Threatened with closure in 2002, the Robert Cain Brewery was saved by two Asian entrepreneur brothers, who have transformed it into a thriving tourist destination in the heart of Liverpool.

 

The brewery itself, known locally as the “terracotta palace” was first built in 1850 – a beautiful example of Victorian architecture.  Inside however, it’s a completely different story. 

Kitted out with the most up to date brewing technology, this is one of the fastest growing breweries in the UK, even having its own water supply, drawn direct from a spring underneath the building.

 

Visitors are able to see at first hand the entire operation of the brewing process, including fermenting, brewing and canning; one of the highlights of the tour being to climb up to the original hop store and look out over the Mersey.  Because of this, the building is not suitable for the less agile.

 

The Cains brand of beers and lagers are now world-famous and award-winning, so offer without doubt, an ideal day out for any beer-loving male or female. 

Due to the nature of the tour, only adults are permitted, with admission including a buffet and two pints in the Brewery Tap public house, situated next to the brewery itself.