Wadworth Brewery Devizes

Wadworth Brewery, Devizes

In 1875, Henry Wadworth purchased the old Northgate Brewery in Devizes and founded Wadworth & Co. The present, brick Northgate Brewery (see below) was built in 1888.

Wadworth is famous for its 6X ale, but the company also produces other ales, including Henry’s Original IPA, Horizon (a Golden Ale), Bishop’s Tipple (a full-flavoured Golden Ale), and Strong In The Arm.

Wadworths is one of only four breweries in the UK that still use horses to deliver ale.

Wadworth is one of only four breweries in the UK that still use horses to deliver ale

Shire Horses

One remarkable fact about Wadworth is its continuing use of traditional shire horses to deliver their casked ales to local pubs in Devizes. Wadworth is one of only four breweries in the UK that still use horses to deliver ale. The sight of the shire horses is well known in Devizes, and nowadays the image is nearly synonymous with the town.

Wadworth Brewer

Wadworth recently opened an interactive Visitor Centre and gift shop at the brewery (see below). Visitors can tour the brewery as well as taste the Wadworth range of ales.