A NEW craft beer bottle shop and bar for Kendal gained the seal of approval from South Lakeland District Council.

Plans by Adrian Norris for the empty Grade II-listed shop at 32 Finkle Street are expected to create one full-time and two part-time jobs, according to planning documents.

The "relaxed and informal" business will open 10am to 11pm daily, selling artisan beers from small, independent breweries both local and global. Kendal Town Council gave its support.