Based in Leeds’ South Bank, this art deco facility, built in 1931, was once the headquarters of the former Tetley Brewery, before closing in 2011.
Today – in collaboration with Vastint UK, the developer behind Aire Park which houses the Tetley – the building will reopen to the public under the management of Kirkstall Brewery.
Whilst plans to refurbish the building are underway, Kirkstall will take over the lease of the former headquarters of Tetley Brewery as custodians of the landmark of Yorkshire beer culture.
Here, Kirkstall will serve not only its own beers, but also a range of other local, modern craft and cask brewers, including Tetley.
The Leeds landmark is preserved for another 100 years, with Vastint UK set to invest heavily in its redevelopment and refurbishment, including retaining original features such as its war memorial and the former Tetley Boardroom.
“Having outlined our proposals to safeguard this iconic building and submitted our plans to the council, it was always our aim to keep the building open until restoration work got underway,” said Simon Schofield, head of development for the North at Vastint UK.
“As a true icon of the city’s built environment, we’re excited to have The Tetley at the heart of Aire Park. We hope this partnership with Kirkstall Brewery gives the people of Leeds a small taster of what’s to come in the very near future.”
Steve Holt, Kirkstall Brewery’s owner and founder, added: “We’re thrilled to be able to work with Vastint UK to create a venue that celebrates Leeds’ brewing heritage, in a building which is a landmark of beer culture.
“It was always our ambition with this project to create a venue that offered fantastic food and celebrated the best of local brewing. We’re thrilled to have not only Kirkstall, Leeds Brewery and North beers available but also beers from other Leeds based breweries including Northern Monk and Anthology and of course, Tetley’s Bitter.”
Meanwhile, Turncoat Distillery has relocated to Love Lane Brewery.
