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Flash forward to 2005.
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The buildings which once contained the original Alnwick Brewery on a site in the town’s Dispensary Street dated back to around 1750. Sadly, before they could be listed, they were pulled down in the early 1990s. From 1963, after the then board decided to quit brewing due to lack of funds for modernisation, the operation concentrated on distribution and, together with its pub estate, became part of Dryboroughs of Edinburgh in 1979. Thereafter its new owner was acquired by Grand Metropolitan which itself was merged into world drinks giant, Diageo, formerly the Guinness and United Distillers conglomerate. And so it was that big business extinguished the delight of a locally owned and operated enterprise in which the people of Alnwick took pride. In that year Alnwick businessman, Ian Linsley, son of the brewery’s last managing director, John, (and having already resurrected ABC’s legendary Alnwick Rum), realised a long-cherished ambition to bring back Alnwick IPA in bottles. That b**r was expertly crafted for the Alnwick Brewery Company by Daleside of Harrogate and is based on an old ABC recipe. It was followed in 2011 in cask form and subsequently seven other cask ales were introduced. Now, and until the opening of the planned brewery in Alnwick, the entire portfolio of traditional b**rs in cask and bottle is produced with the co-operation of three excellent brewers all from the north of England. In 2012, Ian was formally joined in business by fellow b**r aficionados David Ainsley (a long time CAMRA member) and Chris Walwyn-James, both from Embleton. With Ian having recently elected to retire from the business, David and Chris are continuing with the development of the rum and b**r businesses under operating company Spirit of Northumberland Ltd. BRINGING IT BACK

Fundamental to our business strategy, and consistant with our reputation for the highest quality traditional b**rs, is the restoration of brewing in Alnwick. Right now the right property is being sought in the market town itself. It is hoped that will allow us to create a complex to house a brewery within a restaurant. To be renowned for the quality of its no-nonsense rustic dining the restaurant will major on the traditional recipes of Northumbria featuring the region’s great food. In addition to the brewery and restaurant it is hoped there will be space for a Spirit of Northumberland shop, office, and exhibition space. This will be used to display the history of the brewery and Alnwick Rum as well as local arts and crafts.

TRICK OR TREAT! Happy Halloween! We are ready for a full day and night of frightful fun.We are open from midday today, s...
31/10/2026

TRICK OR TREAT!

Happy Halloween!

We are ready for a full day and night of frightful fun.

We are open from midday today, so you can drop in early to kick off your Halloween celebrations. Here is everything you need to know about the lineup:

• Midday: The Taproom opens. Come by for a head start on our full lineup of b**rs

• 4:00 PM: Dou_h&Co Co will be serving up fresh food to keep you fueled.

• 5:00 PM: The official party kicks off!

• Truck or Treats: Show up in your costume to receive a special treat on us.

Grab your friends, put on your best costume, and join us for the fun!

Tonight’s menu! Sit in or takeaway! See you folks later!
30/10/2026

Tonight’s menu!

Sit in or takeaway!

See you folks later!

WHAT’S ON AT THE TAPROOM THIS WEEK?We’ve got a cracking week lined up, with plenty of reasons to get yourself down to th...
27/10/2026

WHAT’S ON AT THE TAPROOM THIS WEEK?

We’ve got a cracking week lined up, with plenty of reasons to get yourself down to the taproom!

We’re open all week serving up great b**r, tasty toasties and a full bar, so whether you fancy a quick pint or a proper catch-up, we’ve got you covered.

Even the chickens have been getting into the Halloween spirit, having a go at carving pumpkins, and may we say, they’ve done an exceptionally good job!

Looks like we’ve got some competition for the pumpkin-carving crown this year!

FRIDAY – ROLLOS PIZZA FROM 5PM
We’re kicking off the weekend the right way, with Rollos Pizza joining us from 5pm. Grab yourself a pizza, pour yourself a pint and settle in for a proper Friday evening at the taproom.

SATURDAY – HALLOWEEN PARTY

Time to get your spooky on!
We’ll be serving pints from midday, with our official Halloween party kicking off at 5pm. Dou_&co Pizza will be joining us, serving up some frighteningly good pizza to keep everyone fed and happy.

Fancy dress is highly encouraged, so dig out those costumes, get creative and give us your best Halloween effort. We’ll have prizes for the best dressed, plus games and plenty of fun throughout the evening.

The scarier, sillier or more ridiculous, the better. We want to see what you’ve got!

So round up your mates, get your costumes ready and join us for a weekend of good b**r, cracking pizza and a bit of Halloween mischief.

Good b**r, great pizza and questionable costume choices.

See you folks at the taproom!

