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Castle Rock Brewery

Brewery · Nottingham

When Chris Holmes opened the Old King’s Arms in Newark, it was an act of defiance against an industry dominated by monopolistic brewers. It was niche, believe it or not, to focus on real ale in homely surroundings.

The brewery opened twenty years later and, in 2010, we were catapulted into the spotlight when Harvest Pale was crowned Supreme Champion Beer of Britain. We now have over twenty pubs in the Castle Rock extended family, brew a huge variety of skilfully crafted beers, and work hard to have a positive impact on the world around us.

Running great pubs and brewing great beer is still our humble life’s mission.

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Where they're pouring next

4 festivals, soonest first. Tap one for its dates, tickets and full line-up.

14 to 17 Oct

Derby Heritage Beer Festival

Olivia’s at Derby Market hall, Derby

Derby Heritage Beer Festival list Castle Rock Brewery on their line-up.

23 to 24 Oct

Middlewich Beer Festival

The Royal British Legion, Middlewich

Middlewich Beer Festival list Castle Rock Brewery on their line-up.

Where they've poured

16 festivals since 2026, newest first. From each festival's line-up, unless Castle Rock Brewery told us themselves.

2026

16 festivals

How to find Castle Rock Brewery

18 Queen's Bridge Road, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG2 1NB

We put this page together from festival line-ups. Brew at Castle Rock Brewery? Get in touch and we'll set you up to add your beers and say where you're pouring.