The Newcastle-based independent brewer will launch the new venue in October, marking its first permanent pub away from its brewery and taproom at Hoults Yard in Ouseburn.
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The pub will feature 12 taps and two cask lines, serving Full Circle beers alongside a rotating selection from independent breweries across the UK.
Guest beers, collaborations and tap takeovers are also planned, with the brewer aiming to create a city centre showcase for independent beer.
‘Huge moment’
Food will be provided by Newcastle street food operator Peckin’ Order, which will serve fried chicken and smash burgers from the site.
The pub will be located on the first floor of Fenwick Newcastle, in the space previously occupied by the Golden Flake Tavern, the 2025 collaboration between Fenwick and Greggs.
Full Circle already has links to the site, having brewed the exclusive collaboration beers served at the Golden Flake Tavern.
Full Circle Brew Co founder Ben Cleary said: “Opening our first pub is a huge moment for us and we couldn’t think of a better place to do it than in the heart of Newcastle.
“We’ve always wanted Full Circle to be about more than just brewing our own beer. We love great pubs and everything that comes with them, and having Peckin’ Order serving their food alongside the beers is a massive part of what we want the venue to be.
“There’ll be plenty of Full Circle on the bar, but we also want to use the space to champion other brilliant independent breweries.”
Independent scene
Cleary said guest beers, collaborations and tap takeovers would help ensure customers had “something different” to try.
He added: “Fenwick is such an iconic part of Newcastle and, having already worked with Fenwick and Greggs on the Golden Flake Tavern, taking over the space feels like a really exciting and natural next step for us.”
Fenwick Newcastle store director Kieran McBride said the opening would continue the retailer’s support for the city’s independent food and drink scene.
He said: “Full Circle is a fantastic local business with a strong community spirit, and we’re excited to see them bring their first city centre pub to life at Fenwick Newcastle.”
Full Circle Brew Co was founded in 2019 and operates its brewery, taproom and events space from Hoults Yard.
Its beers are now sold across the UK and exported to 12 countries. Its core range includes Looper IPA, Repeater Session IPA, Hoop American Pale Ale, Rotator and Meridian.
Further details of the opening date and launch events will be announced ahead of the pub opening.
