Top beer industry award for much-loved Harrogate bar's craft beer brewery

North Brewing Co, whose line of of beers are loved by regulars at the North Bar on Cheltenham Parade facing the back of Harrogate Theatre, has been named Brewery of the Year at the Brewers Congress 2023 in London.

Hosted by highly-respected trade magazine The Brewers Journal, the Leeds-based brewery’s co-founders, John Gyngell and Christian Townsley, were also awarded the special title of 'Global Ambassadors' for their contribution to the craft beer industry at the awards night in Islington.

Probably best known for Transmission, its signature IPA 6.9% ABV, and Sputnik, a Ale 5% ABV Pale Ale, North Brewing Co was established in 2015 as an offshoot of pioneering Leeds craft beer bar North Bar, which has been hailed as “the first craft beer bar in Britain” since it launched quietly on New Briggate in 1997.

Since then, North Bar has evolved organically into an independent series of bars and taprooms from Otley to Manchester.

It recently opened its first overseas bar at Treviso, near Venice.

With its floor to ceiling windows, Harrogate’s North Bar has been popular ever since it opened in 2016.

As well as its knowledgable and friendly staff and range of drinks, it has evolved into a versatile venue and meeting place with events including:

Acoustic Sundays.

Thursday night charity quiz nights.

Tap take overs.

Business gatherings.

For more information, visit: https://www.northbrewing.com/