from our humble beginnings in 1882, we've proudly maintained our status as a family-owned business for over 140 years.
1882
Francis Hartridge purchases the Alliance Brewery in Hampshire. As well as brewing beer he starts making soft drinks, packaged under his name. Hartridges soft drinks.
1936
Francis’ sons, Austin & Edward Hartridge take over the business and it continues to expand as other breweries and soft drinks companies close.
1940
During the Second World War a German bomber dropped one of its bombs onto the factory. The brewery is destroyed whilst the soft drinks plant is spared. The business from that day on focusses only on soft drinks.
1952
The austere post war years were difficult but with the family trait of perseverance, they rebuilt and expanded the soft drinks business. Led now by Geoffrey, a third generation Hartridge.
1980
The fourth generation of Chris, Martin and Geoffrey continued to expand the bottle business whilst also venturing successfully into draught dispensed drinks for the first time.
1990
Now with a decades experience in dispense under their belts, the brothers increase the range of flavours available on draught to include tonics, juices and cordials.
TODAY
With over 40 years experience in draught dispense, Hartridges proudly continues to support thousands of on-trade premises happily serving Hartridges postmix.
