Blackfriars Brewery, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Blackfriars cask-conditioned beers have the taste of tradition running right through them. From the bottom of the glass to the foaming head, our clean-tasting real ales are made by beer-lovers and enjoyed by everyone who loves good beer.

Opened in 2004, awarded-winning Blackfriars brought brewing back to Great Yarmouth 36 years after the closure of the famous Lacons brewery.

In September 2008 the brewery moved to larger premises on Main Cross Road in Great Yarmouth. The new premises is located in a converted courtyard building, where Scottish girls famously packed the "silver darlings" (herring) over a hundred years ago. The brewery now boasts a shop and visitor centre, detailing the history of brewing in Great Yarmouth. Many of the beers the brewery produces can be sampled in the fully licensed Brewery Tap. Visitors can also tour the brewery by prior arrangement.(Minimum group size 15)

Opening times:

April to October 
Monday to Friday    9.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday               12 noon - 2.30pm
Sunday                 Closed

November to March
Monday to Friday   9.00am - 4.30pm
Saturday               12 noon - 2.30

Sunday                Closed

Awards
Our Yarmouth Bitter was named Champion Beer at the 29th Norwich Beer Festival in 2006. And our founder Bill Russell was crowned Great Yarmouth Entrepreneur of the Year in the town's new Spirit of Enterprise Awards.

Choice
We produce six house ales plus specials like our Christmas Ale and other seasonal beers. They all have their own distinct character and style - from the fragrant hop flavours of Sygnus Bitter Gold to the bitter-sweet taste of our Blackfriars Mild.