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Earliest 12 Apr 2021

Three Sheets to the Wind

Open 2022+

173 High Street

Rochester

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173 High Street 2009

Above Google image, October 2009.

173 High Street 2019

Above Google image May 2019.

Three Sheets to the Wind 2021

Above photo 2021. Picture: Three Sheets To The Wind Pub.

Three Sheets to the Wind sign 2021

Above sign 2021.

 

Operating as a micro pub.

 

From the https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Megan Carr, 25 March 2021.

Austrian-themed pub, Three Sheets To The Wind, to open on Rochester High Street.

A pub opening next month will be offering a mixture of Austrian and Kent beers in celebration of the owners' heritage.

Three Sheets To The Wind is a family-run business set to start trading on Monday, April 12, in Rochester High Street.

Three Sheets to the Wind staff 2021

Three Sheets To The Wind Pub is opening on April 12. Left to right: Matthew Harrison, Tracy Minhard, Thomas, Patrick and Nina.

Nina Minhard, her older brothers, Thomas and Patrick and their mum and uncle, Tracy Minhard and Matthew Harrison, began thinking about running their own business last March.

They wanted to showcase their multi-cultural heritage alongside their love for pubs.

Nina, 24, said: "Running one was always something we wanted to do and the pandemic gave us the time to do it.

"We stumbled across the location and the building was amazing.

"Before we turned it into a pub, it was owned by a historian who held educational workshops and sold antiques from his family home."

The Minhards have always worked in pubs but never had the chance to run their own.

Nina added: "This is something we can do as a family.

"Our dad is from Austria and our mum is from England so we wanted to offer something that represented our mixed cultures.

"Austrian beer is nice but you can't really get it here so we decided to sell, not only Kent beer, but also Austrian beverages.

"We hope to be able to host events and gigs in the future too."

Thre Sheets to the Wind garden 2021

The pubs garden is currently having a makeover for April 12. Picture: Three Sheets To The Wind Pub.

The name of the pub also reflects the families sailing hobby and the slang wording for being drunk.

Nina said: "This has been a family venture and we have all chipped in."

The pub's garden will be open from April 12 and will be able to seat around 35 to 40 people.

 

From the https://www.kentonline.co.uk  By Nicola Jordan, 12 November 2022.

Rochester pub Three Sheets to the Wind included in Camra's 2023 Good Beer Guide after opening only 18 months ago.

Staff at a pub which opened less than 18 months ago are toasting their success after being selected as among the best in the country.

Three Sheets to the Wind in Rochester High Street has won a coveted place in the trade "bible" The 2023 Good Beer Guide.

Three Sheets To The Wind 2022

Nina outside of her family-run bar, the Three Sheets to the Wind.

Since opening last April, the family-run business selling Austrian and Kent beers to reflect their heritage has attracted customers both near and further afield.

And among them have been members of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) which compiles the annual publication judging thousands of licensed premises throughout the UK.

Nina Minhard, her older brothers, Thomas and Patrick and their mum and uncle, Tracy Minhard and Matthew Harrison, began thinking about running their own business last March.

The Minhards have always worked in pubs but never had the chance to run their own.

They wanted to showcase their multi-cultural family background alongside their love for working behind the bar.

"I think Rochester was calling out for a place like this – something a bit different and not part of a big chain..."

Nina, 25, said: "Running one was always something we wanted to do and the pandemic gave us the time to do it."

Patrick added: "Our success has exceeded well beyond our expectations.

"People seem to like the friendly ambience and the outdoor entertainment plays an important part in the package we offer.

"I think Rochester was calling out for a place like this – something a bit different and not part of a big chain."

The hostelry, dating back 600 years and housed in a former antiques shop, serves Austrian Steigl lager on tap in traditional steins.

There's also a wide range of bottled beers and ciders, as well as spirits and wines.

Patrick believes working with his family has helped contribute to their winning formula on their first venture together.

He said: "They like the fact that my mum works behind the bar and we employ our friends who are all trained and know how to care, store and pour our beers."

He described the "hidden gem" of a walled garden, tucked away at the back, as very much part of the package.

With its heated covered patio, it serves as a venue for live bands, stand-up comedian gigs and murder mystery performances.

The name of the pub also reflects the family's sailing hobby and the slang wording for being drunk.

To be listed in it is a significant achievement for a pub.

The book is based entirely on personal recommendations made by CAMRA members, which are rigorously reviewed by branches and editors.

Recommendations consider beer quality as well as the history and architecture of a pub and various aspects such as food, gardens, family and disabled facilities and special events.

CAMRA does not take any fees for listings to ensure the guide remains independent and unbiased.

CAMRA’s national chairman Nik Antona said: "It is a huge achievement that we’re able to celebrate 50 years of publishing the Good Beer Guide, and a real testament to the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, who undertake the assessments.

"What makes the Guide unique is that all the entries are compiled and vetted by a huge volunteer team based around the country. We work hard to ensure that all areas of the country are covered and, unlike some competitor titles, inclusion in this book is dependent on merit – not on payment.

"The last few years have been an incredibly difficult time for the industry, and we need more support than ever before to keep our nation’s pubs open and thriving. I’d encourage everyone to use this year’s guide to visit the very best pubs across the UK and support them for generations to come."

 

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