MEDWAY DISTRICT
HAUNTED HOSTELRIES
A directory of inns, bars, taverns and hostelries in the Medway district with paranormal stories attached.
There are locations in this district where you can enjoy a getaway steeped in spooky history while exploring the surrounding eerie areas.
Some establishments in Kent even host paranormal events and investigations; check out the Events in Kent page for more information.
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1. The Coopers Arms
10 St Margaret's St, Rochester ME1
Bar & Restaurant
''Be sure of a warm welcome at the Coopers Arms and enjoy a meal by the fire, or weather permitting eat alfresco in our pretty garden. Sample one of the many carefully nurtured cask ales, you may find the famous Black Sheep or London Pride alongside Kentish beers."
**HISTORY**
Rochester is a city of great antiquity. A settlement of some importance existed here well before the Roman occupation of Britain in AD43. The Romans built the first bridge and fortified the town, which became known as Durobrivae – ‘The Stronghold by the Bridge’.
Rochester Cathedral, begun in 1077, was completed in the 13th century. Rochester Castle, built in 1127, has Britain's tallest keep.
Over the centuries, many of England’s Kings and Queens have visited Rochester, some staying, some just passing through en route to Dover.
Rochester features in Dickens’ work more than any other town except London, either by its own name or a fictitious one – ‘Cloisterham’ in ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ and ‘Dullborough’ in the ‘Uncommercial Traveller’. Many of the buildings mentioned in his novels can still be seen in the city today and are instantly recognisable from their descriptions.
You can get a guided tour via the City of Rochester society
The Coopers Arms is situated on St Margaret's Street,, opposite the old St Andrews Priory, and Kings School opposite and was once part of the priory estate.. The monks were also skilled brewers, renowned for their ales and wine, and it has been claimed they used the building, using the tunnels to the river as their cellars and selling their stock to locals to pay for the upkeep of the priory. The priory and surrounding lands were retained for the use of Henry VIII after its suppression in 1540
The current building dates to the 17th century: a wooden structure with Kent tiles and a weatherboard facade, though it may have been built on the foundations of another. The claims of tunnels that lead down to the river, as mentioned above, may be true, as the Medway River was used to transport goods to local areas and, with the expansion of seaborne trade in the 16th century and the growth of the navy under Henry VIII, casks were in great demand, so there may have been a coopers' house on the site, with tunnels to the river to transport goods. Still, I haven't found any solid factual evidence of this or that the tunnels existed. There are also claims the inn was used by smugglers, who used these tunnels to smuggle contraband, but again, these are claims not backed by evidence.
The first mentioned name for the inn was in an 1807 wanted advert by Mrs Scrimes looking for a middle-aged woman as a servant in a small family where a boy is kept
In December 1832, a conman named Haddock had arrived at the Coopers' arms with his wife to lodge. He said they had property coming to them from Sir Edward Knatchbull; they remained there for 12 weeks, left on 11 February 1833, and absconded, taking property from the inn with them, which was later discovered at a local pawnbroker. The culprits had disappeared without a trace.
In August 1838, the Pink Club was formed. It was a social club for local gentlemen to discuss politics and social issues, known for its exclusivity and the practice of wearing pink waistcoats.
I found six inquests at the inn during the 19th century; four were drownings, including Richard Fry, aged 20, belonging to the 17th company of the Royal Marines, stationed at Chatham Barracks, who was found drowned in the River Medway. He was on discipline for stealing money from his father. Verdict: found drowned. Sarah Wootan, a 17-year-old mute girl, who drowned herself from disappointed affection towards a young man. Verdict: Temporary insanity. Edward Scott, aged 29, who quarrelled with his brother; the following morning, he told his mother and sister that they would never see him alive again, and his body was recovered from the Medway; verdict of “Suicide by drowning whilst in a state of temporary insanity.” William Clifford, a 54-year-old alcoholic of no fixed abode, was seen to fall head first into the Medway. Verdict: Death by drowning, but couldn't say if it was suicide or an accident. Then there was Mrs Newman, from Love Lane, who, when passing through Crow Lane, staggered as if in a fit, and was taken to a nearby house but died almost instantly. Verdict: Visitation by God and 5 year old Edward Whiffen who fell an 80 ft well with a broken cover board in a garden Verdict Accidental death. All their bodies would have been in the inn for jury viewing, some even kept in the cellar until the inquest before being taken for burial or given to the families to take home before the burial.
