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Royal Crown Rochester

BarsRochester, ENG

4.2 out of 5 stars4.2(1,065 reviews)

Quick info

01634 984695
2 High St, Rochester ME1 1PT, United Kingdom
£20–30 · Reported by 60 people

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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

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
  • Accessibility
    Has 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)
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Reviews

4.2/5
1,065 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, calamari, haddock and chips and loaded fries.

5★
563
4★
315
3★
113
2★
33
1★
41

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
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  • 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

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Royal Crown Rochester
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  • The Oak4.5941
    3.8 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating

    friendly staff, mixed grill, good pricing

  • 4.3 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids

    garden area, quiz night, sunday roast dinner

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    beer garden, guest beers and gins, good value food

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