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Shipstone's Micro Brewery In 1852, James Shipstone first opened a brewery in Basford, Nottingham. No pressure then James!!! He was a man of great ideas, very adventurous.

The city already had a reputation for great b**r, its cave system had over 28 Malt Kilns, cellars in the sandstone rock were also perfect for brewing, fermenting and storage.The mineral properties of its waters had created and maintained a certain quality in brewing. Nottingham's ale was well known and word of its qualities were even written about in a famous folk song. Like many he moved quickly on from a small brewhouse and was a pioneer in the application of science into the brewing industry. The basic principles of brewing might remain broadly constant, but there were many ways in which the craft could be improved by the applications of science and industry. The demand for Shipstone's b**rs grew, he applied his findings to produce better quality b**r and on a much larger scale. Eventually building the Star Brewery in Basford on the site where his brewed his first barrel. We have embarked on a journey to protect & preserve this Nottingham Icon, back brewing on a very small scale to ensure the very best quality, using tried and tested methods and ingredients found in the archives. The b**rs are gaining a great following and we thank everyone for your support.

All done for another year! Well done to all Nottingham CAMRA , for once again putting on a fantastic festival, all volun...
11/10/2026

All done for another year! Well done to all Nottingham CAMRA , for once again putting on a fantastic festival, all volunteers and all passionate about supporting local cask ale. You have done it again so a massive thank you. Here is to 2027 the 50th anniversary of this incredible event.

Next up is Castle B**r Festival
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11/10/2026

What a fabulous four days at the Nottingham B**r & C***r Festival! We loved every minute of it! Nottingham CAMRA thank you.

Got the post-festival blues? And maybe a slightly sore head?
Well, here's something to cheer you up...

Castle B**r Fest is coming to Nottingham Castle in May 2027! And the good news? Early bird tickets are NOW ON SALE!

Go on, get your next b**r festival lined up. It'll give you something to look forward to while you recover!

Tickets on sale now from just £11.

tinyurl.com/cbf27

We will be there....

Black Iris Brewery Blue Monkey Brewery Bang The Elephant Brewing Co. Castle Rock Brewery Hollow Stone Brewing Co. The Grumpy Fish Brew Co Lenton Lane Brewery Liquid Light Brewing Company Neon Raptor Brewing Co. Magpie Brewery Shipstone's Sneinton C***r Company plus plus...

+ great music, great food. **rUK The Great British Pub Crawl

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10/10/2026

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One great festival advertised at another great festival! Looking forward to seeing you all for the final day at Trent Br...
10/10/2026

One great festival advertised at another great festival! Looking forward to seeing you all for the final day at Trent Bridge! Plenty of b**rs left all round.

We might be busy planning Castle B**r Fest for May next year, but this weekend we’re all about supporting the fantastic CAMRA Nottingham B**r & C***r Festival at Trent Bridge.

And we have to admit, it was pretty exciting seeing Castle B**r Fest up in bright lights on the pitch! Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club thank you!

So many of the brilliant independent breweries you’ll find at the Castle in May are at Trent Bridge right now, pouring the good stuff. Because we might all run our own events, brew our own b**r and do things our own way, but ultimately we’re all here for the same thing: great independent b**r.

If you’re heading down this weekend, come and say hello. And if you haven’t got your ticket yet, there’s still time:

https://nottinghambf.camra.org.uk/

See you at Trent Bridge this weekend… and then at the Nottingham Castle in May. 🍻

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Black Iris Brewery Blue Monkey Brewery Castle Rock Brewery The Grumpy Fish Brew Co Lenton Lane Brewery Shipstone's Liquid Light Brewing Company Magpie Brewery Neon Raptor Brewing Co.

08/10/2026
The Shipstone’s star taking pride of place in the city centre. ⭐This archive photo shows The Sir Isaac Newton on Glassho...
08/10/2026

The Shipstone’s star taking pride of place in the city centre. ⭐

This archive photo shows The Sir Isaac Newton on Glasshouse Street, complete with its striking vertical tower and star emblem. It’s a brilliant image showing how integrated the brewery's identity was into Nottingham’s everyday landscape.

Did you ever sink a pint inside the Sir Isaac Newton? Let us know in the comments below!

First pint poured and Trade Day is officially underway! 🍺✨Nottingham B**r Festival is back, and we couldn't be happier t...
07/10/2026

First pint poured and Trade Day is officially underway! 🍺✨

Nottingham B**r Festival is back, and we couldn't be happier to see glasses filled and the festival hall filling up. Our team has put together a cracking line-up on handpull for you all week long. We've got everything from our core favourites to special festival brews.

Who’s joining us this week? Pop over to the bar, say hello to the brewery team, and grab yourself a proper pint of Shippos. 🍻

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06/10/2026

All set for our 14th Nottingham B**r festival. Who is joining us for one of your favourite b**rs?

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06/10/2026

Remembering Jeremy Bradb**r

At our race meeting on Wednesday 7th October, we’ll pay tribute to our former Chair, Jeremy Bradb**r, who sadly passed away in August.

The fifth race on the card will be named the Jeremy Bradb**r Memorial Handicap, with Jeremy’s family joining us for the afternoon.

Jeremy was a hugely respected figure in both racing and law, and his passion for Nottingham Racecourse and the sport was clear to everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

We look forward to celebrating Jeremy’s life and remembering the lasting impact he made at Nottingham Racecourse.

05/10/2026

If you have tickets for the trade session on Wednesday, you can come and learn about cask v nitro with Shipstone's and Nottingham CAMRA. Taste the difference!

Address

33 Church Street
Nottingham
NG60AG

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+441158374200

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