In the February 1906 licensing sessions, the Coopers Arms was a tied house with the Brewery Style & Winch Ltd and they requested that the licence be removed to a house proposed for erection in Dongola Street in Strood. They proposed removing the Coopers Arms to enable certain street improvements to be carried out. The new house was only a quarter of a mile away and would also tempt the men working on the fields. The Strood Union objected, and two other petitions were submitted against it. They argued there were already enough beer establishments in the area, and closing 10 would be unfair to them; nd it was also an area of much poverty.
In 1929, Barclay, Perkins & Co. Ltd took over the Brewery Style & Winch but continued trading under its old brewery name.
In 1935, Brewery Style & Winch again requested the removal of the licence at the inn to Pattens Lane, but it was refused on the petition that a licensed house in Pattens Lane was unnecessary. The district wasn't developed. There were streets of new houses, not yet completed, few shops and in City Way was a licensed premises that adequately met the needs of that district.
The Coopers Arms was recognised for its architectural and historical importance and was listed as Grade II on 24-Oct-1950.
In 1955, Barclay, Perkins & Co. Ltd merged with Courage and by 1965 the Style & Winch Brewery was demolished, and the Coopers Arms became a Courage-tied inn.
In February 1970, a fire damaged the inn. It started in a bedroom used by the landlord Charlie Carpenter’s Grandsons, Tony (5) and Brian (4), children of his son Ron (23), who were staying there and were playing in the garden at the time. The landlord's other son, Paul (21), raised the alarm. Clothes and furniture were damaged, and possibly the roof structure. Fortunately, the new stake lodge built at the back, costing £2000, due to open end of February, was undamaged.
The Imperial Tobacco Group Ltd acquired Courage in August 1972. The Hanson Trust acquired the Imperial Group in 1986. It sold Courage as a separate concern to Elders IXL, the Australian brewers of Fosters Lager (later known as the Fosters Brewing Group), and the Coopers Arms became a Free House.
It was after this that the sign was hung depicting the arms of the Coopers Company, which had been incorporated in 1501 by Royal Charter granted to them by Henry VII (1485 - 1509)
Reports say the Coopers Arms was called Weston Hall, was owned by the Cooper family in 1942, and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. This has been confused with Coopers Arms in Weston-on-Trent, Derbyshire, and neither Coopers Arms was mentioned in the Domesday Book.
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The inn sits on the corner of Love Lane. Love Lane is also known for its paranormal happenings, so check out the Outdoor Hauntings page for more information.
A legend tells of a ghost monk in a grey robe, seen every November. He walks through the bar wall and disappears. He is said to be a member of the Brethren of Coopers. The story goes that he was walled up in one of the tunnels leading from the Inn to the river and left to die for committing some unforgivable sin against the ancient order. His apparition had been reported walking the tunnels at night, giving blessings and has since also been seen more often in the cellar area. His ghost has been blamed for smashing customers’ pints to the floor by sliding them along the bar counter so they fall off the end.
Other witnesses have reported seeing another ghostly figure, this time an elderly male with staring eyes, so maybe he is to blame.
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2.Royal Victoria and Bull Hotel
16-18 High Street Rochester ME1
Hotel
In the heart of the Charles Dickens Festival events, the property is situated at the end of the historic high street. The street is very busy with a vibrant nightlife and has a selection of shops, cafes and restaurants right on our doorstep.
**HISTORY**
The hotel was originally called The Bull Hotel. People believe there was another inn on this site before the current building, going back as far as 1555.
