Named after Brackley's long-lost viaduct, gone but not forgotten

At 20 Arches, we believe that great beer is best enjoyed in great company. Nestled in the heart of Brackley, our craft beer bar and beer shop isn't just a place to grab a drink, it's a hub for the community. An intimate space where conversation flows as easily as the beer, and where strangers become friends over a shared love of craft brewing.

Founded by Tom and built on a simple obsession with great beer, 20 Arches started with the belief that Brackley deserved somewhere proper. Somewhere that takes the beer seriously without taking itself too seriously. A place with real character, and maybe a skeleton or two.

Our eight rotating taps keep things fresh. The rule is simple: once a keg runs dry, something new takes its place. No two visits are the same, and that's the point. Alongside the taps we carry over 150 different beers and ciders in cans and bottles, carefully sourced from breweries across the UK, Europe and the US.

We're more than a bar. We're a place where people come together. Whether you're here to try something you've never heard of, meet someone who knows their hops from their malts, or just enjoy the atmosphere, every visit should feel personal. Come for the beer. Stay for the conversation.

Brackley was once a brewing town. For much of the 19th and early 20th century, the town was home to two local breweries, Hopcroft & Norris and Blencowes Brewery, producing beer for the community on its doorstep. When they closed, that tradition was lost for nearly 70 years.

Planned throughout 2025 and completed in 2026, the 20 Arches nano brewery marks the return of brewing to Brackley town centre for the first time in almost seven decades. Every pint we brew here is a nod to the brewers who came before us, and a reason to celebrate what Brackley has always been good at.