Hawkshead Brewery

Alex Saint

The Hawkshead Brewery, was founded in 2002 in Town End Farm outside Hawskhead. Such has been its success that it rapidly outgrew is 7 barrel brew plant and had to move to a rather splendid purpose built brewhouse in Staveley, near Kendal, where you find it sandwiched between an artisan bakers and a serious destination cycling shop. A perfect trio. Founder Alex Brodie learnt the beer trade travelling the world as a foreign -correspondent, and at the brewhouse you’ll find the usual tours, food and off-sales – but it’s also worth checking out what’s on as they also run a pretty darn good programme of music events too.

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Telephone: Brewery - 01539 822644; The Beer Hall 01539 825260 Visit Now

Admission Charges

Brewery Tour£6.50

Commercial and Hire Services

The River Bar can be booked for private functions.

Services and Facilities

Bar, shop, guided tours

Opening Hours

  • Monday12:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Tuesday12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Wednesday12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Thursday12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Friday12:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Saturday12:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Sunday12:00pm - 8:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

What's on near Hawkshead Brewery

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Keswick Film Festival

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Showzam!

A festival of Circus, Magic and Variety, set to take place during the February half-term holidays. There will be a blend of live performances, illusions, street acts and more.

from £14.00

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