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The Rochester Bar

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😠 Warning should come with this place; would not advise attending this bar if you value your time. Not only did a round of drinks for 4 cost over £40, but after simply going outside to the smoking area (as said was fine by the bouncer) we were told we could not enter without a wristband! No wristband... People often mention drinks, good,


Address

16-18 High St, Rochester ME1 1PX, United Kingdom

Website

www.rochbar.com

Contact

+44 1634 400655

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (141 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 4 pm to 12:30 am
  • Saturday: 4 pm to 1 am
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed

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  • 1/5 Lily L. 3 years ago on Google
    Warning should come with this place; would not advise attending this bar if you value your time. Not only did a round of drinks for 4 cost over £40, but after simply going outside to the smoking area (as said was fine by the bouncer) we were told we could not enter without a wristband! No wristband was given to us and the fact they had signed me in upon entry appeared to mean nothing! We were not allowed to collect the drinks we payed for, instead my friend had to bring them all out only for the bouncer to drain them down the drain, essentially robbing us of our money. Staff were INCREDIBLY rude (especially blonde woman) and I feel disgusted in how we were treated. I called bar to complain and was given no reason why we were treated so poorly and denied access to our drinks at our table. To further this having tables with no chairs and not maintaining social distancing between tables is completely inappropriate in the current situation and I’d be surprised if the bar doesn’t get closed down for this reason alone. Breaking COVID regulations. In conclusion avoid this bar with all costs, unless you want to be treated poorly by a clearly uneducated and just plain rude woman. Bar staff very nice though do not extend my complaint to them.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trevor 3 years ago on Google
    My first visit since the refurbishment and I have to say it was definitely worth it!! An excellent venue with a vast range of beverages and cocktails to choose from... be sure to check out the new VIP section!! Extremely good Covid protocols in place for your piece mind.. friendly door staff and crew to help you have a brilliant night during these unprecedented times.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Protection S. 3 years ago on Google
    horribly crowded, terrible customer service. payed £45 for a round of drinks in a filthy bar only to be crammed into a corner. bartending staff was really friendly but friends went out for a smoke but were refused back in because they didn’t have a wristband but were never given them upon entry. won’t be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Danni B. 1 year ago on Google
    Vodka 2 for £5 so good value Music was a mix of everything. Set of dance, then a set of cheesy, then grime, then old school. So depends on personal choice of that. Went a bit up and down but a good night out. Lots of space to dance. Bouncers friendly and approachable.

  • 2/5 Max S. 2 years ago on Google
    Got kicked out by a bouncer (bless him, proper nice lad) because the manager said I was too drunk, two drinks in as well. Wouldn’t recommend (unless you want to deal with snowflakes) .

  • 5/5 Valerie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good for a girls night out

  • 4/5 Chunk B. 7 years ago on Google
    One of my favourite bars on the high street. Usually never too crowded to get a drink but enough people to have have a good time. Doorman are friendly and polite always say hello and goodbye.

  • 5/5 Janay H. 2 years ago on Google
    Holly was the best waitress, so attentive and made every moment right for us. Would love to return!

  • 4/5 Kathy R. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved to dance music a bit samey

  • 3/5 Vani V. 1 year ago on Google
    Good ambience, but not as lively as expected. They need a relevant DJ to pull the crowd in. Friendly staff and lovely decor.

  • 5/5 Nick T. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice bar, friendly staff, good range of beers and drinks. Good music & a good dancefloor.

  • 1/5 Donna W. 11 months ago on Google
    D.E.A.D What...? Why....? How does this place even stay open???

  • 5/5 Sheila F. 6 months ago on Google
    Me and my daughter love this pub! Lovely drink and food! Music 🎶 is good too.

  • 5/5 Joanne Hodgson (. 5 months ago on Google
    Mavericks was brilliant. Food and service were amazing. Bottomless brunch and the drinks were certainly bottomless.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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