A Microbrewery
with a big ambition
Based in the heart of the National Forest on the National Trust’s Calke Abbey Estate, we are an ambitious microbrewery utilising traditional brewing techniques to create fresh flavours for the modern ale enthusiast.
OUR STORY
THE MILKING PARLOUR… OUR BELOVED BREWERY TAP IN CALKE, DERBYSHIRE, LE65 1RG
Opened on 4th July 2020, The Milking Parlour is the Tollgate Brewery Tap, inside the rustic interior of an old dairy shed, overlooking the brewery itself and set within the stunning surrounds of the National Trust’s Calke Abbey estate.
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TAKE A TRIP TO OUR pubs & TAPS
DUFFIELD, DERBY, DE56 4EH
LEICESTER, LE2 1TT
ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1AP
DUFFIELD, DERBY, DE56 4EH
Friendly and welcoming, focusing on good conversation and great ale and craft beer from our own brewery as well as guest ales from all over the UK. We also serve a broad selection of wines, cider, local gins and whisky.
THE TOWN STREET TAP
LEICESTER, LE2 1TT
'The QRT' to the locals, our modern tap room based in Leicester's bustling Clarendon Park, serving a broad range of craft keg and traditional beers alongside local spirits and more.
THE QUEENS ROAD TAP
ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1AP
The Tap at No.76, the home to Ashby Pale, provides a unique experience - a classic establishment fostering conversations and presenting a discerning collection of keg and cask beers from both local and national breweries. Complementing this, there's also great variety of wines, ciders and local gins.
THE TAP AT NO.76
Fancy taking a peek behind the scenes of a traditional brewery?
COLLABORATING WITH OUR GREEN NEIGHBOURS
We are very conscious of their local surroundings and being located on the National Trust’s Calke Abbey estate within in the National Forest, is an important part of our identity.
WORKING WITH THE NATIONAL FOREST CHARITY…
Tollgate Brewery works closely with the National Forest by celebrating the area’s natural heritage and helping to promote sustainable tourism. Our brewery draws inspiration from its woodland surroundings, using our home as a place where visitors can enjoy our beer while exploring the forest’s walking and cycling trails. Through supporting local events, encouraging responsible outdoor recreation, and sourcing ingredients and services from nearby businesses where possible, we contribute to the National Forest’s vision of creating a thriving landscape that benefits both the environment and the local community. This partnership helps attract visitors, supports the rural economy, and showcases the unique character of the National Forest.
