Ellie's Cellar and The Bottle Shop

29/03/2025

A sneaky extra top up from No Limits Brewing of 3 extra brews including their new Windy Welly!

“With their amazing hops, NZ is leading the way in re-imagining the Pilsner Style. As well as hopping with classic German/Czech pilsner hops, we’ve hopped with a ton of NZ Motueka. The MOT delivers intense flavours of fresh tropical limes, pairing beautifully with the German Pilsner Malt – LUSH! 5% abv”

All in stock in Ellie’s Helensburgh today. Open until 6pm tonight! 🍻

27/03/2025

We’re thrilled to say No Limits Brewing has arrived in Ellie’s Cellar Helensburgh - and with their own chiller!

Based in Dumbarton, this local brewery has been requested my many of you. All beers chilled ready for your weekend tipples 🍻

Our Helensburgh store is open:
Monday-Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday-Saturday: 10am-6pm

See you soon! 🍺

21/03/2025

Coming to Ellie’s Cellar Helensburgh next week 🍻

BEER NIRVANA IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER HELENSBURGH!

The Freshest Tastiest Beer in the WEST, returns to a BottleShop near you! Next week this line-up of Local INDY beer will be debuting at Ellie's Cellar and The Bottle Shop!

The No Limits Brewing BEER FRIDGE IS BACK!

We'll drop the fridge off Monday and then the beer Tuesday.. so from Wednesday Helensburgh, you can fill your boots!

We know you won't let us down!

These crackers will be quickly followed by
Road Trip our American Pale
Daydreamer our Midwest IPA
Giant Sequoia one of our big West Coast IPA
Sonoma our legendary West Coast Double IPA
Happy Hoppy Juice our New England IPA
OUR Big Foot range of Imperial Stouts

WE ARE BACK!

Dumbarton Brewed!
No Limits Brewing
What3Words: radio.gravy.palace
25 Lime Road, Broadmeadow Industrial Estate
2 mins from everywhere in Downtown Dumbarton!

06/03/2025

Coming to Ellie’s Cellar, Helensburgh store this Month! Dumbarton’s own, No Limits Brewing, tinnies. Keep an eye out in store & on our socials for their big arrival in the next few weeks 🍻

ANNOUNCEMENT! STOP PRESS!

Helensburgh customers great news! A few of these newly minted and just arrived 440 tinnies will be making their way to our new No Limits Brewing Beer Fridge in Ellie's Cellar and The Bottle Shop.

Expect the freshest tastiest beer in the west to be back in Helensburgh some time week of the 24th of March 🤞.

We'll keep you posted on the beer line-up and exact dates they'll be available.

A big thank you to Shauna and Robin from the The Bottle Shop Helensburgh for their support over the last 10 months. Wishing you both the best in your next set of adventures!

Dumbarton Brewed!
No Limits Brewing
What3Words: radio.gravy.palace
25 Lime Road, Broadmeadow Industrial Estate
2mins from everywhere in Downtown Dumbarton!

06/03/2025

Introducing my first ‘winner’ wine of 2025…

I’m usually a glass a night guy (I’m getting on a bit) but this beauty tempts me in spades to keep topping up my glass. It’s made by the wine team that make Rioja Vega and in the glass it drinks like a super smooth, bang in it’s drinking window, Rioja although it can’t be labelled Rioja as it is made in Navarra (geographically a next door neighbour of Rioja).

It starts with some enticing fine oak and tempting ripe fruit aromas and delivers on this promise in the mouth. I’m confident enough to say that this wine would pair with any meat or cheese and would take centre stage. It’s also balanced enough to drink without food and is a lovely (feet up, seat reclined, feeling no pain) sort of wine.

If you’ve been in team Ellie’s with me over the last 20 plus years then you’ll know I don’t gush about everything but when I have, hopefully you haven’t been disappointed. Wine 2025 starts here - pop in store this weekend and ask for our Wine of the Month 🍷

https://www.elliescellar.com/principe-de-viana-reserva.html

05/03/2025

Ssshhh… don’t tell everyone but we have 1 of a small number of Uk bottles of a rare 1973 Tullibardine (bottled 2023) aged in sherry cask.
Price £1899.00. Remember keep it to yourself 👌🏻

01/03/2025

All Work and No Play… Well, Almost! 🍷

This week, we were down in Manchester for the boutinotwines Wine Tasting—on the hunt for some new treats for our shelves! But with the recent duty hikes, our mission this year was even more focused: finding wines that drink well above their price point. Because getting you the best value for your bottle is more important than ever now.

And I’d say… mission accomplished! Orders go in this weekend, so keep your eyes peeled next week to see what gems we’ve uncovered 👀

25/02/2025

Missed Us? I’ve been a little busy…

It’s been a while - January and February are always a bit of a drag for us, but I thought it time I check in with a little update.

