insideKENT Magazine Issue 132 - April 2023 | Page 63

CAFÉ NUCLEUS
COPPER RIVET DISTILLERY
Every single detail matters at Café Nucleus . From their White Company ‘ Noir ’ hand soap and lotion , to the state-of-the-art Bose and Sonos sound systems , and boutique interior styling . Food and drink is no less fabulous - enjoy a packed menu full of gorgeous treats and meals , including an award-winning brunch served from open till close . The 106 dishes are all freshly made and served daily , with all dietary requirements catered for and ingredients sourced from local farms and suppliers . Brunch highlights include two Belgian-style waffles with two rashers of Mackenzies smoked back bacon , Kentish scrambled eggs and single origin Canadian maple syrup , and for those wanting something savoury , the Eggs Blackstone : a toasted English muffin with Mackenzies Yorkshire smokehouse bacon , ovenroasted vine tomatoes , poached eggs and hollandaise sauce . Brunch couldn ’ t get better .
After feasting at Café Nucleus or absorbing all the culture Chatham has to offer at one of its galleries and museums , why not indulge in a little retail therapy at the Pentagon Shopping Centre . With a name deriving from the fact that its main bustling courtyard is five-sided , the shopping centre is packed full of brilliant shops , cafés and leisure facilities . With over 70 shops to peruse , you are sure to find something you love - or even a sweet Easter gift for someone special . The Pentagon Shopping Centre is also home to Chatham Bowl , a brilliant 16-lane bowling alley featuring intelligent and funky multicoloured lane lighting , as well as pool tables and fun arcade games .
For 414 years Chatham stood at the cutting edge of industry and innovation . 50 years since the last ship was launched from its historic dockyard , the site is now not only home to Chatham Historic Dockyard , but another place honouring the heritage of the town and its legacy - Copper Rivet Distillery . An exciting and dynamic craft distillery , Copper Rivet draws upon the area ' s rich tradition of innovation and craft , with a committed team that toils together to produce small batches of exceptional gins , whiskies and vodkas from scratch in bespoke stills with the same skill that local craftsmen once fashioned worldclass ships with .
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