{"id":32,"date":"2025-05-06T10:58:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T09:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/?p=32"},"modified":"2025-07-24T14:03:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T13:03:34","slug":"places-to-eat-in-medway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/2025\/05\/06\/places-to-eat-in-medway\/","title":{"rendered":"Places to eat in Medway"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pembroke (Central) Campus<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Deep End<\/strong><\/a>
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/strong>The Student Hub<\/strong><\/a>
\nOpening Times: 09:00 \u2013 17:00 Monday \u2013 Friday (23:00 on Wednesdays)<\/strong>
\nThis state-of-the-art bar is located centrally on the Pembroke campus, next to the Drill Hall Library. You can enjoy great value food all day, fair-trade coffee, and drinks!\u00a0 From brunch, pizzas, burgers, milkshakes, to sweet treats \u2013 there is something for everyone. There are always lots of fun and relaxing activities taking place here too \u2013 click\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to look at any events on offer.<\/p>\n

The Archibald Hay Mess<\/strong><\/a>
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/strong>The Drill Hall Library<\/strong><\/a>
\nOpening Times: 10:00 \u2013 20:00 (Monday \u2013 Thursday), 10:00 \u2013 17:00 (Friday)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Archibald Hay Mess Caf\u00e9 offers a variety of hot and cold drinks, a selection of sandwiches and snacks for you to grab on the go or sit down and take a quick break! Located within The Drill Hall Library (next to Pilkington Building), this caf\u00e9 is in the prime location for you to take a break from your studying in the library for a quick coffee break! Hot food is not permitted within the library space and must be consumed within the caf\u00e9 only. Click\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to look at the other Drill Hall Library services on offer!<\/p>\n

Pembroke Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a>
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/strong>Pembroke Building<\/strong><\/a>
\nOpening Times: 08:00 \u2013 16:00 (Monday \u2013 Friday)<\/strong>
\nThis cosy coffee shop is tucked away in the Pembroke Building on the top level of the campus and offers a range of hot meals, freshly prepared pizza, sandwiches, snacks, and hot and cold drinks \u2013 including Starbucks! It\u2019s a great place to grab a well-deserved tea or coffee \u2013 why not treat yourself to one of the many cakes and pastries on offer too! There is also a green space located just outside the Pembroke Building and benches where you can sit, relax, and enjoy the sunshine. Please note, this 1is\u00a0a Greenwich building but accessible to Kent students.<\/p>\n

The Venue Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a>
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/strong>Pilkington Building<\/strong><\/a>
\nOpening Times: 08:00 \u2013 15:00 (Monday \u2013 Friday)<\/strong>
\nAlso known as the Pilkington Caf\u00e9, this is one of the largest of the caf\u00e9 spaces in Medway and is\u00a0located centrally to the Pilkington teaching spaces, only a few minutes\u2019 walk from the library. There is a wide selection of hot meals, sandwiches, snacks, and hot and cold drinks on offer as well as lots of seating space available.<\/p>\n

Touchdown Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a>
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/strong>Rowan Williams Court<\/strong><\/a>
\nOpening Times: 08:00 \u2013 16:30 (Monday \u2013 Thursday), 08:00 \u2013 15:30 (Friday)<\/strong>
\nHere you can immerse yourself in freshly brewed barista coffee and lots of food options, including a 5-item breakfast! As well as a\u00a0variety of pre-packaged fair-trade items on offer. Rowan Williams Court is tucked behind the Drill Hall Library along North Road on campus. Please note, this is\u00a0a Christchurch building but accessible to Kent students.<\/p>\n

Oasis Lounge<\/strong><\/a>
\nLocation \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Medway Building<\/strong><\/a>
\nLastly, not forgetting your exclusive Kent student Oasis Lounge! Although this is not a campus catering outlet, it is a comfortable space for you if you want to relax with food or play a game of pool to unwind! Here you will find a kitchen equipped with a fridge, hot water, tea and coffee, and a\u00a0microwave as well as a variety of vending machines on offer.\u00a0 The Oasis Lounge is located by the Medway Building Reception on the ground floor. We also host events in this space, so look out for more information on our upcoming\u00a0Medway Global Hangout Event<\/strong>\u00a0in May! There is also a fantastic green space with seating opposite the Medway Building if you fancy soaking up some sunshine!<\/p>\n

