Welcome to Pickwick Brewery

Enjoy Delicious Ales

A unique tap room offering handcrafted ales and a carefully curated variety of drinks from local suppliers
Delicious Ales

Historic bottle from the original pickwick brewery c1870

In 1805 William Hulbert of Pickwick, Common brewer, leased the newly erected brewery building to William Hulbert of Westrop and Robert Hulbert of Roundway for the period of 21 years
Tap room
Tap room

Fine Ales on tap

A busy night in the tap room
Craft Ales (other drinks are available)

Welcome to Pickwick Brewery & Tap room

Brief History of Pickwick Brewery,


Corsham 1805 – Foundation Brewery founded at Pickwick by William & Robert Hulbert.
1841 – Sale Offered The Hulberts advertised the brewery for sale (including land and buildings), but retained it for some time afterwards.
1850s – Estate Acquisition Sir John Dickson-Poynder purchased the freehold of the brewery when acquiring part of the Hartham/Conyers Estate.
1865 – New Partnership Thomas Hulbert entered partnership with Henry Padbury Manning to run the brewery.
1870s – New Owners Control passed to Isaac Belcher and Samuel Hale Smith; their partnership ended in 1887.
1889 – New Brewer Brewery run by Thomas Pearson Stevens.
1909 – Major Lease Site leased by Wilkins Bros & Hudson Ltd (a Bradford-on-Avon brewery). They modernised the brewery buildings.
1916–1919 – Takeover Wilkins Bros & Hudson were absorbed by Ushers Wiltshire Brewery Ltd. Pickwick Brewery became part of the Ushers network.
1920s – Closure Brewing operations ceased after more than a century at Pickwick. Post-Brewery Use
1950s: Used by E. S. Cole & Partners for storage and scrap metal.
1953: Malthouse partly demolished to allow access for large vehicles.
Late 20th century: Redeveloped as Lancefield Place – a mix of housing and small business units.
2025 Opening of the new Pickwick Brewery

Classic ales with a modern twist

Our Ales

Get to know the Chief Brewer

Ivan has been brewing for seven years, beginning his brewing journey in Spain after becoming disillusioned with mass-produced lagers. His brewing style focuses on traditional ales with a modern twist, producing crisp, flavoursome beers that emphasise balance rather than excessive hop intensity.

Our Brewing philosophy

All of our Ales are brewed on site using Malted Barley from Warminster Maltings, carefully selected hops and Kveik yeast

What people say

William Gilsenan Corsham

First time here, well worth the visit. They are doing things the right way. Plenty of ale choice, mostly home-made, nice and cosy atmosphere too. Will head back soon. Enjoy this new addition to the Corsham hospitality scene.

Richard DaviesCorsham

Really welcoming small bar. Fab beers from Ivan and others. Pale ale is dangerously drinkable. Definitely worth many visits.

sally edmonds Corsham

What an amazing find. Great drop in after a dog walk , lovely atmosphere, and lovely ale! . Well worth a visit.

Shana Bevan Corsham

Personal touch Great beer Reasonable prices

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