Hoare & Co. - Red Lion Brewery
Lower East Smithfield, London, England, United Kingdom
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UK Pass 147. Possible lineage to c.1492; Red Lion brewhouse built 1792. George Matthew Hoare became partner 1802. Acquired by Charrington in 1933; final brew 23 June 1934.
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. Possible lineage to c.1492; Red Lion brewhouse built 1792. George Matthew Hoare became partner 1802. Acquired by Charrington in 1933; final brew 23 June 1934.
Tally's UK master, Pass 147 — Wales public lists, thin beers, photo rights · Tally's Beer Universe research workbook · 2026
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Only the claims above are sourced. Everything else on this page is the archive's own research and has not yet been tied to a document — which is worth knowing rather than hiding.
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Common questions about Hoare & Co. - Red Lion Brewery
- Who owns Hoare & Co. - Red Lion Brewery?
- Hoare & Co. - Red Lion Brewery is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Lower East Smithfield, London, England, United Kingdom.
- Is Hoare & Co. - Red Lion Brewery independent?
- Yes. Hoare & Co. - Red Lion 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 Hoare & Co. - Red Lion Brewery still open?
- No. Hoare & Co. - Red Lion Brewery has closed. UK Pass 147. Possible lineage to c.1492; Red Lion brewhouse built 1792. George Matthew Hoare became partner 1802. Acquired by Charrington in 1933; final brew 23 June 1934.
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