The Hawkstone IPA and Beef Pie will be available in 498 Marston’s pubs across England, Scotland and Wales from 3 August for a limited time.
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The dish combines British diced beef and pulled beef cheek, slow cooked in a gravy made with Hawkstone IPA, seasonal vegetables and Barber’s Cheddar, encased in shortcrust pastry.
It will be served with seasonal vegetables, extra gravy and either chips or mash, depending on the pub.
Bottles of Hawkstone IPA will also be available to buy as part of the launch.
The launch builds on Marston’s existing partnership with Hawkstone, after more than 100 of its pubs began serving Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Premium Lager in December 2024.
Pub classic
Hawkstone, founded by Clarkson in 2021, said the partnership would help support British farming, with the brand using produce from British farms.
Hawkstone IPA was named England’s best IPA at the World Beer Awards in 2025.
Andy Cross, sales director at Hawkstone, said: “Farming isn’t just how Hawkstone is made, it’s why it’s made. The more Hawkstone you drink, the more barley we buy from British farmers.
“That’s why we’re thrilled Marston’s is serving Hawkstone IPA, not just by the bottle but also in a Great British pub classic, in almost 500 pubs nationwide.
“So, visit your local Marston’s pub, tuck into a pie and help us celebrate the farming community before stocks run out.”
Reason to visit
The launch comes as pub operators continue to focus on clearer food propositions and premium serves to drive visits and spend.
Lumina Intelligence’s UK Pub & Bar Market Report 2026 said operators were segmenting estates around clearer food, sport, community, accommodation and experience led missions, while quality remained the leading consumer priority for pub visits.
Kiran Bains, director of brand activation at Marston’s, said: “We’re so excited to be working with Hawkstone to bring our new take on a pub classic to almost 500 of our pubs across the UK.
“British beef and Hawkstone IPA are a match made in heaven, and we’ve created a really delicious dish to serve to guests up and down the country, introducing Hawkstone to more customers and giving them a new reason to visit their local.
“We can’t wait for everyone to try it.”
