A Liverpool bar and brewery has gone into administration- and its assets will now be sold at auction. Carnival Brewing Company on King Edward Industrial Estate near Liverpool city centre, appointed administrators Paul Stanley and Jason Dean Greenhalgh from Begbies Traynor on January 29.
Established in 2017, the company was known for crafting a diverse selection of beers sold across Merseyside pubs and bars. It had a staff of three, and was known for teaming up with musicians and labels to create unique limited edition brews. Its weekend taproom drew beer lovers but efforts to secure a sale for the business fell through, leading it into administration.
Items for auction include Carnival's canning line, reports .
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Paul Stanley, partner at Begbies Traynor and joint administrator, said: "Many small, independent businesses are facing difficulties at the moment and despite establishing a number of trade and individual customers in a competitive industry Carnival has been unable to find a buyer and has been placed into administration.
"We are working closely with creditors and directors to support on next steps. This includes seeking buyers for the assets of Carnival via an auction which will be held on 26 February."
Several breweries in the region have recently shut down as the persistent cost of living crisis continues to severely impact the hospitality sector. Speke's closed after falling into administration in March 2024, and the , located in Sutton Weaver, also ceased operations in 2024.
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