Best restaurants in Rochester
Rochester is a city steeped in history and culture – with the stunning Norman cathedral and imposing Castle competing for the starring role of the show.
On your day trip from Kent Coast, you won’t be short of things to do and see, but most importantly you’ll also be treated to a fine array of eateries to stock up and relax in afterwards. Below you’ll find our top recommendations for the best foodie experiences in this attractive and appetising town that’s just a nine-mile drive from our Kent park.
1. Chuck and Blade Burgers
Address: 40 High Street, Rochester ME1 1LD
These indulgent handcrafted burgers make for an unforgettable all-American evening of food and family fun. Located in an industrial-style outlet, this burger joint will have you imagining you’ve landed right in the Bronx as you devour your ‘Cluck Norris’ burger and slurp your Lotus Biscoff shake. Open daily and serving late into the evening, this is an unmissable number on the bill of the top Rochester restaurants.
2. The George Vaults
Address: 35 High Street, Rochester ME1 1LN
Kent is well-known for its good soil, and good soil produces good fresh ingredients. The George Vaults pays homage to the top-quality produce grown in the Kent soil to create mouth-watering dishes for all tastes and desires. Whether you opt for the buffet menu or something from the a la carte, you won’t be disappointed by this lovingly and skilfully cooked seasonal food. The Vaults is a true mixture of old and new – set in an atmospheric 14th-century crypt and serving fresh new contemporary plates, this is an absolute one off that’s not to be missed!
3. The Cheese Room Botanicals
Address: 60 High Street, The Precinct, Rochester ME1 1JY
Exactly as the name suggests, this restaurant is all about cheese! The Cheese Room is situated within the grounds of the Cathedral and is housed in a trendy venue for the ultimate dining atmosphere. With a menu that boasts the largest and most varied choice of cheese boards you’re ever likely to come across, this is a great one for a date night or special occasion. There’s even a variety of vegan cheeses and dishes to choose from here – so all dietary requirements are covered and welcomed. Just a few doors down the High Street is the Cheese Room Deli where you can purchase all your favourites from your meal and take a tasty slice of Rochester back to Kent Coast with you!
4. The Waters Edge Restaurant
Address: Medway Valley Park, Chariot Way, Rochester ME2 2SS
This Hungry Horse restaurant is open every day of the week 10am-8pm, serving a menu that spans the whole globe – choose from British classics such as fish and chips or branch out with a katsu curry or a chicken tikka. There’s a children’s menu for smaller appetites and also an indoor play area to keep the kids entertained between times, making this one of the best restaurants in Rochester for the whole family. There’s even a gluten free menu and plenty of veggie options, so all diets and needs are catered for. Curry night is every Wednesday so be sure to take advantage if you’re there mid-week!
5. The Quills
Address: 30-32 High Street, Rochester ME1 1LD
A true piece of history, this restaurant is set inside a Tudor Yeoman’s house right on Rochester High Street. The doors that you enter through are the old oak doors that were once part of the cathedral until 2014. The Quills prides itself on producing handmade rustic dishes using fresh locally sourced ingredients for the finest of flavours and that quintessential Quills’ quality. The menu offers all manner of choices from burgers, wraps, and fajitas to cauliflower curry, veggie tagine and grilled halloumi salad. There’s also the opportunity for afternoon tea if you’re feeling fancy and in a group of seven or more – just be sure to call ahead to book this to ensure your sandwiches await you!
6. The Coopers Arms
Address: 10 St Margaret's Street, Rochester ME1 1TL
If you’ve come to Rochester for the historic experience, this has got to be your pub meal of choice. The building of the Coopers Arms has stood since the 12th-century and opened as an inn in 1543 serving cask ales to locals. These days it serves food Thursday-Sunday from 12pm and the menu offers everything from mini sausages and light bites to hearty plates like the Farmhouse platter or chilli beef. Roasts are served with all the trimmings at Sunday lunchtime but make sure to book to avoid disappointment!
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7. Brettington's Steak and Lobster House
Address: 79 High Street, The Precinct, Rochester ME1 1LX
Treat yourself to a little luxury at Brettington’s - Rochester’s premier destination for surf and turf. Their steaks are brought straight from British farms, cut fresh and cooked exactly to your liking, while the lobster comes dressed or grilled - take your pick!
