The Ship Tavern

Head down to Lower Upnor and you'll find yourself in one of Chatham's quieter corners, where The Ship Tavern sits right on the water's edge. It's the sort of place where locals genuinely congregate—not Instagram-ready, just genuinely good. The menu leans into proper pub classics done well: think pies that don't disappoint, fresh fish when they've got it, and portions that don't mock you. The real draw is the drinks list; they take their ales seriously here, rotating interesting options alongside the standards. Grab a table outside when the weather cooperates and you're basically watching the Medway go by with a pint in hand.