Brewery Tours for Businesses Offer Networking, Craft Beer and Flexible Dining Options
Let's be honest. Nobody's best idea ever came out of a conference room with bad coffee and a flickering projector. The conversations that actually move things forward, the ones where trust gets built, and ideas start flowing, tend to happen in very different settings.
That's exactly why we've seen more and more businesses in the Midlands and beyond choosing the Everards Brewery tour as the backdrop for their corporate events. And once you've spent a morning here at Everards Meadows, exploring the brewing process with a passionate tour guide, sampling great beers fresh from the source, and settling into our Beer Hall for a proper sit-down meal, the appeal is hard to argue with.
Here's why brewery tours for businesses are fast becoming one of the smartest moves on the corporate calendar.
A Setting That Does the Hard Work for You
A working brewery does the ice-breaking for you. Between the warmth of the malt and the smell of fresh hops, people relax. It’s the perfect spot for proper conversation.
Our brewery tours at Everards are led by friendly, passionate guides who take you on a journey through the full brewing process, from the brewhouse to the ingredients, and right through to how modern brewing technology sits alongside more than 170 years of family tradition.
For businesses, this environment removes the usual awkwardness of structured networking. People have something to talk about immediately. They're curious, engaged, and relaxed. That's the sweet spot for meaningful conversation.
A Look Behind the Scenes | What a Business Brewery Tour at Everards Actually Looks Like
Expect to spend about three hours with us. The guided tour itself takes 90 minutes, leading you from our 1849 roots right through to the modern brewhouse. You’ll get exclusive access to our Small Batch Brewery - the creative space where our brewers experiment with everything from fruit-infused sours to rich imperial stouts laced with cocoa nibs. These limited editions never leave the site, giving your visit a genuine sense of occasion that you won't find anywhere else.
The Tasting Session
The tour naturally lands in our Beer Hall, where the "networking" happens over a flight of three freshly brewed samples. It’s a chance to taste our beer straight from the source while looking through the glass at the very tanks it was made in. It’s honest, personal, and rooted in real craftsmanship - the perfect setting to wrap up the morning and settle in for a long lunch.
Beer Tasting That Gets People Talking
Our guided tasting isn't a lecture; it's an ice-breaker. We’ll pour your team three samples - usually a mix of our flagship Tiger, the full-bodied Old Original, and a "wild card" fresh from the small-batch kit. It’s a chance to put the phones down and swap the next deadline for an honest opinion on a new brew. No agenda, no awkward silences - just proper beer and a bit of common ground.
Mark the Occasion
If you’re visiting to celebrate a team milestone or a newly signed deal, let us know. Drop a note to experience@everards.co.uk when you book, and our guides will make sure they raise a glass to your success during the session. It’s a small touch, but it’s how we’ve been doing things since the beginning.
Flexible Dining in the Beer Hall
Most groups choose to carry on the conversation in our Everards Meadows Beer Hall, and it’s easy to see why. The space is designed for "working lunches" that don't feel like work—think proper burgers or a Sunday Roast with a splash of Old Original in the gravy. Even as you eat, you’re never far from the craft; the large windows behind the bar look directly back into the brewery, so you can keep an eye on the action while enjoying a fresh pint of the finished product.
Space for Every Team
Whether you’re a small team of eight or a larger department, the Beer Hall offers a relaxed, open setting that’s built for building relationships. While our tables typically seat up to 12 people to keep things sociable and easy to manage, we can easily spread larger groups across adjacent tables so everyone stays part of the party. Just pull up a chair, settle in, and let us take care of the rest.
A Story in Every Glass | Why the Brewing Industry Makes for Better Business Conversations
People don’t just want a drink; they want a story, and ours has been six generations in the making. From William’s first brew in 1849 to our ultra-modern, solar-powered home at the Meadows, we’ve always put quality and local pride over convenience. Our guides live and breathe this heritage, and bringing a client into that world - even for a morning - is exactly what makes a meeting memorable. It’s a bit of "theatre" they won't find in a standard office.
We’ve made the logistics easy: we're just off junction 21 of the M1 opposite Fosse Park, with five hours of free parking. No city-centre traffic, just a head-clearing view of the meadows. With Leicester and Narborough stations both nearby for those travelling by train.
Parking: 5 hours of free parking (just enter your reg on the tablet in the Beer Hall).
Pro-Tip: Book for a Thursday to see the brewery in full flow—it’s the best time to impress a client with the sights and sounds of the brewhouse.
Perks: Guests get a 15% shop discount on the day - perfect for taking a bit of Leicestershire home.
Good to know: We’re a cashless site, and tours are for over 18s. If you’re coming by train, Leicester and Narborough stations are both just a short hop away.
We Highly Recommend Making a Day of It
One of the things we hear most often from business groups who visit is that they wish they'd booked more time. The tours, tasting, lunch, and a wander through the 90 acres of Everards Meadows surrounding the site add up to a genuinely great day out that also happens to be very good for business.
Reviewers consistently describe the tour as excellent, praising knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides and noting that the tasting rounds off the morning perfectly, with many groups choosing to stay on for more pints and lunch.
That's the benchmark we hold ourselves to, every single time.
Plan Your Business Visit with Everards
If you're looking for a corporate event that swaps the generic for something genuinely worth talking about, we'd love to have you. Whether it's a client day, a team outing, or a chance to celebrate with colleagues over a pint of something properly good, the Everards Brewery tour delivers the kind of experience people actually remember.
We've been hosting the business community since 1849, and we know that a pint of Tiger and a view of the mash tun does more for a team than a thousand PowerPoint slides. Come on in, let us show you how we work, and then settle in for a proper lunch. To discover more or plan your visit, contact Everards of Leicestershire at Cooper Way, Everards Meadows, Enderby, Leicestershire, LE19 2AN; call 0116 201 4100; or explore their full range of beers, pubs, and experiences at everards.co.uk.