The 10 Best Bars & Clubs in Maidstone, England

October 16, 2021 Oliva Fomby

Maidstone is a large, historically important town in Kent, England, of which it is the county town. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town, linking it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary. Historically, the river carried much of the town's trade as the centre of the agricultural county of Kent, known as the Garden of England. There is evidence of settlement in the area dating back before the Stone Age. The town, part of the borough of Maidstone, had a population of 107,627 people in 2011. There has been a shift in the town's economy since the Second World War away from heavy industry towards light industry and services.
Restaurants in Maidstone

1. Fishermans Arms

40 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone ME15 6NA England http://whatpub.com/pubs/MAI/143/fishermans-arms-maidstone
Excellent
92%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 13 reviews

Fishermans Arms

Reviewed By Dalesue

Just had to update the review on this pub. It just gets better every time we visit.Every one is so friendly and welcoming and we aren’t regulars. The Sunday roast is simply the best any where I have eaten. Well done for keeping it a pub and not making it feel like a restaurant.

2. The Rifle Volunteers

28 Wyatt Street, Maidstone ME14 1EU England +44 1622 758891 http://www.facebook.com/Rifle-Volunteers-148668401868603/
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 21 reviews

The Rifle Volunteers

Reviewed By PaulNa - Aylesford, United Kingdom

If you enjoy truly excellent real ales (Goachers) then this is the pub for you. If you think most pubs charge too much for their beer, then Goacher’s Fine Light at £3 a pint is for you. If you fancy a snack to go with your beer and don’t want a full blown meal, then a crusty cheese & onion roll with some crisps at £1.50 is just for you. If you appreciate the landlord and his wife actually knowing what they’re doing rather than simply serving a yellow beverage, then you’ll like Alex and Polly. If you like lager, fruit machines, load music and rowdy hoofs then I can recommend some other pubs. What Alex and Polly have done for their customers during lockdown is impressive. A great great pub.

3. Harry's

91 High Street 1st Floor, The Brenchley, Maidstone ME14 1SA England http://www.thebrenchley.co.uk/harrys/
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 5 reviews

Harry's

Above the hugely popular Brenchley bar & restaurant and overlooking Jubilee Square, you'll find Harry's, the liveliest, most stylish bar in Maidstone! Harry's Bar (above The Brenchley, entrance on the right), with Rooftop Bar & smoking area! Playing the funkiest tunes of all time! FREE ENTRY. Dress Code: Smart & Stylish

4. Ye Olde Thirsty Pig

4A Knightrider Street, Maidstone ME15 6LP England +44 1622 299283 [email protected] http://thethirstypig.co.uk/
Excellent
71%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 56 reviews

Ye Olde Thirsty Pig

A gem of a traditional pub/alehouse that specialises in offering customers the best of Kent. Four hand pumps offer a continually changing array of locally produced ales representing the diverse talent and imagination of Kent's finest brewers. Of the fourteen ale, lager and cider products available on tap only three are not local. Add to this the quaint age of the building with its sloping floors and lopsided walls, the friendly feel and an extremely varied jukebox (which can be varied in volume in all rooms for comfort and enjoyment), plus TV, darts and traditional pub games and then you have a very special pub. Monthly quizzes and Karaoke, two weekly poker nights (Wednesdays and Sundays) and a Warhammer Group every Saturday, occasional live music and lively fun weekends in good company reflect the magic of 'The Pig' which attracts a most diverse group of folks of all ages and leaves newcomers feeling like they have just been adopted by a big family. There is no other like it!

Reviewed By 487SimonE - Peterborough, United Kingdom

Popped in to have a drink, the Ale was good and a great building. One of the oldest building in Maidstone.

5. The Flower Pot

96 Sandling Road, Maidstone ME14 2RJ England +44 1622 757705 http://www.flowerpotpub.moonfruit.com/#
Excellent
74%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

The Flower Pot

Reviewed By Joseph-Santiago - London, United Kingdom

Proper pub, amazing local beers on cask and draught! Enjoyed a few beers out in the sunshine. Staff were very friendly and keen to show off the beer selection.

6. The Style & Winch

72 Union Street, Maidstone ME14 1ED England +44 1622 752351 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/The-Style-Winch-109279759146008/
Excellent
64%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

The Style & Winch

Reviewed By Pinkstonekerr - Gillingham, United Kingdom

Had a fabulous evening real friendly pub , good ales , Halloween event brilliant everyone dressed up ,the landlady and landlord made such an effort with the decorations and the atmosphere , even had a little buffet put on , highly recommend this little pub , and now I know they do a Sunday Roast I’ll be back !! ..... thank you for a great evening

7. The First and Last

40 Bower Place, Maidstone ME16 8BH England +44 1622 683151 http://www.facebook.com/TheFirstandLastMaidstone/
Excellent
77%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

The First and Last

Reviewed By Global724827

The First and Last is a real gem of a find...a traditional, small, super friendly pub. The landlord, Mat, will greet you with the warmest welcome, and the attention and service you receive will have you soon returning! It's lovely to find a thriving local pub, with a fantastic selection of drinks and all sorts of events for all tastes. Mat and his team will make you feel right at home! (It's an added bonus that he is single and hot!!!) I really couldn't recommend this pub more highly.

8. The Bell Inn

Ware Street, Bearsted, Maidstone ME14 4PA England +44 1622 738021 [email protected] http://www.bearstedbell.co.uk/
Excellent
70%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 67 reviews

The Bell Inn

Reviewed By Tonibell22 - Maidstone, United Kingdom

I have eaten several times in the restaurant and can only say the Thai food is outstanding and made to your preferred level of spice. The current Covid protection measures they have in place make you feel safe without spoiling the lovely atmosphere and all the staff are friendly and helpful. At the weekend we had the opportunity to try the take away service with some friends and was not disappointed to receive the same quality of food and service as you get in the restaurant. I highly recommend the Bell . Looking forward my next meal there.

9. Bar 6

14 Middle Row, Maidstone ME4 1TG England +44 1622 753591 http://www.bar6maidstone.co.uk/
Excellent
76%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 34 reviews

Bar 6

Reviewed By ralucaalinav - Maidstone, United Kingdom

Good place to have fun! Amazing cocktails and friendly staff, excellent service!????????????????????????????????????????Always if you are looking for good night out!

10. The Cellars Alehouse

Buckland Road The Old Brewery, Maidstone ME16 0DZ England +44 1622 761045 http://thecellarsalehouse.co.uk
Excellent
70%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

The Cellars Alehouse

Reviewed By happydrinker182 - Canterbury, United Kingdom

Why did we not know about this place? We were invited to the quiz night and boom! What an experience. The quizmasters must be some kind of local legends although I’ve never seen them on the TV, they ought to be. What fun! And only a quid each to enter. Beer was good too but the quiz blew me away.

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