Restaurants
Don Vincenzo
Family-run Italian restaurant on Rochester High Street since 1998, with gluten-free options and private parties for up to 100.
Verified Oct 2026
Green Flag park in central Rochester on the site of the monks' medieval vineyard, with a plane-tree avenue and a natural play area.
Accessibility
Medway Council lists disabled access; surfaces are bark mulch and grass. No parking.
Where it is
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Eat and drink in Rochester
Farm Shops & Producers
Court Farm Butchery and Country Larder
Farm butchery and country larder at Upper Halling: farm-reared beef and lamb, pies, preserves, local drinks, online shop.
Verified Nov 2026
Farm Shops & Producers
Austen’s of Rochester
Rochester High Street shop selling produce from Kent farms, with a veg box delivery service across the Medway Towns.
Verified Nov 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
Guides that mention The Vines
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
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
Parks & Walks
Esplanade Gardens
Riverside gardens below Rochester Castle with a play area, outdoor gym and the last stretch of the Medway Valley Walk.
Family Friendly
Free
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Eastgate House
Grade I listed townhouse on Rochester High Street, built in 1590, with Charles Dickens' Swiss chalet in its gardens.
Family Friendly