General at Sea

You'll find General at Sea tucked away on Lansdowne Road, the kind of local you'd actually want to spend an evening in. It's got that lived-in feel that comes from doing things right rather than chasing trends—the sort of place where regulars know the staff and newcomers feel welcomed straightaway. The menu's straightforward pub fare, but they clearly care about quality over gimmickry. It's close enough to the town centre to catch before or after exploring Chatham, but far enough removed that it feels like your own discovery rather than a tourist trap.