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Wolfe and Castle: We visited Rochester’s new micropub and had a very cosy stay.

The relaxed and homely vibe plus the cosy setting make this a must while on a visit to Rochester.

If there is one thing that we as a nation can boast about, it’s our pubs. Even just in terms of sheer volume, you can’t turn a corner in the UK without finding another pub or bar.

One place in particular that’s always been a popular spot for a cheeky drink or two is Rochester, with the main High Street littered with plenty of excellent pubs that are well worth a visit. In fact, this very street has just welcomed a new addition in the form of Wolfe and Castle, a micropub that opened in March specialising in craft beers.

Rochester is well known for its historic streets, grand cathedral and stunning castle, making it a popular spot all year round and a great place to set up a pub. With the news of this new opening, I was more than eager to pay the spot a visit as a local Medway resident who journeys to Rochester often.

With more varieties of beer than you can possibly imagine, you're sure to find something that meets your tastes here.

Well, the first thing to note is the somewhat unusual exterior to the pub which makes it immediately noticeable and gives the place plenty of character. This micropub sits in a Grade II listed building, named as such due to the fact that it leans to one side.

Inside was certainly cosy, with this being a micropub it has a very intimate interior, and an almost homely décor which really gave it a certain charm. Given that I went on a particularly busy day during the weekend, there wasn’t any seating left but I was expecting this to be the case and found myself a little spot to lean, which kept me happy.

The staff were all incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable of their craft (pun not intended). It really was a very relaxed and enjoyable environment to settle into.

Inside are several fridges full to the brim of colourful bottles and cans to take your pick of. From sour beers that taste like carrot cake to IPAs in an array of flavours, there’s certain to be something that meets your tastes on offer.

I went for a half-pint of On & On, one of the popular crafts that they had on draught when I visited. It was deliciously smooth and citrusy, perfect for the nicer turn in weather that we’ve been experiencing recently.

The variety on offer really was quite astounding, and I'm sure craft beer lovers will absolute be delighted at the chance to experiment with some an array of new tastes and flavours. As someone who really doesn't know much about beers and ales, deciding to go with the popular choice was definitely a good move and I was left more than satisfied.

Even in a relatively short amount of time since opening, the pub clearly has gained quite a name for itself as there was a very steady flow of customers the entire time that I was there. This rotation of people kept the pub alive with the sounds of conversation and laughter, a fantastic atmosphere to be a part of for sure.