Waterfront Bar & Restaurant
Quick info
About Waterfront Bar & Restaurant
Waterfront Bar & Restaurant sits on Pier Rd in Gillingham, attached to a gym but open to non-members for food and drinks. Tan and Tass, two sisters, run the restaurant, which looks over the marina and River Medway from the dining room and balcony. Outdoor dome seating can be booked for afternoon tea or a meal, and a larger terrace offers further seating outside. Afternoon tea covers sweet and savoury options, and the menu also runs to a club sandwich with chips, steak nights and Sunday lunch. Dogs are welcome throughout. Parking is available on site for those arriving by car.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention outdoor pods for afternoon tea, club sandwich, views of the medway and afternoon tea.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention outdoor pods for afternoon tea, club sandwich, views of the medway and afternoon tea.
Customer Review Summary
Afternoon tea in the outside pods draws repeated praise, with reviewers calling the domes cosy and warm even in cold weather and describing service as attentive from arrival to finish. Close behind, dinner and lunch service earns similar marks, from a club sandwich and chips called "really good" to a large 26-person party accommodated on a night the restaurant would normally be closed. The marina and River Medway views come up often, alongside a spacious terrace and balcony seating. One reviewer notes generous portions presented well, and another highlights value for money. Against this, one reviewer, a chef by trade, describes a breakfast marred by oil-covered plates, soggy hash browns and bland scrambled eggs, calling the dish not up to par. A separate diner otherwise enjoyed the quiet setting but found several menu items unavailable. Multiple reviewers say they plan to return, and one recounts the restaurant staying open specially to rescue their large group's booking after another venue cancelled.
Customer Review Summary
Afternoon tea in the outside pods draws repeated praise, with reviewers calling the domes cosy and warm even in cold weather and describing service as attentive from arrival to finish. Close behind, dinner and lunch service earns similar marks, from a club sandwich and chips called "really good" to a large 26-person party accommodated on a night the restaurant would normally be closed. The marina and River Medway views come up often, alongside a spacious terrace and balcony seating. One reviewer notes generous portions presented well, and another highlights value for money. Against this, one reviewer, a chef by trade, describes a breakfast marred by oil-covered plates, soggy hash browns and bland scrambled eggs, calling the dish not up to par. A separate diner otherwise enjoyed the quiet setting but found several menu items unavailable. Multiple reviewers say they plan to return, and one recounts the restaurant staying open specially to rescue their large group's booking after another venue cancelled.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Went to Waterfront Bar & Restaurant for lunch with my wife. Nice spot with views over the marina and the River Medway, which makes it easy to just sit and relax. Plenty of parking, which is always a bonus. We both had the club sandwich—simple but done well, and the chips were really good. Service was friendly and quick without feeling rushed. Overall, a good place for a laid-back lunch and a few drinks. Would go back”
- Google user
“Relaxing view in a quiet place even for a restaurant. The food was pretty good but many things were missing from the menu.”
- Google user
“The Waterfront Bar & Restaurant went above and beyond in supporting a large party of 26 after another venue let the group down at the final hour. Tan and Tass couldn't have been more supportive, even remaining open on the Wednesday evening that they are normally closed. Our party were very happy with the relaxed atmosphere and were well looked after throughout. And the kitchen serviced all diners in one way, a big ask for such a large group. A big thank you to Tan and Tass for helping make our evening stress-free and enjoyable.”
- Google user
“Visiting family and decided on a Friday evening dinner at the Waterfront Restaurant at Gillingham - the staff, Christian and the chef, were very welcoming and attentive and went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our evening. The food was excellent! Great choices for everyone, nicely served and good quality. It was a cold, wet December evening - we couldn't take advantage of the views and outside seating area and I suspect it would've been busier on a summer evening, and perhaps the ambience warmer. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back.”
- Google user
“Even though i'm not a member of the gym, i love patronising the restaurant. very nice, quiet and spacious space, lovely menu, amazing food. highly recommended for anyone that just wants a change of scenery from their home like myself. i go there with my laptop, order some food and do some work in peace and quiet. beautiful water views too from the balcony outside.”
Highlights
“The Waterfront Bar & Restaurant we believe in the perfect pairing of tasty food and great company. Founded by two passionate sisters, Tan and Tass our family-run Restaurant offers a warm atmosphere for friends and family to gather over delicious food and drinks.”
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Rooftop seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Kids' menu
Show more amenities
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Beer
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Rooftop seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
Location
Restaurants near Waterfront Bar & Restaurant
- Sotto Lounge4.12371.2 mi
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- Gurkhas Brother4.54691.7 mi£20–30Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
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- Rowlands Bistro4.67841.7 mi£20–30Wheelchair accessibleGood for kidsReservations
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Bar & RestaurantOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.475 | — | £10–20 | outdoor pods for afternoon tea, club sandwich, views of the medway |
| Sotto Lounge | 4.1237 | 1.2 mi | — | book swap corner, vegan and plant-based options, sweetcorn fritters |
| Gurkhas BrotherVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.5469 | 1.7 mi | £20–30 | sizzling duck, nepalese restaurant, tasty flavourful food |
| Rowlands BistroWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.6784 | 1.7 mi | £20–30 | steak with garlic butter, whitebait starter, mixed grill |
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