True North Brew Co Limited - Administration

True North Brew Co Limited, a Sheffield-based hospitality business which operates 12 licenced venues across South Yorkshire, as well as its own brewery and distillery, entered administration on 2 August 2023. The company was negatively impacted by lockdown measures during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing series of economic and trading headwinds, including spiralling food, labour and energy costs. Immediately following their appointment, Joint Administrators Howard Smith and Rick Harrison of Interpath Advisory concluded a sale of the company’s business and assets to Cocktails and Craft Beers Limited, saving all 325 jobs. Irwin Mitchell, led by Tom Paton and supported by colleagues Tom Walklett and Curtis Blackham, advised on the deal. Barclays Bank has several registered charges against the company.