Views, News and Brews
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.
Discover More22nd 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.
Discover More20th 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.
Discover More15th 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.
Discover More24th 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.
Discover More14th 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.
Discover More10th 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.
Discover More11th 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.
Discover More11th 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.
Discover More23rd 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.
Discover More7th 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.
Discover More26th 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.
Discover More1st 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’.
Discover More29th 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.
Discover More26th 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.
Discover More20th 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.
Discover More15th 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.
Discover More11th 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.
Discover More24th 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.
Discover More10th 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.
Discover More8th 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.
Discover More20th 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.
Discover More25th 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.
Discover More22nd 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’.
Discover More21st 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.
Discover More20th 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.
Discover More17th 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.
Discover More23rd 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.
Discover More18th 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.
Discover More16th 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.
Discover More2nd 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.
Discover More28th 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.
Discover More14th 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.
Discover More13th 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.
Discover More4th 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.
Discover More24th 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.
Discover More17th 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.
Discover More12th 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.
Discover More23rd 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.
Discover More2nd 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.
Discover More8th 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.
Discover More8th 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!
Discover More18th 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.
Discover More12th 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.
Discover More26th November 2020
Inns & Hotels Near Heritage Sites
A list of hotels, inns and pubs with rooms that are near to heritage sites and historical monuments in England & Wales.
Discover More26th November 2020
Pubs & Inns Near Great Days Out
A list of hotels, inns and pubs with rooms that are near tourist attractions and adventurous activities in England & Wales.
Discover More20th November 2020
Base Your Short Golf Break at a Fantastic Pub
A list of hotels, inns and pubs with rooms that make an ideal base for golfing breaks in Cheshire, the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales & around North Wales.
Discover More20th November 2020
Ideal Pubs, Inns & Hotels for Walking Breaks
A list of hotels, inns and pubs with rooms for walkers and walking holidays in the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales & Snowdonia.
Discover More20th November 2020
Cycling Holidays & Bicycle Friendly Pubs
A list of cycling friendly hotels, inns and pubs with rooms in North Wales and the North West of England.
Discover More29th 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.
Discover More9th 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.
Discover More25th 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.
Discover More4th 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.
Discover More31st 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.
Discover More23rd 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
Discover More11th 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.
Discover More29th 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.
Discover More27th 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.
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