The Local Line-Up: The Independent Makers Behind Our Taps
At The Sheppey, we’ve always believed that a proper pub is only ever as good as the local characters, makers, and producers behind what’s poured and plated.
We don’t do nameless, corporate supply chains here down on the Levels. When you pull up a chair by the river or settle in by the fire, you’re drinking the fruits of independent Somerset and West Country graft. We’re tipping our hats to the brilliant local breweries and cider makers whose bottles and barrels keep our taps flowing year-round.
Craft from the West Country
The Brewers:
Fine Tuned Brewery
Bringing an incredible creative passion to the bar, Fine Tuned combines a love for great music and exceptional craft brewing. Their beers are a cracking addition to our taps, bringing bags of character and a true independent ethos that fits right in with our vibe.
Glastonbury Brewing Company
Based right on our doorstep, these folks share our fierce independent spirit. Whether you’re sinking a crisp, refreshing pint of Hedge Monkey, enjoying the smooth balance of Lady of the Lake, or reaching for the richer depths of Mystery Tor, they capture the true essence of Somerset in every glass.
Cheddar Ales
Carving out fantastic, character-packed brews from the shadow of the gorge, Cheddar Ales bring a brilliant craft edge to our bar. Expect uncompromising flavour and traditional brewing done right.
Bristol Beer Factory
A little further down the road, Bristol Beer Factory has been pioneering independent craft beer for years. They bring an incredible, forward-thinking energy to our lineup that always goes down a treat with our regulars.
Lost & Grounded Brewers
Based just up the road in Bristol, these absolute masters combine traditional Belgian and German brewing techniques with state-of-the-art craft credentials. Whether it’s a crisp, perfectly balanced lager or an aromatic pale ale, having them on our taps is always a treat for anyone who appreciates precision brewing.
Proper Somerset Tradition
The Cider Makers:
You can’t sit on the Levels without a proper local cider, and we reckon we’ve got some of the absolute finest makers in the county pouring from our pumps:
Wilkins Cider
A legendary name in Somerset cider-making. Farmhouse cider done the old-school, no-nonsense way—proper, cloudy, traditional, and packing real character.
Hecks Cider
Steeped in generations of orchard heritage, Hecks delivers classic, single-variety and blended Somerset ciders that remind you why this county is the undisputed capital of cider.
Rich’s Cider
Another cornerstone of West Country cider making, bringing crisp, refreshing, and deeply satisfying apples to the bar that taste like a proper Somerset summer.
Raise a Glass to Independence
No middlemen, no faceless conglomerates—just brilliant independent craft, brewed and pressed by people we’re proud to call our neighbours.
Next time you’re in, skip the mainstream and taste what happens when local makers do what they do best.
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