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Rowlands Bistro

BistroGillingham

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(784 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 1634 573954
66 Watling St, Gillingham ME7 2YW, United Kingdom
£20–30

About Rowlands Bistro

Rowlands Bistro is a bistro on Watling Street in Gillingham, set in a dining room used for casual meals, evening meals, and birthday celebrations. The menu includes three-course meals, with whitebait offered as a starter and steak cooked to order as a main, served with garlic butter, potatoes cooked with onions and topped with cheese, and vegetables. Reservations are required, though the staff accommodate guests without a booking when possible, and the dining room gets busy.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu

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Menu & Prices

116 dishes · mains £1–29
  • Prawn Cocktail£6.95
  • Tomato & Basil Soup£2.95
  • Chicken Satays£6.75
  • Lemon Pepper Calamari£1.00
  • Japanese Style Prawns£6.75
  • Creamy Garlic Mushrooms£6.50
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Reviews

4.6/5
784 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention steak with garlic butter, whitebait starter, mixed grill and chips.

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Customer Review Summary

Diners most often praise the steak, cooked to taste with garlic butter, alongside friendly, helpful staff and food many describe as excellent value. The whitebait starter and desserts also draw positive mention. One diner, however, reports bland mixed-grill portions, hard reheated chips, and dated decor. Several advise booking ahead.

Featured reviews

  • David Simmons
    “Loved it. Still great food, service and a comfortable atmosphere.”
  • Jay Kent
    “Went there last week, with a large party, i was greeted by a very unfriendly waitress with a south african accent, she was very curt and was moaning at the lack of staff The food was bland and testless i had the mixed grill the small portions of meat all tasted the same with little flavour, the chips as my side were really hard as if they had bee reheated. The decor inide seems very dated and could do with a refresh. I see generally it has good reviews but i have been there before and nothing has improved and i wont be returning.”
  • Brandon Green
    “The overall experience was decent. The restaurant was clean and comfortable, but the food lacked the unique flavors that would make it memorable.”
  • Lisa Boorman
    “You always know what you get at Rowlands...never dissapoints!”
  • Nathan Harding
    “Absolutely blooming marvellous...great food, great atmosphere, brilliant staff. Always have such a lovely time when we eat here.”

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Popular for lunch

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Bar onsite
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  • Cozy
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Catering
Dining options· 5
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Crowd· 1
  • Groups
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings· 4
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Parking· 1
  • Free street parking
Planning· 3
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Highlights· 4
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Romantic
Family-friendly· 2
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Location

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