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31st March 2023

ROBINSONS SHIRE BREEDING PROGRAMME WELCOMES SIXTH FOAL

Robinsons Brewery are delighted to announce the birth of their sixth foal, Hillgate Frederic, born at 12:50am on the Thursday 30th March. The birth follows the family brewers’ announcement in 2018 of their very own Shire Breeding Programme, with the gentle giants Shires having served Robinsons for over 100 years.

22nd March 2023

THE CROWN INN CONISTON UNVEILS BRAND NEW LOOK

The iconic Crown Inn sitting in the heart of Coniston is ready to re-open its doors after undergoing significant investment to create an incredible new look and feel for the pub.

20th March 2023

THE MULBERRY BOASTS FRESH NEW LOOK FOR CONWY FOLLOWING INVESTMENT

Award-winning Conwy marina pub/restaurant, The Mulberry gets a make-over ready for Spring. The impressive waterfront pub and restaurant owned by Robinsons expects the destination venue will become even more popular with the yachting community, locals and tourists alike.

15th March 2023

THE THREE BEARS RE-OPENS FOLLOWING SUBSTANTIAL INVESTMENT

The Three Bears, situated in a prominent location in Hazel Grove, has re-opened today following a stunning refurbishment by Stockport based Robinsons Brewery and new licensee Mike Nicholas.

24th February 2023

ROBINSONS BREWERY INTRODUCE NEW GENERATION OF BEERS WITH ‘UNICORN BREWING’ COLLABORATION

Robinsons have today announced their brand-new collaboration, ‘Unicorn Brewing’ – in partnership with the next generation of brewers at Robinsons and their Beer Crew (pub licensees, selected employees and brewers) to meet the changing needs of the modern sector.

14th February 2023

ROBINSONS BREWERY CELEBRATES RECORD NUMBER OF ‘BEST IN GLASS’ CASK ALE RECOGNITIONS ACROSS THEIR ESTATE

Stockport based family brewers Robinsons are proud to have awarded 88 pubs the ‘Best in Glass – Gold Standard Certificate of Excellence’, demonstrating 90% or above in their 2022 beer quality audits. The vast majority of these winners are from the Robinsons’ tenanted pub estate.

10th February 2023

National Apprenticeship Week 2023

We’ve been developing our teams through apprenticeships since 2015 and in 2019 we launched our ‘Aspire’ Programme – developing our team members who aspired to continuously develop their knowledge, skills and experiences to be the best they can be. We are proud to work in partnership with HIT training – the leading specialist training and apprenticeship provider for the UK’s hospitality and catering industry.

11th October 2022

ROBINSONS GIVING AWAY 40,000 PINTS IN PUBS

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery are supporting their pubs by giving away almost 40 thousand pints in the North West of England and North Wales following the success of the campaign last year.

11th October 2022

ALMOND FAMILY CELEBRATE 20 YEARS AT FLETCHERS ARMS

In October 2002, the popular Robinsons’ pub – The Fletchers Arms – was taken over by Doug Almond along with his son James and daughter Vicki, who set about the transformation of the pub. Since which, it has been a landmark for excellent food, a well pulled pint and friendly service in Denton.

23rd September 2022

ROBINSONS BREWERY CELEBRATE NATIONAL FAMILY BUSINESS DAY

Family-run businesses across the UK are the very heart of the nation and deserve to be recognised for the significant contribution they make. Family firms come in all sizes and sectors with many having been around for hundreds of years, such as Robinsons Brewery, based in the heart of Stockport for 184 years.

7th September 2022

THE ARMOURY BOASTS FRESH NEW LOOK FOR SHAW HEATH

The Armoury, a landmark pub for Stockport, boasts a fresh new look following a stunning refurbishment by Robinsons Brewery. The renovation continues Robinsons’ commitment to investing into their tenanted pub estate.

26th August 2022

ROBINSONS ANNOUNCE BBI AWARDS RESULTS

Robinsons are excited to announce a brilliant result of three awards at the prestigious British Bottlers Institute awards for 2022.

