"The idea of Sunnyside started after returning to the UK from a 12 year stint in Australia. The first thing I wanted to do when I arrived back was to get a refreshing pint of my favourite drink, a fresh-pressed alcoholic ginger beer. Out there, there were loads of Aussie style fresh-pressed ginger beers. I was amazed to discover that this style of ginger beer didn’t exist here in the UK and I found the limited selection to be bland, mostly wine based, full of additives and only sometimes gluten-free. I just couldnt settle for it and knew there had to be a better tasting alternative with less additives.

I started experimenting with different ginger beer recipes and tested out 50 gingers from around the world. I finally found the perfect recipe that was well balanced, featured fresh organic ginger and lemons, without the need for additives. Our friends loved it and so did people at food festivals. It was something completely different to people's expectations. We were amazed that people who didn't usually like ginger beer, loved Sunnyside!

We successfully raised funds on Kickstarter from 84 backers to manufacture a trial batch and after two sell out production runs, we knew we were onto a good thing."

Christian Heath - Founder

Ever wondered how some businesses get off the ground? Well in our case, it’s all down to these legends below who pledged their hard cash in support of Sunnyside Drinks Co. These founding members are the reason we’re here and we’ll forever be grateful.  

Thomas de Vries, Giles Roberts, Lindey Cole, Geoff and Anna Heath, Will Oatley, Nick Smart, Adam Williams, Mike Thisted, Sandra Hockenhull, Doreen Hall, Beth Clifton, Andra Stan, Clare McGuinness, Rosy Harrington, Ian Davidson, James Brueton, Tim Rasbash, Katharine Duncan, Christabel Cant, Jemima Collins, Mark Williams, Hanna Hiscoe-James, Holly Chapman, Mark Terris, Remi Baker, Mikala Tai, Tom & Rosie Boardman, Sebastian Bennett, Sue Williams, Lou Lea, Elizabeth Tekno, Ned Curtis, Søren Andreasen Aktieselskabet Dagelykke Ejendomme, Paul McGuinness, Milla Rae, Nabil Mustafiz, Paul O’Boyle, Jonny Rt Hon Stark Esq, Matthew Dutton, Chelsea Glanville, JJ O’Neill, Irene Hawlader-Bell, Evan Golbach, Andrew Linch, Cat Paterson, Catherine Hay, Ollie’s Bouncy Castle Hire, Tom Cherrill, Frazer Hiscoe-James, Tineke Poot, Adam Ward, Jack Rodgers, Thomas Richardson, Kuldip Jagdev, Wes Britten, Professor Sir Harry Twort, Rebecca Herbert, Sharon Oakes, Duncan Warner, Emily Marcham, Chris Ramsay, Thomas Kaye, Brith Erichsen, Sarah Stringer, Ali and Rob Sprason, Nick Heath, Jack Boulton, Chris and Jane Pilton, Natalie Farmer, Daniel Close, Alexander Cowie, Sally Gray, Luke Jacques, Will Barlow, Helen Stolton, Geraint Hughes, Nick Jeggo, David Milligan, Dulcie Flynn, Ray Hartley, Roy Hockenhull.