Shipping & Delivery Policy

    At The Royal Barrel, we ensure your premium spirits arrive safely and promptly. All orders are carefully packaged and shipped with full tracking.

    Delivery Options & Costs

    Delivery TypeTimeframeCost
    Standard UK Delivery3-5 Business Days£4.95
    Express UK Delivery1-2 Business Days£7.95
    Next Day DeliveryNext Business Day£9.95
    FREE Standard Delivery3-5 Business DaysOrders over £75

    * Next Day Delivery orders must be placed before 2:00 PM on working days (Mon-Fri).

    Processing & Delivery Times

    Orders are processed within 1-2 business days. During peak periods (Christmas, Father's Day, etc.), processing may take an additional 1-2 days.

    • Orders placed before 2:00 PM (Mon-Fri) are dispatched the same day
    • Weekend orders are processed on the next business day
    • Bank holiday orders are processed on the next working day
    • You will receive tracking information via email once dispatched

    Delivery Areas

    UK Mainland: Full coverage including England, Wales, and Scotland mainland.

    Scottish Highlands & Islands: Additional 2-3 business days may apply. Delivery cost: £9.95.

    Northern Ireland: 3-5 business days. Delivery cost: £7.95.

    Channel Islands & Isle of Man: Please contact us for delivery options.

    International Shipping: We currently only ship within the UK. For international enquiries, please contact us.

    Secure Packaging

    All orders are carefully packaged using specialist packaging designed for glass bottles:

    • Protective cardboard dividers and foam inserts
    • Double-walled boxes for maximum protection
    • Discreet packaging with no alcohol branding visible
    • Gift packaging available at checkout

    Age Verification on Delivery

    As a responsible alcohol retailer, we require proof of age on delivery:

    • The recipient must be 18 years or older
    • Valid photo ID may be requested by the courier
    • Parcels cannot be left with anyone under 18
    • If age cannot be verified, the parcel will be returned to sender

    We operate a Challenge 25 policy and reserve the right to refuse delivery if we believe the recipient is under 18.

    Accepted Payment Methods

    We accept the following secure payment methods:

    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • American Express
    • Apple Pay
    • Google Pay
    • Shop Pay

    All payments are processed securely through Shopify Payments with SSL encryption and PCI DSS compliance.

    Failed Delivery & Redelivery

    If delivery is unsuccessful due to the recipient not being available:

    • The courier will leave a card with redelivery instructions
    • You can reschedule delivery online or by phone
    • Parcels may be held at a local collection point for up to 7 days
    • After 7 days, parcels are returned to us
    • Redelivery charges may apply for returned parcels

    Company Information

    Trading Name: The Royal Barrel

    Registered Company: ONURMERT Limited

    Company Registration Number: 08084870

    VAT Number: GB 917 055 626

    Premises Licence: BH083018 (Bournemouth Council)

    Registered Address:
    24 Cornwall Road
    Dorchester
    Dorset
    DT1 1RX
    United Kingdom

    Questions About Your Delivery?

    If you have any questions about your order or delivery, please don't hesitate to contact us:

    Last updated: January 2025