King George V in Medway

Proper pub, say no more as most other pubs are turning into restaurants with a bar.

I got really drunk here. It was great

Got in trouble for playing Satisfaction one time but hey I wasn't the one on my feet whistling. Again a house band you can rely on is number one priority unless you are playing solo. I'm easy. Roofless Paul.

Nice historic pub with a good selection of ales and Belgian beers.

It was an amazing pub. We moved to the area only a few months back, and were sad to find out the pub was closing at the end of 2022. The hosts are amazing, they did everything to make guests feel welcome. We had an amazing Sunday lunch there (very affordable), and also visited 2 days before they closed to support our local pub and enjoy a banjo performance. I was also surprised to find how many social activities they offered, and was looking forward to tasting all those Belgian beers in the menu. Really hope that the pub reopens again!

We just had a lovely Sunday roast at the King George the 5th in Brompton. Good quality great service and very good value.

Cosy pub with a naval theme and great real ales

Great pub with proper beer and friendly atmosphere.

Lovely little pub, steeped in history, linked to our Royal Navy. A warm welcome and good food to be had.

Our first visit since John & Diane took over running the KGV again - our Sunday lunch was superb. The beef was very tender, the roast potatoes were crisp and everything was hot and served to our table by helpful and friendly staff.Very reasonably priced for such an excellent Sunday roast - can't wait to return.Highly recommended!

Excellent quaint traditional family pub. Took my mother for a lovely roast dinner. Situated in a residential road it could have been very ‘clicky’ but this was not the case. The landlord was welcoming and his mum is a gem!! Excellent food, lovely people and felt totally at home!! Have already booked to go again

Don’t go ever it’s like faulty towers but not funny as that show was the landlord comes into your room whilst your in the bar locked door or not

Contrary to the last review which seems unbelievably written without having actually visited the pub, I can assure you all that this pub is still going strong. As a regular, I can inform those interested that the beer range is now enhanced with up to 9 craft keg beers as well as cask. Freshly prepared Sunday roasts are 2 for £8.95 and represent great value for money. The landlord now supports live music with up to 4 gigs a week which has revitalised the pub at a time when so many are closing. B&B is now also a key part of it's success. So rather than critise a pub without actually visiting, pop in, and enjoy this great, friendly backstreet boozer.(PS The kitchen was given a clean bill of health when revisited but Medway Council demanded £180 to rescore it!)

Looks like its changed ownership since John B's days, very civilised gent. I read in kent news it got a 1 star for hygiene which prompted me here and I was going to visitLooks like it would be a disappointmentIn its heyday it would have been a must see for history buffs. Brompton was where all the senior naval officers livedSigh

We was made very welcome at the hotel.we had a lovely evening.all the staff when we had breakfast was very polite and helfull.my wife lost a earing on the decking, the following day the staff went out there way to retrieve the earing,which they found the earing.the earing was very sentimental to us.

Came here with my children and other family members for the Sunday roast. The owners were friendly and so good with the children. Roast was tasty and portions a decent size. Really bargain price too. Thank you all!

Prachtige oude echte engelse pub. Inrichting overvol met van alles en nog wat. Eten conform de verwachtingen. Snel geserveerd en smakelijk. Niet heel vol met eters, wel leuke live muziek

Didn’t want to go in as pub was displaying a “vote Brexit” sign but it was a convenient for me to stop.Inside it was worse than I could have imagined. Wall to wall Gammon! Old white men in huddles muttering offensive comments about ethnic minorities & foreigners.It was like I’d got in a time machine & arrived in the 70’s! Stay away.

Had a Groupon deal for this quiet little pub. Went with my mum & dad. Roast was good, fresh & hot. Cook came out to check everything ok. Landlady checked we had enough gravy etc. Waitress/Barmaid polite, friendly & helpful. Dad enjoyed looking at all the Navy plaques & said he wished he was a drinker so he could come regularly for a pint All good here. Thank you!

