About + Team

About + Team

Having opened the very successful Copper Rivet Distillery in 2016, Bob Russell and his sons, Matthew and Stephen, have done it again! The Pumproom @ Copper Rivet Distillery opened its door in April 2021 and and offers a relaxed dining experience.

About + Team

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The distillery was built in 1873 as a pumphouse, to pump water into and out of the dry docks as ships were mended or built. It is in a stunning setting for restaurant lunchers or diners, surrounded by water on both sides, and its riverside windows offer views of Queen Elizabeth 1st’ gunpowder store, the grey stone castle of Upnor.

In addition, on sunny days and evenings during the English summer months you can feast either on the wooden decking beside the river, or under the brick arches over-looking the yachting marina.




BOOK A DISTILLERY TOUR

BOOK A DISTILLERY TOUR

Tour one of the UK’s only farm to glass distilleries, a rare chance to experience the entire distillation process from grain to glass. Tours end in the Pumproom bar with a tasting of our crafted spirits.

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Meet Our Team

Will Freeman
Executive Chef
Will Freeman

With foodie parents and his Nan cooking ‘Real Food’, Will has always surrounded himself by good food and continues to do so now with his home life, meeting his partner whilst working in a restaurant, raising a “little foodie” together. This love for everything food is what inspires him and drives him to pass on his knowledge to his kitchen team. Creating dishes using some of Kent’s best local produce from the land and sea, his food is uncomplicated and without fuss, yet never fails to hit the mark when it comes to flavour and inventiveness.

Tony Hush
Restaurant Manager
Tony Hush

He’s a friendly local lad who’s worked in the industry for 20 years, starting his career in Scotland at a young age. He’s an Irn-Bru and Lorne sausage connoisseur. He is always smiling and looks forward to welcoming you all.

Join us…

We are committed to providing an environment for our employees to develop and progress within a role and to achieve their career goals. Whenever possible we will promote from within, but we also recognise the importance of recruiting new talent into the business.

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