We’re thrilled to announce the launch of The Stag, a brand-new events space at the heart of Joule’s Brewery, opening its opening it’s doors as our Brewery Tap for the next 4 months starting Friday 25th April at 5pm.
For a few months only, The Stag will temporarily step in as our Brewery tap, while we begin careful development work next door at The Red Lion. We’re bringing everything you love about The Red Lion with us, our full range of Joule’s beers, our brilliant team, and that unmistakable pub atmosphere, and moving just across the drive.
So why is this moment so exciting? Because this is a one-off chance to enjoy The Stag running as a full pub before it becomes what it was truly designed to be – a dedicated events space, available to hire as your very own pub for your celebration. There’ll be no hire charges – just costs to cover your food and drink, and you’ll be able to make the pub your own for the day. From birthdays and wakes to casual wedding parties and reunions, Charity Fundraisers and Community Gatherings, The Stag will offer a relaxed, unpretentious setting, steeped in character. To find out more about the Stag at the Brewery head to our website joulesbrewery.co.uk, or pop in for a pint and a chat.
Anna Brakel, Development Director at Joule’s Brewery comments “We’re proud to be growing here in Market Drayton, next to one of our original Joule’s pubs. Over the past year, we’ve restored The Stag as a Victorian parlour pub and built the new Brewer’s Hall, a striking warehouse-style space right alongside our brewery. It’s been an exciting project, and the team has done a brilliant job bringing it to life. More than anything, this is about giving something back to Market Drayton – creating a space to welcome people in and celebrate what we do here at Joule’s. We look forward to hosting customers from across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire to see how we brew and to experience the heart of our brewery.”
You can tailor your booking to the size and feel of your event, choosing from the Brewer’s Hall, Smoke Room, Club Room, Games Room, Terrace or Bar, each with its own charm and feel. Whether it’s drinks and darts or dinner and dancing, The Stag will be yours to shape.
And the beauty of this moment is: you get to try before you book. See how the pub flows, explore the different rooms in action, and get a real feel for how your event could unfold.
To mark this special chapter, we’re launching a vibrant summer programme at The Stag, including beer launches, brewery showcases, themed food nights, live music and more.
Plus, to celebrate properly, we’ll be giving away the first 10 pints of Joule’s beer free every weekday from 12 – 1 pm, all summer long. Just our way of saying thank you.
“We’re so excited to welcome everyone into The Stag,” adds Chris Turner, General Manager of The Red Lion. “It’s a beautiful building full of character and charm, I’ve seen how hard our build team have worked, local people creating something special for Market Drayton. The team and I can’t wait to open the doors, get the pints flowing, and to welcome you all in soon”
The opening of the Stag, celebrates hard work and a commitment to Joule’s investment into Market Drayton, celebration for a passion of brewing and and the joy of bringing people together from the humble pint in a pub, to life milestone occasions. We’ve preserved the charm of The Stag, while creating exciting new features, including a 200m² purpose-built exhibition space on the lower floor, developed in partnership with the Drayton Civic Society. It will celebrate Market Drayton’s rich brewing heritage and offer a permanent, accessible home for the town’s story.
Raise a pint of Joule’s with us and experience this one-off chapter at the heart of Joule’s Brewery.