Food was ok, hospitality atrocious.We were told on arrival by the publican Leon that he was expecting 40 rugby players in for food so wanted Sunday lunchers gone by 4pm ! Not the best reception when our table was booked for 2.15 and it is a pub that is open until late. The whole experience was uncomfortable we felt like we were watching the clock and not really wanted there, and to make it worse we were frowned upon when we decided to order dessert at 3.40 We have been regularly going to the KGV for 17 years now BUT NEVER AGAIN with him running it now or shall I say ruining it now.If you want to spend your afternoon listening to moans then this is the pub for you ! If you are looking for a nice friendly welcome then avoid this pub like the plague!! Such a shame.

Our group of 11 plus often drank here buying rounds of £30 plus - and whilst it used to smell of grease (which was resolved after a good clean with sugar soap) it was a quite nice place to go. However, last night that had a private function for Burns night ( a day late and no signs there was a private function that evening) we had brought drinks and then the managers mother came over and was very rude telling us to move as the tables were reserved (no signs on or near the tables) after we explained there was no signs she left and returned 15 minutes later telling us to move. No apology for their lack of organisation or inconvenience to us. Won’t be going there again.

We had a lovely Roast Dinner here today with Butternut and Sweet Potato Veggie Sausages for the vegetarian mother in Law. Thick slices of Beef and a lovely Lamb Shank, huge jugs of gravy and a sizeable selection dish of fresh veg. All hot and delicious. The sponge puddings are super too !. Friendly staff and good service. This unpretentious and traditional old pub is very friendly with a great selection of beers and gins. There is live music listed on their Facebook page so we are going to pop in for that also before Christmas.

Good choice of Real ales, well kept at correct temprature. Good atmosphere . Went as part of pub crawl, but ended up staying for a few more and ended here.

Very friendly pub with an excellent choice of lagers (including world beers), ciders and bitters along with other drinks. Food is also available.

Excellent and welcoming pub in a little known charming historical area that I had never visited before despite living the area for 17-years. Recommended.

What a very warm welcome - made to feel most welcome & the room was clean & adequately equipped An olde world pub with evening entertainment

Excellent lunch very friendly staff hope they stay open when so many small local pubs are closing well worth a visit

Went here today for Sunday dinner this is a good old traditional English pub. Not many frills but the food was great the staff were very attentive and polite and the service was quick.

Very nice old school English pub and hotel .very friendly. Great base to explore Carnt wait to go back

A great family roast dinner. Good value for money. Manager (Leon) was a great host. Would definitely return.

Had a great night here the steak was excellent , quick service , staff very attentive. The steaks were cooked just as requested..

Gosh what a soul less place . Then again it could be due to the rude manager ( Leon ) as it appears he has few people skills.

This has been a favourite pub but these days you take pot luck.

I was in the KGV on Sunday evening two weeks ago with a friend and all of a sudden Leon the “Manager” went into one and kicked everybody out and closed the Pub. There were a number of customers who were half way through their meals. He slammed his till on the bar and started swearing. This was about 6:30pm in the evening. He had a band booked that evening as well. It turns out he had been duped by a guy who walked into the Pub and asked him if he wanted to buy wine from the local off licence as they were closing down, he said I’ll have £90 worth. So, he dispatched his cook with the money but when he gave the money to the First guy he was off on his toes, so he had to return to the pub empty handed. This was when Leon exploded. Its unbelievable that he reacts so badly to his customers over such a trivial amount of money. Clearly, he has no respect for his customers, to treat people like this when they are half way through their dinners.

The KGV is a real gem in the heart of Medway and sadly is one of the last few genuine real ale pubs around in this part of Kent. If you choose to visit, you will be transported back in time as you step inside, with a strong maritime theme running through the pub. The naval heritage of the venue and surrounding area is clearly celebrated via the memorabilia hanging from the walls, which makes a refreshing change from the usual beer mats and horse shoes commonly found in similar types of pub. So as you sit sipping your pint, you do find yourself wondering who was sitting in the same place a couple of hundred years before. The best time to visit is on a Sunday evening, where you can catch folk musicians having a jam together, creating a rather unique ambience which is all too rare in the pubs of today. The beer on offer is excellent, with a good range of draught beer from a wide variety of local breweries. In my opinion, this is the primary reason to come to the pub. Leon, who manages the KGV knows his beers and is great at helping you to select a beverage which will be to your liking. There are also a great range of scotch whiskies, gins, rums and Belgian beers which should not be missed.

