Pubs
The brewery operates over 300 pubs, which are notable for their independence: The beers are all produced by the Tadcaster brewery and no large-corporation spirits or soft-drinks are available. Prices are kept minimal by only increasing in line with alcohol duty and inflation increases. In the year 2000, Samuel Smiths began phasing out the branding from their pubs, and in November 2004 the company took the decision to ban music in its pubs, to save the Performing Rights levy.
Samuel Smith still delivers multiple-trip (re-usable) bottles in beer crates.
In 2007, the company began to sell frozen meals made by Sarah Brownridge in their pubs. Then, in 2008, all franchise pubs were switched to 'company catering'. Now, all Samuel Smiths pubs that serve food, sell Sarah Brownridge frozen food.
Further to the company phasing out brands from their pubs, all pubs now sell Samuel Smiths branded crisps. These are made by Walkers.
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