Brew York’s expansion continues.
The company has acquired three new pubs, it revealed today (Monday).
And the team behind the city brewer – which has been growing ever since it launched eight years ago – say more is to come.
In a statement, co-founders Wayne Smith and Lee Grabham said: “We have ambitious plans to add a further five venues to our portfolio over the next few years and we are excited to confirm the first deal is now agreed.
“Brew York has acquired three new venues via an agreement with established operator, Market Town Taverns, from their impressive estate across Yorkshire.
“This move marks a new phase of growth as we continue to stride beyond our home ground.”
The new Brew York bars will be:
- The Mitre, Knaresborough: “Close to Waterside and Knaresborough Viaduct – one of Yorkshire’s most iconic landmarks – and adjacent to the town’s Grade II listed train station, The Mitre boasts a large central bar, function room, outdoor seating area, and luxurious letting rooms”
- The Horse & Farrier, Otley: “Situated in the centre of the thriving market town, The Horse and Farrier is a stone-built pub with luxurious letting rooms, function room, outdoor area, and an impressive real fire”
- Coopers, Guiseley: “Nestled in the heart of the town, Coopers is a modern-styled bar converted from a former Co-operative store and is known for being host to the long-established Top Banana Comedy Club”.
The duo added: “The current plans are to take over all three in late April and, as the three venues are all established and well-appointed, we won’t be making significant changes.
“Brew York beers will become the bar offer – across traditional hand-pull cask and keg, including lager – and the street food offer that has been a winning formula across the existing Brew York venues will be introduced.
“As all Brew York beers are brewed in York either at the original brewery on Walmgate or at the main production facility in Osbaldwick, the three venues will be a true showcase of Yorkshire beer.”
As part of the venue expansion programme, the existing four Brew York bars in York (Walmgate and Osbaldwick), Pocklington, and Leeds city centre have also had opening times extended with further enhancements planned.
Wayne Smith, who is also Brew York’s MD, adds: “We’ve now developed four solid Brew York venues that all offer a dynamic craft beer experience and we’ve realised a key opportunity to further strengthen and grow the business in this area.”
The expansion project was possible thanks to advice and support from finance firm Fresh Thinking Advisory.
Birthday bash
The news comes as the Brew York Eighth Birthday bash approaches.
Some tickets still remain for the beer festival which runs on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 April.
The celebration will take place at the Brew York brewery and tap room at Handley Park, Osbaldwick, and will be split in to three sessions – Friday, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday evening.
As well as its own beer, eight other leading breweries will feature.
They are Amundsen (Oslo), Elusive Brewing (Wokingham), Fierce Beer (Aberdeen), Fyne Ales Brewery (Cairndow), Lakes Brew Co (Kendal), Siren Craft Brew (Wokingham), UnBarred Brewery (Brighton), and Thornbridge Brewery (Bakewell).
Over a hundred beers will be poured across the weekend, from Brew York’s bestsellers to new and rare specials and some brand-new eighth birthday beers – a stout brewed as a collaboration recipe with all eight guest breweries; a public choice sour; and a team choice pale.
Find out more and buy tickets here.