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Royal Crown, Rochester

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Opens at 11:00am
Operator: Shepherd Neame
2 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1PT (View on Google Map)
(01634) 814874
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Fine, attractive pub with curved frontage, situated on Rochester High Street very close to Rochester Bridge.

It was a family run business since 1999, owner Steve Kray, until purchased by Shepherd Neame in 2019.

After a period of closure for a total refurbishment it re-opened on Saturday 25th November 2023 with a new name too.

A landmark Grade II-listed hostelry dating back to the 1860s, now furnished to a high standard.

Upstairs there is a small bar (with one handpump probably for infrequent use when acting as a function room), a large seating area and 3 large TV screens plus a small dining area looking over the Medway.

Four handpumps on ground floor bar but only two seen in use recently - November 2025.

Information for this venue is provided by the Medway Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Crown; Norman Conquest; Crown Hotel
Local Authority
Medway (B)
Last updated
12/11/2025
Last surveyed
07/11/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Shepherd Neame
Pub ID
MED/11788
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Shepherd Neame - Spitfire TasteMatch Prediction

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Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Session Bitter • 4.2%
Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire

This beer is served regularly at Royal Crown, Rochester.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Shepherd Neame - Late Red

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
8 screens
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Saturdays - see Facebook page
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Function Room Function Room
Available to hire for up to 100 & private dining area overlooking the river, which can accommodate up to eight guests, named the Kings Room.
Restaurant Restaurant
Panoramic views across the Medway from separate room on ground floor
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Nearby Station (350m)
Rochester

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