Information Density: Shepherd Neame – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

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[H1] Gift a Brewery Tour this Father's Day
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[H1] Shepherd Neame Dining Experience
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[H2] We're dedicated to brewing great beer and running the best pubs
Just as our beers span the range of classical, heritage and modern, so our pubs reflect the character and diversity of their locations.
[H3] Discover our pubs and hotels
We have around 300 pubs, hotels and inns throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline.Whether you’re looking for somewhere to eat, drink or stay, you’ll be spoilt for choice with our unique, characterful estate.Find a pub or hotel
[H2] Discover our drinks
Here at Shepherd Neame we take pride in blending old traditions with new by brewing a range of classic Kentish ales, fresh contemporary beers, and Grants Morella Cherry Brandy - a royal favourite since the time of Queen Victoria.As well as sourcing the majority of our brewing and food ingredients from our heartland in Kent, the Garden of England, we work with local producers and suppliers to champion home-grown wines, spirits, and ciders across all our pubs and hotels.Did you know that we brew the award-winning Hürlimann and Singha lagers right here in Faversham too?Previous SlideNext Slide
[H5] All beers
Award-winning beers inspired by the hop gardens of Kent.Explore our brews
[H5] Small Batch
Small Batch ales channel our heritage as Britain's oldest brewer. Discover Small Batch
[H5] Cask Club
Indulge in a celebration of modern styles with unique Kentish roots.What's on tap?
[H5] Cider
Crisp and refreshing Kentish ciders - suitable for vegans and gluten free.Find our ciders
[H5] Cherry Brandy
A classic 18th century liqueur that was granted a Royal Warrant in 1998.  Chin chin!
[H5] Wines & Spirits
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[H2] Sheps news & stories
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Family Brewer Shepherd Neame seeks new licensee for newly refurbished Railway Hotel17 June, 2026 | Press Release
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Shepherd Neame to sponsor Whitstable-based Contemporary Kent Artists exhibition series for second year12 June, 2026 | Press Release
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Free pints for fans as Shepherd Neame backs England in the World Cup10 June, 2026 | Beers
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Family Brewer Shepherd Neame seeks new licensee for newly refurbished Railway Hotel17 June, 2026 | Press Release
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Shepherd Neame to sponsor Whitstable-based Contemporary Kent Artists exhibition series for second year12 June, 2026 | Press Release
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Free pints for fans as Shepherd Neame backs England in the World Cup10 June, 2026 | BeersLeftNext

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[H1] About Shepherd Neame
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[H2] Great since 1698
Based in the medieval market town of Faversham in Kent, Shepherd Neame is an independent family business that has the distinction of being Britain’s oldest brewer. We can trace Shepherd Neame’s rich history back as far as 1698, and the history of brewing beer on our grounds in Faversham extends back even further.
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[H2] The taste of the South East
Today Shepherd Neame is stronger than ever, brewing an award-winning range of classic and contemporary ales and lagers such as Spitfire, Bishops Finger, First Drop and Iron Wharf, and just under 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City of London to the beautiful Kent coastline and beyond.Find your local
[H3] People, Pubs and Planet
Because Shepherd Neame is committed to doing right by our communities, our people, and our environment, we have committed to a range of ambitious, energy saving, waste management, and local sourcing initiatives to ensure that we are operating in a way that is as sustainable, future-focused, and environmentally sound as possible.Our sustainable future
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[H2] Visiting the brewery
Want to come and see for yourself? Our award-winning Visitor Centre offers tours of our historic brewery, complete with a tutored beer tasting, throughout the year. It’s an experience that you won’t want to miss on your next visit to Faversham!Book a tour
[H3] Hi there...
If you're looking to talk to staff at one of our pubs and hotels about dinner arrangements or a room booking, you'll find contact details for every Shepherd Neame venue in our handy pub finder.Need to talk to someone at the Faversham brewery? Follow the link below to find out how you can get in touch.Contact us

