An east Belfast brewery has enhanced its facilities with the launch of Northern Ireland's first ever taproom.

Independent company, Boundary Brewery has been developing plans for the taproom for over 10 years, which included a successful Community Share Raise. It will officially open to the public this Friday, 18 November.

Located next to the brewery, the Taproom will be a community hub, providing a meeting place for sports clubs, running clubs, book groups, community organisations and much more.

The Taproom will offer the freshest and most affordable Boundary beers available anywhere, along with beer from other world class breweries.

The Taproom will also feature an amazing wine list, and a carefully curated selection of local spirits. Drinks can be enjoyed at the Taproom and will be available to take away. The Taproom will also have a partnership with Flout Pizza, offering visitors food options to enjoy at the brewery.

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Boundary Brewing is the brainchild of Matthew Dick, who started the business eight years ago through an initial crowdfunding drive that saw the brewer raise £100,000 from 400+ members in just eight days, which was then a crowdfunding record.

Several years later, Boundary Brewing offered more shares to its growing community of fans, raising a further £160,000 and attracting hundreds of new members to its cooperative business.

Speaking at the launch of the new Taproom, Matthew said: "Opening a Taproom has been our dream since before we brewed our first Boundary beer, almost a decade ago, and we can't believe that we're now making that dream a reality. If you have fallen head over heels in love with Boundary, or just love beer, and have always wanted a permanent place to come to enjoy the freshest, most interesting beers in Belfast, then this is the place for you.

"We have 20 taps, and one cask. We have enormous fridges full of Boundary cans, and some cans from our friends. We'll have some really special Belgian beer imported directly from Belgium to us. We'll have one of the best wine lists in the city. And Spritzes. And you can take all of them home (except for the draft or Spritzes!), or enjoy them on site.

"If you have been to any of the dozens of popup Taprooms and events, and want to come celebrate our Taproom opening this Friday, then come and join us. If you want to help a successful, growing, internationally recognised Brewery from Belfast take its next step, then we'd be delighted to serve you a really fresh pint, which has been brewed just next door!"