BREWERY TOURS
Take a guided tour of Shepherd Neame – Britain’s oldest brewer. Start from the recently-refurbished Visitor Centre; see the traditional mash tuns; taste natural mineral water from the brewery’s well; try some malted barley; smell locally-grown Kentish hops; see bygone delivery vehicles and step into a recreated cooper’s workshop.
Once you have seen the care that goes into consistently brewing really good Shepherd Neame beers, there’s the chance to sample some during an enlightening tutored tasting – audience participation encouraged! Finally, visit the Brewery Shop and pick up a souvenir, gift or some beer! The whole visit, including tasting, takes approximately 2 hours.
Tours run most days - advance booking recommended.
OPENING TIMES & PRICES
Daytime Tour & Tasting
Advance booking is strongly recommended for the tours, which commence from the Visitor Centre, 10 Court Street, and are available most Mondays to Saturdays - please telephone to check availability and to book or click here to book online.
Prices for the tour, light refreshments and a fascinating tutored tasting are as follows:-
Adult £8.50 Child £5.75* Senior Citizen £7.50* Child rate applies to children accompanied by a parent or guardian – special rates apply to school visits and student groups. As the brewery is a working industrial site, children joining the tours must be aged 12 or over
You should allow 2 hours for your visit.
EVENING TOUR & ALE SAMPLERS' SUPPERS
Enjoy a brewery tour followed a tutored tasting and a home-cooked supper. £19.50 per person. Available on the following dates – advance booking essential.
Thursday 29th May
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Succulent chicken breast cooked in Whitstable Bay Ale and topped with sliced Kentish potatoes. Served with seasonal vegetables |
Thursday 19th June
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Homemade Chilli con Carne with rice and Pitta Bread |
Thursday 31st July
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Smoked Haddock and Prawns bound in a rich velouté sauce topped with creamy mashed potato. |
Thursday 21st August
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Succulent chicken breast cooked in Whitstable Bay Ale and topped with sliced Kentish potatoes. Served with seasonal vegetables |
Thursday 11th September
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Homemade Chilli con Carne with rice and Pitta Bread |
Thursday 16th October
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A Casserole of Beef and Mushroom cooked with Spitfire Ale Parsley Potatoes and Carrots. |
Thursday 13th November
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Succulent chicken breast cooked in Whitstable Bay Ale and topped with sliced Kentish potatoes. Served with seasonal vegetables |
Please telephone 01795 542016 for details or click here to book.
BEER & FOOD EVENINGS
Take a guided evening tour and see how our award-winning ales and speciality lagers are brewed, then savour a superb four-course "Beer Dinner" - freshly prepared with local ingredients. Each course is matched by a specially-selected beer whose flavours complement the food. Learn how our Master Brewers and Taste Panel assess every batch of beer, discover fascinating facts about each beer, and take part in a fun "Beer Quiz".
The fully inclusive price for this tour is £34.95 per person – available on the following dates: –
| Friday 9th May | SPRING BEER & FOOD EVENING |
| Friday 18th July | FLAVOURS OF FAVERSHAM BEER & LOCAL FOOD EVENING |
| Friday 26th September | AUTUMN BEER & FOOD EVENING |
| Saturday 13th December | CHRISTMAS BEER & FOOD EVENING |
CLICK HERE TO BOOK or call 01795 542016
NOTES
- Soft drinks will be provided if preferred and for visitors under the age of 18.
- Many of the areas visited during the tour are of an industrial nature, so - in the interests of safety - children must be at least 12 years of age.
- The tour itself lasts approximately 1 hour 20 minutes and includes several of the brewery's historic buildings, which have a number of steep staircases and uneven surfaces. The tour may therefore be difficult for infirm visitors and is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Practical footwear is recommended.
- Production or engineering considerations may necessitate restricting access to certain areas on some occasions. Brewing is a batch process so we cannot guarantee that any particular piece of equipment will be in use at the time of your visit. Production does not normally take place at weekends.