
About the venue
Central hub with Bargate medieval gatehouse & city walls in a short walking distance, plus expansive Westquay Shopping Centre as a neighbour. A quick 10-minute walk from the main Southampton train station. FREE car park with ample space (please first register your car registration at reception to avoid a parking fine when exiting). Both their function rooms have all the required modern amenities that make for a very welcoming environment, perfect to learn more about wine or spirits with like-minded people!
How to get there
ibis Hotel Centre - Southampton
9 West Quay Road
SO15 1RA
See map at bottom of page
Upcoming events
Fri 24
Mar
- 2023 -
French Cheese & French Wine Pairing Workshop
We will be going through the rules behind pairing wine & food successfully, and then putting the theory into practice! How fun!!! ;-)
£40.00
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Starts Sat 01
Apr
- 2023 -
4-Week Course on Sparkling Wines
Quite possibly our most decadent 4-week course to date ... welcome to Fabulous Fizz at the ibis Hotel!
£150.00
More Info
Sat 01
Apr
- 2023 -
Champagne Tasting & Sabrage!
Whilst sparkling wine is produced worldwide, champagne comes (like myself) from the Champagne region of France. So join me on a journey through vineyards, grapes, different styles and tastes and discover for yourself which one you prefer!
£45.00
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Fri 14
Apr
- 2023 -
Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
The wines are very carefully selected by Hampshire Wine School and paired with different ingredients and dishes with a Spanish twist.
£40.00
More Info
Fri 21
Apr
- 2023 -
Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop
Prepare yourself for an evening of indulgence with our Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop.
£40.00
More Info
Sat 29
Apr
- 2023 -
Whisky Tasting
These whisky tasting events are a treat for any whisky lover and make an interesting and unusual gift.
£40.00
More Info
Sat 06
May
- 2023 -
French Sparkling Wines From My Own Cellar
Discover the Best French SPARKLING Wines from Cécile's Own Wine Cellar.
£40.00
More Info
Sat 20
May
- 2023 -
THE BEST OF FRENCH WINE-PRODUCING REGIONS (incl Champagne, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, St-Estephe, Sancerre, etc)
(RE)discover what makes French wines great and decadent. We shall taste 6 of the "big names" from Champagne, Sancerre, St-Estephe, St-Emilion and Chateauneuf-du-Pape
£60.00
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Fri 26
May
- 2023 -
Crisps & Wine Pairing Workshop
Sometimes you just don't want to cook and there's nothing better than a good packet of crisps with your wine. Let's have some fun pairing the two!
£35.00
More Info
Sat 03
Jun
- 2023 -
Sparkling Wines from Europe, from Prosecco to Cava & Franciacorta!
Taste some truly amazing sparkling wines from Italy and Spain. Which one will you fall in love with?
£40.00
More Info
Sat 24
Jun
- 2023 -
Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
The wines are very carefully selected by Hampshire Wine School and paired with different ingredients and dishes with a Spanish twist.
£40.00
More Info
Sat 01
Jul
- 2023 -
Sparkling Wines from the New World, from South Africa & Australia to England!
TASTE SOME STUNNING SPARKLING WINES FROM CHILE, NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, ARGENTINA AS WELL AS SOME TRULY AMAZING ENGLISH SPARKLING WINES!
£40.00
More Info
Fri 07
Jul
- 2023 -
Gin & Tonic & Garnish Pairing Workshop
Be guided through mixology and learn how to serve THE perfect Gin & Tonic & Garnish mix for YOUR palate!
£40.00
More Info
Fri 08
Sep
- 2023 -
Rum Tasting
Great on its own over ice, perfect blended with your favourite mixer, or shaken up in a cocktails, rum is the perfect drink for any occasion.
£40.00
More Info

Fri 24
Mar
- 2023 -
French Cheese & French Wine Pairing Workshop
We will be going through the rules behind pairing wine & food successfully, and then putting the theory into practice! How fun!!! ;-)
£40.00
More Info

Starts
Sat 01
Apr
- 2023 -
4-Week Course on Sparkling Wines
Quite possibly our most decadent 4-week course to date ... welcome to Fabulous Fizz at the ibis Hotel!
£150.00
More Info
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Sat 01
Apr
- 2023 -
Champagne Tasting & Sabrage!
Whilst sparkling wine is produced worldwide, champagne comes (like myself) from the Champagne region of France. So join me on a journey through vineyards, grapes, different styles and tastes and discover for yourself which one you prefer!
£45.00
More Info

Fri 14
Apr
- 2023 -
Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
The wines are very carefully selected by Hampshire Wine School and paired with different ingredients and dishes with a Spanish twist.
£40.00
More Info
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Fri 21
Apr
- 2023 -
Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop
Prepare yourself for an evening of indulgence with our Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop.
£40.00
More Info

Sat 29
Apr
- 2023 -
Whisky Tasting
These whisky tasting events are a treat for any whisky lover and make an interesting and unusual gift.
£40.00
More Info
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Sat 06
May
- 2023 -
French Sparkling Wines From My Own Cellar
Discover the Best French SPARKLING Wines from Cécile's Own Wine Cellar.
£40.00
More Info

Sat 20
May
- 2023 -
THE BEST OF FRENCH WINE-PRODUCING REGIONS (incl Champagne, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, St-Estephe, Sancerre, etc)
(RE)discover what makes French wines great and decadent. We shall taste 6 of the "big names" from Champagne, Sancerre, St-Estephe, St-Emilion and Chateauneuf-du-Pape
£60.00
More Info

Fri 26
May
- 2023 -
Crisps & Wine Pairing Workshop
Sometimes you just don't want to cook and there's nothing better than a good packet of crisps with your wine. Let's have some fun pairing the two!
£35.00
More Info

Sat 03
Jun
- 2023 -
Sparkling Wines from Europe, from Prosecco to Cava & Franciacorta!
Taste some truly amazing sparkling wines from Italy and Spain. Which one will you fall in love with?
£40.00
More Info

Sat 24
Jun
- 2023 -
Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
The wines are very carefully selected by Hampshire Wine School and paired with different ingredients and dishes with a Spanish twist.
£40.00
More Info

Sat 01
Jul
- 2023 -
Sparkling Wines from the New World, from South Africa & Australia to England!
TASTE SOME STUNNING SPARKLING WINES FROM CHILE, NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, ARGENTINA AS WELL AS SOME TRULY AMAZING ENGLISH SPARKLING WINES!
£40.00
More Info

Fri 07
Jul
- 2023 -
Gin & Tonic & Garnish Pairing Workshop
Be guided through mixology and learn how to serve THE perfect Gin & Tonic & Garnish mix for YOUR palate!
£40.00
More Info
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Fri 08
Sep
- 2023 -
Rum Tasting
Great on its own over ice, perfect blended with your favourite mixer, or shaken up in a cocktails, rum is the perfect drink for any occasion.
£40.00
More Info