Beamish, the iconic stout from Cork, in Ireland, which has been quietly building a loyal fanbase since 1792, is now being imported into the UK and distributed by Cave Direct.
What sets Beamish apart is its balance, smooth roastiness, gentle bitterness, and dry, moreish finish, says the importer. It’s the stout of choice for many in Ireland.
“Growing up, there was always an air of mystery around Beamish,” said Rob Young, national account manager at Cave Direct. “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. It
represents everything people look for in a pint. It has depth, balance, and tradition. It really is the stout drinker’s stout.”
He added: “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.”
Cave Direct are 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 the rollout, with more venues to follow in 2026.
There will be a launch party at The Cow, in Westbourne Park in London, on Thursday, 2nd October. Beamish will then be poured in venues nationwide the same week.
The initial venues
These will include:
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, 26 Lever St, Manchester M1 1DW
- Salmon of Knowledge,Media City, Salford, M50 2HF
- Salmon of Knowledge, 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
