Zanzibar

Name

Zanzibar

Legal name

Zanzibar s.r.o.

Website

https://zanzibarshop.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Beverage Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Bar, Restaurant & On-Premise Beverage Supply Wholesale (AFAIAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG), Bulk Beverage & Coffee/Tea Supply Stores (Retail + Wholesale) (CRAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Premium beverage distribution
• Specialty spirits retail
• Cocktail ingredients wholesale
• Hospitality beverage supply
• Bar accessories e-commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Kladno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Retail Sales: Direct B2C sales of premium beverages, syrups, alcohol, and bar accessories through online storefront zanzibarshop.cz to consumers across Czech Republic
2. Wholesale Distribution: B2B wholesale sales to bars, restaurants, cafes, and hospitality businesses with VIP program for regular customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zanzibar s.r.o. operates zanzibarshop.cz, a Czech e-commerce platform that distributes premium beverages and bar supplies as the official Czech distributor for 15+ international brands including MONIN, iSi, Franklin & Sons, and multiple specialty gin producers. The platform sells syrups and purées, premium spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, and professional bar accessories to both individual consumers (B2C e-commerce) and hospitality businesses (B2B wholesale with VIP program and regional sales representatives).

Product overview

Zanzibarshop.cz is a Czech e-commerce platform specializing in premium beverages and bar supplies for both home and professional (gastro) use. The offering comprises a unified e-commerce store with multiple product categories: MONIN syrups and purées as the core ingredient product line, a comprehensive alcoholic beverages portfolio featuring branded gins (Jodhpur, Crafter's, Puerto de Indias, Copperhead, Yu Gin), craft beers (Iron Maiden, AC/DC), and other spirits. Non-alcoholic offerings include coffee, chai latte, tonics, and plant-based drinks. Bar accessories include iSi cream whippers and professional tools. Additional services include custom drink menu creation and a wholesale/VIP program for regular customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MONIN Syrups and Purées Premium French syrups and fruit purées including regular, sugar-free, concentrate, frappe, and sauce varieties used in beverage preparation for both home and professional gastro use.
• Alcoholic Beverages Premium spirits including gin (Jodhpur, Crafter's, Puerto de Indias, Copperhead), rum, vodka, whisky, tequila, brandy, liqueurs, beer, sparkling wines, port wines, and ready-to-drink products.
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages Non-alcoholic products including coffee, chai latte, lemonades, plant-based drinks, tonics, and Home Brew syrups for home and professional beverage preparation.
• Bar Accessories Professional bar equipment and accessories including iSi cream whippers, Vegg White egg white substitute, cocktail cherries, bartender essences, cane sugar, unbreakable glasses, Monin pumps, and bubble tea/coffee pearls.
• Jodhpur Gin Premium English gin inspired by the Indian city of Jodhpur, featuring varieties including London Dry Gin (43%), Reserve (aged 3 years in sherry casks), Spicy (with pepper and chili), and Mandore (citrus-forward). Contains 13 botanicals with four of Indian origin.
• Crafter's Gin Estonian craft gin made with single distillation in copper still, featuring varieties including Wild Forest (forest botanicals with smoked salt), London Dry, and Aromatic Flower (color-changing rose petal-infused gin).
• Puerto de Indias Gin Spanish gin from Andalusia featuring Classic (floral with jasmine and citrus), Strawberry (first and best-selling strawberry gin globally), and Black Edition varieties, distilled in 130-year-old copper pot still.
• Yu Gin French gin inspired by Japanese culture, featuring yuzu citrus fruit with Sichuan pepper, licorice, and coriander. Includes Yu NO (non-alcoholic version) and gift box variants.
• Franklin & Sons Tonics and Mixers English family-crafted tonics and mixers including Natural Indian Tonic, Natural Light, Grapefruit & Bergamot, Elderflower & Cucumber, and Rhubarb & Hibiscus varieties, as well as lemonade and cola.
• iSi Cream Whippers Professional cream whippers and accessories including Gourmet Whip, Cream Profi Whip, and Thermo Whip (temperature-insulated) systems, along with chargers, decorator tips, and replacement parts for professional food and beverage preparation.
• Iron Maiden Beers British craft beers created in partnership with Robinsons Brewery and Bruce Dickinson including Trooper ALE (4.7%), Trooper IPA (6.0%), Trooper Pale Ale (3.4%), and limited 50th Anniversary edition.
• David Rio Chai Chai latte products including Red Panda Pumpkin (seasonal) and Tiger Spice varieties, used for hot chai-based beverage preparation.
• Custom Drink Menu Service Professional custom drink menu creation service for hospitality establishments, including alcoholic, non-alcoholic, warm, cold, traditional and unusual drink options with trainer access and sales consultation.
• Wholesale/VIP Program Wholesale program for regular customers of represented brands, offering VIP pricing and customized terms through regional sales representatives across Czech territories.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gastro Sweet FestminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 November 2025Event partnership showcasing MONIN and iSi products at Gastro Sweet Fest industry event.
• Prague Bar ShowminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 March 2025Trade show participation at Prague Bar Show 2025, an industry event for bar and beverage professionals.
• MONINcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Czech distributor for MONIN syrups, purées, and beverage ingredients. Comprehensive product range including syrups, fruit purées, drink concentrates, and sugar-free options.
• iSicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Czech distributor for iSi cream whippers, accessories, and consumables including cream chargers and whipped cream dispensers.
• Franklin & SonscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Czech distributor for Franklin & Sons tonics, mixers, and beverages including natural tonics, flavored tonics, and craft soft drinks.
• JodhpurcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Czech distributor for Jodhpur gin portfolio including London Dry Gin, Reserve Gin, Spicy Gin, and Mandore Gin variants.
• CrafterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Czech distributor for Crafters gin including Wild Forest, Aromatic Flower, and London Dry varieties.
• Puerto de IndiascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Czech distributor for Puerto de Indias gin including Classic, Strawberry, and Black Edition variants.
• Capitan BucanerocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Czech distributor for Capitan Bucanero rums and spirits.
• David RiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Czech distributor for David Rio chai latte products and beverage ingredients.
• Amaro MontenegrominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Czech distributor for Amaro Montenegro herbal liqueur.
• Cargo CultminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Czech distributor for Cargo Cult cocktail and beverage products.
• Porto CruzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Czech distributor for Porto Cruz port wines.
• P31 AperitivominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Czech distributor for P31 Aperitivo products.
• Hrady CZ FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership with popular Czech summer music festival Hrady CZ 2025.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Speakeasy Drinks Co: UK-based premium spirits e-commerce retailer and bar supplier specializing in craft and boutique brands for home mixologists and on-premise accounts. Comparable operating model: premium imported spirits e-commerce plus B2B hospitality supply, though operating in UK rather than Czechia.

