The Pressoir

Independent wine and spirits merchant tucked into Heritage Courtyard with an obsessive, carefully curated selection that puts supermarket shelves to shame.

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You'll find The Pressoir hidden away in Heritage Courtyard, just off Sadler Street—the kind of spot that rewards wandering through Wells' medieval streets. This is where locals go when they're actually serious about what's in their glass. The shop champions independent producers and small-batch spirits, so whether you're after a natural wine that tastes like nothing you've had before or a gin that's been made by someone's nan in a shed in Devon, they'll have thought about it. It's the opposite of generic—they've clearly spent time tasting everything themselves, which means you get honest recommendations rather than whatever's been marked down.