Drinks in Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire has one of the most vibrant independent drinks scenes in the UK. The county's brewing heritage stretches back centuries. Its soft sandstone caves provided natural cold storage for fermentation, its water profile rivals Burton-on-Trent, and Samuel Pepys was writing about Nottingham ale being sold in London as early as the 1600s. Today there are over 30 independent breweries in the county, from established names like Castle Rock and Blue Monkey to experimental craft producers like Neon Raptor and Black Iris.

The drinks scene extends well beyond beer. Nottinghamshire is home to small-batch gin distillers, vineyard estates producing English wine, traditional cider makers using locally grown fruit, and artisan fruit liqueur producers. Sneinton Market in Nottingham has become a particular hub, with several breweries and taprooms clustered within walking distance of each other.

Wine travels an average of 3,500 miles to reach a UK supermarket shelf. Your local Nottinghamshire producer is a few miles away. Browse the drinks producers below to find what's near you.