Craft Lager – 4.5%

Thames Ditton has long been known for more than just its riverside charm. For much of the 20th century, the village was home to AC Cars, one of Britain’s most iconic sports car manufacturers.

Among their most elegant creations was the AC Ace, a lightweight roadster produced between 1953 and 1963. Known for its beautiful lines and racing pedigree, the Ace competed at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, where in 1959 drivers Ted Whiteaway and John Turner steered their AC Ace Bristol to victory in the 2,000cc GT class — finishing seventh overall against far more powerful machines.

Ace Pilsner is inspired by that spirit of craftsmanship and performance — a crisp, refreshing lager that pays tribute to one of Thames Ditton’s most remarkable engineering achievements.

The Beer

A classic pilsner brewed in the German tradition, with an extended cold fermentation period to develop clarity and character. The result is a clean, crisp lager with delicate hop bitterness and a refreshing finish.

Colour: Straw

Hops: Brewer’s Gold, Saaz

Malts: Pilsner, Lager, Extra Pale

Suggested Food Pairings

Dishes:

Fish and chips, Vietnamese cuisine, spicy Thai curries, lemon chicken, white fish such as plaice, hake or lemon sole

Cheeses:

Mild cheddar, Caerphilly, Wensleydale, young Brie, Camembert, goat’s cheese, Havarti

Desserts:

Light fruit desserts such as pavlova or lemon tart

Pale Ale – 4.5%

Thames Ditton has also played a quiet but important role in British music history.

The village was home to Celestion, the renowned loudspeaker manufacturer whose products helped define the sound of modern music. In the 1970s and 80s, one of their most celebrated creations was the Ditton 66, a legendary hi-fi speaker admired by audiophiles for its clarity, depth and beautifully balanced sound.

For many music lovers, the Ditton 66 became the heart of their listening rooms — delivering everything from classical orchestras to rock concerts with remarkable precision.

Ditton 66 Pale Ale takes its inspiration from this local heritage of craftsmanship and sound. Like its namesake speaker, it’s all about balance — delivering flavour, clarity and character in perfect harmony.

The Beer

A bright, easy-drinking pale ale with fresh hop character and a balanced malt backbone. Crisp, refreshing and perfectly tuned for any occasion.

Suggested Food Pairings

Dishes:

Grilled chicken, light curries, fish pie, salads and seafood

Cheeses:

Young cheddar, Gouda, Emmental

Desserts:

Apple crumble, vanilla desserts, light pastries

Seasonal Porter – 4.6%

Like all our beers, Stag Porter takes its inspiration from a piece of local history.

In the heart of Thames Ditton High Street stands The Old Slaughterhouse, a remarkable building dating back to around 1580 and believed to be the oldest secular building in the village. In the 19th century it became home to Richard “Dickie” Porter, the Royal Deer Catcher.

Porter was responsible for supplying venison to the royal kitchens, capturing deer from the surrounding royal parks. From 1860 until 1921 he lived and worked from the Old Slaughterhouse and the neighbouring butcher’s shop at No.6 High Street — a reminder of a time when royal hunting traditions still shaped life along the Thames.

Stag Porter is our tribute to that chapter of village history: a rich, warming winter beer perfect for the colder months.

The Beer

A contemporary take on a historic London-style porter, brewed with a complex blend of six malts. Expect smooth notes of coffee and dark chocolate, balanced by roasted caramel aromas and a satisfying, warming finish.

Colour: Dark Chocolate

Hops: Challenger, Goldings, Bramling Cross

Malts: Planet Pale, Amber, Rye Crystal, Dark Crystal, Black, Roasted Barley

Suggested Food Pairings

Dishes:

Jerk chicken, barbecue pulled pork, pizza, spaghetti bolognese, moussaka, mussels

Cheeses:

Stilton and other blue cheeses

Desserts:

Chocolate desserts, hazelnut tarts, salted caramel puddings, chocolate cookies