Royal Crown Rochester
Quick info
About Royal Crown Rochester
Royal Crown Rochester is a pub on High Street, with a menu of 28 dishes across the kitchen and bar. Chicken wings are served by the kilo, in quarter, half, and full portions, alongside calamari with a sauce and pomegranate seed garnish, and crispy bang bang cauliflower florets. Other options include haddock and chips, crab squid ink spaghetti, and loaded fries, with a Sunday roast also on offer. The ground floor holds the bar, and a separate function space sits on the first floor, with a private dining room available for groups. A quiz night runs regularly. Dogs are welcome in the bar area, though not in the restaurant. An outdoor seating area sits at the front, near the entrance to Rochester. The pub opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Menu & Prices
28 dishes- Lightly Dusted Crispy Calamari
- Sticky Ale & Tamarind Baby Back Ribs
- Crispy Bang Bang Cauliflower Florets
- All Yours (1/4 Kilo)
- Keep It To Yourself (1/2 Kilo)
- Share It (1 Kilo)
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, calamari, haddock and chips and loaded fries.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, calamari, haddock and chips and loaded fries.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws repeat praise, with reviewers calling it "unreal" and returning specifically for it, often alongside a view of the river Medway. Close behind, several single out the calamari, though one reviewer notes the portion ran small for three people, while others highlight haddock and chips and a crab squid ink spaghetti enjoyed before sightseeing at Rochester Castle. The bar earns mentions too, with friendly bartenders and cocktails called great, and one diner praised the mussels. A private engagement party upstairs went smoothly with the team's help despite some tweaks needed along the way. Staff across visits are consistently described as friendly and welcoming, and the pub is called cosy and comfortable. One dissenting review reports loaded fries as dry, overpriced, and lacking sauce, calling the dish "awful." Dogs aren't permitted in the restaurant, but one group notes staff let them eat restaurant food in the bar with their dog despite being busy.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws repeat praise, with reviewers calling it "unreal" and returning specifically for it, often alongside a view of the river Medway. Close behind, several single out the calamari, though one reviewer notes the portion ran small for three people, while others highlight haddock and chips and a crab squid ink spaghetti enjoyed before sightseeing at Rochester Castle. The bar earns mentions too, with friendly bartenders and cocktails called great, and one diner praised the mussels. A private engagement party upstairs went smoothly with the team's help despite some tweaks needed along the way. Staff across visits are consistently described as friendly and welcoming, and the pub is called cosy and comfortable. One dissenting review reports loaded fries as dry, overpriced, and lacking sauce, calling the dish "awful." Dogs aren't permitted in the restaurant, but one group notes staff let them eat restaurant food in the bar with their dog despite being busy.
Featured reviews
- J Bro
“First time coming ,Very welcoming bartenders and serve great pints!! The 3 lovely workers two guys and the a lovely blonde lady spoke to me and my mate giving us helpful information on what’s on draft and the food. Would come again just for the chat!”
- D “Deb” H
“Food is awesome. Cutest little place on the corner of Highstreet and Esplanade. Needed a bite before touring the Rochester Castle. Haddock and chips wonderful. Hubby had the crab squid ink spaghetti. He loved it. Prices are reasonable.”
- Bar
“The most expensive £10 loaded fries I've ever had so dry and not even any sauce to go with it . Awful food”
- Suzi Stardust
“We walked in last Sunday and had a very good roast. The staff were friendly and the pub was very nice with a lovely view of the river Medway. We would definitely be back for another Sunday roast.”
- Aimee Gallyot
“Had our engagement party at the Royal Crown. First floor is a lovely, separate venue from the bar on the ground floor. Newly decorated and a great space. Tom and his team are great, kind people; fantastic bar service all round. Required some tweaks to run smoothly but Tom managed this really well. Thank you all!🌟”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Good for watching sport
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Has private dining room
- Highlights· 6
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Good for watching sport
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
- Offerings· 4
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near Royal Crown Rochester
- The Oak4.59413.8 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
friendly staff, mixed grill, good pricing
- Spyglass & Kettle4.18424.3 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
garden area, quiz night, sunday roast dinner
- The Fox Orsett4.41699.4 mi away£1–10Good for kids
beer garden, guest beers and gins, good value food
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Crown RochesterReservations | 4.21,065 | — | £20–30 | sunday roast, calamari, haddock and chips |
| The OakReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5941 | 3.8 mi | £10–20 | friendly staff, mixed grill, good pricing |
| Spyglass & KettleReservations · Good for kids | 4.1842 | 4.3 mi | £10–20 | garden area, quiz night, sunday roast dinner |
| The Fox OrsettGood for kids | 4.4169 | 9.4 mi away | £1–10 | beer garden, guest beers and gins, good value food |
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