Castle Rock Brewery has its roots in Newark where Chris Holmes opened The Old Kings Arms restaurant. It was founded in 1977, making it part of a new wave of British breweries. Chris Holmes is regarded as a pioneer of the revival of British beer culture and was chairman of CAMRA. In 1997 the brewery moved to larger premises... read full comment
October 2024
Fantastic pub: the jewel in the crown of Castle Rock. I usually go there in march days, and despite the relatively-small bar, they have a super efficient system and great staff, making wait times minimal even when it's busy. Decent outside area, and a good music venue attached.
