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The Faversham Brewery

Ospringe, South East England, United Kingdom

The Faversham Brewery
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What you can do when you visit

Beer and food matching evening

Event

A six-course beer dinner showcasing six beers matched with courses prepared from local ingredients.

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Evening tour and ale sampler's supper

Tour

An 80-minute tour, tutored tasting and two-course home-cooked supper in the brewery's Visitor Centre bar.

80 min

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Private Group Brewery Tour

Tour

A private, pre-booked tour of the Shepherd Neame brewery for groups.

from £275.00 per group

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Shepherd Neame Brewery Tour

Tour

An 80-minute guided tour of the Faversham Brewery site ending with a tutored tasting of Kentish ales and speciality lagers.

80 minfrom £25.00 per person

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Visits are by appointment. Check current tour availability with the producer before you travel.

Production notes

Email: [email protected]
Associations: British Beer and Pub Association
Founded: 1698
Ingredients: local grain, own water source
Method: Thrice-hopped and bottle conditioned.

Visiting guide

Each mark is backed by a documented fact. Open one to see the source.

  • Heritageancient1698Verified

    “Our brewery is at the heart of this ancient town, officially established in 1698 and still a proud, independent family business.”

    Source: Producer websiteView source ↗Retrieved August 9, 2026Verified

  • Protected originKentish Ale, Kentish Strong AleVerified

    “Protected Geographical Indication status for Shepherd Neame Kentish ales and Kentish strong ales.”

    Source: Producer websiteView source ↗Retrieved August 9, 2026Verified

  • Award-winningWorld Beer Awards 2024, World's Best BitterVerified

    “World Beer Awards 2024: Bishops Finger named World's Best Bitter.”

    Source: Producer websiteView source ↗Retrieved August 9, 2026Verified

  • True makerlocal-grain, own-water-sourceVerified

    “must use 100% natural ingredients - Kentish hops and barley - and the brewery's own artesian mineral water.”

    Source: Producer websiteView source ↗Retrieved August 9, 2026Verified

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