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Blue Plaque at The Stamford Arms in honour of William Everard

Blue Plaque at The Stamford Arms in honour of William Everard

We’re proud to celebrate the installation of a Blue Plaque at the Stamford Arms in Groby, as part of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council’s Blue Plaque Scheme, commemorating the birthplace of our founder, William Everard, a significant figure in Leicestershire's brewing heritage.
The Beeswing team raise £2,305.50 for Cransley Hospice

The Beeswing team raise £2,305.50 for Cransley Hospice

The team and customers at The Beeswing Pub in Kettering are celebrating after raising an incredible £2,305.50 for Cransley Hospice. The fantastic fundraising effort takes the pub's overall charity fundraising total to an impressive £9,600.
£460,000 Investment Brings New Life to Rothley Pub

£460,000 Investment Brings New Life to Rothley Pub

Rothley is set to welcome back one of its much-loved pubs — and while it was already a firm local favourite, this is an amazing transformation you’ll want to see for yourself!
Dead Poets In staff holding their CAMRA Award Certificates

Cheers to The Dead Poets Inn – Amber Valley CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026

A huge congratulations to The Dead Poets Inn in Holbrook for being crowned Amber Valley CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026, as well as Cider Pub of the Year. A fantastic and well-deserved achievement for a truly special pub.
Aland and Philipe Winning CAMRA Best Pub Of the Year 2026 Award

Brunswick Inn crowned Derby CAMRA Pub of the Year – and we couldn’t be prouder

A fantastic achievement for business owners Alan and Philippe and their brilliant team...
Tiger Ale in Tiger Branded Glass

New look for our iconic Tiger ale!

Our Tiger Ale is a beer with stories in its stripes and an attitude you can’t miss. Look out for it on a bar near you.
Everards Team at Everards Beer Hall in Leicestershire

Meet some of the team behind your pub journey

If you're thinking about running a pub with us, these are the friendly faces you’ll meet first. Say hello to Dave, Jay, and Karen!
Everards handing over cheque for £10k to Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland

Wagging tails, winning bids and £10,000 raised for Age UK Leicester Shire and Rutland

Thanks to the generosity of our business owners, teams and customers, we’ve raised an incredible £10k for Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland.
We’ve only gone and won! Best Dog Friendly venue!

We’ve only gone and won! Best Dog Friendly venue!

We’ve got some pawsome news to share… our Beer Hall has been crowned Best Dog Friendly Venue at the tourism and hospitality awards!
BBPA Academy

Graduate scheme: real pubs, real breweries, real experience

We're excited to partner with brewers, pub companies, and the BBPA to offer a great opportunity to kickstart your career in hospitality.
The Royal Oak, Kirby Muxloe wins 'Best Pub 2025' in Mid Leicestershire

The Royal Oak, Kirby Muxloe wins 'Best Pub 2025' in Mid Leicestershire

The Royal Oak in Kirby Muxloe has been awarded the title of ‘Best Pub 2025’ by Peter Bedford, MP for Mid Leicestershire.
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland - Charity of the Year for 2025

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland - Charity of the Year for 2025

This partnership reinforces Everards’ long-standing commitment to local causes and the Everard Family Foundation.
Unicorn's Head named Great Food Club Pub of the Year!

Unicorn's Head named Great Food Club Pub of the Year!

They've only been in the pub just over a year and have been named Pub of the Year at the prestigious Great Food Club Awards 2024/25.
Enderby Shield on display in The British Museum!

Enderby Shield on display in The British Museum!

Our incredibly rare Enderby Shield, found at Everards Meadows, is now proudly on display in The British Museum!
Leicestershire Cares - Three award winners!

Leicestershire Cares - Three award winners!

We’re proud to have supported Leicestershire Cares for many years and couldn't have been happier to receive three awards!
Best Brewing Pub Company of the Year!

Best Brewing Pub Company of the Year!

Super proud to have won this top industry award for our pubs and brewery and we’re over the moon to get this accolade!
The story behind the new swing sign at The Free Trade Inn

The story behind the new swing sign at The Free Trade Inn

The Free Trade Inn has been owned by Everards for 100 years this year and has just completed a refresh, with an investment of £50,000.
£90k investment with a million dollar view!

£90k investment with a million dollar view!

The Cheney has the best views in Leicestershire, and it's even more charming now, thanks to a recent £90k joint investment.
Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Award Winners!

Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Award Winners!

We scooped up two awards at the prestigious Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards at the glittering ceremony at Athena in Leicester.
PubAid receives highest ever support from industry

PubAid receives highest ever support from industry

PubAid is on course to achieve its ambitions over this year and beyond to promote pubs as a force for good in their communities.
Proud to support 'Get the Ball Rolling'

Proud to support 'Get the Ball Rolling'

We are proud to team up with Leicestershire County Council, Leicester City Council, Rutland County Council and United Leicester to support their 'Get the Ball Rolling' campaign.
In it together – a toast to our partnership

In it together – a toast to our partnership

We are proud to work with such amazing business owners!
Double award winners for investment in Leicestershire

Double award winners for investment in Leicestershire

We’re delighted to see our new home receive such recognition!
Community Excellence Funding Comes into Bloom

Community Excellence Funding Comes into Bloom

Earlier this year, The Mountsorrel and Rothley Heritage Centre received £1,381 from the Everards Community Excellence Fund, provided by the Everards Family Foundation and Carling.
Book your brewery tour today!

