Abstract: A bottle carrier (10) is shown which has a connection section (14) formed from a bent strap having portions (14a and 14b) which are connected by a curved transition (14c). The connection section (14) includes a rod (40). The gripping section (12) includes a pair of claws (18 and 20) which have curved ends (18a and 20a) so that the neck of a bottle (B) can be received between the claws (18 and 20). The gripping section (12) includes a sleeve (24) which clips onto the rod (40) to pivotally couple the gripping section (12) with respect to the carrier (14) so that the gripping section (12) can pivot relative to the connection section (14). The claws (18 and 20) have curved ends (18a and 20a) which contact the upper body portion of the bottle (B) so that the bottle is retained within the carrier (10) by the combined effect of a flange of the bottle resting on the claws (18 and 20) and the curved ends (18a and 20a) engaging the upper body (B') of the bottle (B).