Ye Arrow, Rochester - pub details
Address: Boley Hill, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1TE [map] [gmap]
Tel: 08721 077 077 (ref 28557)
Strood (0.5 miles), Rochester (0.5 miles), Chatham (1.1 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
Pub suggested by RogerB on 28 Mar 2006
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> Current user rating: 3.1/10 (rated by 14 users)
> Local guide: Kent pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Coopers Arms, Rochester (0.1 miles), Jolly Knight, Rochester (0.1 miles), Kings Head, Rochester (0.1 miles), Crown, Rochester (0.1 miles), Expectations, Rochester (0.2 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of Ye Arrow, Rochester
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| Have lived in Rochester for 6 years now and am happy to let you know that the miserable former landlord has departed and is now ruining another pub in Kent and annoying the locals.He used to sit at the end of the bar like 'Jabba the Hutt' from Star Wars and grunt at staff and customers alike. Hideous bloke. New management seem a lot better. They quite often have a duo playing at weekends and I believe they have started a jam night. A previous comment alludes to it being a bit of a 'grab a granny' venue at the weekend. I'd agree but would add if that's your thing then why not? takes two to tango (which is possibly the most recent dance a lot of these ladies have been up to!) Worth a visit to see a fine selection of' oldest swingers in town with medalions featuring quite heavily. To sum up, a decent pub for the over 40's to party on at the weekend! Beer reasonable but not cheep. an_inspector_calls.. - 26 Dec 2009 09:46 |
| I was quite shocked reading some of the comments below, before noticing they're all quite old. So a newer (unbiased, unlike some I feel) review. When you sit in the beer garden you can see Rochester castle and cathedral...what more do you need? Well, beer and stuff, obviously...and they had a couple of nicely kept guest ales, served by a lovely woman. I wasn't intimidated, robbed or anything...maybe things have changed since the previous reviews? TranmereRaver - 6 Jul 2009 11:36 |
| I'm quite surprised by the comments on here. I've been several times over the past few years and have always found Ye Arrow to have a great and lively atmosphere (especially when you compare it to the disaster that is The Kings Head next door). I've certainly not seen any trouble but the potential is there as people generally seem to be pretty sozzled so I wouldn't completely discount the posts here. Not many people really know of it's existence despite it's prominence just off the high street and you feel that is just the way they like it when you step in the door. Not unfriendly but they clearly like who they like in there. Overall, if you want a lively night, you could do a lot worse but there are better pubs within walking distance. Dunmall - 18 Jan 2009 10:54 |
| I agree with all the comments stated here, they're far too aggressive in this place. Yes, they may get trouble, but no it's not fair to take it out on everyone. It creates a bad atmosphere, this place is best avoided. The only reason to go to this place is if you are in a safe group of many people, that way you won't get violently attacked or threatened. Also during the weekend, it's home to a variety of single mothers looking to obtain a younger male. Scary. xkasabianx - 5 Oct 2008 18:46 |
| I agree about the intimidation - the Landlord is in my opinion a crook, and perhaps a potentially violent one at that. I complained recently that we were allowed to purchase a round of drinks, then stopped from going back into the beer garden as it was 'shut after 11' (we'd been sat there for the previous hour & my companions were still sat outside). Having asked the Doorman where I could complain that the only warning sign about the curfew was on the BACK of a pinned-back door, I promptly 'interacted' with the most unpleasant man I have ever encountered - the landlord. Not only was he aggressive and rude (threatening to throw my drink 'complete with glass' at me), but he called the doorman to throw me out when I insisted on taking his name so I could formally complain. I am a 30-something Chanel-wearing woman, not some alcopop-fuelled teenager. His manner and actions were completely disgraceful and I genuinely feared for my safety. And the sadest thing is, this used to be a really nice local pub, I've been going for years. unimpressed1 - 4 Aug 2008 18:32 |
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