Family-owned brewery acquires Harrogate brasserie

Timothy Taylor the brewer has acquired a Harrogate boutique hotel and restaurant.

The Keighley-based family-owned brewing company, which was founded in 1858, has bought The Harrogate Brasserie on Cheltenham Parade in the town centre.

Owners Richard and Amanda Finney have managed the business for 20 years, and Timothy Taylor said it is renowned for its entertainment, hosting jazz nights five times a week.

Commenting on the deal, Timothy Taylor’s chief executive, Tim Dewey, said: “We were looking for a high profile venue in Harrogate that would give us a presence in the town and complement the loyal and long-standing traditional pub stockists that we have there.

“We feel that The Harrogate Brasserie offers us a quality solution to this challenge and we look forward to working with Richard Finney’s team to build on and enhance the excellent tradition that they have established in the Brasserie.”

Richard Finney added: ‘’I am delighted to be selling Harrogate Brasserie to Timothy Taylor’s. It is a family business like my own that shares similar values. I wish them all the best for the future and am very pleased that guests and visitors will be able to sample their fine range of quality ales. I am sure I will be popping in for a pint or two!”

Timothy Taylor’s was provided with legal advice on the deal by a team from Yorkshire law firm Gordons led by partner and head of commercial property, Paul Young, and corporate partner Duncan Firman.

The brewer was also advised by Andrew Spencer of hotel and leisure specialist chartered surveyors, Fleurets. The value of the acquisition is undisclosed.

 

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