Maiden pub venture at the Tally Ho! in Devon.

Utopian Brewing has announced it will be the brewery partner in the relaunch of Hatherleigh’s Tally Ho!, a new Country Inn & Brewery opening this Thursday 11th July, in a significant renovation which will breathe new life into the historic pub beloved by locals and visitors since the 15th Century.

Key to the renovation is a brand new cellar and bar dispense installation , with up to 12 keg and 4 cask lines available on the bar. Utopian Brewing’s Independent Craft Lager will feature prominently, with both their flagship Premium Lager and a Tally Ho Bo Ho Bohemian Lager on permanent keg lines, along with Wondrous Isles Modern Pale Ale and British Pale Ale on cask, joined by a rotating lineup of specials.

Plans have also been revealed to bring Tally Ho’s in-house microbrewery back into active service. In historic times the building at the rear of the pub is understood to have served as Hatherleigh’s town bakery. In 1990, it was turned into a brewery, brewing a wide range of cask and bottled beers for Tally and the local market as the Tally Ho Brewery. until 2007. Under the guidance of Utopian’s Head Brewer Jeremy Swainson the brewery is set to be reactivated, brewing small batch brews and operating tasting days and other brewery experiences for keen beer fans.

Richard Archer, Utopian Brewing Managing Director felt like a pub was an inevitable move for Utopian, and relishes the opportunity to be involved in the Tally Ho!:

“Supplying local pubs has been at the heart of the Utopian story all along. The local support we received through the pandemic played a big part in our survival and growth, so it has been extra special for us to be able to put something back and to invest into the relaunch of the Tally Ho! . We are all delighted to be able to retain the pub’s historic character while introducing a contemporary feel with the renovation, as well as introducing some of our favourite local and independent breweries and wine and spirit producers.

A selection of Utopian Lagers and Ales alongside a varied range of guest beers and ciders

The brewhouse is a significant part of the Tally Ho! history and we’re excited about the prospect of bringing it back into operation very soon, and brewing some small batch and special editions both for the Tally Ho! and the wider market. The new kitchen menu will bring a range of British classics alongside some internationally-inspired dishes all using only the finest local, ethically sourced produce.

“We’re especially proud to be doing this in Hatherleigh, which took a knock when the main agricultural market closed a few years back, but the community is looking forward to the opening of the upcoming Pannier Market, and we hope that the rejuvenated Tally Ho! serving great local produce and bringing brewing back to the town will provide a revitalised and vibrant community hub and attract visitors back to the area.”

In addition to the renovation and relaunch of the brew house, Tally Ho! Will feature a brand new food offering, with pizzas served from a wood-fired oven in the beer garden, soon followed by a brand new menu of British Bistro classics from the kitchen, using locally sourced seasonal produce, as well as locally, responsibly caught fish and seafood

Tally Ho! will be open 7 days a week from this Thursday, 11th July at 11am.