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Wine Tasting Experience London

Twelve ways to actually taste something, rather than just drink it and nod along. From a vineyard afternoon in Kent to a hidden wine bar a street back from Covent Garden, every one of these pairs the wine with something worth talking about — cheese, a view, or just very good company. Around a dozen experiences, from £40.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's a good wine tasting experience for a couple's afternoon?

Funky Cheese + Shoreditch Day Date pairs a cheese and wine tasting with a wander through Shoreditch's record shops and vintage stores — a date that doesn't peak at “dinner”, from £49. Covent Garden Wine Hideaway is a hidden wine bar tucked away from the crowds outside, with snacks alongside the pours, from £49.

Are there proper vineyard days out from London?

The Great British Vineyard Expedition, Kent covers English vineyards with local wine and rolling countryside views — proof the good stuff doesn't need a passport, from £159. Oastbrook Vineyard or Winery Tour and Tasting is a more compact version of the same idea, cheese and sunshine included, from £45.

Is there a wine tasting experience that comes with a proper meal?

Gourmet Lunch on the Go for Two serves four courses aboard a moving bus, wine included — sounds chaotic, is actually rather civilised, from £139. Tea on Wheels for Two does the same trick with an afternoon tea format instead, from £149.

Are there wine tasting options outside London, or for vegans?

Taste The Grape (Brighton) is a seaside wine tasting with local snacks thrown in, from £40. Vegan Wine Tasting Experience in Brighton covers the same coastal setting with an entirely plant-based pairing, so nobody has to have the “wait, is this vegan” conversation halfway through, from £45.

How far in advance do I need to book a wine tasting experience?

There's no need to book anything before you buy — the voucher arrives by eVoucher within 15 minutes or as a gift pack by post, and the recipient arranges their own date directly with the host whenever suits them.