The Growling Shrew

The Growling Shrew We’re an Independent Specialist Bottle Shop located in North Yorkshire. Always showcasing amazing

The Growling Shrew is a family run, independent, speciality bottle shop proudly located in Skipton, North Yorkshire. We are not an archetypal off-licence as we aim to celebrate and source products from amazingly talented small independent brands predominantly from within the UK. We offer a diverse range of craft and traditional beers, ciders and artisan gins catering for a variety of customer pref

erences, flavours and styles. Whether that’s from our wide selection of bottled or canned products, or our refillable Growlers, giving you hassle free fresh from the keg beer and cider to take-away and enjoy. As part of curating both our core and continuously evolving ranges, the story and provenance behind the products your buying is important to us. Thus, ensuring what you find on our shelves has been selected for more than just a cool looking label, a quirky off the wall name or an ABV% that’ll have you singing sweet nothings to your mirrored reflection! We are passionate about the craft and traditional beers, ciders and artisan gins we offer, and look forward to you calling into our shop. Additionally, if there are any products that you feel would complement the other items within The Growling Shrew, please let us know. Our tasting adventures haven’t taken us everywhere, so we’ve not yet come across everything. We hope your beer, cider and/or gin adventures are as much fun as what ours are and look forward to helping your future explorations.

Happy New Year! It’s been 12 months since we closed our doors and I think it’s about time that I gave you an update. I k...
08/01/2024

Happy New Year! It’s been 12 months since we closed our doors and I think it’s about time that I gave you an update. I know I owe you one! 😁 Life since our sad and emotional departure has been a little different from what I think you might expect. I’ve been spending a lot more time outdoors in the sunshine (but of late wind and rain), so much so that I’ve also gained a bit of colour in my cheeks and a few tan lines. You may be aware from our chats in the shop that apart from beer, cider and gin being a passion, gardening and property renovation has always been high on my list of skills. So over this past year I’ve spent my time setting up and growing my new business - Northern Gardens & Maintenance (Gardening, Property Maintenance & Handyman Services – All Jobs Considered) and can already count some of you as customers in my new venture!

I do hope this post finds you well and that you are still managing to enjoy some great drinks since The Shrew, although our beer fridge has definitely taken a hit! 🤣 Now here comes the cheeky catch of this post… 🤪 I’d love it if you could check me out and DM me if you’re interested or in need of any work doing, and don’t forget any of those DIY jobs that you’ve been putting off.

Take care and I hope to hear from you!

Kev 👍🏻

p.s. I also have an apprentice that's out with me most days, although he often sleeps on the job and gives out free cuddles if you’re in need of one 🐶.

Massive thanks to Oli & Rosie ( ) for the invite to the pre-opening night of their new bar located in the Northern Quart...
30/03/2023

Massive thanks to Oli & Rosie ( ) for the invite to the pre-opening night of their new bar located in the Northern Quarter, Manchester.
If you're heading over to Manchester make sure you call in, well done guys for such a great space and nothing less than great beer!!!!!

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share the news that The Growling Shrew Bottle Shop will be closing th...
02/01/2023

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share the news that The Growling Shrew Bottle Shop will be closing this month after 5 years.

We know that this will come as quite a shock to many of our wonderful customers and suppliers, but we hope you understand that this decision has not been taken lightly as we put our heart and soul into this venture and becoming part of the local community.

No-one could have foreseen the global pandemic and the subsequent and continuing effects from this, whereby in a bid to survive businesses had to adapt; the most significant impact being when  breweries began shipping directly to customers.  Although sadly we have already lost and are continue to lose some great producers along the way due to the continuing challenges.  We hold no grudge here though, because as small independent businesses we have all been in this together and are constantly having to creatively flex and adapt to keep our doors open.  However, understandably and regrettably, we are unable to compete with online direct brewery to customer pricing and shipping costs. We therefore acknowledge that this, combined with the more recent cost of living crisis and impeding recession, has influenced people’s shopping and spending habits and we recognise that ‘supporting local’ is just not feasible for some.  Therefore, despite our best efforts and later weekend opening hours and drinking in, sales have continued to decrease.

