For generations, residents and visitors have delighted in the rich history and architecture that combine to make Rochester, Kent's shining light in the Garden of England. At the George Vaults, we have continued in this rich history and added a modern twist with a touch of class. Based in the centre of Rochester with three floors and five distinctive areas, there are few venues that offer such choice and high standards.

Main dinning area where by day you may indulge in lunch, dinner or just enjoy a refreshing drink and by night, subtle lighting and candle lit tables create a relaxed and chilled ambience Sunday to Thursday, with Friday and Saturday a more upbeat and vibrant atmosphere with great music for all to enjoy.

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Who doesn't want their wedding day to be perfect? Many of us start planning our big day when we're only little as we dream of finding that special somebody and celebrating our love with all our friends and family. Just a short walk away from the Ancient Castle and Cathedral through the historic cobbled streets, the George Vaults is the ultimate 14th Century wedding venue in the heart of Rochester.

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Karen W.

Jan 23, 2022

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The new marquee is a great added bonus, provides plenty of additional seating 'outside' but you wouldn't know you were outside, lovely decoration and lovely and warm.
Table service only so a bit slow but the staff are friendly and helpful and there are plenty of cocktails to try.

Philip Wastell

Dec 29, 2021

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Very friendly service. Quite a limited meal menu (not really to my taste) but the food ordered was tasty and well presented with good sized portions, Price was reasonable but not cheap. Pleasant evening out.

Matt Simms

Nov 27, 2021

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What a great experience! We hired the amazing and stunning function room down stairs, for a 60th birthday party. We went with the hot/ cold/ sweet option for the buffet and wasn't disappointed. Staff were brilliant and very helpful always happy to assist. We had there DJ and all ran so smoothly. Some would just assume this is a typical bar in Rochester. However the George vaults is so much more. Afternoon tea, or just a nice place to sit with friends, it really has that touch of class. Highly recommended.

John Castle

Nov 15, 2021

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Works Christmas Dinner, it was very good. Nice location, good was good, beer was very good. Great to catch up with colleagues I've mostly seen only on screen for the last couple of years and some fresh starters as well.

Tracey Austin

Sep 27, 2021

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Thank you Carla and team for making our wedding day so special last Friday. Carla was patient when i was bombarding her with emails and put our minds at rest each time we spoke. On the day her team set up the venue beautifully both for the service and the reception. We couldn't have asked for more. Defo recommend George Vaults if you are considering an event. Mr & Mrs Browne

Sarah R.

Sep 09, 2021

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Really nice rear courtyard. Nice menu with some good choices. Unfortunately our food took over an hour to arrive but we were happily sat in the sunshine and offered a discount for the issue which was welcomed. Staff really friendly but felt like organisation was a little chaotic during busy spells. Would return, food was worth the wait and nice ambience.

Inga Tamu

Aug 20, 2021

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Loved everything in here. The food was delicious. I had duck breast and apple and summer fruit crumble.
The atmosphere is lovely, the music is very moving and you want to dance all the time 😂🎶

Liam Price

Jul 31, 2021

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Excellent Sunday roast. I highly recommend the roast pork. The portion size was generous and the food was very tasty. The service was also so friendly and checked on us throughout our visit. There was also live music when we visited, which was nice.

Kim Hodgson

Jun 18, 2021

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Great place to eat drink and be sociable. Delighted to see they offer breakfast menus, very good value too. , bit difficult for wheelchair access at main entrance and to get to garden would need to access down side of building, on checking with staff happy to open side gate to allow access. Garden is airy and spacious very pleasant to relax. Staff polite and attentive.

David Clarke

Sep 28, 2019

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Forget the tourist theming and the lounge area. Sure, do take a look at the 14th Century vault, take a breath of musky air and admire the moody lighting. The one thing you must do is grab a seat in the relaxed back yard and order anything from the menu. You will not be disappointed; the food is excellent: presented beautifully, full of interesting flavours and prepared with care.
Thanks chef!

Qype User Lecie

May 11, 2009

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GV has several bars - the main one that you walk into on ground level, which the staff try to keep as tidy and neat as possible. You can go upstairs for a quieter, cosy bar with more seating and less crowds. There is the Affinity cocktail bar, with lots of neon lights and metal furniture and the vault downstairs is used for private parties and occasional events. Would definitely recommend visiting it, if only to take a look (it's always open). The beer garden is tiny but there are heat lamps for smokers.

Qype User Rogkni

Jan 18, 2009

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Good quality food served during the day, but this place comes alive in the evening. About as swanky as you will get in Rochester (apart from if you go to Swank down the road). Good atmosphere and tends to be a slightly older crowd (25-30+). Dress code is smart/casual, but definitely no trainers. It has a small function room downstairs which is also used as a dancefloor/sweatbox at the weekends.