W J Hunt (Southwick)

Article by Brian Glover, reproduced with thanks from CAMRA Whats Brewing, April 1986

W J Hunt, Golden Lion Brewery, High Street, Southwick, Hampshire.

James Hunt listed at home brew house between 1852 and 1857. William James Hunt from 1889 to 1903 then Henry William Hunt. Closed 1956 when the owner became too old to work the brewery. The Golden Lion was acquired by Courage & Co. Ltd. Several attempts have been made to restore and brew at the site. The brewery and plant are still intact.

• A Pathe News film of the brewery in 1947 is available here:[[1]]

The Brewery in the 1970s. Courtesy Mike Tighe

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The Brewery in 2002

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More images of the Brewery

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  2023: plaque at the Golden Lion