Brass Monkey, Saltburn: 'I visited a stylishly cool bottle shop on the Yorkshire coast - it's a great way to spend an afternoon'

Brass Monkey is the bottle shop and tap room in question, sister to branches in Stokesley and Guisborough, and the brainchild of brothers Danny and Jamie McCluskey and their chum Jon Hamilton.

It’s a stylishly cool, attractive place; a window seat to watch the world go by, mid-century tables and chairs, mood lighting and calming colours.

Along one entire wall is a cold store with more makes and types of cans of beer you can shake a stick at, along with natural wines, small batch spirits and cocktails.

If Belgian beer is your thing, they claim is to have the largest collection in the north east.

At the business end, an impressive wall of ten keg lines including Lumina, Guava, Spinning Compass and Rolling Papers.

There are a couple of lagers, a stout (Feffernusse) and a cider. I enjoyed a fresh, zingy Stiegl Radler zitrone zero alcohol beer.

There’s a cosy room at the back perfect for folk who like playing games; provided for your pleasure are the likes of Cleudo, Jumanji, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit and Pointless.

What a great way to spend an afternoon on a rainy seaside day, sampling craft beers and snacking on manzanilla olives, chilli crackers and salted nuts.

Bring your canine chum along too - there are treats for him/her.

Brass Monkey isn’t just about the booze; they’re positioning themselves as a hub, with comedy nights, live music, pottery workshops and spoken word events: ‘we’re here to bring people together in ways that go beyond just a pint.’

Check its website for upcoming events, plus wine and beer tastings.

Welcome 5/5

Atmosphere 5/5

Drinks choice 4/5

Prices 4/5

Brass Monkey, 13 Dundas Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS12 1AH