Factory Bar

Walk into Factory Bar and you'll clock it immediately—this is the kind of place where regulars have their usual spot and the staff remember what you drink. Tucked away on Redfern Ave, it's got that unpretentious vibe that makes you want to linger longer than you planned. The crowd's mixed but genuine: after-work crowd on weekdays, proper mixers at weekends, and everyone in between who's after somewhere that doesn't try too hard. The drinks list takes itself seriously without being snobby about it, and the 4.4-star rating from locals tells you they're doing something right. It's the kind of bar you'd recommend to a mate visiting Gillingham—no frills, no Instagram bait, just a solid night out.