LWC is the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler, supplying a wide range of beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks.
Founded in 1979 by the Gray and Mukadam families, we’ve grown from a small start-up in Manchester to a national leader in the drinks industry – but we’re still proudly rooted in our family values.
Today, we support more than 15,500 customers through 18 depots across the UK, backed by a flexible delivery network operating up to seven days a week. We pride ourselves on delivering best-in-class service, deep industry knowledge, and an unmatched product range – all shaped by a customer-first mindset.
We combine the scale of a national distributor with the personal service of a local business. Our decentralised model means our customers work directly with their local depot – teams who understand their region, their community, and their market.
From the rural roads of Cornwall and Hereford, to the bustling streets of London and Manchester, we know our patches and take pride in being part of the communities we serve.
Independence is at the heart of what sets us apart. Our zero listing fees give us complete impartiality in the products we recommend. We buy on behalf of our customers and curate the best range to suit each individual business.
We see ourselves as a partner, not just a supplier. Our depots are empowered to make decisions quickly, so special requests or last-minute needs can be met without red tape. Being truly independent means we can act fast and always do what’s right for our customers.
We’re here to build long-term relationships – because your success is our success.
What sets us apart
Impartial Selection
No listing fees means we offer a broad, unbiased range of beers, wines, spirits, and more – giving you quality and choice without compromise. Many of our listings are unique to local depots.
Customer-Focused
We tailor our range and innovation around what our customers need, not what suppliers want to sell - a mindset that helps drive real business impact..
Speed of Service
We offer delivery up to seven days a week, with some depots providing same-day service on orders placed by midday, and next-day delivery after that.
Local Agility
Our depots make decisions at a local level, ensuring fast, flexible service backed by the strength of our national operation.
Experienced Team
With more than 40 years in the trade - including running our own 40+ strong pub group - we understand the drinks market from both sides of the bar. Our Account Managers, Brand Activation Managers and Wine Development Managers work closely with customers to grow sales, solve challenges and offer the right support at the right time.
Service excellence & industry expertise
For us, outstanding service isn’t a goal – it’s the standard. With decades of industry experience, we deliver what we confidently believe is the best service in the trade.
We invest heavily in our people. From WSET qualifications to logistics training through programmes like ‘warehouse-to-wheels’, we make sure everyone – from sales to marketing to drivers – has the expertise to serve our customers well.
This commitment to training means every touchpoint with LWC – from your account manager to your delivery driver – is backed by knowledge and care. We don’t just drop off orders, we help optimise stock, suggest new products, and share insights to keep our customers one step ahead.
Innovating for the future
We may have a long heritage, but we’re always looking forward. LWC continually innovates to stay ahead of industry trends and better serve our customers. We’ve recently upgraded our warehouse management systems (WMS) and invested in a modernised delivery fleet – all to boost reliability, accuracy, and speed in getting orders to you.
But innovation for us goes beyond operations; it’s also in the products we offer. We partner with cutting-edge breweries and wineries to bring exciting new products to market.
In 2025, we teamed up with Wales’s largest craft brewer, Tiny Rebel, to launch Coal Drop Stout – a smooth, sessionable stout created exclusively for our on-trade customers. And when alcohol duty changes challenged the market, we innovated with the exclusive KAMINA 8% wine range, a line of lower-ABV South African wines developed to provide quality taste at a duty-friendly price. These are just two examples of how we listen to what consumers want and help our customers stay ahead with unique, in-demand products.
Whether it’s new flavours or new systems, we’re always evolving to help our customers stay competitive.
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Committed to sustainability
Being a leading drinks distributor comes with responsibilities – to our customers, our communities, and our planet. LWC is fully committed to sustainable practices and reducing our environmental impact. From reducing waste in our warehouses and investing in carbon-reducing technologies, to curating more eco-friendly products, sustainability is woven into our decision-making. We know that doing right by the environment goes hand-in-hand with doing right by our customers and the communities we serve.
We have made a commitment to the environmental cause and set bold targets for the years ahead.
View our ESG headline commitments to find out more.
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An award winning industry partner
Our focus on service and innovation has earned us recognition across the industry. In 2025, we were named ‘Best Distribution Company’ by The Drinks Business and On-Trade Wine Supplier of the Year at the People’s Choice Drinks Awards.We were also recognised as Value Merchant of the Year by the SWA for the second year running, and ranked second in Harpers Wine & Spirit Magazine’s Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers list.
We’re continually striving to raise the bar, so that when you work with LWC, you’re working with the best in the business – a company that is respectful, informed, and friendly in every interaction.
On your team
At LWC, we’re more than just a supplier – we’re on your team. Whether you’re a city centre bar or a country pub, a festival, restaurant, or a hotel, we have the range, the reach, and the passion to help your business thrive.
Independent, family-owned and proudly so, we put our customers first, every time. With the best in beer, wine, spirits, and soft drinks, we deliver service our customers can always count on.
Join us as we lead the way in a sustainable, customer-focused future for the UK drinks industry. For more information on how we can support you, contact your local depot.
