
Behind cathedral

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