TWO craft beer enthusiasts have opened Nantwich’s first bottled beer shop in Swine Market.

Beer Dock, a concept breaking the traditional bar mould, have set up shop with floor-to-ceiling shelves carrying beers, lagers and ciders from across the globe.

There is also a tasting area with ten craft beers on draught, complete with a central seating area that encourages conversation.

With the UK craft beer scene booming over recent years, Beer Dock franchisor Sam McGarrigle says Nantwich is the perfect location to expand the business.

He said: “Finding the right premises took longer than expected, but it had to be right. The Swinemarket shop is an exciting opportunity for Beer Dock.

“What we offer is very different and I hope that it adds to an already vibrant food and drink scene around the town.

“We pride ourselves on stocking one of the largest selections of bottled beers from around the world, but we remain committed to offering a wide range of beers from Cheshire breweries, which all helps to boost the local economy.”

The new Nantwich franchise is run by well-known comedy promoter pair Jon Mitchell and Mike Ramm.

Mike said: "The craft and artisan beer scene has been a passion of ours for many years. Nantwich is a successful destination, and we hope that this will add even more to the experience.”

“We are both passionate about the area, and being able to bring something truly unique to the town was an opportunity we couldn’t miss."

Formed in 2013 in Crewe, Beer Dock was named South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce ‘Start-Up of the Year’ in 2014. Sam was also named ‘Young Business Person of the Year’ at the 2015 Cheshire Business Awards.

As well as the original unit in Crewe, Beer Dock is also planning an outlet in nearby Alsager.