Pubs, dining and things to do near Priestfield Stadium
Where to drink, eat and kill time before kickoff at Priestfield Stadium. Pubs, restaurants and attractions within walking distance, ranked by how close they are to the ground.
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Factory Bar91 m · 1 min walk · ★ 4.4A short walk from Priestfield Stadium, and multiple reviews say it’s a great matchday bar with a friendly atmosphere, good drinks, and even ‘best bar’ praise.
Redfern Ave, Gillingham ME7 4DD, UK
The Cricketers367 m · 5 min walk · ★ 4.1A short walk from Priestfield, this friendly pub has multiple reviews praising matchday-friendly sports screens, great food, and even catering for a local football supporters group.
40 Sturdee Ave, Gillingham ME7 2JR, UK
The Southern Belle856 m · 11 min walk · ★ 3.8A short walk from Priestfield Stadium, this friendly local pub is praised by away fans for welcoming both sets of supporters and offering good-value drinks before matches.
The, Southern Belle, 170 High St, Gillingham ME7 1AJ, UK
The Ship Inn993 m · 12 min walk · ★ 4.5A short walk from Priestfield Stadium, this family-run pub has live music, darts/pool, and consistently praised real ales and Guinness in recent reviews.
Ct Lodge Rd, Gillingham ME7 2QX, UK
Frog & Toad1.1 km · 14 min walk · ★ 4.4A short walk from Priestfield, this old-school beer pub is highly rated and reviews mention welcoming away fans and a great beer festival atmosphere.
38 Burnt Oak Terrace, Gillingham ME7 1DR, UK
The Plough & Chequers1.1 km · 14 min walk · ★ 4.3A friendly, lively pub about a 15-minute walk away, with multiple recent reviews praising atmosphere, Guinness, and live music—ideal for a matchday drink.
Danes Hill, Gillingham ME7 2TY, UK
Woodland Tavern1.2 km · 15 min walk · ★ 4.3A friendly, sports-focused pub with darts, pool, and regular live music/karaoke, making it a great matchday stop a short walk from Priestfield Stadium.
99 Canterbury St, Gillingham ME7 5TS, UK
The Will Adams1.3 km · 16 min walk · ★ 4.3A friendly real-ale pub with an awesome atmosphere and jukebox, with multiple reviews praising it as a must for traveling fans in Gillingham.
73 Saxton St, Gillingham ME7 5EG, UK
The Napier Arms1.4 km · 17 min walk · ★ 4.3A friendly traditional pub with strong recent reviews for good beer, darts/pool, and a function room—an easy matchday stop a short walk from Priestfield Stadium.
153 Britton St, Gillingham ME7 5ES, UK
Places to eat near Priestfield Stadium
Restaurants and cafes within walking distance of the ground. Same source, same ranking, useful when you want food before the pub.
The Royal Garhwal909 m · 11 min walk · ★ 4.7A short walk from Priestfield, this highly rated Indian restaurant has multiple 5-star reviews praising great food and event catering, making it a solid matchday pre/post option.
3 King St, Gillingham ME7 1EY, UK
Pathiri Gillingham1.2 km · 15 min walk · ★ 4.4Authentic South Indian/ Kerala restaurant with consistently high ratings and multiple reviews praising flavour, service, and vegan options, making it a great matchday meal stop.
66 High St, Gillingham ME7 1AY, UK
The Watling Rasoi1.3 km · 17 min walk · ★ 4.7High-rated Indian restaurant with multiple reviews praising fresh, authentic food and good service, making it a great matchday pre- or post-game meal option within walking distance.
13-15 Watling St, Chatham ME5 7EP, UK
Old Ash Tree1.4 km · 17 min walk · ★ 4.1A friendly local pub with consistently good food and drinks, plus recent reviews mention walking there and matchday-style comfort for a pre/post-match stop.
136 Rainham Rd, Chatham ME5 7EN, UK
The Star1.4 km · 17 min walk · ★ 4.5A friendly, well-rated pub with food and a pool table, plus reviews mention 'Sky football' and a great matchday atmosphere, making it a solid pre/post-match stop.
Watling St, Gillingham ME7 2AA, UK
Things to do near Priestfield Stadium
Local landmarks, club museums and other matchday-adjacent stops, ranked by distance from the ground.
Upcoming matches at Priestfield Stadium
FAQ
- What's the closest pub to Priestfield Stadium?
- Factory Bar (91 m away, about a 1-minute walk).
- What's the highest-rated pub near Priestfield Stadium?
- The Ship Inn (4.5★ on Google, 993 m from the ground).
- What's near Priestfield Stadium on matchday?
- We've indexed 9 pubs, 5 places to eat and 1 attraction within walking distance of Priestfield Stadium, sourced from Google Places and ranked by distance from the ground.
- What's the next match at Priestfield Stadium?
- Gillingham vs Tranmere on Saturday 12 September at 14:00, pubs typically open 2 to 3 hours before kickoff.