1st August 2022

PUSS IN BOOTS FINALISTS IN GREAT BRITISH PUB AWARDS

Robinsons Brewery are delighted to announce that the Puss in Boots – pub and restaurant situated in Offerton ran by the Almond family – are finalists in the Great British Pub Awards 2022 for ‘Best Pub for Families’.

29th July 2022

ROBINSONS CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY WITH: BRÜH

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery – best known for their reputation for cask ale – are supporting their pubs and communities by giving away free pints of their brand new brewhouse continental lager, Brüh. The promotion is set to coincide with International Beer Day 2022 and will run from Friday 5th August – Sunday 7th August.

26th July 2022

ROBINSONS ANNOUNCE RETURN TO PROFIT AND ONGOING EXPANSION PLANS

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery have announced a return to profit for their Northwest 254-pub estate as they continue to recover from the pandemic. Despite being closed for the first 4 months of the year, they have generated an operating profit of £4.5m after investing more than £3.5m across their managed and tenanted pub estates.

20th June 2022

ROBINSONS’ ACQUISITION OF 25TH MANAGED HOUSE

Robinsons Brewery have announced the acquisition of the historic Woodman Inn near Huddersfield, which becomes their 4th Inn in Yorkshire. The Woodman will join their managed estate and brings the total number of managed pubs to 25.

15th June 2022

GRADE II LISTING UPDATED FOR THE BLACK HORSE, PRESTON

Robinsons Brewery are proud to announce that The Black Horse pub, a Grade II listed pub situated in Preston, has recently had its Grade II list description updated with new information about its historic interior.

11th June 2022

ROBINSONS INVESTMENT IN 3 SOUTH CHESHIRE PUBS

Family-run Robinsons Brewery have announced investments at three popular local Congleton pubs, enhancing the quality of the pubs and creating new jobs in the area.

24th May 2022

ROBINONS LAUNCH QUEEN’S TIPPLE FOR PLATINUM JUBILEE

In honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, family-run Robinsons Brewery of Stockport are celebrating the occasion by launching a limited-edition pale ale: Queen’s Tipple.

10th February 2022

ROBINSONS APPOINT FIRST PUB MANAGER FROM APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, family-run Robinsons Brewery has highlighted the success of its first ever pub manager from their Apprenticeship Programme, Aspire, which was introduced in January 2019.

8th February 2022

MEET NEW MANAGERS FOR THE LEGH ARMS, PRESTBURY

Nestled in the picturesque Cheshire village of Prestbury, the Legh Arms – a recently refurbished Robinsons’ dog-friendly pub with bedrooms – is now under exciting new management who took over the popular pub on Monday 24th January.

20th January 2022

BREWERS ANNOUNCE £12m MOVE TO BREDBURY

Robinsons Brewery has today announced plans to relocate its Lower Hillgate brewing and head office operations to its packaging centre in Bredbury.

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25th November 2021

ROBINSONS BREWERY WINS AT BREWING INDUSTRY ‘OSCARS’

Robinsons are proud to announce they have been presented 5 prestigious accolades at the International Brewing and Cider Awards 2021.

22nd September 2021

LEGH ARMS FINALISTS IN THE GREAT BRITISH PUB AWARDS

Robinsons Brewery are delighted to announce that the Legh Arms, nestled in the picturesque Cheshire village of Prestbury, are finalists in the Great British Pub Awards 2021 for ‘Best Pub with Rooms’.

21st September 2021

ROBINSONS BREWERY SHIRE TEAM TAKE ON NEW APPRENTICE

Robinsons Brewery, family-run and based in the heart of Stockport for almost 2 centuries, have announced they are taking on their first ever apprentice to work alongside their dedicated Shire Horse team.

20th September 2021

ROBINSONS GIVING AWAY 50,000 PINTS IN PUBS

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery are supporting their community pubs by giving away almost 50 thousand pints in the North West of England and North Wales.

17th September 2021

CAMRA AWARDS ROBINSONS BREWERY WITH ANNIVERSARY GOLDEN AWARD

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has awarded Robinsons Brewery with a Golden Award, marking 50 years of the organisation’s campaigns.

