Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre

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Our award-winning Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre based in the heart of our Faversham brewery offers you the opportunity to discover more about our beers and our brewing process.

You can experience our popular brewery tours and experiences, explore the spaces in our historic buildings for private hire, and visit our quaint brewery shop for beers, branded products and other locally-produced items.

Our classic venue The Old Brewery Store also hosts live performances and events.

Person sampling ales on a Shepherd Neame Brewery Tour

Brewery tours and experiences

Our award-winning tour takes visitors around the Faversham Brewery to learn about the ancient art of brewing.

Discover more about brewing and fermentation vessels, taste natural mineral water from the brewery's artesian well deep underground, try some malted barley, and enjoy the aroma of locally-grown Kentish hops. Plus, you'll enjoy a tutored beer tasting session at the end.

You might also be tempted by our unique beer and dining experiences - enjoy for yourself or buy as a gift!

Shepherd Neame Old Brewery Store function space with drinks set out on a table

Weddings and functions

If you are looking for a unique and historic location for a special event, we have two exceptional spaces to choose from.

  • Our 15th century function room
  • Our spacious Old Brewery Store

Whether you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion, host a work event, or find the wedding venue of your dreams, look no further than our historic brewery in the heart of Faversham, Kent.

Plan your perfect wedding
Host a private function or party

The bar in The Old Brewery Store, part of the Shepherd Neame brewery in Faversham

The Old Brewery Store

Experience the vibrant music scene at The Old Brewery Store inside the Shepherd Neame brewery. This unique venue regularly hosts live bands, tribute acts, and music nights that bring energy and excitement to the brewery's event calendar.

Whether you're into rock, pop, jazz or acoustic sets, our events feature local talent and touring performers in an evocative and atmospheric setting.