Shepherd Neame Ltd

Shepherd Neame has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. Perhaps best known for great British classic ales such as Spitfire Amber Ale, which carries the Royal Warrant, its diverse portfolio includes Five Grain Lager, Bear Island East Coast Pale Ale and Bear Island Triple Hopped Lager, and the Whitstable Bay Collection. It also brews international lagers under licence including Samuel Adams Boston Lager and premium Thai lager Singha.

The independent family business boasts an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline.

Run a pub with Shepherd Neame

If you dream of running your own business, then a Shepherd Neame tenancy could be just for you.

As a Shepherd Neame licensee, you are in control of your career as an independent, self-employed entrepreneur. The independent family business will provide a comprehensive range of support and initiatives to help you achieve your individual goals and business ambitions. Extensive training is also on offer, whether you are completely new to the industry or an experienced licensee keen to develop your skills.

The independent family business invests significantly in its tenanted estate and has partnered with many licensees on imaginative refurbishment projects, which have greatly enhanced their pub.

Shepherd Neame was named Best Tenanted & Leased Pub Company (up to 500 sites) at the Publican Awards 2020, and shortlisted for Best Tenanted & Leased Pub Company, Outstanding Industry Contribution and Business Leader of the Year in the Publican Awards 2021.

It was also named Brewery of the Year 2021 by The Good Pub Guide. Judges praised the principled way in which the business responded to the pandemic to protect team members and licensees.

If you are interested in running a pub with Shepherd Neame, call 01795 542132 or email Recruitment Co-ordinator Shelley Castle at scastle@shepherd-neame.co.uk

Visitor Centre

Discover the secrets of Britain’s oldest brewer with Shepherd Neame’s award-winning guided tour. Visitors learn about the ancient art of brewing as they are taken around the historic Faversham Brewery site to see brewing and fermentation vessels; taste natural mineral water from the brewery’s well; try malted barley and smell locally-grown Kentish hops. Shepherd Neame’s historic Visitor Centre is also a licensed wedding venue with function rooms, and offers a range of other services including conference facilities.

For more information call 01795 542016 or visit www.shepherdneame.co.uk/visitor-centre