The Coopers Arms

The Coopers Arms is a traditional pub located in Rochester, Kent, England. According to its official website, the building dates back to the reign of Richard I (1189–1199) and was originally inhabited by monks from nearby St Andrews Priory, who were known for brewing ales and wine. After falling into disrepair during the dissolution of the monasteries, it opened as an inn in 1543 and has been serving cask beers ever since. The pub is known for its warm welcome, homemade food sourced locally within a 30-mile radius, and a selection of cask ales including Black Sheep, London Pride, and Kentish beers. It also features a garden for alfresco dining and a ghost legend involving a member of the Brethren of Coopers. The Coopers Arms is part of the rich history of Rochester, a town associated with Charles Dickens and home to a castle and cathedral. It remains an active pub, offering a menu that varies with seasonal vegetables and potatoes, and aims to provide fare different from other restaurants in Rochester.

The Coopers Arms is a historic pub in Rochester, Kent, England. Its origins trace back to the reign of Richard I (1189–1199), when the building was inhabited by monks from nearby St Andrews Priory, who were renowned for brewing ales and wine. During the dissolution of the monasteries, the building fell into disrepair. It eventually opened as an inn in 1543 and has been serving cask beers since then. Over the centuries, the inn has undergone many changes but retains its original charm and character. A local legend tells of a ghost, a member of the Brethren of Coopers, who was walled up and left to die for committing an unforgivable sin against the ancient order; he is said to appear once a year in November. Today, The Coopers Arms continues to operate as a traditional pub, offering homemade food sourced locally within a 30-mile radius, a selection of cask ales, and a garden for alfresco dining. It is part of Rochester's historic landscape, a town known for its connections to Charles Dickens and its castle and cathedral.

• 1543

  Opened as an inn and began serving cask beers.

• Building constructed during the reign of Richard I; inhabited by monks from St Andrews Priory.

Traditional pub offering homemade food and cask ales in a historic setting.

• Cask ales

  Includes Black Sheep, London Pride, and Kentish beers.

• Homemade food

  Sourced locally within a 30-mile radius, with seasonal vegetables and potatoes.

1. 1The Coopers Arms — Traditional Pub in Rochester, Kentthecoopersarms.co.uk
2. 2The Coopers Arms - Wikidatawikidata.org