New taproom to open at Lockwood Way

We are pleased to announce that Waltham Forest Council has agreed terms to lease premises on the Lockwood Way trading estate to the East London Brewing Company to open a new taproom, expanding the company’s operations and building on the success the council has fostered in the area.

The Lockwood Way estate forms a key part of the Walthamstow Beer Mile, an area along Blackhorse Road that many breweries, restaurants, and creative outlets call home. First opened in 2022, the beer mile has quickly become an important and much-loved mainstay of local nightlife.

Cllr Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration, said: “Agreeing a new lease with the East London Brewery Company shows that we are serious about supporting the beer mile and attracting reliable tenants to take units at the Lockwood Way estate.

“The money generated from commercial rents goes into the public purse to fund the essential services on which residents rely day in, day out. This is not our money; it is your money, which supports the most vulnerable members of our community.

“We work hard to support local businesses and give them the support they need to succeed. We are in ongoing positive discussions with several other brewing companies and are investing heavily in the refurbishment of some of the units, supporting the interest we have generated in a number of units at Lockwood Way. We anticipate having more good news to share with fans of the beer mile in the near future.”

The East London Brewery Company has agreed terms for units that have been vacant for a short while, and that are not currently occupied by any other business. The council will share details about the opening date of the new East London Brewery Company taproom as soon as possible.