The Old Brewery Cafe & Kitchen
Overview
Housed in the former Matthews & Co Brewery, The Old Brewery Cafe & Kitchen combines preserved industrial features with garden seating and a licensed bar. The menu focuses on home-cooked breakfast, lunch and cakes using local suppliers, with 918 Coffee on pour.
The venue also offers two event rooms with AV and private Wi‑Fi, a small classic motorcycle display on site, free Wi‑Fi for customers and regular positive reviews from visitors to Gillingham.
What to Expect
Relaxed café and daytime-kitchen atmosphere serving breakfast, lunch and cakes, plus a fully licensed bar and outdoor garden seating in fine weather.
Look out for:
- Original brewery architecture and memorabilia inside the café.
- A small collection of classic motorcycles on display.
- Locally roasted 918 Coffee and a rotating selection of cakes and home-cooked dishes.
- Two hireable event rooms with AV and private Wi‑Fi for meetings or celebrations.
Best way to experience it:
Visit for a mid-morning coffee and cake to explore the building and motorcycle display, or book a lunchtime visit to sample the home-cooked menu; check the venue website for current menus and room-hire details.
Things to Note
- Kitchen hours and menus are listed on the venue website and can change seasonally.
- The site retains historic brewery features; some floors and spaces may be uneven.
- Private hire includes in-house catering—ask for the booking terms PDF on the website.
- Free Wi‑Fi is provided for customers; event rooms have private Wi‑Fi and AV equipment.
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Today
Open today 9am–3:30pm







