Heritage
A Pub Steeped in History
The Copper Kettle first opened its doors in 1847, when Ashford was a bustling market town at the crossroads of Kent. Originally a coaching inn serving weary travellers on the London to Dover route, the pub earned its name from the gleaming copper kettle that hung above the bar — a symbol of warmth and welcome that endures to this day.
Through two world wars, the rise and fall of the railway, and decades of change, The Copper Kettle remained a constant — a place where the community gathered, stories were shared, and pints were pulled with pride.
Today, we've lovingly restored the original Victorian features while adding modern comforts, creating a space that honours the past while embracing the present.
