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Local record
History of this pub
The Malta Inn sat right on the bank of the River Medway beside Allington Lock, the point above which the river stops being tidal, with the Museum of Kent Life close by. CAMRA describes a very large riverside pub and restaurant spread over several floors, with doors opening straight onto the wide towpath and picnic tables by the water. Across the river stand the lock keeper's house of 1833 and an early 19th-century ragstone toll house on the lock island, both Grade II listed. The weekend Park and Sail boat to Maidstone also boarded by the inn. CAMRA records it as closing on 11 September 2026, and expects it to be bought as a pub and restaurant.
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Opening hours and facilities
Historical Beefeater hours and facilities.
Restaurant and bar hours
- Mon-Sat 11.30am - 11pm
- Sun 12pm - 10.30pm
Breakfast service
- Mon-Fri 6:30am - 10:30am
- Sat-Sun 7am - 11am
Facilities recorded
- Outdoor dining
- Live sport shown here
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