Boeuf Opened in March 2025 at 318 High Street, in the former Flippin' Frog micropub. See the listing
Omakase at 55 A six-seat sushi counter in the basement of Fish at 55, opened in early 2026, with sittings on Thursday and Friday evenings. See the listing
Haus of Condiments A shop devoted to sauces, pickles and seasonings at 154 High Street, opened in August 2026.

Closed or changed hands

Cafe Nucleus Closed for good. It shut after a kitchen fire on 30 April 2026, and the permanent closure was announced on 6 August 2026. Source
Raj of India, 8 High Street Closed earlier in 2026. A plan to turn it into a brewpub called Magpie Rochester was reported in September 2026. Source
The Flippin' Frog Closed; Boeuf now trades at 318 High Street.
Fleur de Thé The tearoom at 134 High Street closed in early 2025; Cafe Lounge opened there in August 2025. Source
Rico Mexicano Closed; The Pink House moved into 39 High Street in February 2026. Source
The Rising Sun, King Street Closed after New Year's Eve 2025. New owners took the keys in February 2026; no reopening date had been announced when this page was checked. Source
The Kings Head Still trading, but reported in January 2026 to be opening on Fridays and Saturdays only. Source

Openings and closures from Kent Online, venue websites and listings. Know of something new? Tell us.