The Brewery on Chiswell Street

A vision in the making ⚡🦩 What does it take to bring The Electric Flamingo to life? Here’s a sneak peek at the energy, teamwork, and creativity from last weekend’s multi-day Christmas setup. Full reveal coming soon! 💡 Encore ✨ Table Art #TimeLapse #BreweryChristmas #LondonVenue #ElectricFlamingo #ThemedEvents #TeamWork

BIG NEWS 📣 We’re beyond thrilled to share that we’ve won GOLD for Best Venue Space in the City and SILVER for Best In-House Caterer at the London Venue and Catering Awards 🏆 Huge shout-out to our incredible team for their relentless dedication and passion that made this possible! We couldn’t have done it without you 👏 Steve Randall Amit Dhawan Jayne Mountford Jack Bowden Sam Bekkale Tatiana Deodato Tom Gore Melanie Kirycuk Petra Tatalova Global Conference Network Limited #LVCA24 #EventProfs #LondonVenues #Winner

Behind every great event is a great chef, bringing something special to the table. Meet Jack Bowden, our Head of Food and the creative force in our kitchen. He spills all in an interview on our website, from his journey to The Brewery, unexpected food he’s dared to try, and the meal he’d choose for his last. This is one you won’t want to miss! Get the full story at the bottom of our Food & Drink page: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eW_5ZFyb 📸 Sophie Mitchell #ChefLife #Foodie #FoodLovers #BehindTheScenes #WeddingFood #WeddingMenu

On this day in 1962, Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother were welcomed to the brewery, following in the footsteps of King George III’s famous visit 175 years earlier 👑 The Queen didn’t just tour—she became part of the brewing legacy by starting a mash herself, which was later bottled as The Queen’s Ale in commemorative six-packs. The royal pair enjoyed a private screening of Whitbread’s Badminton Horse Trials of 1962 in the company cinema before exploring the Porter Tun Room. The day ended with a grand display of the Whitbread horses and drays—a scene later captured by the artist Terence Cuneo. #RoyalVisit #LondonHistory #TheBreweryHistory #WhitbreadBrewery #HistoricVenue #VenueStory

The London Venue and Catering Awards 2024 are just around the corner, and we are beyond thrilled to be finalists in three categories: ◼️ Best In-House Caterer ◼️ Best Seasonal Party Venue ◼️ Best Venue Space in the City A huge thank you to our incredible team and clients who have made this possible. Best of luck to all the finalists this Friday! #LVC2024 #EventProfs #LondonAwards

Case study coming soon 📢 Our upcoming case study will give you an inside look at the long-standing collaboration between Awin, Bamboo Events, and The Brewery. Year after year, the wonderfully creative team at Bamboo brings Awin's vision to life with a one-of-a-kind, immersive theme that always brings something new and unforgettable to our space. Stay tuned for the details of what goes into creating these events! 📸 Awin Global Bamboo Events Ltd #CaseStudy #EventProfs #LondonVenue #ComingSoon

Still searching for the perfect spot to celebrate this Christmas? We’ve got a few spaces left in our smaller spaces! These exclusive rooms can host up to 300 guests and are ideal for both seated and standing parties. This year, we’re bringing the Electric Flamingo theme to the venue – but to give you an idea of what to expect, check out these photos of our spaces, each dressed in a different theme from past years. Don’t wait! Get in touch to book your party: 📞 020 7638 8811 ✉️ [email protected] 💻 https://bit.ly/3ObiqwJ #ChristmasParty #Christmas2024 #EventProfs #LondonVenue #LondonChristmasVenue

As we mark Remembrance Day, we reflect on our venue's remarkable story of survival through two World Wars. During WWI, the brewery faced unprecedented challenges as the nation focused on the war effort. Production fell dramatically in the war years, with output dropping by nearly a quarter of pre-war levels. The Defence of the Realm Act of 1914 further impacted operations, restricting brewing to just five and a half hours daily. Many workers answered the call to serve their country, with women stepping into roles previously considered unsuitable for them, maintaining production despite material shortages and increased taxation. WWII brought new threats; however, the brewery was well-prepared. In 1938, demonstrating remarkable foresight, a steel lookout cabin was installed atop the 150-foot malt tower specifically for air-raid watching. This early warning system proved crucial during the dark days of the Blitz, allowing staff to spot and respond to incoming threats quickly. Despite these precautions, on 29th December 1940, incendiary bombs fell on Chiswell Street during the Blitz. The brave members of the Chiswell Street Fire Brigade fought to save the Porter Tun Room. While parts of the Whitbread complex suffered damage – including the central cooperage, shops and hop store – the heart of the brewery endured. Today, under the arch as you enter the courtyard, we have a memorial tablet commemorating the brave men from the brewery who gave their lives in both World Wars. As Bill Knight, the former production director, once noted: "This old lady of Chiswell Street survived two World Wars, several riots and civil disturbances, and five major fires." #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #LondonHistory #TheBreweryHistory #WhitbreadBrewery #HistoricVenue

From celebrating accomplishments to welcoming guests from around the world, October was an event-full month at the venue. Here’s a rewind ✨ 📷 Barratt London Muscular Dystrophy UK The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Redactive Media Group Carmen Valino CEDIA Salesloft Learning Pool Engage Business Media Tourism New Zealand BESA Group WSO2 Women of the Channel CONSTRUCT James Gifford-Mead Photography Assemble Media Group #AYA2024 Insurance Post Mergermarket #Recap #EventsVenue #EventSpace #EventProfs #LondonEvents

Christmas came early at The Brewery as we recently welcomed guests to sample our festive menus. With 2,600 mini dishes served and 1,500 glasses of wine poured—plus more at our standing tasting—here’s a little taste of what’s in store for this year. If you’re still looking for the perfect Christmas party spot, reach out to our team! 📞 020 7638 8811 ✉️ [email protected] 💻 https://bit.ly/3ObiqwJ #ChristmasParty #Christmas2024 #EventProfs #LondonVenue #LondonChristmasVenue