In addition, we can no longer ignore the inevitable impact of the long hours and stress of running a business on our family life; and if the pandemic taught us nothing else, it highlighted the need to appreciate and value those you hold dear as you never know what’s just around the corner.

Before we close, we have decided to hold a farewell sale which will take place this coming  Friday 6th and Saturday 7th January 2023. Please do come and say goodbye, it would really mean a lot to us, although we can’t promise we won’t be emotional!

So to end, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to those we’ve met throughout our journey – our customers and suppliers and indeed those who become our firm friends... It's been one hell of a ride.

After a couple of days of unexpected closure due to illness we're back in business. We're open as normal and looking for...
22/12/2022

After a couple of days of unexpected closure due to illness we're back in business. We're open as normal and looking forward to you calling in.

20/12/2022

Good Morning!
This is a very rare occasion, so rare it's the first time since opening our doors I've had to do it.

We'll not be open today due to ill health. Please accept my apologies.

Kev

Fancying a proper local gin made by good local folk???  is made just up the road from us and tastes great!!! Small batch...
08/12/2022

Fancying a proper local gin made by good local folk??? is made just up the road from us and tastes great!!!

Small batch Yorkshire Made Gin.

It's s the perfect Christmas present, but don't forget about yourself when it comes to your go-to gin.

Samples available in-store.

Fresh drop from the super talented  has landed and they're all ready to take home with you.  We're thinking you need ton...
02/12/2022

Fresh drop from the super talented has landed and they're all ready to take home with you. We're thinking you need tonend the week in style and this selection should hit the spot...

▪️ ABADDON - Hazelnut Edition // Russian Imperial Stout // 17.0% (special edition & sessionable 🥴)

▪️ HECATE // Dark Chocolate & Coconut Stout // 5.7%

▪️ KRAMPUS - 2022 Edition // Christmas Cake Imperial Stout // 12.2%

▪️ RATATOSKR // Kveik Pale Ale // 4.4%

▪️ UMIBŌZU // Squid Ink, Seaweed & Yuzu Imperial Gose // 9.3%

They're also in the fridge, chilled and ready to drink!

We're extending our opening hours for December.  Perfect opportunity to buy your Christmas presents, stock up your Chris...
30/11/2022

We're extending our opening hours for December. Perfect opportunity to buy your Christmas presents, stock up your Christmas beer fridge and get ready for New Year's eve with delicious beer, cider, gin & rum.

Come and see us so we can sort you out with goodies!



N.B. We're closed on Tues 13th but open every Tuesday before and after that date.

Christmas is creeping up and to help you with your festive shopping we're opening on additional days throughout December...
30/11/2022

Christmas is creeping up and to help you with your festive shopping we're opening on additional days throughout December.

We have gifts already made up, but if you would like anything specific we can also make gift packs to your preference.

Come and see us! We look forward to it. 🎁

The second new beer on for the weekend, who's up for a session?SUMMACRUSH  //  New England Pale Ale //   //  4.0%       ...
26/11/2022

The second new beer on for the weekend, who's up for a session?

SUMMACRUSH // New England Pale Ale // // 4.0%

Saturday fills are flowing with 2 new beers on for the weekend. The first being...GALAXY CRUSH  //  DDH Pale Ale //  // ...
26/11/2022

Saturday fills are flowing with 2 new beers on for the weekend. The first being...

GALAXY CRUSH // DDH Pale Ale // // 6.5%

Exciting News... to help with your Christmas shopping we're going to be opening on Sundays (11am-4pm) throughout Decembe...
23/11/2022

Exciting News... to help with your Christmas shopping we're going to be opening on Sundays (11am-4pm) throughout December. Ho! Ho! Ho!

▪️ Gift Packs
▪️ Beer In A Totes Bag
▪️ Mystery Beer Packs
▪️ Gift Boxed Growlers & Fills
▪️ Gin & Gift Sets
▪️ Rum & Gift Sets
▪️ Cider

Starting 4th December, we're looking forward to seeing you!

Address

49 Swadford Street
Skipton
BD231QY

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