Quaint pub with very friendly staff. Substantial breakfast. The only downside was our room was very hot being at the top of the building and we were unable to turn off radiator so had no choice but to open the window. It was like stepping back in time!!

Managed to serve my partner "off" wine which takes some doing. Ale selection very average and not in good condition suggesting not much is being sold. Beautiful old pub but currently being very badly run, a real shame.

Fantastic value for money, roast dinner is amazing. Landlord is a lovely guy, staff very friendly. Cater for vegetarians well, if given prior warning. Our secret find in Medway, very popular with locals.

Lovely little pub with a cosy and friendly atmosphere.

Went there as part of a RN reunion, Service at the bar was quick and easy enough. Food we had was decent and the pizza worth a try. I did contact the pub in advance to warn that 12 ex-matelots would be drinking there and they reserved a table for us. All in all a good experience.

Nos alojamos aquí por una noche y el pub es precioso, la habitación estaba en el ático, pero era lo suficientemente amplia, el salón comunal estaba muy desordenada, así que no podía ser utilizada. El desayuno era pobre y no había opciones, simplemente tenía que...

Unfortunately Denise’s Famous Sunday Lunches are a thing of the past, but you do have to hand it to Leon he does keep a regular turnover of staff to keep things fresh, not worth learning their names as they probably won’t last, same as his beers, for a real ale pub he has a disappointing selection, he prided himself on Kentish produce when he started but for some strange reason he no longer seems to favour the garden of England’s brews and prefers to import from Sussex and further afield. Some say he won’t last but I have a feeling he may last longer than some may want. The friendly atmosphere has evaporated since he now has a new “management” consultant (his mum). I’m afraid not the pub I remember.

Pub excelente local con una fantástica variedad de cervezas. La comida es excelente y una gran relación calidad-precio. va Ambiente acogedor. Usted debe visitar este pub histórico. León y su personal es muy acogedor. Hasta pronto.

La selección de bares en esta zona es bastante delgado, pero, el King George destaca como un gran lugar para ir por una pinta una buenos se mofan. La pizza era precioso. Un montón de historia, parece un museo naval dentro! Gran asado los domingos.

Tenía el almuerzo más increíbles domingo una auténtica fiesta. . . carne asada y morirse. . . agradable ver la buena comida y un servicio encantador aún existen. . La gente debe visitar. !

This is a testament to the days of HM Naval base Chatham. Lots of memorabilia, fine ales on tap and really wholesome food, especially the Sunday roast. Always a friendly welcome and a chat. I love this pub, it is my favourite in Medway.

This place looks great from the outside, the painting of the King George V battleship on the wall sets the tone. Inside it's wall to wall navy memorabilia. The landlord couldn't be more friendly or knowledgeable about beer and running a good pub. On to the food, just top, top notch pub food. Kids had bangers and mash, superb sausages, I had the steak which was very, very good. Beer was superb and a very good selection of decently priced Belgian beer. As warm, friendly and good quality boozers go this is up there with the best!

.... but the alternative meal we had was well worth it, Steak and ale pie and mash with delicious gravy, both my partner and I had the same and both enjoyed it immensely, will definitely make a habit of coming here, look forward to the roast next Sunday, good old fashion pub bought back memories of my navy days.

Went here today for Sunday lunch with the family and we were not disappointed. The welcome was really friendly and all the staff were lovely. Good sized portion of meat and potatoes and then pretty much as much veggies as you can eat which are brought separate containers full of broccoli, cabbage, chunky carrots and cauliflower cheese. We were asked if one was enough and we asked for another which was no problem at all. We also were given a jug of extra gravy which was very welcome and I got the impression that we only had to ask if we wanted more. All in all it was very good for the price, the bill came to just over £40 for five of us and that included drinks. If I had to be picky I would say that home made Yorkshire puddings would elevate the meal to a higher standard however the rest of the lunch was so nice that we didn't mind a frozen Yorkshire. All in all we were very impressed and would definitely go back again. I could barely finish mine and we were certainly well fed. Thanks for a lovely lunch.

