Historic Allsopp's Brewery Revived With Opening of Blue Stoops Pub in London
Jamie Allsopp, a descendant of the founding family, opened The Blue Stoops pub in Kensington, West London in October 2024, reviving the Allsopp's brewery brand that dates back to 1730. The brewery, once a major producer of India Pale Ale during the British Empire, had faded away through 20th-century consolidation before being resurrected using original recipes discovered in historical brewing ledgers. The revival represents a rare success story in the UK pub industry, where nearly two establishments close daily, and the pub was named the UK's No. 1 'proper pub' by The Sunday Times.
The Blue Stoops pub in Kensington, West London, opened in October 2024 as the first London location for the revived Allsopp's brewery in over 90 years. Jamie Allsopp, the seven-times great-grandson of Samuel Allsopp who purchased the original brewery in 1807, spearheaded the revival of one of Britain's most historically significant brewing names. The brewery traces its origins to 1730 at the Blue Stoops Inn in Burton-upon-Trent, where it became famous for pioneering India Pale Ale and exporting strong ales throughout the British Empire and to Imperial Russia. The modern beers are brewed at Kirkstall Brewery in Leeds under brewer Steve Holt, using original recipes discovered in 18th-century brewing ledgers found in an attic, adapted for contemporary palates while maintaining historical authenticity. The pub serves traditional English ales including the signature IPA, bitter, Arctic ale, hoppy pilsner, and Double Diamond, and was immediately recognized by The Sunday Times as the UK's best 'proper pub,' offering a counterpoint to the broader decline of British pubs.
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The article does not discuss the commercial viability or business model of the revival, nor does it provide details about how the original Allsopp's brand was legally acquired or whether other entities held rights to the name. Additionally, there is limited information about the competitive landscape of craft brewing in London or whether this represents a broader trend of heritage brand revivals.
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Forbes frames this as a positive heritage revival story emphasizing historical significance and quality craftsmanship, which aligns with the pub's own marketing narrative. The article relies heavily on Jamie Allsopp's perspective without including independent verification of claims about the pub's recognition or broader industry context beyond citing BBC statistics on pub closures.
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Historic English Family Brewery Is Reborn In One Of London’s Best Pubs
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