The Real Al Company & Taproom

The Real Al Company have represented Oliver's Cider and Perry to the drinks trade for over 4 years. Their energy and grace make them a tonic in this tough industry. Their championing of cider and perry has been a real tonic.

The nicest place to get booze in a light industrial estate that I know. The Crafty Apple is a really lovely cider and worth the visit. As a bonus, it's round the corner from the main car park area so you get fewer kids running amock whilst their parents pretend to care - occasionally shouting their child's name and then instructions like "don't kick the ball at the parked cars!" to show interest - as they slowly get annihilated.
Service is informed, polite and good humoured but be careful of some of the options in boxes as they taste really nice but are unbelievably strong!

I love this place and I would choose to drink here above anywhere else in Walthamstow. Great beer and cider selection, staff are very friendly and chatty. It's also often nice and quiet to enjoy a quiet couple of pints.

The standard of cider and beer here is excellent. My friends and I often travel to Trap on the weekend for a ‘proper drink’
One of Walthamstow’s gems!!! Check it out when around this area. Service is wicked and there’s a cracking pizza van outside as well.

So ... much ... choice!!!! The amount of different ciders, beers and other drinks served here is fantastic. The staff really know their stuff but we still ordered one of their tasting sets so we could try a little bit of everything!

It's also got a great vibe and the summer should be spectacular!

Love The Real Al Co. – I run a fledgling event and after reaching out to them back in autumn 2019, they've supplied all three of our live events with gusto, and really bent over backwards to support what we're doing, going above and beyond to get us not only great kegs but also the kit we needed to serve it! Such a friendly and fun team of people, can't recommend highly enough!!

Had a brilliant night at TRAP for my husband’s 40th. Alice was so helpful and accommodating with organising the night. We reserved 3 tables (the back wall), decorated the space and made a playlist so the space felt really personal. The staff were also great; friendly, professional and relaxed. There’s a great range of ale and cider on offer too, I love the Crafty Apple. Thanks to all at TRAP for making this birthday so special. We’ll be back very soon.

Celebrated my birthday here recently, the staff was phenomenal and the vibes impeccable. Drinks are delicious and it felt super safe as a queer group to be in this space. Thank you for everything!!