Pivovar Ltd Reviews 213

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Have purchased a couple of times, a lot less choice than previous times in cans, and you can no longer see the best before dates on the beers before purchasing. Only 33 beers available.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pretty much the best price around and the packaging is excellent - every single bottle was separated but protected top, bottom and around. No chance of any breakages, and even better, it was all recyc... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Pivovar! There was a delay in being able to place my order due to stock being held up at the ports just before Christmas. Thankfully I managed to place my order on the 23rd of De... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a Party Star Deluxe recently. The delivery and product were excellent although I couldnt quite connect the Co2 bulb without leaking. It seems you have to do it really quickly and this sorte... See more

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  1. Beer Store
  2. Beer Distributor

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Pivovar is here to offer you a one stop shop for all your beer, cider and spirit needs! Established in 2003, as a specialist beer importer. Pivovar specialises in sourcing those hard to find beers, ciders and spirits. Pivovar champions Real Ale and other craft beers from the UK and the rest of the world. In 2015 we gained Cask marque distributor status and we are proud to offer a full cold chain distribution network. We are licensed to sell direct to the public for domestic consumption. We warehouse our own stock, for quick delivery & quality. We independently serve our ten bar estate which means stock is always rotating and we can provide some great deals. Part of the Pivovar family includes Tappd Brew Co and the award winning Elvington Pivovar Brewery. We are proud to be independent. We offer an extensive range of cask ale, keg beer & Bag in Box cider, supplemented with an ever changing selection of bottles & cans. Based in Yorkshire our dedicated fleet of HGV and vans supply direct in the North. We also deliver nationwide via our pallet partners. This includes shipping to Northern Ireland, Scottish Islands, the Isle of Man and The Channel Isles via the DPD network.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

213 reviews

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Have purchased a couple of times

Have purchased a couple of times, a lot less choice than previous times in cans, and you can no longer see the best before dates on the beers before purchasing. Only 33 beers available.

December 21, 2023
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Reply from Pivovar Ltd

Hello David,

I'm sorry to hear you didn't find the same choice of cans on our Pivovar website. We had recently created a sister website (www.drinkitin.co.uk) to cater for direct to consumer can and bottle sales and changed our Pivovar site to cater more for direct to business keg, cask and bag in box sales.

We love to hear about and source the drinks people want to buy so don't hesitate to tell us what you need if it's unavailable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Similar issue with Batham's resolved very satisfactorily…

I had a similar issue with Batham's beer from Pivovar as Jon O'Brien, but I had a much better experience and have no complaint at all about how Pivovar handled it in my case.

Once informed of my issue Paul, the MD of Pivovar, personally intervened and I was promptly sent a replacement shipment from another batch of Bathams. This time it was fine, which is great as I really like this beer. Paul emailed on the day it was due to check I had received the replacemnent beer. I am a satisfied customer and would, and will, order from Pivovar again.

I should add that apart from this issue, swiftly and professionally resolved, I have always found Pivovar to be a relaible supplier and, when i have had occasion to contact them on the phone, friendly and helpful.

I would unhesitatingly recommend them as a good supplier of good beer. I am only sorry Batham's, a brewer of said good beer, appear to have some consistency issues with their bottled bitter, but I do not hold Pivovar responsible for that.

April 21, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had to teach the company UK consumer legislation.

Have bought from Pivovar on several occasions in the past and was very happy with the service, however, my latest experience means I'll not be buying from the company again.
The beer I ordered had a problem. Spoke to the sales manager who asked me to forward my order number. I did so. Heard nothing from him for nearly a week, so contacted the brewer who asked for photographs and other info before accepting that I was owed a refund and they would refund Pivovar. Forwarded the email to Pivovar. Told the person who could sort out the refund was on holiday but I would get my refund when they came back ten days later. A week after they came back I'd still heard nothing, so I called the sales manager who told me he was waiting for the brewery to refund them before giving me my refund, contrary to UK consumer legislation, under which Pivovar is responsible for the refund, not their supplier. Sales manager apparently unaware of his company's obligations under UK law.
Finally spoke to the MD, who has promised an immediate refund.
It's now one day short of four weeks since Pivovar's sales manager was made aware of the problem and he did bugger all about it. I've had to do all of the work on this matter without getting any satisfaction. Suggest you avoid this company unless they up their game considerably, preferably with a new sales manager.

October 10, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect

Can't fault the ordering process. The beer was decent quality too.

September 5, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

We had been looking for Krombacher since we return from our trip to Germany. Pivovar had a great selection at a competitive price. Very speedy, efficient service. Will use them again.

September 5, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Those hard to find gems!!!

I always struggle to find Bathams - in my opinion, the best ale ever made. It was fantastic to find this on your site. Service was incredibly, in particular the packaging which ensured the item arrived in perfect order. I will be ordering more and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Thank you!

August 6, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Birthday beer

Hi, I ordered a case of Bathams beer for my partner’s birthday. The service was excellent and arrived on time a few days before, thank you.

July 24, 2022

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