Lovely old pub. Great beer selection, and lovely staff. The food was nice. Definitely worth a visit if you like your real ale :-)

The landlord of this pub organises a yearly local beer festival which we attended a month ago. The festival programme included an invitation to visit the pub and obtain a 20% discount on food, for up to a group of four, on production of the programme. This we did and we were not disappointed.The roast Lamb and Beef was expertly cooked to a succulent tenderness, accompanied by crispy golden roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and four veg.,all washed down with a brilliant pint of Harvey's Best Bitter. It proved a difficult choice when it came to dessert, we really wanted to try them all but finally settled on Sticky Toffee Pudding and Custard. Great choice!There is a great deal of naval memorbilia on the walls, so should be an attraction to anyone who served in the Senior Service.

Fantastic Sunday lunch, excellent beers, warm hospitality as per usualDidn't book but Leon managed to fit us in - if you like a pub with a village feel but not in the sticks this is the pub!

+Great food+Lovely staff+Reasonably priced+Great atmosphere18 friend and I were hoping to find somewhere that would accommodate the lot of us and we were recommended KGV as a friendly pub that does 'steak night' on a Thursday.When we arrived the staff were extremely welcoming and had gone out of their way to try and get all of us as close together as possible, even rearranging furniture for us!We enjoyed the fantastic ales and great, very reasonably priced food that, when you consider that the staff had to get 19 steaks out, all cooked differently, arrived very quickly.We stayed for a while longer before even being driven by the landlord to our next destination due to taxi issues - something I'm yet to have come across any place I've ever been!Overall a great place with lovely staff, a fantastic atmosphere and delicious food and drink!

A local recommended this pub. Your small traditional English pub. Luckily, considering it was a Saturday evening, there was table room for our party of 8. The staff was very accommodating with our orders. The menu is very basic which you would expect for a pub like this. The only negative is that the menu does not cater for vegetarians. One of our party is a vegetarian and as there was no options for him, we had to ask the chef if something could be rustled up of which the chef obliged, making jacket potato, cheese and beans. There is also no desert menu either. There was background music but it stayed just that 'background', allowing myself and my party to be able to have conversations and not have to shout over the music to be heard.The food took nearly an 1hr for us to receive our food BUT the chef did say she was on her own and did pre-warn that it might take some time which we accepted. Once the food arrived, OMG!!! it was delicious, especially the mash. Everyone in the group commented on how lovely the mash tasted and I have to admit, it was the best mash potato I have tasted in ages. Everything was cooked extremely well, all plates were empty except for the odd few garden peas lol (they do not serve mushy or processed peas). The drinks we had with our meal was very good. Overall it was a very pleasant and enjoyable evening, food and drinks was excellent with a very decent price to match.

Booked for 12 45 on phone arrived with smiling staff, very welcoming place lovely roast beef and the best roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese in any medway pub/ restaurant. Will be back for more soon .

After researching the local area for places to stay, I'm so glad we chose the king george...... I thought pubs like this were long since extinct! Massive thanks to Leon, sylvia, chris, denise, LIZ, angelica for making our 7 week stay in Kent absolutely fantastic.... GOOD!!! I couldn't recommend this place enough!! If you want to feel like part of the family, and laugh like you have never laughed before with a pub of pure "diamond geezers" Then I strongly suggest you book a room in the king george V!!!.... I can honestly say (being from leeds) every time I'm working any were near London I'll be stopping at the king george!!!! Cheers guys! Can't wait to see you all again!!

The Sunday roast here is amazing! It's the best roast I've ever had! I would definitely recommend, you won't be disappointed.

We stayed here for the hopper beer festival. What a super pub a great range of ales. A wonderful host, the bedroom with the most comfortable 4 poster bed. We had a great time, got drunk slept well perfect

Just visited for the first time, choice of roast beef or lamb. We both chose the beef, one of the best Sunday roasts either of us had eaten out in ages with lovely crispy roast potatoes and perfectly cooked vegetables. Definitely recommend and will be eating there next month again when back in the area . Our number one Sunday roast choice now.

Had a pleasant lunchtime pint and food. Beer well kept, and the food was freshly prepared. My ham, egg and chips was OK - the ham a little watery. My friends cod and chips was piping hot and the batter was excellent.. Overall this is a friendly small pub with traditional decor based on local military connection (the name of the pub referring to Navy warship).

