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Waterfront location
Boasting a beautiful marina setting and a stylish modern design, the Ship and Trades is a unique place to dine, drink, and stay in Chatham.
Enjoy our dockside bar and eat in or outside with a view of the marina — then retreat to one of our hotel rooms for a luxurious stay!
Seafood Tower Experience
For four guests or more
Stacked with lobster, oysters, prawns, smoked salmon and mussels, our head-turning Seafood Tower is made for seafood enthusiasts and food lovers alike. Beautifully presented and served chilled with warm home-baked sea salt bread and plenty of sauces on the side, it’s fresh, delicious and designed to be enjoyed with good company around the table.
Each guest receives a Shepherd Neame seafood apron to wear and keep after the experience.
Seafood Broil Experience
For two guests or more
Big coastal flavours and plenty to dig into. The Seafood Broil is a hot, indulgent, shareable seafood feast, bringing together shell-on prawns, mussels and clams with smoky chorizo, sweetcorn and garlic, all served with warm home-baked bread for soaking up every last bit. Choose your favourite sauce to accompany your seafood feast and enjoy a relaxed, hands-on dining experience designed for sharing.
Each guest receives a Shepherd Neame seafood apron to wear and keep after the experience.
Spring into Sheps
Discover our new spring accommodation offers at the Ship & Trades
Saturday Sleepover B&B for two - £189
- Late checkout
- Sunday roast (2 course)
Long Weekend - book Friday & Saturday - get either Thursday or Sunday free
Panoramic views
Our Chatham dockside restaurant, bar, and hotel overlooks one of the yacht basins at the former Royal Naval Dockyard. We have extensive contemporary waterfront seating, offering panoramic views across the River Medway to historic Upnor Castle.
The views are every bit as special from the inside, with a glass-panelled wrap-around restaurant serving up supreme marina vistas along with delicious fresh food. In the bar, meanwhile, you can feast your eyes on an extensive range of local cask ales, unique wines, and international lagers – all kept and served to the highest standard.
Rooms
There are 15 beautiful boutique bedrooms here, too – each stylishly designed with a nod to the location’s nautical heritage and promising some of the best accommodation in Chatham.
Bedrooms are en-suite, many with marina views and two offering private waterfront balconies. All offer contemporary facilities, including flatscreen televisions and free WiFi, so you can rest assured you’re in for a comfortable and convenient stay.
A peaceful night’s sleep, a tasty breakfast, and the chance of a magical marina view are just some of the reasons to make The Ship & Trades your base for a memorable Kent getaway. Enjoy everything the local area has to offer before heading back to one of our comfortable rooms.
We have a number of dog friendly rooms; please contact us prior to arrival to notify us if you will be bringing your four-legged friend.
Be sure to use code WEBDIRECT for 10% off your room booking.
Food
Savour delicious food in a stunning setting at the Ship and Trades. Our special brunches are available 9 - 11am every day with plenty of choice from classics to light bites and breakfast baps, while vegetarians and vegans can enjoy a host of delicious options as well. We’re also renowned for our extensive range of pub classics and succulent Sunday roasts. Come and see for yourself!