The Bull was built as a coaching inn in the late 1700s on the Dover-London road. The front was extended to the right, likely in the early 1800s, and there were more changes and additions in the 1800s and 1900s, especially at the back. The building is made of brown brick in a Flemish bond pattern and has tiled roofs with gable ends. On the left was a wide central carriage entrance, that led to the vestibule, main stairs, and main rooms, allowing visitors arrive under cover. Parts of a smaller entrance remains on the right, which may have led to the eating rooms, though the inside layout has changed over time.
The original inn had three storeys and a symmetrical front with nine windows.
The Royal Coat of Arms of George III is displayed above the courtyard entrance.
The name 'The Bull' is believed to come from bull-baiting tournaments that used to take place nearby.
In 1835, Queen Victoria, then still Princess Victoria, was travelling through Rochester when a fierce storm hit. People worried the old bridge might not survive the strong winds, so Victoria and her mother, the Duchess of Kent, stayed at the Bull for the night. The story goes that the owner named the hotel after her. Later, her diary revealed that she thought it was the most uncomfortable bed she had ever slept in!
In 1836, Medway had a huge snowstorm, and Princess Victoria is said to have stayed at the hotel again to escape the weather. After she became queen in 1837, she allowed the hotel to use the name Royal Victoria.
By 1839, the hotel was called Birch's Victoria & Bull Hotel. It also served as a posting house, where post horses would stop on their way to London. Henry Birch ran the inn until he died on August 25, 1849.
The hotel is perhaps most famous for its connection to Charles Dickens. He stayed here many times and included the hotel in two of his best-known books, “The Pickwick Papers” and “Great Expectations”.
Grade II Listed Building 24-Oct-1950
The Grand Ballroom is available for private hire and can hold up to 150 people.
Alternatively, they have 2 on-site bars and a plenty of experience hosting parties.
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There is a story that a maid took her own life in an upstairs room, and her sadness was so deep that the room was later boarded up.
People have reported hearing strange noises throughout the building, the kind that make guests look over their shoulders when they think they are alone.
3. The Queen Charlotte
159 High St, Rochester ME1
Bar and Bar Snacks
A traditional pub offering a wide variety of drinks and exciting offers. Relax with a refreshing pint of your favourite lager in hand and a great atmosphere.
**HISTORY**
Discover the fascinating history of Queen Charlotte, which was once called Royal Charlotte. This pub took the place of an old inn that had more than twenty guest rooms. The building you see dates back to the early 1800s and was named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III. After a major renovation, it reopened in late August 2017, continuing its long tradition.
In 1913, the new landlord of the inn found a collection of documents, including British Admiralty maps, a rental agreement for a house in Wandsworth, and a letter from 1903. The letter's author had received the Iron Cross for his service in the Franco-German War of 1870 and later worked for the German secret service throughout Europe. He was identified as Frederick Adolphus Gould, the previous landlord, who was then a cigar merchant in Wandsworth. Gould gave the documents to the authorities, who began to watch him closely. They intercepted his letters, and after gathering enough evidence, they arrested him in 1914 when his mistress was caught with charts, plans, and a gun book. He was found guilty of spying for Germany and sentenced to six years of hard labour.
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According to local legend, the pub is haunted by two restless spirits. One is thought to be Frederick Adolphus Gould, also known as Adolphus Schroeder, a German national and spy who was the licensee starting in 1908.
People have reported hearing strange shuffling noises in the pub's attic. Some wonder if it might be Frederick, the former landlord, still trying to reach out to the Germans.
The bar area and the cellar are said to be haunted by a grey-haired old lady. Staff have reported smelling lavender while working in these areas, which is believed to be a sign that the old lady's spirit is nearby. Her ghost has also been blamed for mysteriously smashed glasses, often startling staff.
