Harden's says
An April 2021 newcomer – an 80 seat restaurant housed in a Victorian Pumphouse beside the Medway river. Initially it is just open under the arches and on the wood decking overlooking the River Medway, with views of Queen Elizabeth 1st’ gunpowder store, the grey stone castle of Upnor on the opposite shore. As well as the ability to sample the distillery’s cocktails, the Pumproom will present a fine-dining experience and its riverside windows offer great views. A meal might start with Bone marrow, chicken crackling, smoked eel, cockles, radish & toast; followed by Ash rolled 40day aged fillet, beef shin ragout, with Granny Smith tart, toffee popcorn, and Masthouse Whisky custard to finish.
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Summary
You couldn’t ask for a much better location than this characterful Victorian pump house attached to Chatham dockyard, whose outside terrace enjoys fine views of the Medway. Converted into a distillery seven years ago by the Russell family, it has relatively recently added a restaurant and cocktail lounge serving “interesting” cooking.
Summary
A “huge” Victorian pumphouse that pumped water in and out of the dry dock at Chatham dockyard, with “views across the Medway to Upnor Castle”, hosts this impressive yearling, which is praised for its “amazing food from a very talented young chef”, Will Freeman, who is creating “ambitious menus in this stunning venue”. Owners Bob Russell and his sons Matthew and Stephen opened their Copper River distillery here six years ago.
Summary
An April 2021 newcomer (no reports as yet): an attractive-looking 80-seater housed in a Victorian pump house beside the Medway river, with wood decking by the water. As well as the ability to sample the distillery’s cocktails there’s quite an ambitious food offering and the riverside windows afford fine views.
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Chatham, ME4 4LP
Restaurant details
Pumproom Restaurant at Copper Rivet Distillery Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Amazing roasts in a seriously dramatic room! "
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £22.00 | £27.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Main | Pudding |
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| £24.00 | £9.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Chatham, ME4 4LP
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3:45 pm |
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