We visited this pub on a Saturday evening for an evening meal having seen good reviews. The reviews wee correct, the food was home-cooked and very well presented, We had the meat and vegetarian lasagne meals and really enjoyed them. Servings were very good so unfortunately we were unable to try the desserts but we will be back. The atmosphere was very friendly with good service.

We have had two nice Sunday lunches in here on quiet days. This Sunday it was busy and it seemed like they couldn't cope. The potatoes had been kept warm for ages and we're tastless, lukewarm and rubbery. There was hardly any meat and the veg was poor. We were given someone else's food in error by a very young staff member who seemed to be left to run the place. Doing his best but hadn't a clue. What a shame they seem to have become victims of their own success. Never again!

We ate in this pub on 3 occasions taking advantage of their special offers. The meals are great value and there is a good range of real ales. The pub has a naval theme and the staff are very friendly. If you are in the area make time to call in.

Lovely old pub with lots of atmosphere. People very friendly as are the staff relly good selection of beers i like real ales and they always taste very good would recommend only eaten a pizza here which too wad good as well as being good value worth a visit if you are in the area

Been coming to this pub every now and then for 3 years and recently visited on Sunday for lunch, beef and lamb were offered with both being ordered between our little family. The food was good and very timely. There is always a friendly atmosphere within the pub and many other will always be made to feel welcome.

Nice enough public house,smelt a bit like your local chippie unfortunately.Not a place I would visit again.

Heard rave reviews about the food and beer selection and wandered up on a Sunday for a roast and drinks. Nice welcome from the landlord and despite being busy we managed to get a table (many had booked) within half an hour.Good beer selection and roast was good value but nothing out of the ordinary. The service was a little slow and we were left with the previous diners plate all the while we waited for our food. Little but of extra work with the waiting staff would just help to go from good to great :)Will definitely return as it's a good old local to have!

Decent Sunday lunch catered for everybody, 3 different meats and a veggie option. Good range of beers, lots of local ale. Also went for Tuesday Beer and a Burger, good homemade burger and chips.

A great selection of good quality drinks are housed in this small, friendly pub. The food is pretty good and everything is good value for money. It's like stepping back in time, and the perfect place to have a catch up with a friend.

Best Sunday Lunch in most historic and atmospheric pub in Medway. Shame the puddings haven't been home-made lately.

Popped into the KGV for a quick lunch with some colleagues, we seen advertised that there was a special discount for staff from our work place, barman and food order taker had no idea of the scheme and there was no way to check with his employers. As we had travelled there anyway we decided to order food, one steak burger, two omelettes and chips. There was about six people in this pub, after about an hour we asked where was the food and the barman stated it was coming, after an hour and a quarter we asked has he forgotten about and our lunch break was only so long and now we will have to make the time up in the evening again he stated the food was coming, again after an hour and 25 minutes we asked again to be told probably another 10 minutes. We had to leave and get a refund without lunch all afternoon. The is no direction or customer communication in this pub it really soured what should of been a pleasant get together, not sure what the food is like but my advice is to avoid at least the lunch time session if you have less than a two hour lunch break

It's a lovely smallish pub with very friendly landlord with some good options of beer and cider on the tap and some superb meals. In the past we've had a great steak (which is discounted on Thursdays for 'Steak Night'), Sausages and Mash and really lovely pizza with stuffed crust. Will definitely be coming back for more!

It a pub that sells food. BUT the menu is what they have to sell cheap !!! If you want to just sample " a meal and a pint" then it is OK. But be prepared ! The atmosphere could be eating amongst beer swilling, swearing, lager **** louts on some evenings - unless you are lucky !!! The landlord is conspicuous by his absence when there is any problem, so you are 'on your own' = BE Warned

My partner and I went to the King George V as we had seen very good reviews. The choice of beers was outstanding and the food was well cooked with good portion size.The staff were welcoming and friendly with good customer service. Overall a very good lunch with good ambiance.

No fish or veggie on Sunday at King George V. I guess, that's not an issue for meat lovers. I had to keep walking looking for a place to have my lunch today. Giving 3 points for quick and brief answer.

Superb beer, excellent food, comfortable rooms, friendly atmosphere, great prices. We've stayed four times in three months and look forward to this place becoming our local!