Dockyard Campus Catering<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Wagon Stop Canteen<\/strong><\/a>
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/strong>Historic Dockyard<\/strong><\/a>
\nOpening Times: 10:00 \u2013 16:00 (Summer), 10:00 \u2013 14:00 (Winter)
\n<\/strong>Approximately a 15-minute walk from the Pilkington Building, why not take a wander over to the Historic Dockyard and take advantage of\u00a0free student admission<\/strong>\u00a0into the Chatham Dockyard (when you present your Kent ID) and soak up some of the local maritime history! As a Kent student, you also get\u00a010% discount<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in The Wagon Stop Canteen, so stop by for a bite to eat and explore!<\/p>\n

The Mess Deck<\/strong><\/a>
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/strong>Historic Dockyard<\/strong><\/a>
\nOpening Times: 10:00-17:00 (Summer), 10:00 \u2013 16:00 (Winter)<\/strong>
\nPop by and check out the delicious locally sourced menu, including meals and sandwiches freshly prepared in The Mess Deck. Again, only a short 15-minute walk from the Pilkington Building, you can take advantage of\u00a010% discount<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0here too, as well as your\u00a0free admission<\/strong>\u00a0into the Chatham Dockyard. If you fancy sitting outside in the sunshine, you can even bring a picnic and enjoy it in the open green spaces here in the\u00a0Commissioners Garden<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(behind Commissioners House) and the Tennis Court Lawn (behind the Clock Tower).<\/p>\n

The Hook Lounge<\/strong><\/a>
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/strong>Clocktower Building<\/strong><\/a>
\nWhilst you are exploring the Historic Dockyard, why not pop in and relax at The Hook Lounge. Based on the Historic Dockyard and exclusive for Kent students, here you can find a comfortable room which has a kitchen, hot water, fridge, microwave, and vending machine. The perfect space to relax, have lunch, and soak up the historic views as the HMS Gannet and HMS Ocelot ships are directly outside! The Hook Lounge is located to the left of the Clocktower Building through the main entrance.<\/p>\n

Medway Off-Campus Catering
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Dockside Waterside<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong>Location \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Chatham Maritime<\/strong><\/a>
\nLocated only a 10-minute walk from the Medway Pembroke Campus, you can find a large variety of shops and places to eat at the Dockside. From Costa Coffee, KFS, Nando\u2019s, Pizza Hut, Subway, Wagamama, Zizzi, Creams Desert Caf\u00e9 and more! If you fancy taking a break off campus, then the Dockside is ideal for a change of scenery and is\u00a0only a short walk.<\/p>\n

Chatham Maritime<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong>Location \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Maritime Way<\/strong><\/a>
\nLocated just behind the Dockyard, you could take a wander near the waterside, grab some lunch and enjoy sunshine at\u00a0Ship & Trades<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0restaurant. There is even a handy Co-op shop and Ship and Trades Fish Bar next door if you fancy some fish and chips! If you have finished your exams, why not head over to the\u00a0Chatham Maritime Food and Drink Festival<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0taking place on 24-26 May, celebrating Maritime heritage and a wide range of locally produced foods.<\/p>\n

Pier Quays Catering Outlets & Local Shops<\/strong><\/a>
\nLocation \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Pier Quays Accommodation<\/strong><\/a>
\nTucked underneath the Pier Quays Accommodation, you can find a Subway, Dominos, and a handy Tesco Express if you fancy some food on the go! Don\u2019t forget there is also a local ASDA and Lidl nearby, which is a 15-minute walk from the Medway Building on campus and only a 5-minute walk from Pier Quays Accommodation, both great for picking up the essentials!<\/p>\n

Medway towns<\/strong><\/a>
\nDon\u2019t forget there is a lot to discover in the Medway towns too. The local towns of Rochester and Chatham have lots of great shops and restaurants as well as beautiful country parks nearby. Rochester offers lots of independent cafes, shops, and restaurants as well as lots of well-known names in Chatham. Find out more about\u00a0what\u2019s on offer in Medway<\/a>, there is a lot to explore if you are here for the summer vacation. Looking for a place to eat and drink in Medway?\u00a0See restaurant recommendations<\/a>. You can get around Medway by hopping on the local Arriva buses,\u00a0click here to take a look at the Arriva bus service and timetables.<\/a>\u00a0You can take\u00a0Bus 1<\/strong>\u00a0(if you want to travel between Pier Quays, Pembroke and Dockyard campus) and\u00a0Bus 116<\/strong>\u00a0(if you want to travel around Medway, which includes Chatham, Gillingham, and even to\u00a0Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre<\/strong><\/a>).<\/strong>\u00a0And lastly, don\u2019t forget there are\u00a0Arriva discounted bus tickets<\/strong>\u00a0available<\/a>. #visitmedway<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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