Derry-based Northbound Brewery is set to open its doors to tourists before the end of this year as it announces plans to establish a new visitor experience.
The craft brewer, which is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2025, has also launched a new ‘Derry Lager’ and a mobile bar for use at events and festivals.
Northbound said both moves have been backed by the Go Succeed business enterprise programme.
Based within Campsie Industrial Estate, the brewery was set up by husband-and-wife team David and Martina Rogers after they returned home to settle in the north west following a decade living in Australia.
“We started Northbound Brewery having identified a gap in the market for something like this in the north-west and it is fantastic to see how the artisan food and drink sector has really flourished since then,” said Martina.
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“At the beginning of this year, we had major plans to grow, particularly in our offering to tourists.
“It was at this point that we identified the help available through Go Succeed which came at exactly the right time in our growth journey.
“The grant has enabled us to proceed with a number of capital investments including the purchase of a mobile bar that made its debut at the recent Foyle Maritime Festival and will allow us to cater for events in the future.
“Plans are also well under way to establish a visitor experience at Northbound Brewery with the funding going towards a beer tent, tables and gazebo as we prepare to provide tours of the brewery complete with tasting.”
Services from Go Succeed are delivered free of charge via the north’s 11 councils.
“The north west is home to an incredible group of food and drink producers that really put this part of the world on the culinary map,” said Danielle McNally, business development manager at Derry City and Strabane District Council.
“We are delighted to hear of Northbound Brewery’s expansion plans that will add yet another great reason for tourists to visit Derry City and the surrounding district.”