4. The Nags Head
292 High St, Rochester ME1
Bar & Bar Snacks
"Friendly local boozer in the heart of Medway. Featuring Pool Table, Jukebox, red carpets, regular Live Music from Local Bands, open mic & quiz nights, lovely staff & great beer! We’re dog friendly too"
**HISTORY**
The Nags Head pub sits on the corner of High Street and Nags Head Lane. Once a Courage pub, it stands out with its whitewashed, weather-boarded front. This street-corner building, right at the start of one of the high pavements, has its own charm.
The Nags Head pub is thought to have opened in the early 19th century. It sits in a historic three-story building, which makes it especially interesting for history lovers. People say the site used to be a stable and even had police cells.
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According to legend, a woman named Aggie, who worked as a prostitute, died by suicide in one of the old police cells. People say her restless spirit still haunts the Nags Head. Some have seen her ghost on the pub's stairs and in the old cellar, which adds to the mystery.
A former landlady often heard the strange sound of a woman crying out late at night.
Another landlord said he saw Aggie's ghost and heard strange clicking and banging noises late at night. These could be echoes from the past, when the building held police cells and the gaoler locked up robbers or drunks who never made it home
5. The Ship Inn
347 High St, Rochester ME1
Bar & Restaurant
"The Ship Inn is a Traditional pub with a great atmosphere and somewhere to come and relax with your friends over a drink.
With three bars, top class entertainment,DJ's, karaoke, theme nights & much more the ship inn really is one of Kent's premier gay venues!"
**HISTORY**
The building, dating back to around 1832, is situated on the High Street, near the River Medway.
Over the centuries, it was used for death inquests, and bodies pulled out of the Medway were taken there.
It is said to be one of the oldest Gay pubs in the country and had a visit from the Kent Online secret drinker in 2021. The secret drinker, who was unaware of this historical fact, was reportedly surprised.
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There are two stories with ghostly hauntings behind them.
Over a century ago, a woman said to have been a prostitute is believed to have died by suicide in an upstairs room. Phantom footsteps have been heard by staff within the room, and they say this woman is responsible for them. I have been unable to locate any news articles after 1850 to back this up, but it may have happened before 1850.
Another spirit is said to be that of a former barman, who tragically committed suicide forty years ago after the break up of his boyfriend. He was said to have hung himself in the small panelled room at the back of the pub, and staff have reported feeling a presence in the room. They have also noticed objects going missing and reappearing some time later.
I have not found any newspaper article about suicides within the inn, but I did find one from 1900 relating to the suicide of a young dockyard worker named Thomas George Fletcher, who committed suicide by drinking Carbolic acid. He was found by a policeman on the pavement in front of Albany Terrace. He died a few minutes upon arrival at St Bartholomew's Hospital. On him was an envelope with the words written ''Miss A Tilman c/O the Ship Inn, Rochester, this is your fault'' It seems she had been acquainted with him for several years but owing to his intemperate habits, at the request of her parents, she broke up with him three months before. He had been brokenhearted and depressed. So, could the story have changed over the century? Maybe he's returned to find his lost love.
6. Gordon House Hotel
91 High Street Rochester Me1
Accommodation B&B, Bar & Lounge Area
"The 2* Gordon House Hotel Rochester, located a 25-minute walk from Broomhill Park, features Wi-Fi in the rooms, with private parking, available on site".
**HISTORY**
The Gordon House Hotel, a 17th-century gem, is nestled in the heart of the historic City of Rochester. It's a stone's throw away from the Castle, and the Cathedral is just across the High Street, offering a picturesque view from the hotel. The Cathedral bar is conveniently located on the ground floor, and an In-house Restaurant is at your service.
The hotel is named after 'Major General Charles George Gordon', who was commemorated at the Cathedral and was killed in Sudan in 1885.
Step inside and you'll be greeted by a beautiful interior that's brimming with character. A Jacobean Dog Gate leads to the wooden staircase, and the exterior door, adorned with two white pillars, is a sight to behold.
The Rochester Bridge Trust owned the property in 1912.
