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Wherever Turkish, Cypriot and wider Mediterranean communities have settled across the UK, a bottle of rakı or a cold Efes tends to be part of how people mark a family dinner or a gathering with friends, and Croydon households looking for these familiar drinks do not need a specific local shop to find them.
The range and brands
This category covers 63 products centred on Yeni Rakı, Efes Pilsener and Tekel, alongside other rakı brands such as Tekirdağ's Gold Series and Beylerbeyi's Göbek Rakı. Yeni Rakı is available in both a 70cl standard bottle and a smaller 35cl size, useful for a smaller gathering or trying it for the first time, while Efes Pilsen and Tuborg's 500ml draft-style beers offer a lighter option alongside the stronger spirit choices in the range.
Delivery to Croydon
Orders are dispatched via DHL Express and typically arrive within one to two business days, subject to standard age verification for alcohol at the point of delivery. Orders of £60 or more qualify for free delivery, while smaller orders carry a flat £5.99 charge. Croydon sits within the CR postcode area, close to SE and SW London postcodes, and the same delivery network reaches nearby areas including Enfield and Tottenham, both areas with a longer-established Turkish-speaking community in London.
How rakı and beer fit into a Turkish table
Rakı is traditionally served diluted with water, which turns it a cloudy white, and is drunk slowly alongside a spread of meze such as melon, cheese and small cold dishes rather than on its own. Efes and Tuborg's draft-style beers suit a more casual gathering or as an accompaniment to grilled meat at a barbecue. Because a 70cl bottle of rakı is generally shared across a table rather than finished by one person, many households keep one bottle at home for occasional entertaining rather than regular personal use, making it a considered rather than a routine purchase for most Croydon buyers.
Alcohol in Croydon — frequently asked questions
Is rakı traditionally drunk on its own or with food?›
Rakı is almost always drunk alongside a spread of meze, cold dishes and cheese rather than on its own, and it is typically diluted with water, which turns the clear spirit cloudy white, a style often called lion's milk.
What is the difference between the 35cl and 70cl Yeni Rakı bottles?›
The 35cl bottle suits a smaller gathering or a first attempt at trying rakı, while the 70cl bottle is the standard size for sharing across a table at a larger family dinner or celebration.
How are the sub-categories in this section organised?›
This category is not split into further sub-sections but covers spirits and beer together, with Yeni Rakı and other rakı brands sitting alongside Efes Pilsener and Tuborg draft-style beers as the main product groups.
Which brands are considered the most established in this category?›
Yeni Rakı and Tekel are among the most recognised rakı names, while Efes Pilsener is the most established Turkish beer brand stocked here, alongside Tekirdağ and Beylerbeyi as further rakı options.
What happens if there is a problem with an alcohol delivery in a remote part of the country?›
Croydon itself is within the standard mainland UK delivery zone, so this does not apply here, though delivery to alcohol orders is always subject to standard age verification on arrival regardless of location.
