Arkells Brewery

05/06/2026

We hear it’s Wiltshire Day today! 🍻

Raise a glass to the county we call home with a pint of Wiltshire Gold, brewed in our historic Wiltshire brewery.

Here’s to Wiltshire heritage, local pride, and great beer.🍻

15/05/2026

Today, Wines & Spirits Director, Richard Bailey led Level 2 Wines training for a group of our pub Managers/Assistant Managers who are working towards their internationally recognised WSET qualification. 🍷

The session focused on building confidence and knowledge, understanding tasting sheet standards, identifying flavour profiles, and benchmarking wines professionally.

Education within hospitality is key, and today’s training explored how wine can either enhance or detract from ingredients and dishes, helping our teams create even better food and wine experiences for customers.

A brilliant day of learning, tasting, and developing skills. Cheers to continued education and raising standards together.

14/05/2026

We popped along to see the fantastic new outside bar at Helen Browning's Royal Oak in Bishopstone — and it certainly didn’t disappoint! 🍻☀️

Set within their extraordinary garden, it’s the perfect spot to relax with glorious food and drinks in a beautiful setting.

Wonderful to see Tim, too — such a welcoming atmosphere, amazing hospitality, and a superb new addition that all make it well worth a visit.

If you haven’t been, make sure you do this summer! 🍷🍴

08/05/2026

A great day at Badminton Horse Trials for George, Nick & Charlie today 🍻🐎☀️

After walking the course and checking out our fence, they headed to The Pig & Whistle where our Arkell’s Hop Drop is flowing — the perfect reward after getting their steps in! 😂

If you’re visiting, make sure you stop for a pint of Hop Drop too! Located between the shopping village and the lakeside. Enjoy a refreshing drink while watching all the action on the big screen.

23/04/2026

After an incredible 48 years with Arkell’s, yesterday we said a heartfelt “cheers” to Phil Mercer as he retired from his full-time role — on his 65th birthday. 🍻

Phil began at Arkell’s in the 70s in the cask wash, under the watchful eye of his dad, Lou. From there, he moved up to the brewhouse.

Then, for the past 35 years in Technical Services, Phil has been the familiar face our pubs have relied on — turning up when something breaks, leaks, explodes, or simply refuses to behave. Always on call, he’s been there making sure the beer kept flowing.

His send-off was full of warmth, humour, and heartfelt thanks from colleagues, friends, and long-standing suppliers who’ve been part of the journey.

The good news? This isn’t goodbye. Phil will still be leading our weekly brewery tours and popping up at events, sharing his knowledge, stories, and passion.

Cheers, Phil — thank you for everything. Enjoy your well-earned retirement! 🍺

13/04/2026

09/04/2026

Join our decorating team.

We are looking for a skilled painter to join our in-house team.

We want someone who genuinely cares about doing a top-quality job and takes pride in every finish.

You’ll be working across our pubs, and play a key role in keeping our estate looking its best. Internal and external decorating.

If you’re interested please get in touch.
Email CV to [email protected]

05/04/2026

Have a Hoppy Easter everyone! 🍻🐇🌿

31/03/2026

🌿🐇Spring Hopper in bottles — ready for the Easter weekend 🍺🐣

Our hop-forward seasonal pale ale is available online and in store. Pop in to Arkell's Grape & Grain Wine and Brewery Warehouse and stock up ahead of the long weekend.

Just a heads up: with the bank holiday weekend coming up, the shop will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday but it’ll be back open as usual on Tuesday.

30/03/2026

🌸 🌿Longer days. Lighter evenings. And the return of Spring Hopper 🐇🍺

Our seasonal pale ale is back — a vibrant, refreshing, springtime treat. Heavily hopped, this pale ale has a noticeable tropical fruity flavour and aroma.

A much-loved cask ale. Also available in bottles.

https://grapeandgrainwarehouse.co.uk/collections/our-beers/products/spring-hopper-8x500ml