Vinehop, Poynton

Wine, bottled beer shop and micropub.

A wine-shop, bottled-beer shop and micro pub, all in one. It’s genuinely “micro”, located in the ex-butcher’s shop and so space and authentic cellars weren’t an option.

Entering the shop, you’re straight into the wine display, where, to the centre right, there’s a small seating area, behind which is one of those wine-dispense units which allows wine to be served direct from the bottle into various glass sizes while not allowing the wine in the bottle to deteriorate.

As you move towards the rear, there’s a counter/server along your right and at the far end of the counter is the beer dispense unit. Pass the counter and you’ll end up in another small seated area at the back of the shop.

No cask beer but it features 5 changing kegs from craft breweries the length and breadth of the country, and covering all styles. They will even stock Belgian beers on draught.

There’s also a wide ranging bottled beer selection, including bottle-conditioned beers (Real Ale in a bottle).

Snacks are available: olives, gourmet crisps, etc.

There are proposals to expand into part of the old RBS premises next door.