The owner of a pint-sized beer shop in a Norwich phone box has been creating a buzz with his new outdoor seating area.

Saul Press launched The Beer Hatch, which he believes is the smallest off-licence in the UK, in a traditional red phone box outside Zizzi on Tombland in August 2022. 

He sells around 60 different varieties, which are sourced mainly from East Anglia with a few guest breweries from further afield. 

Norwich Evening News: Saul Press outside The Beer Hatch phone box in NorwichSaul Press outside The Beer Hatch phone box in Norwich (Image: Saul Press)

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Among the local brands include Duration in West Acre, Ampersand in Diss and Wildcraft in Smallburgh and there is a fridge to keep the drinks cold. 

There are plenty of vegan and gluten-free options and he also stocks kombucha from L.A Brewery in Suffolk. 

Norwich Evening News: Enjoy a range of local and guest beers at The Beer Hatch Enjoy a range of local and guest beers at The Beer Hatch (Image: The Beer Hatch)

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He has now secured temporary events notices from Norwich City Council to have four outdoor tables, each with two seats, every Friday and Saturday until August 26. 

Norwich Evening News: The Beer Hatch also has a gazebo to sit under on rainy days The Beer Hatch also has a gazebo to sit under on rainy days (Image: The Beer Hatch)

Mr Press said: "It has created a buzz around the phone box and more people have been coming over to get an insight into what I do." 

He also sells beers online for collection or delivery and goes to events across Norfolk.

The Beer Hatch is open Fridays 12noon-6pm and Saturdays 11am-6pm.