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    02

    Aug 2023

    Last Updated: 02/08/2023
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    Independent bottle shop and taproom to open in Ripon

    by Tim Flanagan

    | 02 Aug, 2023
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    An independent bottle shop and taproom is set to open in the heart of Ripon.

    The Portly Pig will operate in a building on Kirkgate that has seen a variety of uses over two centuries.

    Number 5 Kirkgate will be known to many as the former Oasis Florists and those with longer memories will recall it being the offices of the Ripon Gazette newspaper.

    A Civic Society plaque shows that before then it was a Town (Council) House from 1835 to 1851and then a borough police station with four cells between 1875 and 1887.

    Ripon Civic Society Plaque 5 Kirkgate

    The Ripon Civic Society plaque



    Now, Adam Coulson is transforming the premises into The Portly Pig Bottleshop and Taproom. He told the Stray Ferret:

    "We're really looking forward to opening at this great location in a building with such a fascinating history.
    "We are on target to open in early September and are delighted with the positive responses on social media that we have received since putting an 'opening soon' sign in our windows."


    Mr Coulson added:

    "Our focus will be on serving real ales, craft beers and ciders, both on tap and in bottles, along with spirits and wines.
    "The majority of the drinks will come from local independent breweries, distilleries and wine suppliers."


    Finishing touches being made to the premises will include permanent signage - but where did the name come from?

    Mr Coulson explained:

    "I was on holiday in Portugal with my wife Katrina and we had just had a delicious meal, when the idea of The Portly Pig came to us. It's as a name that we hope will catch the eye."





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