Tring Brewery have launched an on-site taproom and courtyard space — The Piggeries taproom — at their Dunsley Farm site in west Hertfordshire.
The Piggeries is the product of Tring’s efforts to restore a rustic barn space on the farm, featuring reclaimed pub furniture, vintage signs and mirrors, and newly-laid Welsh slate flooring.
Outside the barn is Olive, a 1980s double-decker bus which has been retrofitted to serve beer, cider, wine, and a full backbar of spirits. Tring Brewery invites drinkers to ‘hop on’, as further seating is found on Olive’s top-deck — offering views of Dunsley Farm and beyond.
“We’re thrilled to offer visitors the ‘wow’ factor, with Olive the bus and the now-restored barn space,” said taproom manager Claudia Phillips.
“But that’s just the beginning. As Tring Brewery’s official tap, we’re pouring 14 fresh beers year-round. There are plans for small-batch ales to feature, too — even more beer to choose from, some exclusive to The Piggeries.”
Claudia added: “Whilst the team are proud of our drinks range, our eye for quality encompasses gourmet snacks and street food, too. We’re happy to be supporting local with our gourmet runny-yolk Scotch eggs, from Hertfordshire outfit A Good Egg company, with crisps, nuts, and scratchings from Chesham-based producers Salty Dog.
“Though we’ve been open for less than a month, we’ve already hosted a variety of street food vendors here. The street food players are a popular offer, and we intend to make them a staple on Saturdays at The Piggeries.”
Andrew Jackson, managing director of Tring Brewery, said: “We are so happy with the restoration of the barn and courtyard here on Dunsley Farm.
“The Piggeries opens a new chapter for Tring Brewery, now serving punters brewery-fresh beer straight from the tank — an historic first in our 32 years as a local business.”
The Piggeries is open Thursday (5-9pm), Friday, and Saturday (noon-9pm both days, welcoming families and well-behaved dogs. It can be found at Dunsley Farm, London Road, Tring HP23 6HA, with on-site parking available.
About Tring Brewery
Founded by Richard Shardlow in 1992, Tring Brewery produces classic styles such as bitters, golden ales, stouts, and milds on cask, today complemented by keg lines such as Alchemist Lager and Raven King Hazy IPA.
The flagship beer, Side Pocket for a Toad, was recently named Hertfordshire beer of the year in a competition run by South Herts CAMRA, hosted at St Albans Beer and Cider Festival. Side Pocket for a Toad was first brewed in 2000, the same year that Richard was joined at the brewery by Andrew Jackson.