23rd August 2021

ROBINSONS BREWERY IS DELIGHTED TO HAVE ACQUIRED ONE OF CHESHIRE’S MOST ICONIC COUNTRY INNS, THE SWETTENHAM ARMS

The award-winning busy pub and wedding venue has an idyllic setting in the picturesque village of Swettenham next to the Lovell Quinta Arboretum, in the Dane Valley.

18th August 2021

IRON MAIDEN PARTNER WITH ASDA SUPERMARKETS TO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE SENJUTSU ALBUM PRODUCTS

In a UK first, British rock band IRON MAIDEN are celebrating the launch of the 17th studio album, Senjutsu with two other unique products for their fans. 226 of the Asda stores will carry a display unit with an exclusive album edition of Trooper’s Sun & Steel Japanese Lager and their very own album T-shirt featuring band icon, Eddie.

16th August 2021

ROBINSONS ANNOUNCE BBI AWARDS RESULTS

Family-run Robinsons Brewery, situated in the heart of Stockport, are proud to announce a record-breaking result of six awards at the prestigious British Bottlers Institute awards for 2021.

2nd August 2021

THE COCK & MAGPIE REOPENS AFTER COMPLETE RENNOVATION

The Cock and Magpie, situated in Whitworth, has captivated the community after receiving a complete transformation from Stockport based Robinsons Brewery.

28th July 2021

ROBINSONS BREWERY CONTINUE TO INVEST THROUGH PANDEMIC

Robinsons brewery, 182-year-old Stockport based brewer and pub company, report their financial performance for 2020.

14th July 2021

THE KING WILLIAM, WILMSLOW, REOPENS FOLLOWING SUBSTANTIAL INVESTMENT

The King William, one of the oldest pubs in the heart of Wilmslow, Cheshire, has reopened following a substantial investment from Stockport based brewers Robinsons and licensee Carl Entwistle.

13th July 2021

ROBINSONS FAMILY BREWERY GROWS AND INVESTS IN INDIVIDUAL INNS COLLECTION

Following their acquisition of the Individual Inns businesses in 2019, family-run brewers Robinsons, based in Stockport, has used the last 18 months to grow and invest in the six pubs they acquired.

4th June 2021

TROOPER DAY OF THE DEAD RETURNS IN OCTOBER

IRON MAIDEN and Robinsons Brewery have today announced a third limited edition label for their award-winning TROOPER beer which will be arriving on shelves from October and will be available until the end of November in export and UK markets.

24th May 2021

ROBINSONS CONTINUES TO INVEST ACROSS PUB ESTATE

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery, who operate over 240 tenanted and 20 managed pubs in North Wales and the North West of England, has continued to invest in its pubs throughout the pandemic, with a multi-million-pound investment programme including 20 significant refurbishments since the beginning of the pandemic.

17th May 2021

TROOPER MARKS ITS 8TH BIRTHDAY WITH 30 MILLION PINTS SOLD

On a landmark day for British pubs as they re-open inside, IRON MAIDEN and Robinsons Brewery are celebrating 30 million TROOPER pints sold around the globe during the week they marked the 8th Birthday of their hugely successful collaboration.

12th May 2021

Mr Peter B Robinson LLB, Joint Life President & Retired Chairman, Frederic Robinson Limited, 22nd October 1931 – 8th May 2021

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce that on Saturday 8th May 2021, Mr Peter Robinson, Joint Life President and Retired Chairman of Robinsons, passed away peacefully with his family at his side.

23rd April 2021

ROBINSONS’ DIZZY BLONDE RETURNS IN BOTTLE

Due to persistent high demand whilst pubs were closed over the last year, Robinsons Brewery of Stockport has re-introduced Dizzy Blonde in bottle just in time for Summer – one of their best-selling cask ales.

2nd April 2021

ROBINSONS WELCOMES MP’S SUPPORT IN CHALLENGING THE REQUIREMENT FOR VACCINE PASSPORTS TO VISIT PUBS

Robinsons Brewery, situated in the heart of Stockport, have responded to the idea of requiring a vaccine passport in order to visit the pubs.

