Independent brewer Sambrook’s has pulled its first pint at Ram Quarter, Britain’s oldest continuously-working brewery.
The brewer, which is relocating from its previous headquarters in Battersea, is launching a new brewhouse and bottle shop at the Greenland development in the heart of Wandsworth town. A taproom will follow in the summer with space for events as well.
The move marks a major milestone for Wandsworth and Ram Quarter as commercial brewing returns to the heart of the ‘brewing borough’.
Alongside its brewing facilities, Sambrook’s is opening a heritage centre that will show the area’s history. From mid-May, visitors will have the chance to look ‘behind the barrels’ at how the magic happens, enjoy tours of the old Young’s coppers, and try their hand at beermaking with a ‘be a brewer for the day’ experience.
Duncan Sambrook, founder of Sambrook’s brewery, said: “We always wanted to celebrate traditional beermaking with a modern twist, and where better to do it than at the home of British brewing? Our first brew on site marks a major step forward in our plans at Ram Quarter. Our new home means we can provide an expanded experience for our customers and continue to make the great beer that they know and love us for.”
Taotao Song, CEO of Greenland (UK), said: “From the start of our redevelopment we knew the importance of protecting and celebrating Ram Quarter’s unique brewing legacy. It is a challenging time for the hospitality and retail sector, and especially for independent brands, but we saw the value that Sambrook’s unique offer can bring to Ram Quarter. We’re delighted to be supporting Sambrook’s as part of our work to create a new destination in Wandsworth. Raise a pint to Sambrook’s – and this next step for Ram Quarter and for Wandsworth!”
Greenland’s transformation of Ram Quarter is reshaping Wandsworth’s town centre – giving residents and visitors a chance to go beyond the former brewery walls for the first time in many years. Alongside Sambrook’s, the development is now home to a number of independent leisure and lifestyle brands.
