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The Rifle Volunteers Public House

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A traditional public house in Maidstone, Kent, operated by Goachers Brewery.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

The Rifle Volunteers Public House is a pub located in Maidstone, Kent, England, in the United Kingdom. It is listed as a public house in Maidstone on Wikidata and is associated with the local Goachers Brewery, which operates it as one of its tied houses. The pub's name references the Rifle Volunteers, a historic British volunteer military movement, a common naming convention for British pubs. As a public house, it serves cask ales, beers, and pub food, and functions as a community local in Maidstone. Its official page is hosted on the Goachers Brewery website. The establishment is a private, independent pub rather than a large chain, and it remains active.

History

The Rifle Volunteers Public House is a pub in Maidstone, Kent, England. Its name derives from the Rifle Volunteers, a British volunteer military force raised in the 19th century, a name commonly adopted by pubs across the United Kingdom. The pub is operated by Goachers Brewery, a Maidstone-based independent brewery, and appears on the brewery's website as one of its pubs. Specific founding dates and ownership history are not documented in the available evidence. It remains an active public house serving the Maidstone area.

Products and positioning

Traditional community pub in Maidstone, tied to a local brewery.

  • Cask ale

  • Beer

  • Pub food

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