Man of Kent

Probably the best pub in Rochester. If beer is your main determing factor then there is no competition. With 11 beers, including lots of local brews, all in good condition.
This is a nice, easygoing pub to kill time in. with a soundtrack to match.

If you like a folk/​new age music atmosphere with regular events then this is a place for you but its probably well known on the folk circuit anyway. Added bonus is something like 11 hand pumps of real ale with an emphasis on Kentish products and their micro breweries. Also some unusual German Weiss biers on draft and bottle. Comfortable lived in atmosphere but quite small and fills up quickly on music nights so get there early for a seat. Great character given by customers and staff
Small beer garden out back