Newcastle-based Full Circle Brew Co is bringing its first-ever pub to Fenwick Newcastle. The new venue will open in October and will feature 12 taps and two cask lines.
Left to right at the new venue, Ben Cleary, founder of Full Circle, Jordan Crulley, head of marketing, and Phil Henderson, general manager
The pub will serve Full Circle’s own beers alongside a rotating selection from independent breweries from across the UK. Regular guest beers, collaborations, and tap takeovers are planned.
Full Circle want to create a city centre showcase for independent brewing, rather than a venue focused solely on their own range.
Food will also form a major part of the offering, with Full Circle teaming up with well-known Newcastle street food vendor Peckin’ Order to serve its fried chicken and smash burgers.
The pub will be located on the first floor of the store in the space previously occupied by the Golden Flake Tavern, the 2025 collaboration between Fenwick and fellow North East-founded brand Greggs. Full Circle already has close links to the site, having brewed the exclusive collaboration beers served at the Golden Flake Tavern.
“Opening our first pub is a huge moment for us, and we couldn’t think of a better place to do it than in the heart of Newcastle,” said Ben Cleary, founder of Full Circle Brew Co. “We’ve always wanted Full Circle to be about more than just brewing our own beer. We love great pubs and everything that comes with them, and having Peckin’ Order serving their food alongside the beers is a massive part of what we want the venue to be.
“There’ll be plenty of Full Circle on the bar, but we also want to use the space to champion other brilliant independent breweries. With guest beers, collaborations, and tap takeovers planned, there should always be something different for people to try.”
He added: “Fenwick is such an iconic part of Newcastle and, having already worked with Fenwick and Greggs on the Golden Flake Tavern, taking over the space feels like a really exciting and natural next step for us.
“Our brewery and taproom in Ouseburn will always be our home, but opening our first dedicated pub gives us the opportunity to bring Full Circle to a completely new audience in the city centre. We can’t wait to get the doors open.”
Since launching in late 2019, Full Circle has grown into an established name in the independent brewing sector, with its beers now sold across the UK and exported to 12 countries.
Its core range includes Looper IPA, Repeater session IPA, Hoop American pale ale, Rotator, and Meridian, alongside seasonal releases and collaborations with other breweries.
The business has received a number of industry awards, with flagship Looper IPA winning gold in the keg IPA category at SIBA BeerX in both 2022 and 2024, as well as gold at the Asia Beer Awards in 2023 and FHA Beer Awards in 2024.
Full Circle has also been recognised at the SIBA Business Awards for its community engagement, brewery webshop, and collaborative partnerships with Fenwick, Greggs and more.
