R.W. Randall Ltd

St Peter Port·Shop

Part of CI Hospitality Limited (owner since March 2025)

Standout

158-year heritage (1868)

Story

Founded 1868 by Robert Henry Randall. Original site was Vauxlaurens Brewery in St Julian's Avenue (built 1873). Son Robert William Randall took over in 1900 and incorporated the business. Randall family owned until 2006 when sold to The Guernsey Pub Company. Moved to purpose-built brewery at St George's Esplanade in 2008. Sold again in March 2025 to CI Hospitality Limited. First place in Guernsey to use a dynamo for electric lights (1887, for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee).

R.W. Randall Ltd, founded in 1868, is a Guernsey brewery and hospitality group, now owned by CI Hospitality Limited. It brews Breda lager and Patois bitter at its St George's Esplanade brewery, and distils Blue Bottle Gin, Blue Mantis Vodka, and Gold Bug Rum through its Three Fingers Distillery. The group operates over 20 managed venues including The Imperial, Rosso, Tinto, and Red, a tenanted estate of 15 pubs, off-licence retail outlets at the airport and St Sampson, and an online drinks shop.

Quick facts

Legal form
Limited Company
Established
1868 · 158 years
Coverage
Guernsey Wide
Industries served
Retail Grocery, Hospitality Industry
Specialises in
Wholesale Supply
Brands
Breda Super Dry (4.2% ABV Pilsner), Patois (4.5% ABV brown best bitter), Breda (5% ABV pale lager), Blue Mantis Vodka, Blue Bottle Gin

People2

  • Robert Henry RandallFounder
  • Matt PolliManaging Director

Services offered

  • Brewing
  • Distilling
  • Drinks wholesale and distribution
  • Managed pubs and restaurants
  • Tenanted pub estate
  • Hotel operation
  • Off-licence retail
  • Duty-free retail
  • Online drinks retail
  • Brewery tours

Credentials

Awards & recognition

  • Breda silver medal at 2013 International Brewing Awards (Premium Lager)
  • Cynful won 2004 Tesco Beer Challenge
  • Cynful: 2004 Tesco Beer Challenge winner
  • Breda: Silver medal at 2013 International Brewing Awards

Hours

Mon
6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tue
6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed
6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thu
6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri
6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Contact

Social
Address
PO Box 154, St George's Esplanade, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 3JG

History5

Key dates and recorded company events for R.W. Randall Ltd.

  • 1887First in Guernsey to use a dynamo for electric lights · This was for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee.
  • 1900Second generation took over and incorporated the business · Robert William Randall, son of the founder, took over and incorporated the business.
  • 2006Randall family sold the business to The Guernsey Pub Company
  • 2008Moved to a purpose-built brewery at St George's Esplanade
  • 2025Sold to CI Hospitality Limited

Subsidiaries6

Other businesses under R.W. Randall Ltd, across all of Island Graph.

  • Extraordinary SpiritSt Sampson

    Extraordinary Spirit is Guernsey's first gin distillery, producing Blue Bottle Gin, Blue Mantis Vodka, and Gold Bug Rum under R.W. Randall Ltd.

  • Guernsey Duty FreeForest

    Guernsey Duty Free is a duty-free concession firm operated by Randalls, specialising in spirits, giftware, and locally-distilled Bluebottle Gin, located airside at Guernsey Airport in Forest.

  • Prince of WalesSt Peter Port

    Prince of Wales is a bar-restaurant in St Peter Port serving British small plates and cocktails, with live music and a heated beer garden.

  • Randalls SouthsideSt Sampson

    Randalls Southside is an off-licence shop in St Sampson selling wine, beer, cider, spirits, and soft drinks, operated by R W Randall Limited.

  • The Fermain TavernSt Peter Port

    The Fermain Tavern is a privately owned bar established in 1970, offering live music and function hosting, with a history of notable performers including Elton John and Dr Feelgood.

  • The RockmountCastel

    The Rockmount is a Randalls pub and restaurant in the Castel overlooking Cobo beach, with multiple bar areas and locally sourced food.

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