Whenever we have some news from the brewery or any of our pubs, we’ll be sure to post it here. Look out for lots of stories coming up, reporting on events and anything else we think might be of interest to you!
Hook Norton Brewery, now only one of three breweries to still deliver using traditional shire horse and dray welcomes their latest young horse to the team. 2 and a half year old Shire Horse, Brigadier joins the ranks amongst two other working horses at the Brewery. Purchased from Cornwall, Brigadier (formerly Bill) will spend time […]
Read moreWe had the wonderful people from Muddy Stilettos pop into The Three Conies, Thorpe Mandeville for afternoon tea. Here’s what they thought . . . After a tasty afternoon tea with a twist? We’ve been soaking up the brilliantly irreverent and quirky vibes at The Three Conies in Thorpe Mandeville. THE LOCATION Perched on the […]
Read moreCLASSIC CASK RANGE We have a change to our core range of beers, which are available in cask and bottle all year. Off The Hook is now a regular beer, available all year. This beer was first brewed at the beginning of lockdown 1, and then we had to quickly move it from cask to […]
Read moreIt’s with the heaviest of hearts we announce the sad passing of our Lucas. Lucas was the epitome of a gentle giant, evident by the many hearts he won of the many people he met. A loyal colleague of the Brewery for many years, he enjoyed a wonderful retirement this year before sadly passing this […]
Read moreProud to say that we have won the ‘Hidden Gem’ award in the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Accolades that recognises the outstanding visitor experiences on offer across the country. Whatever the reason for your visit, be that a beer, a bite to eat, a tour, a meeting, a bit of shopping, an encounter with a shire […]
Read moreWe need your help! Join the campaign today and help save your local pub www.longlivethelocal.pub/hooknorton Pubs and breweries are historic partners at the heart of villages, towns and cities across the UK. Together they are one of our most traditional industries, yet at the same time one of the most modern and exciting. Pubs are […]
Read moreWe’re super happy to join Team Cropredy and bring our ales to Fairport’s Cropredy Convention, the band’s annual music festival in August Hook Norton takes over from long-standing supplier Wadworth Brewery of Devizes. Festival Organiser Gareth Williams says: “We want to thank Wadworth for the many years of great support they have given our festival.” […]
Read moreAfter a long hard winter in lockdown, everyone is excited to get back to normal. And more importantly, get back to drinking with friends! We’ve been included in the top places to drink with friends at, in a covid safe environment, in Oxfordshire. The list, created by Experience Oxfordshire, gives the definitive list of where […]
Read moreThe Oxfordshire roads around Hook Norton will once again ring out to the sound of the heavy footfall of the Shire Horse this week as we re-start our horse-drawn deliveries. Due to the various lockdown restrictions, it has been almost 2 years since Commander and Lucas visited the local pubs in the area, delivering our […]
Read moreWe can’t wait to welcome you all back to our Hooky pubs from Monday 12th April onwards. They have all worked really hard to ensure that your outside dining and drinking experience is great but as always, with the Great British weather being what it is, please check the forecast and dress appropriatly! Please find […]
Read moreWe can’t wait to welcome you all back to the brewery. In line with current guidelines we’ll be re-commencing Brewery Tours from April 12th as well as opening our Malthouse Kitchen Cafe for outdoor table service. Your personal tour guide will take you up, down and around our 5-storey Victorian Tower Brewery where you will […]
Read moreHere’s a fine use of our Twelve Days Original Porter – Granny Di’s Christmas Pud. The following will make one 2lb pudding or two – 1lb puddings. INGREDIENTS 4 oz shredded suet 2 oz self raising flour 4 oz white or brown breadcrumbs 1 level teaspoon mixed spice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg A pinch of cinnamon […]
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