Families love their set menu, which pairs juicy burgers and chicken “stackers” with perfectly crisp fries. For something special, share the chateaubriand or fresh lobster with garlic butter. The drinks list is a delight, featuring local beers, fine wines, and signature gin cocktails. Intimate nooks, softly glowing candles and welcoming staff give Brettington’s that celebratory feel for any occasion.
8. Oliver's Bar and Kitchen
Address: 186 High Street, Rochester ME1 1EY
Tucked right into the lively Rochester scene, Oliver's Bar and Kitchen offers a cosy yet stylish spot for lunch or dinner. Start with creamy garlic mushrooms or calamari, then settle in for British classics with a twist - maybe a juicy steak, the house burger, or cider-battered cod and chips. They’ve a strong selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes, too! Don’t forget the dessert - warm chocolate brownie, anyone? Ideal for families or couples looking for something delicious after a day out exploring.
9. Thai Four Two
Address: 164 High Street, Rochester ME1 1EX
Consistently rated as one of the best restaurants in Rochester, this Thai palace is a treat for all the senses. Choose from the selection of traditional options such as Tom Yum soup or Pad Thai noodles or ask the staff for recommendations if you fancy branching out – whatever you pick here, your taste buds are guaranteed to be transported to the very finest of Thailand’s kitchens. Thai Four Two is open every day except Mondays and serves food at lunch and dinner times so be sure to time your visit when the kitchens are open.
10. Don Vincenzo
Address: Don Vincenzo Restaurant, Century Mews, High Street, Rochester ME1 1JT
A true family-run Italian gem, Don Vincenzo offers a warm welcome from the get-go. The menu is all about fresh, authentic cooking - choose from hand-stretched pizzas, hearty lasagne, and seafood risotto bursting with flavour. The dessert trolley is a huge hit with kids and adults alike (don’t miss the homemade tiramisu). Cosy interiors and friendly, Italian hospitality make it a much-loved spot for a relaxing meal with those you love.
How to get to Rochester from Kent Coast
Just a 20-minute drive from our Kent Coast Holiday Park, getting to Rochester shouldn’t be too difficult. We recommend the following route:
Heading west out of Kent Coast, take 2 right turns to get onto the Radcliffe Highway
Drive along Ratcliffe Highway for 3.8 miles
Follow the A228, A289 and A228 again for a further 5.5 miles
When you reach Station Road, turn left onto the B2002
Turn left onto the A2 soon after and cross the bridge into Rochester
Start planning your Great British break
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Pre-owned holiday homes from £284 per month – UPDATED 24 June 2026
Representative finance example. Holiday home cash price £19,495, less deposit of £1,949.50, gives a loan amount of £17,454.50. 84 monthly payments of £284.09. Total charge for credit £6,318.17. Total amount payable £25,813.17 which includes the deposit amount. The interest rate is 5.33% fixed / 9.6% APR (representative)
As at 24 June 2026, price is available at the following parks: Burnham-on-Sea, Cala Gran, Caister-on-Sea, Devon Cliffs, Hopton, Kent Coast, Littlesea, Perran Sands, Seton Sands, Skegness. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Price excludes 2026 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
New holiday homes from £313 per month – UPDATED 24 June 2026
Holiday home price is based on a new 3-bedroom ABI New Horizon holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Representative finance example. Holiday home cash price £34,995, less deposit of £10,498.50, gives a loan amount of £24,496.50. 120 monthly payments of £312.99. Total charge for credit £13,062.69. Total amount payable £48,057.69 which includes the deposit amount. The interest rate is 5.33% fixed / 9.6% APR (representative)
As at 24 June 2026, price is available at the following parks: Berwick, Burnham-On-Sea, Cala Gran, Devon Cliffs, Hopton, Kent Coast, Littlesea, Perran Sands, Seton Sands, Skegness. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Price excludes 2026 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
New 2 or 3-bed silver holiday homes with front verandah from £460 per month – UPDATED 6 July 2026
Monthly price is based on the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 2 or 3 bed and inclusive of Front Verandah at an average price of £6,500, with a combined priced of £51,495 available at; Blue Dolphin, Kent Coast, Seton Sands, Berwick, Doniford Bay, Hopton, Perran Sands, Golden Sands, Primrose Valley, Thornwick Bay, Hafan y Mor. Representative Finance example. Package cash price £51,495, less 30% deposit of £15,448.50, gives a loan amount of £36,046.50. 120 monthly payments of £460.49. Total charge for credit £19,212.78. Total amount payable £70,707.78 which includes the deposit amount. The interest rate is 5.33% fixed / 9.6% APR (representative). Price is available independent of site fee offers available. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England and Wales (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
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Let2offset - make no site fee payments until 2033
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed preferential letting income (re-calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number and type of letting breaks (i.e. off peak, peak) as set out in the application documents for each year. Instead of site fees being due annually, it also allows eligible owners to pay site fees and receive letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee is charged by Haven after deduction of the letting income.