What’s New? This month it’s all about the bin-end wines. It’s important to us that we balance great value and the quality of your wine - this latest delivery of bin-ends is one of the best we’ve had in a while…

1) Holiday ⛷️ - not wine related unless you include the Aprés
2) A £7.25 Sauvignon - Unheard of price for this sort of Quality
3) Full Bodied Ozzie - what’s not to love? £8.99 RRP £11.99
4) Not quite Rosé season but we’re ready
5) Award-Winning, Organic - AND under £10 with a £5 Saving
6) They’re Back - long time favourite Barramundi Range is back on our Bin - End list.

Want to know more? Read Our Newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/i-pmGg

15/02/2025

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨

We’ve been keeping a little secret… but it’s finally time to share some exciting news! 🎉

We are spreading our wings and taking our passion for hospitality, catering, and events to a brand-new location—Alloa Schawpark Golf Club! ⛳️✨

Introducing… The Second Course 🍽️🏌️‍♂️—our latest venture in partnership with Alloa Golf Club! We’re teeing up for an exciting new chapter, bringing you incredible food, top-notch service, and unforgettable experiences.

🎉 Opening date to be announced soon!
🌞 Restaurant launching this summer!

But don’t worry—we’re not going anywhere! We are still proudly operating from Broomhall Castle, where we’re quickly approaching our first birthday! 🎂🏰 It’s been an incredible year, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all while expanding into this exciting new venture.

Stay tuned for more updates… big things are coming! 👀

07/02/2025

This Weekends Perfect Draft Kegs!
🍻 £5 off Selected Kegs* 🍻

The Newest keg is in - San Miguel and a few of your favourites are back in stock including Hawkstone, Spaten, Stella and Kopparberg Strawberry.

• £5 credit for every empty keg returned to us.
• PLUS £5 off selected Kegs when using the PD App in store - ask in store if your unsure how to use it 📱
• Earn & Spend your existing beer tokens in our stores.

📍 Ellie’s Cellar stores: Alva, Dollar, Auchterarder, Crieff & Helensburgh 📍

06/02/2025

❌ Now Sold ❌

Unfortunately not enough allocation to send an email out this time so it’s a scramble for the ONE bottle of Lochlea newest release that we have…currently in our Alva store, but can be moved to any of our stores.

First come, first serve. £90

Comment below or Direct Message us to secure 🥃

21/01/2025

HMRC is increasing the Alcohol Duty from February 2025.

Here’s what you need to know: https://mailchi.mp/elliescellar/pocket-friendly-shiraz-only-799?e=632a6fb201

What can you do? Support Local! It’s been a tough few years for small businesses in the alcohol trade with minimum unit pricing and now Duty Increases. We understand that some of you may be cutting back, but when you choose to buy, remember that shopping with us means supporting a small, family-run business. Your support means the world to us and we truly appreciate it 🤍

19/01/2025

Re-Introducing the faces behind Ellie’s Cellar! 🍷

We’re a father-daughter duo with over 25 years of experience sharing great wine, spirits, and craft beer. From our small hometown when I was just a wee thing to 5 stores across Scotland (and online), we’re all about bringing you a small, independent and local alternative when choosing your wine and other drinks! Most of all we love sharing our affordable favourites—and maybe nudging you out of your wine comfort zone - away from those pesky supermarkets!

Want to know our favourite recommendations? Join the Ellie’s family today and hear about new products, special offers, tasting events and fun recommendations straight from us: https://mailchi.mp/elliescellar/9phux1op4h

17/01/2025

You’ve been asking for this one for a while…🍓🍋‍🟩

Kopparberg Cider now available for your Perfect Draft this weekend!

Peroni & Tennents are also BACK IN STOCK.

📍 Where? All Ellies Cellar stores: Dollar, Auchterarder, Crieff, Helensburgh and Alva’s Bottle Shop!

🍻 Return your empty PD Kegs in store for £5 toward your next!

📱 Use your PD App to earn and spend your beer tokens in store

10/01/2025

Helensburgh it’s your turn…Our Perfect Draft order arrived, not in time for the bells - but just in time for Dry January 🍻

🍻 Drop your empty Kegs off with us for £5 credit
🍻 Helensburgh store is open until 6pm tonight
🍻 PD kegs Available in all stores. All stores accept empty kegs

Oh..I nearly forgot! We may have a little surprise arriving next week - something you’ve all been waiting on 🍓🍋‍🟩 Who can guess what??

08/01/2025

Tried your nephew’s trendy craft beer over Christmas (and secretly enjoyed it)? 👀

It may be January but our shelves are still stocked with amazing craft beers from Overtone, Glen Affric, Williams Bros, Abernyte, Hawkstone, Harviestoun, Germany and more. So pop by any of our stores, and select a few to kick-start your Craft Beer Journey.

We would love to know, what did you try…what was your favourite!?