“As disappointing as this outcome is, it is only a setback and not the end of the journey for this project,” said cabinet member for regeneration, Louise Walker.
“I am looking forward to further discussions with the MP and the National Brewery Heritage Trust to see what support both the government and the brewing industry can offer this important project.
“It is clear that the success of this project will depend on that support before we can move forward with another funding bid.”
The heritage collection from the former National Brewery Centre, which closed to make way for Molson Coor’s new headquartersm would remain in storage through an extension of the lease at a unit on Station Street.
The authority’s leaders said that while their plans for this part of the Old Brewery Quarter regeneration were delayed, work would continue on demolition of the Trent House building and data centre.
Initial work would also start on the new Washlands visitor centre, with a final contract for this development due to be in place by April 2026.
Also due to take place next year are repairs to listed buildings and the start of conversion works for the new Loungers unit at the rear of Bass House.