‘Make no site fee payments until 2033 when using Let2offset’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location but Haven guarantees that there will be no site fee payments due if the eligibility criteria is fulfilled. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance which remain payable. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and inflation.
“Make no site fee payments until 2033 when using Let2offset” is subject to the following eligibility criteria: (i) applicable to new and existing customers who purchase a new Victory Ashberry 3 bed or equivalent silver grade holiday home (https://www.haven.com/caravans-for-sale/ranges) (ii) the purchase must have been made through Haven; and (iii) customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract at the time of caravan purchase. It is not applicable to caravans purchased by private sale and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion and any other promotions or offers issued by Haven from time to time. An example of how “Make no site fee payments until 2033 when using Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 Bed holiday home at Seton Sands with a monthly site fee of £701.67 (includes purchasing discount of £17.08) and monthly letting income of £707.92. The monthly difference equates to £6.25, which will be credited to the owner's account. The monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2026 figures. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset at Burnham-on-Sea
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be due after deduction of the letting income. ‘Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset’ is available at Burnham-on-Sea. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance. Offer is subject to availability.
“Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset” is applicable to new customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 bed or equivalent silver grade holiday home (https://www.haven.com/caravans-for-sale/ranges) through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to caravans purchased by private sale and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. An example of how “Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 bed holiday home at Burnham-on-Sea with a monthly site fee of £783.75 (includes purchasing discount of £19.58) and monthly letting income of £634.00. The monthly difference equates to £130.17 which will be billed to the owner's account monthly. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and inflation. The monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence.
Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset at Lydstep Beach
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be due after deduction of the letting income. “Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” is available at Lydstep Beach. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance. Offer is subject to availability. "Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” is applicable to new customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 bed or equivalent silver grade holiday home (https://www.haven.com/caravans-for-sale/ranges) through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to caravans purchased by private sale and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. An example of how “Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 bed holiday home at Lydstep Beach with a monthly site fee of £939.58 (includes purchasing discount of £28.83) and monthly letting income of £751.17. The monthly difference equates to £159.58 which will be billed to the owner's account monthly. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Move your caravan to Haven for free - full terms and conditions
This offer is available for holiday home owners not located at a Haven park and that want to relocate their holiday home from their current holiday park a Haven holiday park, subject to pitch availability and the satisfactory completion of our standard onboarding checks. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or promotion, apart from the free 2026 site fee promotion if applicable to the Haven park. Haven reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice.
In order to be eligible to participate in the offer, your holiday home must be situated within a 50-mile radius of the Haven park that you wish to relocate to. The holiday home must be no more than 15 years old from the date of manufacture and if it has been purchased under a finance agreement, the holiday homeowner must provide confirmation from their lender that the holiday home can be moved to the Haven park.
Haven will transport your holiday home from the entrance of its current holiday park location to the required Haven park and will reimburse your transportation costs up-to a maximum value of £750; any excess must be paid by the holiday homeowner. Haven does not accept any responsibility for any damage that happens to the interior of your holiday home whilst it is being transported to one of our holiday parks. We recommend your holiday home is fully packed down and ready for transportation. Transportation does not include decking. Any decking bought onto a Haven park must be approved by the General Manager of that park to ensure it meets Haven standards. Siting and connection costs for your holiday home on a Haven park will be paid for by Haven. Offer excludes payment of holiday home disconnection at your current park and transportation costs from its current pitch to the entrance of its current park.
Subject to availability and status. Deposit required. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion. Access to your holiday home is subject to park opening times. Images are shown for representational purposes. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence.
Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.