Jolly Caulkers

Walk into the Jolly Caulkers and you're stepping into the kind of place Chatham does best—unpretentious, welcoming, and genuinely interested in looking after its customers. The name's a nod to the town's maritime heritage, and there's something reassuring about a pub that leans into that history without making a theatre production of it. You'll find proper cask ales on rotation, a menu that doesn't overcomplicate things, and enough character in the corners to suggest this place has earned its four-star rating honestly. It's the sort of spot where you can nurse a pint on a Tuesday afternoon or bring mates for a proper night out.