St Austell Brewery

Walter started out as a modest wine merchant and maltster before buying the local Seven Stars Inn in 1863. Nestled on East Hill in St Austell, it was here where he learned the art of brewing.

The business rapidly outgrew its original site, leading to relocation on Tregonissey Lane in 1893, where St Austell Brewery remains to this day. There have been many alterations and improvements over the years, but the essential brewhouse of 1893 still sits firmly at the heart of it all.

The fruits of Walter Hicks’ early years also continue to shine in the modern era of the business. We are the region’s leading wholesale drinks supplier to the hospitality sector, with St Austell Wines bringing the best of the world’s produce to our customers across the South West.