Others

• iSi Culinary: Austrian manufacturer of professional cream whippers and culinary tools. Zanzibar is its official Czech distributor; comparable at the product-category level (professional bar/culinary tools) though iSi is the principal/brand owner rather than a distributor.
• MONIN: Global leader in premium syrups, purées, and beverage ingredients. Zanzibar is its official Czech distributor; comparable in product category (syrups for beverage preparation) though at much larger scale and as a principal rather than distributor.
• Franklin & Sons: English premium tonic and mixer brand that Zanzibar distributes in Czech Republic. Comparable as a premium mixer brand targeting cocktail bars and hospitality; illustrates the kind of brand principal Zanzibar partners with.

Regional players

• Rudolf Jelínek: Czech traditional spirits producer and distributor (notably slivovitz/plum brandy) with B2B hospitality channel presence. Comparable as a Czech beverage brand owner with distribution infrastructure serving bars, restaurants, and retail, though vertically integrated into production.
• Palírna U Zeleného stromu: Czech distillery producing premium spirits (Starorežná rum and others) with national distribution. Comparable Czech beverage manufacturer-distributor selling into on-premise and retail channels, though Zanzibar focuses on imported premium brands.
• Becherovka (Stock): Czech herbal liqueur brand owned by Stock Spirits with strong domestic on-premise distribution. Comparable as a Czech spirits brand selling through hospitality and retail channels with established B2B relationships.

Direct peers

• Marussia Beverages: Specialist premium spirits distributor representing international boutique and craft brands (including gin portfolios) across multiple European markets. Highly comparable business model to Zanzibar: distributing premium imported spirits brands via wholesale and retail channels.
• Alko.cz (Alkohol.cz): Czech e-commerce retailer specializing in beer, wine, and spirits direct to consumer. Directly comparable to Zanzibar's B2C e-commerce storefront in the Czech alcohol retail space, though with broader mainstream assortment versus Zanzibar's premium focus.

Broad incumbents

• Stock Spirits Group: One of the leading branded spirits producers and distributors in Central and Eastern Europe with major Czech heritage brands (Stock, Božkov, Fernet Stock). Comparable as a CEE spirits distributor serving bars, restaurants, and retail across overlapping geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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