Barclay Perkins Anchor Brewery
Park Street, Southwark, London, England, United Kingdom · Est. 1616
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UK Pass 147. Anchor Brewery lineage begins in 1616. Acquired by Barclay and Perkins in 1781; one of London's great porter breweries. Merged with Courage in 1955; Park Street brewery later demolished.
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. Anchor Brewery lineage begins in 1616. Acquired by Barclay and Perkins in 1781; one of London's great porter breweries. Merged with Courage in 1955; Park Street brewery later demolished.
Tally's UK master, Pass 147 — Wales public lists, thin beers, photo rights · Tally's Beer Universe research workbook · 2026
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Common questions about Barclay Perkins Anchor Brewery
- Who owns Barclay Perkins Anchor Brewery?
- Barclay Perkins Anchor Brewery is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Park Street, Southwark, London, England, United Kingdom.
- Is Barclay Perkins Anchor Brewery independent?
- Yes. Barclay Perkins Anchor Brewery is recorded as independent, with no parent company. Independence is recorded as the brewery states it; where a stake is a minority holding or joint venture, this archive leaves it unmapped rather than calling it ownership.
- Is Barclay Perkins Anchor Brewery still open?
- No. Barclay Perkins Anchor Brewery has closed. UK Pass 147. Anchor Brewery lineage begins in 1616. Acquired by Barclay and Perkins in 1781; one of London's great porter breweries. Merged with Courage in 1955; Park Street brewery later demolished.
- When was Barclay Perkins Anchor Brewery founded?
- Barclay Perkins Anchor Brewery was founded in 1616 in Park Street, Southwark, London, England, United Kingdom.
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