For the past 25 years, the Shome family has lovingly owned the hotel, with the son taking over in 2024. Following some minor renovations, the four-storey site now boasts 15 bedrooms, a restaurant, a bar, a reception, and 25 parking spaces.
While the hotel currently operates as a bed and breakfast, it holds the potential to host weddings and parties. The team is now gearing up to put the hotel 'back on the map' with a monthly event for food lovers in the disused restaurant, featuring different guest chefs. The GH Test Kitchen is set to open its doors at the end of May 2024.
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Reports of hauntings have occurred over time. Staff members have reported hearing pots and pans rattle of their own accord and a shower turning on and off. One shocked overnight guest witnessed a ghostly apparition of a lady in a long Victorian dress appear at the bottom of the hotel's main staircase.
7. Kings Head Hotel
58 High St, Rochester ME1
Club Bar & Private Hire
''The King’s Head is where Medway comes to party. Known for its electric atmosphere, DJs, Drummer and late-night energy, this is the place people end up when the night really gets going.''
**HISTORY**
The Kings Head, a beautifully refurbished Georgian-style Hotel, stands proudly opposite Chertsey Gate in the heart of historic Rochester. Its proximity to the iconic Rochester Castle and Cathedral, both just a stone's throw away, adds a fascinating layer to its rich history. The hotel is believed to have its roots in the 18th Century.
The site has been a hub of hospitality since as early as 1490, with an apple market once bustling at the rear of the premises, adding to its charm and character.
The Morning Post, Friday 27 May 1825, mentions that it was known as the County Hotel in 1825 but changed back to the King's Head when John Leith became the Licensee in 1828 and has remained that name ever since.
There is a theory reported in Kent history forum about the possibility that The King's Head is on the site, of what was possibly a drinking house named "Doddringherne" or "Dodderherne" (O.E. Dodda's Corner, Dodda is an Anglo-Saxon personal name) in 604AD when it was one of the landmarks in the Rochester Cathedral Land Grant from King Aethelberht. If "Doddringherne" really was a drinking house, then the King's Head could claim to be one of the oldest pubs in the country! However, the only problem with this is that the current building was built in the 18th Century, and I have found no facts about this theory.
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**PARANORMAL ACTIVITY**
There is just one report found regarding the paranormal. A staff member walked through the fire doors on the hotel landing, then went to walk through the next but found it shut tight; the door wouldn't open, so she turned back the way she came and back through the door she had just come through, only to find that door shut firmly too. She started to panic, looking through the fire door window to see if anything was stopping the door from opening. To her shock and horror, she said she saw the ghostly apparition of a lady in period clothing, with a look of evil, holding the door shut.
8. The Rising Sun
6 Delce Rd Rochester ME1
Bar & Restaurant
No website or Social media. It is currently being run by temporary management, while Admiral Taverns is looking for a Tenant, so if you fancy running it, click on the picture
**HISTORY**
The Rising Sun, perched at the top of Delce Road, holds a significant place in history. Its location, set on the corner, a short walk to the main high street in Rochester, has witnessed the passage of time. There are reports that this inn was rebuilt at some point, and the current building dates back to the mid-19th Century.
It's a fascinating juxtaposition-although it dispensed strong liquors inside, the old building on the outside, at the upper end, was a covered well-house where people could obtain water free of charge. This unique blend of services adds to the intrigue of The Rising Sun's history.
The Rising Sun was not just a pub but a part of royal history. It was Edward III's badge, part of Ireland's arms, and several kings also used it in their Coats of Arms. This royal connection adds a regal touch to The Rising Sun's story.
Following its closure, it was reopened after a renovation in September 2017 by leaseholder Kelly Earle.
It closed again in 2023, and new owner Billy Dutton (its 13th licensee since 1857) gave it a £280,000 makeover, including lavish new fixtures and fittings, a revamped historic bar, and an ornamental willow tree. While maintaining its historic Victorian look, he turned the old bar area into a feature, knocked down a wall, and went into the largely disused kitchen to make room for an extra 20 seats, now offering food-sharing dishes rather than full-on restaurant food. The enclosed garden has been paved over and provides an outdoor bar for drinking alfresco. It welcomed visitors back on 26th April 2023.
