Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623

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About the Coopers Arms

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.

A Little Pub History

The Inn known as the Coopers Arms was built during the reign of Richard 1 (1189-1199).

The first recorded inhabitants of the house were the monks from nearby St Andrews priory who were renowned for brewing ales and wine. After falling into disrepair during the dissolution of the monasteries.

The Coopers Arms finally opened its doors as an Inn in 1543 and has been serving fine cask beers ever since.

Over the years the inn has undergone many such changes but still retains its original charm and character.

There is also the legend of a ghost, a member of the Brethren of Coopers, who was walled up and left to die for committing some unforgivable sin against the ancient order and who appears once a year in November, in the dark of night.

But ghosts permitting the inn still gives out that same glow of warmth and hospitality that is has done for centuries, so stay a while and reflect on bygone days.

Make a Day of it

Rochester is an ancient town with many associations with Charles Dickens. Not many towns in England can boast a castle and a cathedral side by side.

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4.6/5

Alan Reeves

2 months ago

Lovely old school pub where you can sit and chat over a pint. Standard pub food on the menu which we all enjoyed.

Helen Webb

2 months ago

Great pub. Real ale good choices. Food was very good. Bar staff friendly. Great to sit outside in warmer weather.

Tony Hendricks

4 months ago

Popped in with a Friend and My English Bulldog for a couple of pints and a sandwich. Lovely pub, excellent bar maids, so friendly, great atmosphere, the regular customers were really friendly too. Will definatly be going back. Thank You for a great afternoon 👍🏻

Ken Moody

5 months ago

We were part of a large family gathering for lunch. The landlord and staff were very accommodating and patient. Good selection of beers, well kept. Many thanks for making it such an enjoyable day.

Matthew Moore

6 months ago

Traditional historic public house with many centuries-old original fittings and fixtures. Wide choice of well-kept cask ales. Serves food. Accepts card payments. I was surprised how popular it was for the time of visit - clearly a popular venue for those in the know. Easy walk from Rochester Castle.

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Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623