The Thomas Waghorn

You'll find yourself on Railway Street in the heart of Chatham's compact town centre, pushing through the doors of what's become a reliable anchor for anyone after uncomplicated pub grub and affordable drinks. The Thomas Waghorn does exactly what it says on the tin—it's a Wetherspoon, so the menu's familiar, the prices are honest (usually around £3-5 for a main), and there's proper ale on tap alongside the standard lagers. It's the kind of place locals genuinely use, not somewhere you'd describe as fancy, but it's got soul because real people from Chatham sit at these tables. You'll catch the after-work crowd, pensioners nursing their breakfast pints, and families grabbing lunch—it's democratic like that.