AG&G shepherds in Sambrook’s new site

Acting on behalf of Sambrook’s Brewery, leading property advisor AG&G has secured space at the historic Ram Brewery in London’s Wandsworth, which will see the independent brewer keep the historic tradition of brewing alive at the ex-Young’s site.

AG&G helped Sambrook’s agree a 20-year lease with developer Greenland to establish a headquarters at Ram Quarter, relocating from its brewhouse in Battersea.

The new facility will be housed in restored grade II-listed brewery buildings at the development. Sambrook’s will also open a taproom with a bottle shop and outdoor seating set around Ram’s central square, offering food and its own brews.

Sambrook’s expects to brew more than one million pints at Ram Quarter each year, while the it also plans to take over a heritage centre at the development to highlight the history of brewing in London. Brewing has taken place at Ram Quarter since at least 1533. The site, which was home to Young’s until 2006, is being redeveloped to deliver 713 homes and 100,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and leisure space.

It is thought that the new site could see Sambrook’s become arguably the biggest independent brewer in London.

AG&G director Michael Penfold said: “We are delighted to have helped Sambrook’s Brewery relocate to the historic Ram Brewery site which has a rich brewing heritage as Young’s home up until 2006. This is the perfect fit with Sambrook’s moving only a couple of miles south west of their current brewhouse in Battersea.”

Duncan Sambrook, founder and managing director of Sambrook’s, said: “Our move to Ram Quarter feels like a homecoming and we’re excited to usher in a new era of British brewing at the site.”