Become a founding member of Craft Brew Tap

Aim

We're on a mission to build the UK's ultimate independent taproom in the heart of Manchester's Beermuda Triangle.

Ever since we launched Craft Brew Festival, we've had one dream: to create a permanent home for independent craft beer.

A place in the heart of Manchester, the city where Craft Brew Festival was born. A taproom dedicated to showcasing the very best independent breweries from across the UK and Europe.

For too long, multinational breweries have dominated the industry by buying tap lines and filling bars with the same predictable beers you can find almost anywhere.

We're building something different.

🚫 No listing fees.
👎 No pay-to-play.
🙅 No compromise.

Every beer on our bar will earn its place because it's outstanding, not because someone paid for the tap.

We're incredibly proud to introduce Craft Brew Tap. Part taproom. Part bottle shop. Completely independent.

Built on the same values that have driven Craft Brew Festival since day one: championing independent breweries, celebrating exceptional beer, and creating a welcoming space where everyone feels at home.

This isn't just another craft beer bar. It's a permanent home for independent brewing.

You'll find us in Manchester's legendary Beermuda Triangle at Arch No. 2, Sheffield Street, alongside some of the UK's most respected independent breweries and bars, including Sureshot Brewing, Balance, Pigeon Beer Wanderer, Cloudwater and Track. We honestly couldn't ask for better neighbours.

We can't wait to become the new kid on the block, pour some incredible beer, support amazing independent breweries, and build a taproom that's as much about people as it is about pints.

Most of all, we can't wait to welcome you through the doors, pour your first pint, and start this next chapter together.

If you believe independent beer deserves an independent home, we'd love you to be part of the journey.

Support our opening by choosing one of the Founding Member rewards below.

🍺 Supporter (£25)
Support the launch of Craft Brew Tap and become part of our story. You'll receive a £25 bar tab, regular project updates, our eternal gratitude and priority access to Craft Brew Festival tickets before they go on general sale.

🍻 Founding Member (£100)
Become a Founding Member and enjoy a £100 bar tab, an exclusive Founding Member card, 5% off for life, invitations to members-only events, and priority access to Craft Brew Festival tickets before they go on general sale.

👌 Founding Member Plus (£250)
Become a Founding Member and enjoy a £250 bar tab, an exclusive Founding Member card, 10% off for life, invitations to members-only events, and priority access to Craft Brew Festival tickets before they go on general sale.

😎 Founders Club (£500)
Become a Founding Member and enjoy a £500 bar tab, an exclusive Founding Member card, 10% off for life, invitations to members-only events, priority access to Craft Brew Festival tickets before they go on general sale and x2 tickets to a Craft Brew Festival of your choice in 2027.

🤘 Founding Legend  (£1000)
Become a Founding Member and enjoy a £1,000 bar tab, an exclusive Founding Member card, 15% off for life, invitations to members-only events, priority access to Craft Brew Festival tickets before they go on general sale and x2 VIP tickets to a Craft Brew Festival of your choice in 2027.

👑 Founding Royalty (£5000)
Become a Founding Member and enjoy a £5,000 bar tab, an exclusive Founding Member card, 20% off for life, invitations to members-only events, priority access to Craft Brew Festival tickets before they go on general sale and x10 VIP tickets to a Craft Brew Festival of your choice in 2027.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 15th October 2026 at 5:48pm