Book your brewery tour today!

The wait is over, beer enthusiasts can now book a behind the scenes tour of our fantastic new brewery!
South Leicestershire Litter Wombles receive much needed funding

South Leicestershire Litter Wombles receive much needed funding

On Sunday 8th August, member of the Everards team Kia Ryan went to spend the morning with the South Leicestershire Litter Wombles – a group of local litter pickers that were recently successful in their application to the Everards Community Excellence Fund.
12 Community projects to benefit from a share of £40,000 this summer!

12 Community projects to benefit from a share of £40,000 this summer!

We are delighted to announce that with the support from The Everard Family Foundation and Carling, 12 of the 160+ community projects that applied for funding, are able to go ahead.
Our beer hall receives the highest food hygiene rating!

Our beer hall receives the highest food hygiene rating!

We’re delighted that the hard work of the kitchen team has been recognised with a five rating for our food hygiene.
Justin and Wayne share what it's like owing a pub business

Justin and Wayne share what it's like owing a pub business

We catch up with our friends Justin and Wayne at The Queens Head to chat about what it's like to own a pub business and their plans for the future.
The Bulls Head Cosby and Everards

The Bulls Head Cosby and Everards

Paul and Gaynor at The Bulls Head are an independent family run business just like Everards and have been at their pub and home for 37 years now! Here's how they got started in the pub world and why they still love it, even in these difficult times...
Pilot Brewery goes in at Everards Meadows!

Pilot Brewery goes in at Everards Meadows!

Watch as our new pilot brewery is put in position at our new home
BII Heart of the Community Award Winners!

BII Heart of the Community Award Winners!

What a fantastic achievement! Congratulations to our fantastic business owners who have been recognised and awarded with the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) Heart of the Community award for all they have done to support their local communities at this challenging time.
Everards and The Royal Oak, Kirby Muxloe

Everards and The Royal Oak, Kirby Muxloe

Before the pandemic began back in March 2020, Sarah and Bob, business owners of The Royal Oak had just seen their vision of combining their previous deli business with their new pub venture come to life, as they re-opened the doors to their new pub deli - only to close them again just a week later.
Jenno's and Everards

Jenno's and Everards

We love working with like minded independent business owners to help them grow their business and bring their business vision to life, like we have with Danny and Paul and their existing coffee house Jenno's.
At the heart of the community

At the heart of the community

Yolanda and Chris at The White Lion in Whissendine have received great recognition for all they have done and continue to do to support their local village through this difficult year.
Everards and The Rustic Crust

Everards and The Rustic Crust

Ross and Camille bring authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas to Nottinghamshire and beyond. They started off doing so out of a renovated Land Rover named Poppy (which they still have!) until a chat with us led them to opening up their very own pizzeria in the beautiful village of Farnsfield.
Take a look inside our new state-of-the-art brewery, beer hall and shop

Take a look inside our new state-of-the-art brewery, beer hall and shop

Opening Spring 2021
Independent businesses working together

Independent businesses working together

We love working with like minded independent business owners to help them grow their business and bring their business vision to life.
A dream built in Rome!

A dream built in Rome!

Ross and Camille bring authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas to Nottinghamshire and beyond!
The Everard Family Foundation make a £50,000 donation to Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland

The Everard Family Foundation make a £50,000 donation to Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland

The Everard Family Foundation are donating £50,000 to Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland. This is a local cause that the Everard family have a long history of supporting, with Richard Everard being their president since 1992 and donating regularly over the years.
New Sporting Partnership with Leicester City Hockey Club

New Sporting Partnership with Leicester City Hockey Club

Leicester’s best-loved community sports facility, St Margaret’s Pastures, is being transformed and we are proud to be part of it and to support the Leicester Hockey Club in their exciting journey.
White Horse Banbury raise £500 for charity

White Horse Banbury raise £500 for charity

New Year, new hair-do was Ken’s motto at the start of 2020 as he set out to raise money for charity once agian...
Cheers to 30 Years!

Cheers to 30 Years!

Tony and Kathryn Marshall are celebrating 30 years behind the bar.
Jon Elks joins the team as Head Brewer

Jon Elks joins the team as Head Brewer

Jon joins the Everards team with a wealth of experience and knowledge, after 18 years with Carlsberg UK.
£1,000 funds new chairs for the hall!

£1,000 funds new chairs for the hall!

The old broken chairs have been replaced with 100 new comfortable padded chairs at Thurlaston Village Hall.
Our new brewery is really coming to life!

Our new brewery is really coming to life!