In December 2025, the tenants called time and have left the pub and admiralty Taverns is currently looking for new ones, although it is still open for drinks.
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There have been reports of ghosts seen inside. Someone reported being shown a Victorian newspaper clipping regarding a man who had gone to the outside pub toilets and cut his own throat. It is his ghost who is said to haunt the pub.
Staff and publicans have also seen a woman on numerous occasions. She is said to be wearing a long dress and haunts the landing and corridors, apparently just glaring at those who see her.
9. The Three Crutches
Old Watling St, Strood ME2
Bar & Restaurant
''A cosy respite with traditional pub classics expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds.''
**HISTORY**
The Three Crutches, formerly known as the ''Bear and Ragged Staff,'' is a white weatherboard Farmhouse in the village of Higham in Kent. This historical building, with its front listed as Grade II, is not just a structure, but a significant piece of history that has witnessed centuries of events.It is said to be connected with the old legend of the Medway and the ruins of the Temple. When the Knights Templars flourished in all their glory during the 13th Century, one of the knights, Sir Reginald Braybrooke, had been visiting Lord Cobham. When returning to the Temple by a lonely path on the river's brink, he was pierced to the heart by an arrow from a hand unseen. The following morning, he was found at a location where three roads met, missing his cloak, laying in his blood, quite dead with the fatal arrow still sticking in his side. The Templars used every means to discover the assassin, but in vain and the murderer was never caught or brought to justice. In memory of their brother's soul, the knights erected a triangular monument where he died—a cross on each side, fronting the three roads that united at this place. The spot ever afterwards obtained the name of the Three Crosses. The murderer was discovered some years afterwards. One of the brethren summoned to administer the last rites to a dying sinner arrived at Luddesden; he saw the light from the window of a poor house in the village and knocked on the door. He entered to solicit shelter and a seat by the fire. He found one elderly woman sick in her bed. She was almost in the last days. He then noticed the coverlet of her bed was none other than the cloak of the murdered Sir Reginald. He immediately requested she tell him how she acquired it. She then confessed that her husband, an old soldier who had felt he had been wronged and insulted by Sir Reginald, had shot the fatal arrow to his heart. After the deed, he had felt nothing but remorse, and one morning, a few months afterwards, he was found deceased at the bottom of the chalk pit. Whether it was an accident or whether in remorse and torment of his mind, he had put an end to his life, she didn't know. Having made this confession, she died. The priest took away the cloak and conveyed it to the Temple, which was long preserved by the Knights, as a sad relic of their brother. The exact location of the monument, a place of historical significance, remains shrouded in mystery. All traces of it have long since disappeared, adding to the enigma of this tale. A nearby public house was renamed after the monument, The Three Crosses. However, the meaning of these words was lost on a landlord who changed the name, giving his house the ' Three Crutches' sign. Close to this house, on a rising ground, over-shadowed by one of the largest walnut trees in England, in the spring that formerly supplied the pilgrims with water." Nearby are four sarsen stones, which were found during roadworks, set up in a four-poster-like setting. In researching Sir Reginald, various sources claim he had been wounded in the Battle of Sluys, Flanders, and died four months later, on September 1405, in Middleburg on the Scheldt, Belgium. However, the Battle of Sluys, also called the Battle of l'Écluse, was a naval battle fought on 24 June 1340 between England and France during the Hundred Years War, so the dates don't match up! There is a record of him being buried at St Mary Magdalene Church Cobham, a 13th Century Church.
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The Three Crutches Inn is said to be haunted by two ghosts. One, a mischievous spirit, was often seen sitting, leaning through a window of a locked and empty room on the top floor, waving and laughing at passersby. The other is a more solemn figure, a finely dressed man who walks through the public bar and into the dining room, only to vanish into thin air.