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From breweries to gin distilleries to wine merchants, everything we recommend related to booze is on the map above and listed below, with many running exclusive GFC member offers…

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Award Winners & Brewery & SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Leicestershire

Mount St Bernard Abbey Brewery

Tynt Meadow is a rich, full-bodied, mahogany-colour beer that has a complex taste of dark chocolate, fruit and liquorice with an abv of 7.40%…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Nottinghamshire

Mr & Mrs Fine Wine

Mr & Mrs Fine Wine – also known as The Wine Bank – in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, was named Independent Wine Retailer of the Year in the IWSC Awards…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Leicestershire

Napton Cidery

Napton Cidery in Napton on the Hill is a beautiful, rustic cidery run by Charlotte Jolyon and her husband & cider-maker Jolyon Olivier…
Brewery & DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub & SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Northamptonshire

Nene Valley Brewery Tap and Kitchen

An excellent restaurant and bar owned and operated by Oundle’s Nene Valley Brewery…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Lincolnshire

Ovens Farm Vineyard

Ovens Farm Vineyard is a wonderful vineyard in the Lincolnshire Wolds. The vines grow in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a south-facing slope…
Brewery & SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Cambridgeshire

Papworth Brewery

Papworth Brewery of Huntingdon was founded by two beer-loving scientists. Their philosophy – it’s all about the beer – feeds their ambition to brew delicious ales…
Brewery & SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Nottinghamshire

Pheasantry Brewery

Pheasantry Brewery is a modern microbrewery located on a working farm in north Notts. It also has a party area available to hire…
Brewery & DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub & SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Northamptonshire

Phipps Albion Brewery Bar

Phipps Albion Brewery Bar is a special place. It’s like a holy church of brewing – but one where you can enjoy superb beers and honest, home-cooked food…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Leicestershire

Rothley Wine

Shortlisted in the Great Food Club Awards 2018/19, Leicestershire’s Rothley Wine produces elegant sparkling rosés and mineral-dry whites…
Award Winners & Brewery & DINING – ALL TYPES & OTHER & Pub & SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Leicestershire

Round Corner Brewing

Located in the heart of Melton Mowbray’s agricultural market, Round Corner Brewing comprises a state-of-the-art 2,000-litre brew-kit, plus a superb taproom…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Northamptonshire

Saxby’s Cider

An award-winning family-owned Northamptonshire producer who use a blend of dessert and cider apples from their 3,500-tree orchard…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Rutland

Sloeberry Spirits

Maker of award-winning Melton Mowbray Sloe Gin, Wild Damson Whisky, Blackberry Vodka and other fine tipples…
Bakery & Butcher & Cafe & DINING – ALL TYPES & Farm shop & SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Leicestershire

Stoughton Grange Farm Shop & Distillery

Stoughton Grange is more than just a farm shop, it’s a food and drink destination unlike any other…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Northamptonshire

The Beer Garage

The Beer Garage is a one-woman beer business bringing the world of craft beers to a corner of Northamptonshire…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Leicestershire

The Bottle Kicking Cider Company

Well balanced craft ciders made with juice from apples grown in Leicestershire and Gloucestershire, expertly blended; also inspired by an ancient – and utterly bonkers – village ritual…
Cafe & Deli & SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Nottinghamshire

The Bottle Top

The Bottle Top is a unique deli & bar on Ruddington High Street. It offers a superb array of craft beers and much more besides…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Derbyshire

The Honest Wine Company

Looking for a bottle of wine for that special occasion? Why not pop in to see Karl and Debbie…
DINING – ALL TYPES & SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Cambridgeshire

The Old Bridge Hotel & Wine Shop

The Old Bridge Hotel comprises 24 boutique rooms, an upmarket restaurant and a wine shop, so there is plenty to offer the discerning foodie visitor…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Nottinghamshire

The Ruddy Fine Distillery

Set up by two gin lovers, The Ruddy Fine Distillery offers small-batch expertly-crafted gins…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Rutland

The Rutland Vineyard

This beautiful vineyard, established in 2021, is an idyllic spot to enjoy a glass of wine, a tour or simply a nature walk…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Lincolnshire

The Trickling Tap

A ‘liquid deli’ and drinks specialist selling craft beers, wines, rare whiskies, exquisite brandies, oils, vinegars and more…
Brewery & SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Northamptonshire

Three Hills Brewery

This unique brewery in Woodford, Northamptonshire, breaks the rules of brewing by producing exceptional ales and lagers to ever-changing recipes…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Leicestershire & Rutland

Viva Vino

Viva Vino is a fun way to buy wine, without all the pomp. But this doesn’t stop the wines or service being interesting or professional…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Northamptonshire

Warner’s Gin

A craft gin distillery located on a farm, which makes a delicious, unique-tasting spirit using local spring water and ten different botanicals…
Brewery & SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Nottinghamshire

Welbeck Abbey Brewery

A brewer of high quality traditional cask ales with its own bar located on site and offering regular brewery tours…
Award Winners & OTHER & SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Northamptonshire

Wharf Distillery

Wharf Distillery makes spirits, liqueurs, aperitifs and traditional ciders in small batches from raw ingredients…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Derbyshire

White Peak Distillery

White Peak Distillery is a craft distillery in the heart of Derbyshire producing small batches of handcrafted whisky…
SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Leicestershire

Wilfred Pinsent & Grandson

The beautiful vintage-style signage of Wilfred Pinsent & Grandson sets the tone for this beautiful off-licence before you even step inside…
Brewery & SHOPPING – ALL TYPES & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Lincolnshire

Zest Brewery

Zest is a family-run Lincolnshire brewery that makes a fabulous range of beers, from zesty blondes to dark, smooth stouts…