Apart from the obvious antecedents scattered around its old walls, The "GuV" ex Radio Kent celeb, specialises in an astonishing cellar of Belgian Beers, more than twenty premium bottled ales up to 13%aba and all at around £3.50, a bargain as you sip them ruminantly over an hour in its premium glass. I cannot laud the landlord too highly as he hates kissy kissy. His other peccadillo is his Caribbean rum nights where real white, pale rums are sampled at a degustation night. Its very much a small locals pub some don't come in mob handed. It was the officers area and rude behaviour from the lower ranks (aka plebs) would be meted with the cat. Its a pub to treat like fine wine. Some old farts might regale you with tales of the mad Pole and his crazy wife many years ago

Our regular Friday evening wind down and any other occasion we can find the time! We are regulars if not strictly locals. The food is excellent value and the ales are a true delight. Plenty of choice and the opportunity to try something new. Really enjoy a quick pint or several and dinner. Leon and Emma are welcoming and knowledgeable -fab hosts!

My wife and I walked into the King George and immediately felt at home: Leon, the proprietor, and his wife were very friendly; it was Sunday--music night--and so the strains of a piano and a couple of guitars playing old rock and roll hits added to the ambiance. Even the pizza was good. As one of the few independent pubs left in the area, the beers are very good and all from Kent. I can't imagine a better place to have a true English pub experience.

I went there with a few friends and had a fabulous afternoon sampling the many real ales on tap. The beer was first class, the hospitality was humbling and the food fantastic value for money. For a rather small pub it packs a big punch and I unreservedly recommend it. The young couple Leon and Emma are great hosts and I look forward to another visit

Located in Brompton which is a small village in the Medway Towns between Chatham and Gillingham and is only a few minutes walk from the front entrance to the famous Chatham Historic Dockyard, and Royal Engineers Museum. The village pub was built in 1690 and overlooks the park. It specialises in real ales, Belgian beers and malt whiskies. Hot food is available while the pub is open but a big selection of dishes is served each lunchtime and evening. The Sunday roast is so popular you could be disappointed if you don't book. Also offers rooms to let which include a four-poster bedroom which overlooks the village green and a family room with a double and a single bed. The bar area is decorated with naval and military memorabilia as it is walking distance from Brompton Barracks, the HQ of the Royal Engineers, whose officers often use the pub. There are also many links with the Navy from the times that ships from the Royal Navy used to dock at Chatham. The King George V is perfect if you are on business or visiting the area for pleasure.

I drink here regularly and always have a good time. The bar staff create a great atmosphere which then carries through to the customers. What I didn't know until recently was how nice the food is, you can tell that as much as possible is homemade I'll definitely be eating in the KG5 again!!

Based on previous reviews here on TA we turned up here on a Friday night having not been able to eat in the Premier Inn a couple of miles away.Obviously popular as quite a few people had a meal but you need to be aware that this is essentially a pub for locals and not the place for dressing up for a quiet romantic meal. One could imagine how busy it must have been in the past when the dockyard was open but it is now one of the few pubs still open in Brompton.A fairly small menu, which is no bad thing, but my wife wasn't overly hungry so she opted for a starter only, whereas I had a starter and a main course. Prawn cocktail was fine as was my baked Camembert which was almost a meal in itself. The sirloin steak was very good value and the home made chips were amongst the best we (my wife had to sample some) have ever had anywhere.Friendly enough staff but I have to say that if this is No 1 in Gillingham it doesn't say a great deal for anywhere else. Having said that, if I was ever back in the area, I would certainly be happy to revisit.

After the best Sunday Roast I have had this side of the Irish Sea I convinced my mate to come for lunch. A simple menu done really well the cod portion was amazing, the lasagne was just damn tasty and the chips were spectacular. The landlord keeps cracking ale, fresh lager and a rum, whisky wall to make you weep.

Found this pub on google whilst staying in Chatham and it was a lovely classic British pub. The landlord and landlady made us feel so at home as if we were locals. We asked for some food not realising it was too late but they still cooked us a pizza which was fantastic. Great atmosphere would definitely go again if in the area.

Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Place you can take your granny or current squeeze to. The new landlord and his wife have breathed new life into the pub. Some great music nights - a pub with a piano and some good opportunities to sing along. Good selection of real ales and ciders. Agree with other reviewer that Leffe on tap is a boon. Well worth a visit for lunch or long boozy evening with friends. Even has a four-poster bedroom for B&B if you're too squiffy to drive home (hic).

I grew up in the Gillingham area in the 80s and, back then, Brompton was not somewhere you’d want to go out in – but it’s changed so much! After a trip to the Dockyard we called in for a pint – several real ales were available and ones we’ve not heard of before, all well kept. The staff were friendly and the menu looked good, so we booked a table for later on, went for a walk up to the Lines and back, and returned later. The menu is simple (eg lasagne, steak, lamb shank, fish and chips) but the food was good with sizeable portions and good prices (steak £10, f&c £7).

Called in today. This pub is on the Walk as you leave Chatham Dockyard. A lovely pub, beer well kept.The Landlord and Landlady are clearly proud of this place and it's history

April 2015. Been in before for a decent pint of local ale, and a chat with the regulars who I would describe as welcoming and amusing. For the first time I thought I'd eat here; just had a fantastic steak and chips. Work colleagues had sausage which they said was excellent, and we met the farmer who provided them! Beers were great. As expected given the landlords knowledge of local brewing. Definitely one for a return visit, and I'll include planning a meal next time. Can't wait!

Popped in as it was mid way between respective hotels for colleague and I.Area looks pretty rough to be frank, but this boozer was a literal oasis in a desert!Behind the RE Museum, it's a 10 min slog (uphill!) at a fast pace from the dockyard.Eclectic range of beers.. Leffe on draft! Yes.. on draft! (How many pubs this side of the eurotunnel can claim that accolade!) and very reasonably priced menu.8 quid for decent fish and chips. Bargain.Decor is traditional, with a strong naval leaning (which suited my colleague, a former matlock) but even a mere landlubber such as myself was made to feel welcome.Great boozer. Well worth making a trip.

Lovely out of way pub worth finding. Old fashioned interior, interesting clientele and good value pub grub. Worth the trip

This is a good option in Medway for a Sunday Lunch. Booking is advisable as it gets very busy. The food is home-made and nicely cooked and traditionally done. The vegetables are in serving dishes for you to serve yourselves which is nice. There are always meat choices available and all are very tasty. The gravy is well seasoned and again delicious. The owners are friendly and welcoming and the staff are always courteous and kind. I have not eaten here on other days so can only comment on the Sunday Lunch option.

A nicely kept pub, always a good selection of real ales, a small place so it can get crowded when they have quiz nights etc. Food is served too.

We had sunday lunch here at an early sitting at 1pm. Beef/ lamb were the options and I have to say the food was really hot and tasty and generous servings. The pub were great at catering for a vegetarian with lactose intolerance, and were excellent in providing my vegetables separately and vegetarian gravy. The only down side was the service was very slow on that particular day - most of the staff were helpful and friendly.

Found this place on trip advisor, the food was very good especially the steak it was very soft. A good choice of beers also.

Bar meal excellent from a good and varied choice. Breakfast was also very good. Porridge - thank you.

Booked last minute (last table), didn't know the area but got lucky finding this place. Good food, good price, great atmosphere and nice people. Will certainly visit again

I often visit this pub full of naval memorabilia from the ships of Chatham division - and further afield.My latest visit coincided with the a three day real ale festival involving the KG-Five and five other Medway pubs reached by minicoaches operating half hourly to each ale house.But it was about the food that I write. It's cooked fresh on the premises (no prepackaging), and varies day by day and night by night, with 12" pizzas, curries, traditional English salads and chip-accompanied meals.I enjoyed the luncheon of sausage and chips, but it was later in the day when I returned and ordered a pizza that the cooks came into their own. There was just one proviso that I had - it didn't do my self-imposed diet any good whatever!

Lovely little pub with loads of character. I did get the feeling however that i was "in the way" as i wasnt a local.

Despite it's English rose style, the owner of this pub travels to and from Belgium buying collections of unique beers to serve in his pub. As pubs go this one really is unique, they have tapas, free chips on Tuesdays, pub meals, and of course a large Belgian beer menu. They have really got a wonderful community spirit yet we foreigners feel truly welcome every time.