Functional Drinks Club

Functional Drinks Club Specialist Kombucha & Non-alcoholic Drinks shop/cafe in Otley. Check our website for events:

www.functionaldrinksclub.co.uk Turns out, it wasn’t.

Tues: 10am - 2pm
Wed: 10am - 4pm
Thurs: 10am - 3pm
Fri: 10am - 4pm
Sat: 10am - 4pm

Sit in, take out, order online. I spent my 20s and 30s chasing success, chasing beers, and burning the candle at both ends. But by my 40s, I was burnt out, bloated, and wondering is this it? This is where the comeback starts. I built Functional Drinks Club to help men like me. Fathers, grafters, leaders, find their

energy, rebuild their strength, and live hangover-free. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up better every day. This brand is my journey. And it can be yours too.

Number 2 in our '10 Best Fermented Drinks' countdown: Water Kefir.Everyone’s obsessed with kombucha like it’s the only s...
06/06/2026

Number 2 in our '10 Best Fermented Drinks' countdown: Water Kefir.

Everyone’s obsessed with kombucha like it’s the only star in the sky, but have you met its more laid-back cousin?

Water Kefir is the ultimate underdog of the fermented world.

It’s like the 'She’s All That' of drinks.

Take off the glasses and the 'wellness' stereotypes, and you realise it was the star of the fridge all along.

It’s lighter than milk kefir (perfect if you’re dodging the dairy drama) and often fruitier than kombucha, minus that sharp vinegary kick.

It’s crisp, gently sparkling, and proper easy to drink at any time of day.

No 'woo,' no wizardry, just a banging drink that actually treats your gut with a bit of respect.

When one of your oldest friends comes down to support your business on reaching the 3 year milestone.Don’t worry, it’s a...
06/06/2026

When one of your oldest friends comes down to support your business on reaching the 3 year milestone.

Don’t worry, it’s alcohol free in the pint and kombucha in the flute 😎

❤️ ❤️

05/06/2026

Kenny started drinking kombucha 2 months ago and hasn’t had to take his stomach meds during that time. He used to take them daily, but doesn’t need to any more.

He now comes in weekly for 2 bottles of raw and pasteurised booch without fail.

Kenny is also the owner of who provide our Fermented AF clothing range.

Coming in at number 6 on our hit list of awesome fermented drinks is Tepache. 🍍Think of it as pineapple with a proper a...
05/06/2026

Coming in at number 6 on our hit list of awesome fermented drinks is Tepache. 🍍

Think of it as pineapple with a proper attitude.

It’s not your average 'tropical' juice that’s spent six months in a carton tasting like absolute disappointment.

This is Mexican sunshine in a glass.

Made from fermented pineapple rinds, cinnamon, and a bit of spice, it’s basically the zero-waste hero we don't deserve.

It’s sweet, it’s tangy, and it’s got more kick than a mule in a bad mood.

It reminds me of that bit in 'Cast Away', if Wilson had been a cold glass of Tepache instead of a volleyball, Tom Hanks wouldn't have spent four years trying to leave that island. He’d have been living his best life.

I’m sat here on a balcony in Leeds (not really, I asked AI to put me on one for the purpose of this post), and one sip of this makes me feel like I’ve swapped the Headrow for a beach in Tulum.

Sophisticated enough for a garden party but cheeky enough to drink straight from the fridge when no one’s looking

Ever had a drink that makes you pull a face like you’ve just licked a 9V battery, but in the best way possible? Meet Swi...
04/06/2026

Ever had a drink that makes you pull a face like you’ve just licked a 9V battery, but in the best way possible?

Meet Switchel. Number 7 on our list of gut-loving legends.

It’s basically the original energy drink, back from when people actually did proper manual labour and didn't just stare at spreadsheets all day.

It’s got that sharp, fiery ginger kick that hits you right in the chest.

It’s the drink equivalent of that scene in 'Sn**ch' where Mickey gets back up after a heavy hit. Pure resilience in a glass.

Switchel sits right in that sweet spot between a heritage "haymaker’s punch" and a modern functional tonic.

No mass-produced, sugary nonsense here. Just raw apple cider vinegar, ginger, and a bit of sweetness to stop your head from exploding.

It’s punchy, it’s refreshing, and it’ll wake your gut up faster than a cold shower in January.

Fancy a proper ginger slap to the senses?

We’ve got the good stuff in the shop and online.

Pop in and see us in Leeds or grab a bottle from the site.

04/06/2026

Burnout seems to hit leaders a lot earlier in their careers than it used to. Yeah, we can all say it’s because we’ve got too much to do in today’s modern world. But sometimes….

03/06/2026

New coffee machine getting installed today at Functional Drinks Club. It was about time we brought banging coffee to the space to go along with the amazing booch and AF drinks.

Right then, let's talk about the $146 billion elephant in the room: Peptides. It sounds proper scientific, doesn't it? L...
03/06/2026

Right then, let's talk about the $146 billion elephant in the room: Peptides.

It sounds proper scientific, doesn't it? Like something a wizard would brew in a high-tech basement to make you live until you're 150. But here’s the reality check. The market is exploding, and half of what’s being sold is about as useful as a chocolate teapot.

We’re seeing these "miracle" vials everywhere, pushed by influencers with fewer qualifications than a Gremlin. And just like those little terrors, if you feed the hype after midnight, things get messy fast.

Is it a legitimate breakthrough or just another way to get you to spend a small fortune on fancy water?

In this Health Hype Roast Podcast, James and I are putting the Peptide Playbook under the microscope.

We’re roasting the marketing fluff and looking for actual science. No wizardry, no woo, just the straight-up truth about what works and what’s overhyped nonsense. If you’re tired of being sold "game-changers" that do absolutely zilch, this one is for you.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hERpSkYwkDA7o4AMJzmMR

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Let’s settle this once and for all: are you team Kombucha or team Water Kefir? 🥊It’s the classic ferment face-off. If yo...
03/06/2026

Let’s settle this once and for all: are you team Kombucha or team Water Kefir? 🥊

It’s the classic ferment face-off.

If you like your drinks with a bit of a bite. We’re talking sharp, bold, 'wake me up before you go-go' tartness, then Kombucha is your soulmate. It’s the rock 'n' roll of the gut-health world. Proper banging stuff that lets you know it’s there.

But if you’re after something cleaner, softer, and more of a 'chilled Sunday morning' vibe, Water Kefir is the one. It’s light, bubbly, and doesn’t have that vinegary kick that makes your eyes water. It’s the lush, easy-going sibling of the ferment family.

I’ve broken down exactly which one fits your taste buds (and your gut) in our latest blog.

Stop playing drink roulette and find your match.

Find your perfect match in our new blog:

https://www.functionaldrinksclub.co.uk/blogs/the-gut-health-guide/gut-health-drinks-worth-actually-drinking

02/06/2026

Have you been to Functional Drinks Club in Otley yet?

Kombucha. AF Beers. Coffee. Birds and Blend Tea.

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7/9 Manor Square
Otley
LS213AP

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Website

https://www.functionaldrinksclub.co.uk/collecti

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