Brains Brewery is set to open a new venue located at the former home of the historic business in Cardiff city centre.

The Old Brewery aims to celebrate Welsh brewing heritage while toasting the future, and is the culmination of a partnership with Heineken and Welsh pubco, Breaking Brands

The venue marks a return to the area for Brains Brewery, which was located on the city’s St Mary’s Street between 1882 and 1999.

Nick Payne, managing director at Brains Brewery and a speaker at the 2025 Brewers Congress, said: “This collaboration feels really special to us at Brains as it feels like we’re coming home. When Steve approached us with the idea for this venue, we jumped at the chance.

“We are very proud of our Cardiff roots, our heritage and how we are still brewing in the city, more than 140 years later.”

He added: “I can’t wait to have my first pint of SA pulled from the pumps at The Old Brewery and immerse myself in the art and artefacts we have gathered to celebrate our brewery and our city.”

Steve Lewis from Breaking Brands explained: “This site has meant something to Cardiff for decades. Bringing Brains back to the heart of the city just feels right.

“We believe that Cardiff needs a venue like this, a place with history, energy and purpose, and we are very excited to be the ones bringing it to life.”