Harvey's Brewery

Founded in 1790, Harvey’s Brewery is the oldest independent brewery in Sussex and remains a family-owned business with descendants of founder John Harvey still involved. Operating out of its historic Tower Brewery site in Lewes, the brewery prides itself on traditional brewing practices and a strong regional identity — one of its flagship beers, Sussex Best Bitter, is brewed with local hops, water filtered through the Sussex Downs, and a decades-old yeast strain. They also emphasise independence and a commitment to both heritage and their local community.