Beamish Comes to Great Britain with Cave Direct

Few names in Irish brewing carry as much weight as Beamish, the iconic stout from Cork that’s been quietly winning loyal drinkers since 1792.

We’re thrilled to announce that Cave Direct is now the importer and distributor of Beamish Irish Stout in Great Britain. That means pubs up and down the country can finally pour Irelands finest.

Beamish is a beer built on tradition. It’s brewed in Cork with over two centuries of know-how, and what sets it apart is its balance, smooth roastiness, gentle bitterness and a dry, moreish finish. It’s the stout of choice for many in Ireland, and now, thanks to our partnership, it has a proper home in the UK.

"Growing up, there was always an air of mystery around Beamish. You could only find it in Cork, and you wouldn't really see it anywhere else. Then, in 2022, I started to notice it around Belfast and it was then I knew we had to have it on Cave Direct's list," says Rob Young, National Account Manager at Cave Direct. "It represents everything people look for in a pint. It has depth, balance and tradition. It really is the stout drinker's stout.

"This partnership has been three years in the making, and now, bringing it to Great Britain is more than just adding another beer to our range, it’s about giving drinkers access to a classic that deserves to be poured with pride. We know the demand is there, so we’re taking a careful, phased approach to make sure Beamish gets the welcome it deserves."

To do Beamish justice, and to ensure pouring Beamish the right way, we’re kicking things off with a slow rollout. A variety of venues, who also happen to be known for their dedication to quality stout service, will be part of the first stage of our rollout with more venues to come in 2026.

There will also be a launch party at The Cow in Westbourne Park in London on Thursday 2nd October, followed by Beamish being by poured in venues nationwide the same week.

Here’s where you’ll be able to raise your first pint of Beamish in Great Britain (at the Jme of writing):

London

•       Chesham Arms – 15 Mehetabel Rd, London E9 6DU

•       Daffodil Mulligans & Gibney’s– 70-74 City Rd, London EC1Y 2BJ

•       Dog & Bell – 116 Prince St, London SE8 3JD

•       Faultering Fullback - 19 Perth Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 3HB

•     Feed the Yak Deptford - Creekside, SE8 4SA

•     Feed the Yak Elephant and Castle - 2 Sayer St, London SE17 1FG

•       Feed the Yak Wembley - 51 Olympic Way, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 0EG 

•       Howl at the Moon, 178 Hoxton St, London N1 5LH 

•       Smugglers Tavern - 28 Warren St, London W1T 5ND

•       The Colonel Fawcett - 1 Randolph Street Camden NW1 0SS

•       The Cow – 89 Westbourne Park Rd, London W2 5QH

•       The Lucky Saint – 58 Devonshire St, London W1W 5EA 

•       The Porterhouse – 21-22 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7NA 

•       The WB Yeats - 20 Fonthill Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 3HU

Greater Manchester

•       Salmon of Knowledge - Manchester - 26 Lever St, Manchester M1 1DW

•       Salmon of Knowledge – Media City - Media City, Salford, M50 2HF

•       Salmon of Knowledge - Didsbury - 655-657 Wilmslow Road Didsbury, M20 6RA

Leeds

•       The Brunswick – 82 North St, Leeds LS2 7PN

Liverpool

•       Ye Cracke - 13 Rice Street, Liverpool L1 9BB

Edinburgh

•       Seamus – 15 Brougham Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9JX

•       The Finch - 2-4 Bath Rd, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7JT

Glasgow

•       Ryan's Bar – 165 Allison St, Govanhill, Glasgow G42 8RX

•       Old Toll Bar - 1-3 Paisley Rd W, Kinning Park, Glasgow G41 1HU

Beamish Account Map List - Full list of venues will be updated onto this map as they go live. 

As mentioned, in 2026 Cave Direct will be expanding Beamish to more pubs and bars across the country, if your venue would like to be a part of the second phase rollout of stockist, please fill out this interest form. But to begin with, we’re looking forward to seeing Beamish out in the wild with these venues soon!

Keep an eye out in your local – Beamish is back. 

Notes to Editors

About Beamish: Beamish Irish Stout has been brewed in Cork since 1792. Known for its smooth roast character, gentle bitterness and dry finish, it is one of Ireland’s most historic and best-loved stouts.

About Cave Direct: Established in 1979, Cave Direct is a family-owned beer importer and distributor, supplying the UK trade with world-class beers from Europe and beyond. Cave Direct is also behind Beer Merchants, one of the UK’s leading online beer retailers.

Contact: ben@cavedirect.com

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