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The Otley Taproom
Functional Drinks Club is Otley's kombucha taproom. Kombucha on draught, the full alcohol-free range, free co-working with half-gig Wi-Fi, click and collect, and a room you can hire. Home of Kombucha Club and Alcohol Free Drinks Club, right in the middle of Otley.
- Tue to Satfrom 10am
- 3 taps2 kombuchas and an alcohol-free IPA
- Freeco-working
A kombucha bar in Otley, 20 minutes from Leeds.
Right in the middle of Otley on Manor Square, the taproom is home to Kombucha Club and Alcohol Free Drinks Club. Sit in with a glass of raw kombucha on draught, bring your laptop and work for the day, or bring a bottle, fill it up and take it home.
It's the only place you'll find all 60+ of our kombuchas, the full alcohol-free range and the rest of the fermented family under one roof, with Kombucha Kev usually somewhere near the fridge.
- Address
- 7 Manor Square, Otley, LS21 3APFree parking nearby.
- Open
- Tuesday 10am to 2pm
Wednesday 10am to 4pm
Thursday 10am to 3pm
Friday and Saturday 10am to 4pmClosed Sunday and Monday. - Phone
- 0113 522 3856
The drinks range: two shops' worth under one roof.
Raw kombucha and an alcohol-free IPA on draught, 60+ kombuchas in the fridge, the full alcohol-free beer, wine and spirits range, Bird & Blend tea, ceremonial matcha, fermented foods and proper coffee. Try before you buy, sit in, or take it home.
Order kombucha online, collect it free from the taproom.
Every kombucha we sell online is stored right here in Otley, so your Kombucha Club order doesn't need to go anywhere. Choose "Collect from the Otley taproom" at checkout, we'll email you when it's ready, and you pick it up Tuesday to Saturday during opening hours. No delivery charge, and it's been in the fridge the whole time.
Click and collect is for Kombucha Club orders.
- 1Fill your basketPick your kombucha, or build a box of 6, 12 or 24 for up to 15% off.
- 2Choose collectionSelect "Collect from the Otley taproom" at checkout. It's free.
- 3Pick it upWe'll email when it's ready. Pop in Tuesday to Saturday during opening hours.
Free co-working. Just buy a drink or two.
No membership fees, no hourly rates, no booking. Bring your laptop, buy a drink or two from the bar, and the space is yours for the day. Freelancers, remote workers, students and anyone escaping the kitchen table are all welcome.
- Half-gig Wi-Fi. 500 Mbps installed, so video calls, big uploads and streaming don't wobble.
- Private video call room. A comfy sofa and a door that shuts, for client calls and team meetings.
- Drinks for focus. Raw kombucha, single origin coffee, mushroom tea and Lion's Mane productivity drinks.
- Charging points. Plenty of plugs along the co-working bench, so nobody has to hunt for a socket.
Hire the whole taproom. Feel good, not fuzzy.
An alcohol-free venue that doesn't feel like a beige hotel conference room. Team workshops, masterminds, product launches, birthdays, sober socials, coaching, film screenings and strategy days. You get the whole space.
- 4K projector and 120-inch screen. Your slides go full IMAX.
- Big 8-seater long table and a flexible layout you can move about.
- Half-gig Wi-Fi, freshly roasted coffee and the UK's biggest range of real kombucha.
- 30 seated or 50 mixed seated and standing. Comfy, not sardine mode.
Want a private kombucha tasting for your group? Mention it when you get in touch.
Kombucha tastings, gut health workshops and supper clubs.
Small groups, real food, good drinks, all at the taproom. Learn how kombucha is made, taste your way across the makers, or pull up a chair at a supper club. Spaces are limited on purpose.
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Group bike rides with Velo Virtual. Then kombucha.
Every Monday at 5:30pm, we team up with Velo Virtual for a one-hour group ride through real-world routes, from Alpine climbs to coastal cruises. Then kombucha and good conversation.
Seasoned cyclist or just getting back in the saddle, everyone's welcome. Spaces are booked through Velo Virtual.
Monday at 5:30pm, one hour
Good questions, quick answers.
Is the co-working space really free?
Yes. There's no membership or hourly fee. Buy a drink or two from the bar and you're welcome to work for the day. No booking needed.
How fast is the Wi-Fi?
Half a gig. We've installed 500 Mbps Wi-Fi, so video calls and big uploads are no problem. There's a private video call room too.
Can I collect my online order from the taproom?
Yes, for Kombucha Club orders. Every kombucha we sell online is stored at the taproom. Choose "Collect from the Otley taproom" at checkout, we'll email when it's ready, and collection is free.
Can I refill my own bottle?
Yes. We have two raw kombuchas on draught, rotating through six flavours. Bring a clean bottle, fill up and take it home. Plenty of people do it every week.
What's on draught?
Two raw kombuchas, rotating through six flavours, and Athletic Brewing's alcohol-free IPA.
Can I hire the taproom?
Yes, the whole space. It's £40 an hour, or £50 an hour with someone on the bar, for up to 30 seated or 50 mixed seated and standing. Email Kev to book.
Is the taproom alcohol-free and family friendly?
Yes to both. Everything we serve is alcohol-free, and everyone is welcome, kids included.
When is the taproom open?
Tuesday 10am to 2pm, Wednesday 10am to 4pm, Thursday 10am to 3pm, and Friday and Saturday 10am to 4pm. We're closed on Sunday and Monday.
What people say about the taproom
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 33 Google reviews. A few of our favourites:
“Wow! It's incredible here! ... Kombucha on tap... yes please! Felt like an experience coming here, the owner took us on a kombucha journey, and wow is the kombucha delicious! It tastes nothing like the supermarket kombuchas, there's a real depth of flavour that's been brewed and fermented! ... Worth a 2 hour drive here! Highly HIGHLY recommend!”
“I've tried kombucha from the supermarket before, but this is so much better. I really enjoyed the kombucha on tap. The shop/bar has a relaxed and welcoming vibe. I had a couple of glasses whilst in the bar and bought a couple of bottles to take away. I will definitely be returning.”
“Fantastic business - we popped in for a quick drink mid morning. Lovely atmosphere, the owner was incredibly welcoming and the selection of kombucha was fantastic - we had an elderflower and raspberry and a scotch bonnet kombucha each and spent a lovely half an hour enjoying them - highly recommend”
“A must-visit for the non-drinker, sober-curious, or anyone who wants to dodge a hangover for a bit. Huge collection of superb alc. free beers and wines, and a seriously impressive array of kombucha. Fella running the show is incredibly knowledgeable and warm - get in amongst it!”
“I love this place. I came in for the Kombucha but stayed for the ALC free craft lagers and beers, kimchi, kefir, etc. Always a relaxing vibe, and Kev is a great host!”
“I am a coeliac there fore I found their gluten free section very good. I can wholly recommend trying here as if for nothing else it gives you great options. Very friendly atmosphere and [Kev] is very knowledgeable.”