19/07/2022
It is with great sadness that we are announcing the closure of our Twickenham store and online sales. Our last day of opening will be on Saturday 23 July 2022, and we will be trading between 12-6 with no on site drinking during this period.
It has been really tough to put this in to words and making decisions like this are never easy.
We are incredibly grateful to all of the customers who have supported us since we opened our doors back in May 2005. We have been able to achieve many things and we have had a lot of fun along the way, mainly due to our dedicated and passionate team who have done so much more than just work here.
Our independence has always been at the heart of our business, giving us the ability to hand-pick and support so many incredible small breweries; cider makers; spirits producers; vineyards and more, by selling their products in this store. The impact we made is something we are immensely proud of, and Twickenham was where it all started. It has been made even more special because of the dedication of the team; and their interaction and enthusiasm with customers and our many suppliers.
As with many, the last few years has made us embrace change and consider how we grow as a business, which has lead us to difficult decisions around our retail offering and ultimately the closing of Twickenham. We hope you can join us in celebrating what has been a great chapter in the history of Real Drinks.
Should you want to continue the Real Drinks experience, we do have another store and tap room in Maida Vale (4 Formosa Street, W9 1EE) where we will continue to remain open and offer a wide selection of specialist drinks.
Lastly, please continue to support your local independent stores both here in Twickenham and beyond.
Best wishes,
Nick Dolan
Founder
