Epicurean Awards

SIBA BUSINESS AWARDS, UK'S BEST INDEPENDENT CRAFT BEER RETAILER WINNER 2025 "We were truly honoured to receive this award for the second time, especially given the incredible standard of competition this year. The independent beer scene is thriving, with so many fantastic retailers championing craft beer across the UK, so to be recognised once again by SIBA is an incredible achievement. This award is a testament to the dedication of our team and the continued support from our customers and the amazing breweries we work with." - SIMON YARWOOD, MANAGING DIRECTOR, THE EPICUREAN BEER PEOPLE.

MANCHESTER BEER WEEK AWARDS 2017/18 "The Epicurean was a deserved winner of our award for Best Independent Retailer for the second year running, seeing off strong competition in a hotly-contested category. Through a focus on friendly, knowledgeable service and a wide, yet carefully-selected beer range, The Epicurean has put the West Didsbury suburb on the map as a destination for beer lovers. However, their biggest strength is in an ability to understand every customer, from novice to connoisseur, and make all feel welcome.”- CONNOR MURPHY, ORGANISER, MANCHESTER BEER WEEK 2017/2018.

RETAIL INDUSTRY AWARDS, BEST INDEPENDENT DRINKS RETAILER 2019 "We were delighted to have won this award because having won various local awards this award recognises The Epicurean's expertise as a specialist drinks retailer on a national level and we were up against some of the best in the country, so to be voted the Best Independent Drinks Retailer in the country in a huge achievement." - SIMON YARWOOD, MANAGING DIRECTOR, THE EPICUREAN BEER PEOPLE.

DRINKS RETAILING AWARDS 2023, INDEPENDENT BEER AND CIDER RETAILER OF THE YEAR "We were absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted and to have made it down to the last three in this highly prestigious award. These awards are big and not to be taken lightly, its a real accolade to all the hard work and passion put in by the whole team at The Epicurean Beer people." SIMON YARWOOD, MANAGING DIRECTOR, THE EPICUREAN BEER PEOPLE.