This is an exciting milestone in the development of our new state-of-the-art brewery. As the brewing equipment is lifted into place, it is becoming a reality!
£2,408 funds volunteer rescue team with vital new kit

£2,408 funds volunteer rescue team with vital new kit

These local heroes have been able to purchase new kit for their 12 new recruits, keeping them protected from the elements, while remaining safe and visible during their missions.
£1,490 transforms space in church

£1,490 transforms space in church

The church has invested in a new meeting area to be used by mothers & toddlers, the elderly and the local community for social gatherings, occasional meetings and coffee mornings.
£1,822 supports people with Mental Health in Rutland

£1,822 supports people with Mental Health in Rutland

Andrew Bolland, representative of the charity LAMP nominated the group for support through his local pub The Barley Mow.
£2,000 aids bi-weekly meetings for local men

£2,000 aids bi-weekly meetings for local men

Eric Waweru nominated a new project aptly named ‘Man Monday’ for his local community.
£500 funds new fire door in Cosby

£500 funds new fire door in Cosby

Paul Hodges, Landlord of The Bulls Head pub in Cosby nominated his local community library to gain much needed funding when he heard about the We Got This campaign via Everards.
Charity pub of the Year Finalists

Charity pub of the Year Finalists

Well done to David and the team at The White Horse for reaching the final at PubAid's Charity Pub of the Year awards last night!!
Regeneration award for Kier

Regeneration award for Kier

Congratulations to our friends at Kier construction who won the category; Regeneration Scheme of the Year, sponsored by Keepmoat Homes for their work at our Everards Meadows – Phase 1A
£500 Funding Saves our Seas

£500 Funding Saves our Seas

Save our Seas is an environmentally conscious initiative led by Harborough Morsbags Pod, a local sewing group where a dedicated group of volunteers upcycle unwanted fabric, donated to them by the community, into reusable shopping bags called Morsbags.
£1,368 funds a brand new community group in Braunstone!

£1,368 funds a brand new community group in Braunstone!

St Crispin’s Church provides a lunch group for people living on low incomes and the elderly who feel isolated and lonely. The group survives on donations from attendees and left-over food donations from Waitrose and Tesco.
£2,000 funds subsided canal boat trips

£2,000 funds subsided canal boat trips

The Peter Le Marchant Trust has been running highly subsidised canal boat trips for the elderly, disabled and seriously ill for over 40 years.
£2,800 funds a new wheelchair for the Bears!

£2,800 funds a new wheelchair for the Bears!

Nominated for support by Tom Masterson, the bears head coach the team were awarded funding from Everards and Carling earlier this year.
Leading Light

Leading Light

We are delighted to see our Managing Director, Stephen Gould, recognised on the list of 50 Kind Leaders which has been announced today, on International Kindness Day.
£2,633 funds community space in Melton

£2,633 funds community space in Melton

Melton Community Allotment is a local group that provides opportunities to learn how to grow and cook fresh food.

Everards Meadows is open for everyone to enjoy!

70 acres of beautiful green space to explore, a coffee shop and cycle store.
Celebrating 170 Years!

Celebrating 170 Years!

Proud to still be independent and family owned.
Unique Iron Age shield found at Everards Meadows

Unique Iron Age shield found at Everards Meadows

Shield provides new insight into the construction and design of prehistoric weaponry.

These Pubs Made a Difference

Every year we celebrate all of our business owners and the difference they make in their pubs and local communities. We all head down to Leicester Racecourse for a fun filled day of celebrations and award our 14 winners!
Outstanding Contribution to Work with Care Experienced Young People Award

Outstanding Contribution to Work with Care Experienced Young People Award

We are extremely proud to have received such a great award!
An 'Old Original' on the road!

An 'Old Original' on the road!

You may wonder why we have a ‘barrel van; on the front of our shop and Beer Hall at Everards Meadows. It is actually a replica of a unique and historic Everards vehicle!
A Beacon of partnership sparks a new addition for Loughborough

A Beacon of partnership sparks a new addition for Loughborough

A joint investment of £105,000 between Everards and Malcom has brought a great new space for the local community to enjoy, to life.
The Five Lamps gets an £80,000 revamp!

The Five Lamps gets an £80,000 revamp!

Business owners James and David of the Five Lamps pub in Derby are overjoyed with the new look of their pub following a joint investment with Everards of just over £80,000.
Celebrating 25 years with Mick & Linda!

Celebrating 25 years with Mick & Linda!

Today we celebrate and raise a glass to Mick and Linda as they celebrate 25 years with us!!!
Growing Together

Growing Together

Justin and Wayne began their journey with Everards back in October 2018, it was great to catch up with them to hear all bout the last 4 years and how far they've come...
Two people with pints doing cheers

Our beers win big at SIBA Midlands Independent Beer Awards!

Proud to share our beers have received GOLD and BRONZE in three categories at the prestigious SIBA Awards...

Join our Beer Hall team this summer season!

Are you looking for a role in a friendly, fast-paced pub environment this summer? Don't miss our Recruitment Open Day this April!