8th March 2021

ROBINSONS ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF THIRD FOAL FROM SHIRE BREEDING PROGRAMME

Robinsons Brewery, situated in the heart of Stockport, are delighted to announce the birth of their third foal, Hillgate Cordelia’s Charm, born at 4:10am on the 5th of March 2021. The brand-new Bay Shire Filly foal arrived in the early hours, with four white legs and a blaze – both mother and foal are happy and healthy.

8th March 2021

ROBINSONS RAISE A GLASS TO INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

From our female pioneer Emma Robinson, who owned the brewery ‘lock, stock, and barrel’ after her husband and Founder Frederic died in 1890, to female workers keeping the beer flowing during the war years, we have a history of strong women at Robinsons, and we’re very proud of it!

18th January 2021

LICENSEE AT THE WINDSOR CASTLE PUB WINS BII HEART OF THE COMMUNITY AWARD

Joanne Farrell, Licensee at Robinsons’ owned Windsor Castle pub, situated in Marple, has been awarded the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) Heart of the Community Award.

12th January 2021

ROBINSONS RELEASE RESULTS OF 2020 TENANT SATISFACTION SURVEY

A survey conducted by Stockport based Robinsons Brewery has highlighted licensees have been extremely satisfied with rental support, property support and Coronavirus business support from the family-run company.

26th November 2020

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26th November 2020

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20th November 2020

Base Your Short Golf Break at a Fantastic Pub

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20th November 2020

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20th November 2020

Cycling Holidays & Bicycle Friendly Pubs

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29th September 2020

TROOPER LAUNCH 2020 DAY OF THE DEAD LIMITED EDITION

IRON MAIDEN and Robinsons Brewery have today launched the limited edition Day of The Dead version of their award-winning TROOPER beer.

9th September 2020

THE POOLEY BRIDGE REOPENS FOLLOWING 1M INVESTMENT BY ROBINSONS

The Pooley Bridge Inn, located in the centre of the pretty little village of Pooley Bridge only moments away from the shores of Ullswater, has reopened following an investment of over £1M.

25th August 2020

ROBINSONS CUSTOMERS 96% SATISFIED WITH COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES

Robinsons Brewery have revealed that customer satisfaction with their tenanted and managed COVID-19 safety guidelines are hitting the mark with customers.

4th August 2020

Y BRYNCYNAN IN MORFA NEFYN REOPENS FOLLOWING £1M INVESTMENT

Locals and visitors to Wales have said ‘Croeso’ to a new look for the popular Y Bryncynan pub, located at the main cross roads at Morfa Nefyn on the beautiful Lleyn Peninsular.

31st July 2020

HOPNIK CITRA TAKES OFF

Following the success of Helles Lager Bier and their own Stout, Robinsons Brewery have launched a keg IPA named Hopnik Citra to their tenanted and managed estate.

23rd July 2020

THE FLOWER POT, MACCLESFIELD, BLOOMS FOLLOWING £1M INVESTMENT

The popular Flower Pot pub, situated on Congleton Road in Macclesfield, has reopened its doors following a 3-month long refurbishment from Stockport based Robinsons

11th June 2020

ROBINSONS BREWERY RENT SUPPORT TOPS £3M AS THEY ANNOUNCE THEIR NEXT WAVE OF SUPPORT FOR TENANTS

Robinsons Brewery who operate over 240 tenanted and 20 managed pubs in North Wales and the North West of England have today announced their next wave of support for tenants.

29th April 2020

BULLS HEAD TEAMS UP WITH THE NHS TO PROVIDE FREE ACCOMMODATION FOR FRONT-LINE STAFF

Robinsons Brewery has teamed up with Wythenshawe Hospital and the NHS to provide free accommodation for staff who are helping to fight the Coronavirus outbreak though the Bulls Head pub in Hale Barns.

27th April 2020

ROBINSONS CONFIRM PLANS TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT PUBS AND STAFF

Cheshire family brewer Frederic Robinsons have confirmed their plans to support pubs and staff through the current crisis.