Our guide to the best outdoor dining and drinking spots in Medway

Three Sheets to the Wind

Three Sheets to the Wind serves Austrian, German and Kentish beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, plus crisps and snacks. Message them on Instagram or Facebook to book your spot.

Address: 173 Rochester High Street, ME1 1EH
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Ye Arrow

Ye Arrow in Rochester has one of the best views in Medway. They don’t take bookings so it’s first come, first served.

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Address: Boley Hill, The Precinct, Rochester ME1 1TE
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The Ship Tavern

The Ship Tavern in Lower Upnor has a beer garden out the back and riverside tables at the front. Bookings are recommended. Call them to book a table.

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Address: Lower Upnor, ME2 4UY
Phone: 01634 290553

Cafe Nucleus

Cafe Nucleus’ gardens in Chatham and Rochester are open for alfresco dining. They have plenty of heated covered seating. Book via their website or phone them to reserve a spot.

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Phone: 01634 406971
Chatham: 272 Chatham High St, ME4 4BP
Rochester: 15a Rochester High Street, ME1 1PY
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Os Camacheiros Restaurant

Os Camacheirosin Lower Upnor brings the taste of Madeira, Portugal to Medway. They have a large outdoor seating area behind the restaurant and they’re open Thursday to Saturday.

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Phone: 01634 710872
Address: 72 Upnor Road Rochester, ME2 4UY
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The Quills

The Quills is open from 9am each day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outdoor seating is limited so call or visit their website to book a table.

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Address: 30-32 Rochester High Street, ME1 1LD
Phone: 01634 407402
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The 10:50 from Victoria

One of Medway’s hidden gems, The 10:50 from Victoria is a micro pub tucked under a railway arch in Strood. They have outdoor seating plus three new ‘bee-chuts’ which you can book for up to 6 people. There’s no need to book for a spot outside. The pub is over 18s only and they’re open 3.00 - 9pm weekdays and until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Address: 37 North St, Strood ME2 4SJ
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Phone: 07717 530118

The Fenn Bell Inn

The Fenn Bell Inn is a pub with a difference - it also holds Medway’s first zoo licence. Some animals are rescues from the pet trade and others have come from zoos and animal collections.

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Address: Fenn Street, St. Mary Hoo, ME3 8RF
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The Boat House

Formerly the Riverside Tavern, the Boat House in Strood had a £30,000 makeover during the pandemic. With great views across the river and fabulous food, this place is a hidden gem that’s worth checking out.

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Address: 9 Canal Road, Strood ME2 4DR
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The Coopers Arms

The Coopers’ beer garden is a great sun trap in the late afternoon. They’re open for lunch on Thursday and Friday if you fancy some pub grub.

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Address: 10 St Margaret's Street Rochester, ME1 1TL
Phone: 01634 404298
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Smoque Burgers

Smoque have a brand new awning, warm blankets and a handful of seats out the front. They’re open Mon to Thursday 4 til 9pm, Friday and Saturday 12 til 9pm, and Sunday 12 til 6pm.

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Phone: 01634 553 010
Address: 172 Rochester High Street, ME1 1EX
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The George Vaults

The George Vaults’ garden is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Booking is recommended but they will take walk ins if they’re not fully booked. Their garden is fully covered and heated.

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Address: 35 Rochester High Street, ME1 1LN
Phone: 01634 817165
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Oliver's Bar and Kitchen

Oliver’s has a great outdoor seating area and they regularly host an amazing bottomless brunch. The garden has a marquee roof to keep you cosy in all weather.

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Address: 186 Rochester High Street, ME1 1EY
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The Who'd Ha Thought It

The Who'd Ha Thought It’s pub garden is a real sun trap in the summer. Children are welcome and they are also a dog friendly pub.

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Address: 9 Baker Street Rochester, ME1 3DE
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Store 104

Hidden out the back of store 104, is Leonard’s coffee shop and a lovely, sunny little courtyard space. Places are first come, first served. They’re open Monday to Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-4.

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Address: 104 Rochester High Street, ME1 1JT
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The Cheese Room Deli & Cafe

The Cheese Room has a cosy, covered courtyard space. Places are first come, first served - cafe style. They’re open from 9.30am til 4pm, 7 days a week.

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Address: 74 Rochester High Street, ME1 1JY
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The Cheese Room Botanicals

Just down the road from The Cheese Room Deli, you’ll find The Cheese Room Botanicals - their bar and cheesy restaurant. Grab a seat out the front or in their alfresco dining area to enjoy views of Rochester Castle.

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Address: 60 Rochester High Street, ME1 1JY
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