Rad Beer

You walk into Rad Beer expecting the usual bottle shop experience—fluorescent lights, random selection, staff who shrug when you ask questions. Instead you get people who genuinely care about what they're stocking. They've curated a seriously good range of craft beers from independent breweries, the kind of place where you can have an actual conversation about what you're after rather than just grabbing whatever's on offer. It's unpretentious in the best way possible, the sort of spot where regulars pop in mid-week to chat about the latest drops and newcomers don't feel out of place asking for recommendations. Located on Hereford Road in Meole Brace, it's become a proper fixture for anyone who's tired of supermarket lager and wants to discover something with actual character.