24/10/2026

Our Official 2026 Christmas gift drop off points! 🎅 Starting November 1st 💜
🎁 Alnwick Post Office
🎁 Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery, Alnwick (5th Nov)
🎁 The Fleece (NOW)
🎁 Alnwick Brewery Co & Taproom (NOW)
🎁 Co-op Funeralcare
🎁 The Queens Head (NOW)
🎁 LIDL - Alnwick (5th Nov)
🎁 Sainsbury's Alnwick
🎁 The Fern & Forge Cafe - Shilbottle.
🎁 CIRCA - Amble.
🎁 Radcliffe Club Amble
🎁 The Amble Inn
🎁 Heatherdale Care Home - Broomhill.
🎁 Station Court Care Home - Barchester Healthcare - Ashington.
🎁 Chester Court Care Home - Barchester Healthcare - Bedlington.
🎁 MilkandHoney Seahouses
🎁 The Promenade Cafe Bar Spittal

How amazing to have so many local businesses involved this year! Thank you all so much!! 🎁💜🎅 All donations recieved will be delivered to Children's Services in time for Christmas 🎄

💇‍♀️Don't forget we have a charity night Bex Hair & Beauty Boutique on the 5th of November, 9am - 7pm, where there will be hair treatments, raffles etc 💇‍♀️

🚌 We also have a charity coach trip to Harrogate Christmas market on the 6th of December with Hays Travel Alnwick with raffles & bingo on the coach! 🚌

24/10/2026

Hey folks we’re closing at 6:30pm this evening (Saturday)
So our staff can get home before weather sets in!

See you folks later! Come shelter from the rain!
23/10/2026

See you folks later! Come shelter from the rain!

THIS FRIDAY AT THE TAP — A NIGHT OF NORTHUMBRIAN DELIGHT!We’ve got a proper local treat in store for you this Friday!The...
21/10/2026

THIS FRIDAY AT THE TAP — A NIGHT OF NORTHUMBRIAN DELIGHT!

We’ve got a proper local treat in store for you this Friday!

The Rothbury Food Truck will be serving up the very best local fayre, with fish, prawns and scampi on the menu — and, of course, particularly good potatoes!

Wash it all down with a fantastic selection of b**rs on the taps, including c***r and l***r, plus a fine choice of local spirits.

And the evening wouldn’t be complete without a little traditional music! Snook will be playing traditional ceilidh music from 6pm, bringing the spirit and sounds of our wonderful region to The Tap.

Good local food, great local drinks and traditional music — what more could you want?

Get your friends together, come along and enjoy a proper taste of Northumberland right here at The Tap.
This Friday from 6pm. Local food, local music, local flavour. A night not to be missed

See you folks then!

TODAY WE’RE CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF ALNWICK BREWERY AT HAWHILL!10 years! Where has the time gone?!The funny thing is, we...
19/10/2026

TODAY WE’RE CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF ALNWICK BREWERY AT HAWHILL!

10 years! Where has the time gone?!

The funny thing is, we’re so busy planning the next exciting brews, dreaming up new ideas and figuring out the next steps for Alnwick Brewery that we manage to forget our own anniversary date every single year!

Thankfully, someone very kind remembered for us and popped in today with a lovely card and a cake to celebrate.

We were so touched by the thoughtfulness… although we were nearly too busy eating the cake to remember to take a picture! So, if you’re wondering why the cake looks a little worse for wear in the photo, now you know!

Looking back over the last 10 years, what a journey it’s been. From those early days at Hawkhill to growing our range of b**rs, trying new ideas, taking on new challenges and building relationships with so many wonderful people, there’s been plenty to celebrate along the way. And, of course, plenty more exciting plans brewing behind the scenes!

A HUGE THANK YOU to all our friends and customers, old and new, who have supported us over the years. Whether you’ve been with us from the very beginning or have only recently joined us on our journey, every purchase, recommendation, visit and kind word means the world to us. We appreciate your support more than we can ever say, and we certainly wouldn’t be here without you.

A little reminder about buying local…
Supporting local businesses means so much more than simply buying a product. It helps keep independent businesses going, supports local jobs, strengthens our community and allows small businesses like ours to keep growing, experimenting and doing what we love.
Every time you choose local, you’re helping keep something special alive. Every little bit really does count, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who chooses to support us.

So today, we’re raising a glass (and finishing off the cake!) to 10 years of Alnwick Brewery at Hawkhill.
Thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to the last 10 years, the exciting things still to come, and many more years of great b**r, good friends and supporting local!

Cheers to you all — and thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

MATCHBOX PIZZA IS BACK THIS FRIDAY!Missed Matchbox pizza? Which you obviously have… so we’re giving you another chance t...
13/10/2026

MATCHBOX PIZZA IS BACK THIS FRIDAY!

Missed Matchbox pizza? Which you obviously have… so we’re giving you another chance to get your hands on a slice.

They’re popping up at the Taproom this Friday, 5pm–8pm, serving up the goods and bringing all the pizza vibes.

Cold b**rs, fresh pizza and Friday night sorted. What more could you want?

Round up your mates, grab a pint and get yourself a slice

TONIGHT AT THE BREWERY TAP!The fantastic Loaded Dawg is joining us tonight from 5–8pm, serving up their delicious, mouth...
09/10/2026

TONIGHT AT THE BREWERY TAP!

The fantastic Loaded Dawg is joining us tonight from 5–8pm, serving up their delicious, mouth-watering beef dogs, packed with flavour and guaranteed to hit the spot!

And what goes better with a cracking beef dog than a lovely b**r or two? We’ve got all our lovely b**rs pouring fresh from the taps, so there’s plenty to choose from while you tuck in.

Gather your mates, bring your appetite, and join us for a great evening of delicious food, lovely b**rs and good company.

The Brewery Tap | Tonight | 5–8pm sit in or takeaway!

Great dogs, great b**r, great company. What more could you want?
See you at the bar!

Address

Hawkhill Business Park
Alnwick
NE663PG

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+447545885352

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