Following what feels like months and months of conversations, planning, and plenty of “what if we…?” moments with our friends at Nethergate Brewery, we’re delighted to announce that from this year, Nethergate Brewery will be our main drinks partner for LeeStock!
Nethergate have been involved for years, supplying real ales and the kit to make sure proper cask beer flows as it should. As the festival has grown, so has the support but until now much of the wider drinks setup has traditionally come from a national wholesaler.
Nethergate Brewery has deep roots in the community, running busy beer festivals throughout the year so they know what it takes to serve thousands of people quickly and well. They have the the equipment, the team, and a strong network of producers so it seemed the perfect opportunity to join forces to create an experience that benefits everyone – LeeStock, Nethergate, the Willow Foundation and you – the festivalgoer!
So from 2026 onwards, we’re delighted to say that Nethergate Brewery will be building and organising the main festival bar alongside LeeStock crew. Nethergate will be supplying the full drinks range, from real ales and craft beers to lagers, ciders, wines and soft drinks, working closely with us to make sure everything runs as smoothly as it should.
We’re not reinventing the wheel, no dramatic overhauls or sudden surprises, it will feel reassuringly familiar, the same great festival bar setup you’ve known for years – just with a few thoughtful small improvements behind the scenes! An expanded and refined Nethergate range (cask and keg!!), a better choice across the board of wines, softs and spirits. Hopefully quicker pours, which means less queueing and more time in front of the stage, soaking in the festival.
We’re genuinely excited about this partnership and we hope you are too! We can’t wait to start working alongside Nethergate Brewery at LeeStock – roll on May 2026. 🍺
