Our story
It's been some journey! Read all about Everards key moments from our founder William Everard setting up our first brewery to the exciting development of Everards Meadows, and everything in between ...
3rd June - Our Beer Hall opens its doors to the public!
The Beer Hall is now open, serving delicious food and great beer in the beautiful surroundings of Everards Meadows.
2021
6th May - Our new shops opens its doors to the public
Open for customers to stock up on their favourite Everards beers and limited-edition brews, as well as local gins, gifts and much more. The shop opened following current government guidelines with social distancing measures, sanitisers and all staff and customers adhering to the wearing of face masks.
2021
22nd June - Everards Meadows opens to the public.
The Beautiful Everards Meadows is now open, come along and discover the 70 acres of beautiful green meadows, with cycling and pedestrian walkways that connect to Route 6 on the National Cycle Network. You can hire a bike from the brand new Rutland Cycling store or relax in the bright and spacious new Jenno's Coffee House with a lovely coffee and some delicious cake!!
2019
Everards Meadows Brewery
Richard Everard with son Julian and daughter Charlotte in February this year as they attend the ground breaking ceremony for our new brewery at Everards Meadows taking us one step closer to brewing back in Leicester again!
2019
On the move
We are now based at Optimus Point in Glenfield. This is the new home of our logistics centre and the temporary home of our whole team while we plan the Everards Meadows development .
Everards Meadows
We moved from Castle Acres in 2017 and are working on our new home at Everards Meadows. Set in 85 acres of green space, Everards Meadows will feature a cycle centre and cafe as well as our offices and shop.
2017
Award Winning Beers
We are so pleased to have won gold, silver and bronze awards at The International Beer Challenge
http://www.internationalbeerchallenge.com/winners
for our beers and their design!
We had further success at the British Bottlers Institute winning gold and silver again for design and taste!
Pub Company of the Year
The business is rewarded the ‘”Publican Pub Company of the Year” award for the 4th time!
Bill Squires Award
In recognition of its commitment to pubs, CAMRA recognise the business with the “Bill Squires Award” which was last given out 10 years prior making it a rare privilege.
Pub Company of the Year
For the first time, the business is awarded the “Publican Pub Company of the Year” Award, a highly respected accolade which it would also go on to win in 2008, 2010 and 2013.
2007
150th Anniversary
Everards celebrates its 150th Anniversary.
1999
New home at Castle Acres
Castle Acres Brewery in Leicestershire is opened.
1985
Richard Everard OBE DL becomes Chairman
Richard Everard becomes Chairman of Everards Brewery and the business is now in its fifth generation of the family.
1988
Tiger is born
The iconic Tiger is launched to create a distinctive presence on the bar. Tiger is still the brewery’s most popular ale today.
1972
Everards “Friendly Inns”
Everards “Friendly Inns” idea made pubs much more welcoming for the whole community.
1960's
Quarter Century Club
Everards Quarter Century Club is formed. Still a key feature of the business today, it recognises people who have worked for Everards for over 25 years
1950
Tony Everard
Tony Everard, fourth generation, takes over the business
1949
Southgate Street Brewery
Southgate Street Brewery in Leicester becomes the packaging and distribution centre for the business. All brewing moves to the Tiger Brewery.
1931
Sir Lindsay Everard J.P., D.L , M.P
Sir Lindsay Everard, third generation, takes over the business.
1925
Sole ownership
The Everard family take sole ownership of the business
1899
Tiger Brewery
To keep up with demand, the Trent Brewery also in Burton on Trent is leased. This is later renamed the Tiger Brewery following purchase of the freehold in 1901.
1898
The Bridge Brewery
The Bridge Brewery in Burton upon Trent is leased.
1892
Thomas Everard J.P., D.L.
Thomas Everard, son of William, takes over the business.
1892
Southgate Street Brewery
A modern new brewery is built on the Southgate Street site which is designed by William’s nephew, architect John Everard.
1875
The purchase of our first pubs
The first Everards pubs are bought in Leicestershire.
1862
A new venture
William Everard and Thomas Hull venture into brewing by purchasing Wilmot & Co’s brewery on Southgate Street, in the heart of Leicester.
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