The Directory of UK Brewers

Breweries Closed In 1985

The following is a list of the 12 breweries listed on this site that closed in 1985 that are listed on the site. Please note that this is not a complete list of all breweries ever in existance, just the ones on this site and is nowhere near complete before the mid-1980's. Additional historical information is being added as time allows. While we have tried to ensure the information below is correct, if you believe that something is incorrect please contact us

Abbey Brewery Closed
(Torworth, Nottinghamshire 1981-1985)

Ashford Brewery Closed
(Ashford, Kent 1983-1985)

Bailey's Brewery Closed
(Malvern, Worcestershire 1983-1985)

Braye Brewery Closed
(Braye, Channel Islands 1984-1985)

Canon Pyon Brewery Closed Brewpub
(Canon Pyon, Herefordshire 1984-1985)

Failsworth Brewery Closed
(Newton Heath, Greater Manchester 1982-1985)

Hawkhill Brewers Closed
(Dundee, City of Dundee 1983-1985)

Leyland Brewing Co Closed
(Leyland, Lancashire 1983-1985)

Mr Cherry's Brewpub Closed
(St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex 1984-1985)

The Old Bank Street Brew House Closed Brewpub
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 1983-1985)

Silverthorne's Gwent Ales Closed
(Pontnewydd, Gwent 1981-1985)

Tisbury Brewery Ltd Closed
(Tisbury, Wiltshire 1980-1985)



Last Updated : 15th December 2022