EBG Rating: 7.9/10

Choice/Quality of Drinks:
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The beer selection is strong with local and regional bottles from independent French and Basque producers, stretching from good quality English, German, Dutch, Italian craft and more.

Style/Décor:
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One room shop/bar with a till area, bottles on the left hand side, and step up to some seating and a food prep area. Decoration certainly accentuates the space. Some quirky items which make the bar look in some spaces more like a thrift store than a bottle shop really help give it an identity.

Atmosphere/Character:
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Shop-like so not quite a social gathering place but pleasant due to the service and decorations.

Amenities/Events:
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Shop, merchandise, food, snacks, thrift items.

Value For Money:
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Fair prices for what’s on offer and the location.

Description:
Most beer fans will have been to the bottleshop/bar before, and there is much to be said for offering a good selection of beers. Not all of them are quite as personal and tweaked as Dirty Old Cave though.

Established in 2025, you’ll find an agreeable personal approach from the owner which extends from her greeting, assistance and service to the decoration which certainly accentuates the space. Some quirky items which make the bar look in some spaces more like a thrift store than a bottle shop really help give it an identity.

There’s even a little kitchen counter where basic meals, meats and cheeses are prepared for you, giving you all incentive to remain for longer.

The beer selection is strong too, with local and regional bottles from independent French and Basque producers, stretching from good quality English, German, Dutch, Italian craft and more.

It’s centrally located and very handy, so you can’t look past it!

(Added February 2026)