Devon’s Utopian Brewing have today announced the planned opening date for its forthcoming flagship bar and eatery in Exeter and launched a crowdfunder to support the refurbishment.
Commenting on the Crowdfunder launch MD Rich Archer said “Opening our first Bar and Eatery has been a long-term ambition and it is great to now be in the final stretch and able to fix a date.
“The Crowdfunder we are launching today is an integral part of those launch plans. For us it has a double benefit. Providing some important additional funding for the fit out, whilst also delivering a great platform for us to offer our loyal followers some fabulous rewards for their support.
“Rewards come in the form of discounts, opening offers and access to some genuinely exclusive events.”
In the introductory video Archer talked of the Company’s excitement at finally being able to set a date for opening, and how the team are working flat out to create something fresh, fun and inclusive.
The site, Arcadia in Northernhay Place Exeter, will have a locally sourced, small plates and sharers food menu alongside a selection of Utopian and other independent beers and ciders, with varied local and international wine selection.
Coming hot on the heels of Utopian’s hugely successful AF Pilsner launch Arcadia will also include a broad range of ‘low and no’ offers across all ranges of beer, wine and spirits.
Archer was keen to stress that the Crowdfunder launch had been designed to be as accessible as possible and went on to explain: “We wanted to give as many people as possible the chance to participate. Rewards start with a £30 donation which earns a 33% bonus uplift on a bar tab, valid for 2 years, that can be spent on food and drink in the venue.
“As well as other bar tab offers, we have also included some genuine exclusive opportunities. These include brewery tours, tasting and beer pairing nights and the crème de la crème the chance for a group of 6 to brew a beer of their choice on our pilot kit that will be packaged exclusively for them into personalised cans.
“We also didn’t want our fans who are remote to completely miss out , so we have also included some great discount vouchers and subscription offers for the Utopian online shop.”
The planned refurbishment works, which include a complete new beer cellar, delivering 16 draught lines, a brand new kitchen and extensive changes to the furniture layouts, will make for a great place to Meet, Eat and Drink. Arcadia will open to the public on the 6th March 2025 barring any unforeseen delays in the refurbishment works.
The Crowdfunder can be found at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/utopian-arcadia
