Fulham Firm Pilango Crowned Cider Retailer of the Year

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Top award goes to company based in Munster Road railway arch

Fulham cider specialist Pilango, based in Munster Road, has been crowned Independent Cider Retailer of the Year at the 2019 Drinks Retailing Awards.

The company, which has a bar, shop and events space called the Cider Vault within the railway arches under the District Line, announced the news on its Twitter account, saying @pilangocider: "We are #WINNERS! wow! We are very excited to be recognised as Independent Cider Retailer Of The Year!

"Super excited to snag this awesome award right at the beginning of 2019. Looking forward to a cracking year - thank you to all for your support."

After launching the business in Tooting Broadway market, Pilango moved last year to its new premises in Railway Arch 10 in Parsons Green.

The Cider Vault offers a diverse range of international ciders, perries and cider-based drinks alongside the very best of British cidermaking.

The space also plays host to regular themed tasting events, hosted by leading cider experts, and collaborative projects across the drinks industry.

Events this month are the weekly Fromage Friday, taking place every Friday from 6pm with a bottomless cheeseboard; a special double cheeseboard on Valentine's Day, 14 February from 6pm till 7pm; a Supper Club in collaboration with Baked Salt on 21 February from 7pm till 11pm; and the monthly Beginner's Guide to Cider, an evening of cider tasting on 28 February from 7pm till 9pm.

Find out more at Pilango Cider.

 

February 8, 2019