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BRITAIN’S OLDEST BREWER’S AWARD-WINNING TOURS ARE A DIFFERENT DAY OUT THIS SPRING – AND LOCAL RESIDENTS GET 20% OFF IN MARCH

27th February 2024

Beer lovers are invited to discover the secrets of Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, with one of its award-winning brewery tours.

UNVEILING A SHINING EXAMPLE OF A 21ST CENTURY PUB WITH HISTORIC FEATURES, THE CROWN, BLACKHEATH, AFTER A £750,000 RENOVATION

23rd February 2024

Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has reopened its historic pub in the beating heart of Blackheath Village, The Crown, following a £750,000 transformation.

PUB GENERAL MANAGER LAUREN RETURNS TO THE SHEPHERD NEAME ‘FAMILY’ RUNNING THE MANOR FARM BARN

16th February 2024

It’s a return to the Shepherd Neame fold for the new General Manager at Britain’s first 21st century thatched pub, the Manor Farm Barn in Southfleet.

GO NUTS FOR NEW FLAVOURS WITH SHEPHERD NEAME’S COBNUT

8th February 2024

Enjoy an authentic taste of Kent with Cobnut (3.4% ABV), the latest beer released by independent family brewer Shepherd Neame as part of its popular real ale initiative Cask Club.

INTRODUCING FRANK JR.: SHEPHERD NEAME’S NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART INDUSTRIAL ROBOT

5th February 2024

Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has invested in a new state-of-the-art industrial robot to improve its packaging capabilities.

SHEPHERD NEAME’S SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2024 OPENS TO ENTRIES WITH FANTASTIC PRIZES TO BE SNAPPED UP

31st January 2024

Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame is launching the third in its series of popular photographic competitions.

SHEPHERD NEAME’S ICONIC BEACHSIDE PUB, THE ZETLAND ARMS, HAS REFRESHED LOOK AND MENU FOR WINTER

22nd January 2024

It’s a coastal icon, set right on Kingsdown beach, and now Shepherd Neame’s Zetland Arms has a fresh new look for the new year. The pub has undergone a stylish external redecoration in blue and white tones in keeping with its seaside setting, and has a delicious new menu inspired by its location too.

THE OFFICIAL REOPENING OF THE ROYAL CROWN IN ROCHESTER BRINGS PLENTY OF CHRISTMAS CHEERS

13th December 2023

There was standing room only when Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, officially reopened its historic Rochester pub, The Royal Crown, following a stunning £1.2 million refurbishment.

SHEPHERD NEAME COMPLETES £500,000 REFURBISHMENT AT HISTORIC SEAFRONT HOTEL

11th December 2023

A £500,000 refurbishment of The Royal Albion Hotel in the Kentish seaside town of Broadstairs has been completed by Shepherd Neame

NEW LICENSEES REOPEN SHEPHERD NEAME’S HISTORIC WOOLPACK INN IN IDYLLIC CHILHAM

29th November 2023

It’s been a team effort for the Thompson family to transform Shepherd Neame’s 600-year-old Woolpack Inn at Chilham into the stylish, welcoming venue with a touch of luxury which has reopened its doors.

SHEPHERD NEAME REOPENS THE ROYAL CROWN AFTER A REFURBISHMENT FIT FOR A KING

27th November 2023

Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame has reopened historic Rochester pub, The Crown, after a stunning £1.2 million transformation - and reinstated its former name The Royal Crown.

SIP INTO CHRISTMAS WITH SHEPHERD NEAME’S FESTIVE WINTER WARMING ALE

24th November 2023

Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame’s award-winning Christmas Ale is back - in time for the festive season.