West London has an adventurous new shop selling over 600 different premium bottled beers and delicious homemade, spiced delicacies. The quirkily named DR.iNK of Fulham opened in May 2010. At this stylish new beer boutique, the notion of ‘a beer & a bite’ offers enticing new surprises. As well as being a destination for beer gourmets intent on tracking down the latest brews, there is plenty of inspiration if you are looking for world beers. Open-tasting days are planned in the coming months, with the chance to sip some out of the ordinary bottles on the blue quartz bar. Be led into taste temptation with unmissable sips and master brewers dropping in to chat. Look out for forthcoming events and regular Saturday tastings on www.drinkoffulham.com

DR.iNK [pronounced Drink] of Fulham has been opened by Shrila Amin with the expertise of her cousin Jayesh Patel – a beer enthusiast who is well known by CAMRA followers for his own beer filled Westholme Stores in Oxfordshire. However, DR.iNK of Fulham takes the concept of beer shop to a new dimension not only in its airy, urban styling, but in its aim to satisfy cravings for foodie discoveries too. Browse at leisure, debate the merits of award-winners, and nibble on warm, melt in your mouth snacks. A nearby sign instructs: ‘Save water, drink beer’. Luckily an old-world clock hangs as a subtle centerpiece to help you keep an eye on time. But there’s no hurry here.

Beer heaven – Over 600 different beers stand from floor to ceiling, but pile ’em high packs of canned lager are banished. Instead, bottles are neatly libraried by brewery and line the shelves made from reclaimed, weathered scaffold boards. British ales, microbrews and overseas craft beers, as well as world lagers, connoisseur choices, beers matured in spirit casks and gift ideas will keep you browsing. To entice a return, there will be seasonal specials, limited edition bottlings, and some exclusives to DR.iNK of Fulham.

Gourmet bites - Unexpected temptations will lure foodies. There are freshly made, healthy Gujarati Farsan vegetarian snacks on sale on Saturdays to take away. More likely, you will want to eat these aromatic morsels as you linger on the cobbled terrace with its flower decks and tables squeezed in. Party orders are welcome. During the week, freshly ground spices and prepared pastes are also on sale for making authentic curries at home. These brimming pots with their jewel colours will inspire plans for an exotic dinner party. Just don’t forget the beers.

Where - DR.iNK stands in a neighbourhood parade flanked by a vintage charity clothes shop and convivial restaurants and cafés. Street parking a few steps away makes it convenient for loading up the car. If you are heading for Fulham’s Craven Cottage football ground, a short detour to DR.iNK is a must.

About 5 minutes walk from Fulham Football Club. A third of the way north up Fulham Palace Road, next to traffic lights. Tube: Putney Bridge / Parson’s Green is under 10 minutes walk, Hammersmith is 20 minutes walk.

DR.iNK of Fulham welcomes press visits and can assist with discretionary samples for editorial review and credit to ‘DR.iNK of Fulham’. Please give at least two days notice. Collect from the shop or taste on-site.

On the beer list – DR.iNK of Fulham stocks over 600 different premium bottled beers. Look out for new beers and early batches of limited editions.

British independent breweries - DR.iNK champions microbreweries with their experimental approach and contemporary revivals. Favourites include the West Berkshire Brewery Dr Hexters range which has won numerous awards since it started brewing 15 years ago, and many more bottle conditioned choices [unfiltered so the final conditioning takes place in the bottle, or filtered and undergoing an additional fermentation.] Intent on differentiating its offering from typical supermarket ranges, DR.iNK is the home of beers from many nationwide micro breweries.

Books by leading authors for you to browse on the counter include World’s Best Beers and the Good Bottled Beer Guide. DR.iNK will work hard to bring the latest trophy and medal winners to its stock throughout the year.

World beers – So the World Cup expanded your quest for beer too? Put in some extra time to explore the shelves at DR.iNK but remember, England stands strong with a supreme showing of the nation’s best beers.

Wine drinkers can pick up a bottle of champagne-style Kasteel Cru beer, the celebratory, regal Deus 11.5% abv, or a zingy summer refresher such as Cotswold Wheat beer. A shelf of boutique wines makes DR.iNK a convenient one-stop destination for any occasion.

For a cheeky gift there is the eyebrow raising Lucifer, Cornish Knocker, Slap & Tickle, Rumpy Pumpy, Old Shag, Durham Brewery’s Temptation and more.

Inspired by how a sommelier logs tasting notes, DR.iNK of Fulham will be keeping track of tasters’ comments. On open-tasting days, you can enjoy a sip of the day’s specials and record your notes in the DR.iNK of Fulham Taste Book for others to see.

Chiller cabinets hold a selection of ready to drink beers, alongside organic and honey ciders, wines and intriguing beverages such as Luscombe wild elderflower bubbly.

On the menu – Shrila’s sisters are the gifted cooks whose enthusiasm for sharing old family recipes from India’s western region leads them to creating a range of delicacies. Respecting time-honoured traditions, they show the patience of true food explorers. The Saturday menu of fragrant, golden bites is freshly made, using hand prepared ingredients and are of a lighter, healthier style. Individual portions range from £2.50 and are perfect for snacks or canapés. Pre-order a selection for barbecues and parties. Regulars and specials include:

While you wait the paste is composed with fresh herbs and spices. At home, simply add a cup of water and your choice of meat, fish or vegetables, and cook to make a delicious curry.

Shrila Amin owner of DR.iNK of Fulham adds, “DR.iNK brings together authentic flavours and gives your tastebuds a new adventure by reaching out to the far flung corners of the world. From the aromatic spice markets of Gujarat India to the barley fields of Berkshire, we aim to create an intriguing taste experience. There will be plenty to tempt you back with our constantly changing line-up of beers. As for our foodie offerings, they are all freshly made and inspired by healthy family-style cooking, which is rare to find in the UK outside the home.”