Guinness will open its new brewery experience in London in December...

Guinness Open Gate Brewery will officially launch on Thursday 11 December and will be open to visitors “to experience the magic of its new home in the nation’s capital”.

The new 54,000 square-foot venue will be located on the site of the historic Old Brewer’s Yard in London’s Covent Garden and will offer an immersive tour experience led by master brewer, Hollie Stephenson, with guests able to sample a range of rotating, limited-edition craft brews and seasonal specials, including non-stout varieties and low-alcohol options. 

There will be two restaurants, led by chef Pip  Lacey, called Gilroy’s Loft and Porter’s Table. Gilroy’s Loft, with a horseshoe bar centrepiece, will space “celebrates the best of Britain’s coast” with a menu featuring line-caught fish and freshly shucked, native oysters, served in a rooftop location with skyline views across London.

The Porter’s Table will have a sharing menu with locally sourced ingredients at its heart, with meat coming from trusted producers across the country and aged locally in west London, fish caught in British waters and vegetables grown in London’s neighbouring counties. 

Old Brewers Yard, a ground-level courtyard space, will feature the main bar and handmade pies by chef Calum Franklin and will host events and pop-ups. 

Deb Caldow, Guinness Great Britain’s marketing director, said:

“The Guinness Open Gate Brewery London has been years in the making, and we’re thrilled that the moment has almost arrived. We consider this Guinness’ home in the UK. It will be a place to celebrate heritage, embrace innovation and invite visitors to discover new flavours, experiences and stories.”