Farsonsdirect

Farsonsdirect is the retail arm of the Farsons Group, the Maltese company behind Cisk lager and a long list of other beers and drinks. The shop sits next to the Farsons Brewery, and you can order from its range online or call in during the week. For a UK visitor, it is a handy single source for local beer, a bottle of Maltese or Italian wine, or the makings of a drink for a holiday apartment terrace.

The range runs from everyday cans and soft drinks to wine, whisky, gin, sake and non-alcoholic alternatives, with a sampling area on site for tastings. This page explains what you can buy, how ordering and delivery work, and how to reach the business.

Who Farsonsdirect is

Farsonsdirect is the food and beverage outlet of a group that has been brewing, producing and distributing branded beers and beverages in Malta since 1928. It stands next to the brewery on the Birkirkara and Mriehel side of the island's central business district, so beer fans can pick up the group's own labels close to where they are made.

The shop sells the whole of the group's beverage range alongside a wider selection of wines, spirits, specialist beers, mixers and fizzy drinks, plus an assortment of foods and snacks. The idea is choice, convenience and value in one place, with staff available to help you pick something suitable. Anyone who enjoys comparing drinks can also look out for the tasting sessions, which are run in a dedicated temperature controlled sampling area.

Wines, spirits and beers

Wines are arranged by colour, with white, rosé, red, sparkling, fortified, sake and non-alcoholic wine all listed, and you can also browse by country or by region. Italy, France, Spain, Australia, Chile and the USA each have their own pages, and regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Tuscany, Piedmont and Sicily can be selected directly. That makes it simple to find a Sicilian red to go with a Maltese rabbit stew, or something fizzy for a celebration.

The spirits shelves cover Scotch single malt, blended malt and blended whisky, Irish whiskey, Japanese whisky and bourbon, along with rum, pisco, tequila, mezcal, cachaça, cognac, armagnac, calvados, grappa, vodka, gin, vermouth, bitters, liqueurs and ready to drink cocktails. Mixers and tonics sit in a separate section, so a gin and tonic can be assembled from one order.

For beer and cider, the shop offers lager, ale, stout, craft beer, non-alcoholic beer and a range of ciders, including flavoured ones. Cisk has a dedicated collection, from the original Cisk Lager and Cisk Excel low carbohydrate lager to the alcohol free Cisk 0.0, sold as bottles, cans, packs and cases. A Cisk Lager Can pack of 8 is listed at €10.00.

Mixers, soft drinks, gifts and glassware

Not everything is alcoholic. The other beverages section includes energy drinks, fruit juices and squash, iced tea, mixers and tonic, soft drinks, syrup, water and hot beverages. Coffee machines and accessories are sold too, along with disposables for parties.

Gift buyers can browse giftware and wine and bar accessories, and the glassware range features Spiegelau glasses and Pulltex wine accessories. There is even a limited edition James Bond Bollinger Champagne listed under accessories. If you are putting together a present for a host or a welcome basket for friends joining you on holiday, the gift ideas pages are a good starting point.

Holidaymakers staying in a villa or apartment may like to pair an order with advice from our guide on where to stay in Malta, while anyone sorting a longer stay can read our guide to relocating to Malta for practical settling in tips.

Ordering, delivery and deposits

Orders are placed through the online shop. Registering and logging in gives access to discounted prices and special offers, and the offers section collects current promotions. Delivery is free across Malta and Gozo when you spend at least €50, although purchases of water do not count towards that minimum. If you are staying in the sister island, our Gozo guide shows what else is worth seeing during your trip.

Many prices for cans and bottles include a deposit under the national container refund scheme, shown on the product listing as an amount included in the price. Returnable glass bottles carry their own deposit, also shown within the price. Prices change, so check the product page when you order.

Farsonsdirect also runs a loyalty scheme through Lava Rewards, where customers earn points on each purchase and redeem them when they choose.

Visiting the shop and getting in touch

The shop is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 19:00 and on Saturdays from 09:00 to 16:00. It is on Mdina Road in Birkirkara, in the central business district beside the brewery. For wider planning, our Malta holidays overview and things to do in Malta pages help you build an itinerary, and the wine merchants directory lists other places to buy wine on the islands.

To ask about an order, a gift or a tasting, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.