02/11/2026
EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: QUEEN VICTORIA ROCHESTER
Introducing , a new bar and entertainment venue taking over the large premises previously known as Padrino, located next to Mavericks on Rochester High Street.
The venue has undergone a rebrand, with a greater focus on its bar and entertainment offering, including live music and DJs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
But for those familiar with Padrino, don’t worry, the food isn’t disappearing!The Italian restaurant offering will remain part of the venue, with food by Padrino, which holds the highest possible Food Standards Agency Food Hygiene Rating of 5 out of 5. Padrino will also retain its own separate identity and social media presence at .
As you’ll see from our video walk around, it’s a surprisingly large venue, with several different areas to explore, including spacious dining and seating areas, bars and plenty of room for people to get together.
THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTY!
Although Queen Victoria is already open, everyone is invited along to celebrate its official launch on Friday 6th November, with live music and a DJ.
To mark the occasion, guests are invited along from 6pm, with a complimentary glass of bubbly to welcome everyone to the new venue.
It’s another interesting change for Rochester’s hospitality scene, with the former Padrino premises taking on a new identity as a bar, restaurant and live entertainment destination.
Follow for updates and details of the launch.
Find them at: 16-18 High St, Rochester ME1 1PX (next to Maverick Ladies Lounge).
