For those of you not in the know, the New Lion Brewery was active between 1850 – 1926 and at its peak, owned 26 pubs which served its award winning beers. Fast forward to 2013, a passionate group of Totnesians brought the brewery back to life when they started to brew beer once again to boost the local economy. A new brewery was built on Station Road in Totnes and has since moved to Webbers Yard in Dartington where they have the capacity to produce 45 barrels of beer per week. In addition to their 3 basic beers, they have also been working with local businesses and community groups to create experimental and one-off beers such as a pumpkin ale, a chilli beer and even a mushroom stout. The brewery now has approximately 270 shareholders.

As well as award winning beer, food is available from 3pm Wednesday – Sunday from Pizzalogica (based inside the building). Food is also available Friday – Sunday (weather permitting) from outside food vendors (curry, thai, kebabs, tacos etc) – please check the New Lion social media to see who is coming and when.

The Meadowbrook site in Dartington is a wonderful location, run by a great team, it hosts a multitude of live events including DJ sessions, bands, quiz nights, beer tasting and even theatre. There is adequate outdoor and indoor seating, so whatever the weather, the show will still go on!

Here’s just a small sample of the many quality live events that will be taking place throughout October at the New Lion Brewery;

Friday 01/10 Park 'n' Ride (Soul, hip hop, rare groove DJ duo)

Saturday 02/10 Struggles With Syntax (London post hardcore band) and Mike Only (acoustic set)

Sunday 03/10 Soul Sunday eclectic (DJ James G's Sunday soul afternoon session)

Saturday 16/10 Zip Ti Hi-Fi (Live hip hop MCs and scratch DJs)

Sunday 17/10 The Blackbird Collective presents Lemonade Sin (London/Totnes indie pop band promoting debut EP ‘Lost Days’)

Thursday 21/10 Pale Blue Eyes (live indie rock from an amazing Totnes band)

Sunday 24/10 Club Vinyl (bring your own records to play session)

Saturday 30/10 Rajan Parikh (former London 100 Club and Hi-Note jazz club DJ)

For all of the above, great beer and fabulous food from a variety of sellers, get yourselves down to the New Lion Brewery in Dartington (by the swimming pool).