
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 ...
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 ...
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!!
2019Richard 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!
2019We 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 .
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.
2017We 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!
The business is rewarded the ‘”Publican Pub Company of the Year” award for the 4th time!
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.
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.
2007Everards celebrates its 150th Anniversary.
1999Castle Acres Brewery in Leicestershire is opened.
1985Richard Everard becomes Chairman of Everards Brewery and the business is now in its fifth generation of the family.
1988The iconic Tiger is launched to create a distinctive presence on the bar. Tiger is still the brewery’s most popular ale today.
1972Everards “Friendly Inns” idea made pubs much more welcoming for the whole community.
1960'sEverards 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
1950Tony Everard, fourth generation, takes over the business
1949Southgate Street Brewery in Leicester becomes the packaging and distribution centre for the business. All brewing moves to the Tiger Brewery.
1931Sir Lindsay Everard, third generation, takes over the business.
1925The Everard family take sole ownership of the business
1899To 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.
1898The Bridge Brewery in Burton upon Trent is leased.
1892Thomas Everard, son of William, takes over the business.
1892A modern new brewery is built on the Southgate Street site which is designed by William’s nephew, architect John Everard.
1875The first Everards pubs are bought in Leicestershire.
1862William 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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