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Playopolis
Board game cafe and bar on Star Hill, Rochester, with around 600 games, food, drinks and online table booking.
Verified Oct 2026
Grade I listed townhouse on Rochester High Street, built in 1590, with Charles Dickens' Swiss chalet in its gardens.
Accessibility
Lift to the first and second floors. Not all rooms are wheelchair-friendly because of narrow door frames.
Where it is
What's on here
Eat and drink in Rochester
Restaurants
Fish at 55
Seafood and sushi restaurant on Rochester High Street, open from breakfast, with a separately booked omakase counter.
Verified Oct 2026
Pubs
The Coopers Arms
Historic pub on St Margaret's Street near Rochester Castle with cask ales, a garden, home-cooked food and a fortnightly quiz.
Verified Oct 2026
Farm Shops & Producers
Kent Cider Co
Faversham cider maker with an online shop: traditional, sparkling and fruit ciders, mixed cases, and stalls at Faversham and Rochester markets.
Verified Nov 2026
Guides that mention Eastgate House
GuideMuseums & Galleries
Museums and galleries in North Kent and Medway
Museums, galleries and collections across Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Dartford and Eynsford, sorted by what you want to see.
GuideCastles & History, Museums & Galleries
A day around Rochester Castle, Cathedral and the High Street
A day in Rochester's historic centre: the castle, cathedral, Guildhall Museum and Eastgate House, plus two parks, with the days each is open.
More things to do in Rochester
Parks & Walks
RSPB Northward Hill
RSPB reserve of woodland and grazing marsh between High Halstow and Cooling, known for its large heronry of grey herons.
Castles & History
St James’ Church, Cooling
Historic church on the Hoo Peninsula whose churchyard inspired the opening of Dickens' Great Expectations. Open daily.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Guildhall Museum
Medway Council museum in Rochester's 17th century Guildhall, covering local history, the River Medway and the prison hulks.
Family Friendly