Ship & Trades

You're walking along Maritime, past the water on St Mary's Island, and this place just feels right. Ship & Trades has that rare quality of being genuinely relaxed without trying too hard — the kind of pub where you can nurse a pint for hours or grab proper food without anyone making you feel rushed. It's got the bones of a traditional boozer but doesn't suffocate itself with it; the riverside location means you get views that remind you why Chatham's waterfront is finally worth visiting again. Whether you're a regular or passing through, there's something unpretentious about the whole operation that makes you want to come back.