One of the first things you'll notice at the Shore Hotel is that we have a very local beer on tap. Bosun's Bitter is brewed in a traditional outbuilding at the rear of the hotel by the Old Laxey Brewing Company. Established in 1996, it is the Island's smallest independent brewery. The full-bodied Bosun's complies with the 1874 Isle of Man Pure Act.

The terminology may be antiquated but the message has always remained the same: Bosun's is a pure ale and that makes for pure drinking pleasure. It is lovingly made in small quantities, with great care taken to ensure the quality is consistently high.

In addition to the Shore Hotel, Bosun's Bitter is also supplied to selected bars on the Island: currently, The Prospect Hotel, The Railway and HQ Bar, all in Douglas.