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[H1] Sheps Giving
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[H2] Charitable causes
Find out more about how Shepherd Neame is working to raise funds for important charitable causes, helping to promote our Kent heartland, and supporting much-loved sports clubs from all around the south east.
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[H2] Our charity of the year
We are committed to supporting the community we serve, and established Sheps Giving to provide a focus for our efforts. Our chosen Sheps Giving charity is Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS).KSS is the local air ambulance charity for Kent, Surrey and Sussex, and their helicopters are flying emergency rooms for millions of people who live in, and travel across, Kent, Surrey, and East and West Sussex. When there's a life-or-death call, they bring specialised doctors, paramedics and treatment to the scene, fast - 24/7, 365 days a year.Donate to our Sheps Giving charity
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[H2] Little Shepherds
Our kids’ menu is helping to support our Sheps Giving chosen charity, Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS)The Little Shepherds menu, available across our managed pubs and hotels, offers a delicious selection of dishes perfect for younger diners. For every two-course Meal Deal sold from this menu, Shepherd Neame will donate 50p to KSS.A range of classic kids’ favourites are on offer, with a focus on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.Please note that our partnership with KSS runs from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025, and this promotion is part of our pledge to raise £30,000 for the charity during that period. We have not set a minimum or maximum donation total for this promotion.Find out more
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[H2] Pennies
We've partnered with Pennies, the digital charity box, to boost funds for our Sheps Giving charity, Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS).Customers drinking and dining at selected Shepherd Neame pubs and hotels are invited to make a 25 pence donation when they spend over £25 and pay on a card. Every penny given goes to charity: 90% to KSS and 10% to Pennies.Find out more about Pennies
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[H2] Sports sponsorship
Pubs and sports clubs share an affinity as places for communities to come together, and we are proud to contribute significant sums annually to local sports sponsorship, from grassroots to county level.We have been a long-time sponsor of Kent Cricket, with the Club’s Canterbury headquarters, The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, named after our beer brand. We are a principal sponsor of Maidstone United FC, and have agreed pouring rights partnerships with EFL League Two team Bromley FC, EFL Championship team Millwall FC, and EFL League One club Leyton Orient.
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[H2] Fundraising around the business
We are proud that our pubs and our brewery hold an important place at the heart of their communities.In addition to the support offered to our Sheps Giving charity, licensees and team members across the business also raise large sums each year for a diverse range of good causes and local initiatives, and have received external recognition for their efforts.This year, our Team Extreme (pictured), including our Chief Executive Jonathan Neame, undertook the Lake District Ultra Challenge, raising more than £7,500 for FareShare.Donate to our Sheps Giving charity
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[H2] Promoting our Kent heartland
We actively promote our county through our membership of tourism and trade organisations including Visit Kent and Produced in Kent. We also take great pride in supporting our communities through sponsorship of a diverse range of local events including the Faversham Hop Festival, Faversham Literary Festival, Taste of Kent Awards, The Spirit of Tenterden Festival, Broadstairs Folk Week, the annual Diesel Gala at Kent and East Sussex Railway, and a number of airshows across the county including at Headcorn.
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[H2] Community donations
Each year we give away beer and vouchers for use at our pub and hotel estate to local groups and individuals, to support their fundraising activities.While we try to support as many events and organisations as possible, priority is given to causes or charities that are based in Kent or local to the communities served by our pubs.Please complete the form below to apply.

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[H1] Get in touch
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If you have a question for a specific pub or hotel, please visit our pub finder where you’ll find the details you need to contact the venue directly.For other enquiries details are below.
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[H2] By post
Shepherd Neame Limited17 Court StreetFavershamKent ME13 7AXUnited KingdomCompany number: 138256
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[H2] By phone
General enquiries main phone: 01795 532206Sales/trade orders: 01795 597000Trade customer care: 01795 597070Beer dispense: 01795 542098Beer dispense (weekend and Bank Holidays): 07831 377156Visitor Centre including weddings and private events: 01795 542016Shop/mail order: 01795 542016Tenanted trade recruitment: 01795 542132Media enquiries: 01795 542051