Drinks firm Straight and Narrow enters liquidation after six years

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 09:08 · Archive

Straight and Narrow Drinks, a maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, has entered liquidation and will close.

Straight and Narrow Drinks, established in October 2020, has entered liquidation after six years in business. Nick West and Craig Povey of BTG Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP were appointed as joint liquidators on 30 September.

The company produced low-calorie, alcohol-free beverages made with natural ingredients and free from artificial colours and flavourings. Customers regularly praised the drinks on Trustpilot, with one reviewer describing them as 'brilliant' and another saying 'Love, love, love these products. Bought the mixed case and every flavour is delicious. Love that there is no alcohol but no compromise on taste.'

Companies House records show that Straight and Narrow Drinks has been served with a winding-up notice. The notice states that unless cause is shown to the contrary, the company will be struck off the register and dissolved not less than two months from 29 September. Upon dissolution, all property and rights vested in or held in trust for the company will belong to the Crown.

Accounts for the year up to October 2025 are overdue, according to Companies House. The company's closure comes amid a difficult period for the UK high street, with several retailers entering administration or liquidation and others announcing widespread store closures.

How it is being reported

• UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidationStraight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.NW Evening Mail · 9 Oct, 08:38
• UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidationStraight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.Westmorland Gazette · 9 Oct, 08:38
• UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidationStraight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.Whitehaven News · 9 Oct, 08:38
• UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidationStraight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.News & Star · 9 Oct, 08:38

In this story: Straight and Narrow Drinks · Nick West · Craig Povey · BTG Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP · Companies House · UK

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