About the venue
Our new town centre venue is literally a few steps from our old venue. The Lion and Pheasant is a "boutique" hotel with a wonderful restaurant.
How to get there
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
49-50 Wyle Cop
SY1 1XJ
See map at bottom of page
Upcoming events
Tue 30
Apr
- 2024 -
Europe Beyond The Big Three
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Join us to explore some terrific wines from "the other Europe" - beyond France, Italy and Spain. German Riesling, Hungarian Tokaji and other fabulous wines await.
£40.00
More Info
Starts Sun 16
Jun
- 2024 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 3 Inc Exam - 2024
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
10:30am
WSET Level 3 in Wines Award is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts. Understand “how and why”, not just “what and where”? Taste over 60 wines.
£795.00
More Info
Fri 21
Jun
- 2024 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Love Cheese? Love Wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evening and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home
£40.00
More Info
Sat 10
Aug
- 2024 -
Saturday Wine Tasting With Champagne & Lunch
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
11:00am
Immerse yourself in the world of wine for a whole day: Champagne, 12 wines and a 2-course lunch. An ideal present for the wine lover in your life.
£105.00
More Info
Starts Tue 27
Aug
- 2024 -
Explore European Wines - Autumn 2024
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Taste over 20 wines from across Europe including famous wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chianti and Rioja. Learn to "taste like a professional", no experience necessary, decode the mysteries of wine labels and discover your new favourite wine.
£120.00
More Info
Starts Tue 27
Aug
- 2024 -
6-Week World of Wine Course - Autumn 2024
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Our comprehensive introduction to the wonderful world of wine. Over 6 weeks taste 40 wines from over 10 countries and 20 different grape varieties.
£225.00
More Info
Tue 27
Aug
- 2024 -
Explore the Wines of France
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
The most famous wine-producing country in the world produces a myriad of styles and most grape varieties you've heard of are grown here. In this special evening we taste seven classic French wines, and decode the mysterious word "Terroir".
£40.00
More Info
Tue 03
Sep
- 2024 -
Explore the Wines of Italy
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
A real treat as we visit the largest wine producing country in the world, to sample seven from its multitude of famous wines. We also explore the principles of ensuring your food and wine match perfectly.
£40.00
More Info
Sat 07
Sep
- 2024 -
French Wine Scholar™ 2024
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
10:30am
French Wine Scholar™ is the ideal course for members of the wine trade and avid enthusiasts of French wine. It is a deep dive in to the regions, culture, wines, history and cuisine of France alongside one of the most exciting tasting lineups we...
£725.00
More Info
Sun 08
Sep
- 2024 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 1 Inc Exam
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
10:30am
The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is an entry level professional qualification providing a straightforward introduction to wine.
£185.00
More Info
Tue 10
Sep
- 2024 -
Explore the Wines of Spain & Portugal
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
From super refreshing white wines, to oaky aged wines from classic indigenous grape varieties there is so much to enjoy here, all accompanied by some Spanish-themed snacks.
We also explore some of the science behind ageing wines in oak barrels.
£40.00
More Info
Starts Tue 24
Sep
- 2024 -
Explore Wines Beyond Europe - Autumn 2024
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Taste 18 wines from around the world including wines from famous areas such as Marlborough, Barossa Valley and Stellenbosch. Learn to “taste like a professional” and explore many different grape varieties, some very well-known, some much ...
£120.00
More Info
Tue 24
Sep
- 2024 -
Explore the Wines of Australia & New Zealand
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
More than anywhere else, New Zealand and Australia are the flagbearers for the "Brave New World" of wine. If you've only ever drunk mass-produced supermarket wines you're in for a treat, with six great wines that are uniquely from "Down Under"
£40.00
More Info
Fri 27
Sep
- 2024 -
Charcuterie & Wine Pairing
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Love nibbling on interesting Charcuterie? Love Wine? Then join us at our Charcuterie and Wine Workshop where we match 6 different types of charcuterie with 6 delicious wines as we explore one of Europe's favourite food and wine pairings.
£40.00
More Info
Starts Sun 29
Sep
- 2024 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 2 Inc Exam Autumn 2024
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
10:30am
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course is suitable for anybody who has a serious interest in wine and wishes to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.
£460.00
More Info
Tue 01
Oct
- 2024 -
Explore the Wines of Chile & Argentina
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Two of the UK's most popular countries for supplying wine, Chile for its dazzling array of fruity favourites and Argentina for its powerful Malbecs. Join us for this tasting and discover both countries have more to offer than you might think.
£40.00
More Info
Tue 08
Oct
- 2024 -
Explore the Wines of South Africa & USA
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Six lovely wines showcasing the very old "New World" winemaking of South Africa and what Californian wines can deliver away from those supermarket brands. Iconic Pinotage and Zinfandel backed by a host of other varieties basking in the sun.
£40.00
More Info
Fri 11
Oct
- 2024 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Love Cheese? Love Wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evening and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home
£40.00
More Info
Fri 25
Oct
- 2024 -
Champagne, Fizz, Fish and Chips
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
A well-kept secret, but one of the best food and wine combinations is fish and chips with Champagne! A decandantly indulgent evening.
£60.00
More Info
Tue 30
Apr
- 2024 -
Europe Beyond The Big Three
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Join us to explore some terrific wines from "the other Europe" - beyond France, Italy and Spain. German Riesling, Hungarian Tokaji and other fabulous wines await.
£40.00
More Info
Starts
Sun 16
Jun
- 2024 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 3 Inc Exam - 2024
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
10:30am
WSET Level 3 in Wines Award is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts. Understand “how and why”, not just “what and where”? Taste over 60 wines.
£795.00
More Info
Fri 21
Jun
- 2024 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Love Cheese? Love Wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evening and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home
£40.00
More Info
Sat 10
Aug
- 2024 -
Saturday Wine Tasting With Champagne & Lunch
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
11:00am
Immerse yourself in the world of wine for a whole day: Champagne, 12 wines and a 2-course lunch. An ideal present for the wine lover in your life.
£105.00
More Info
Starts
Tue 27
Aug
- 2024 -
Explore European Wines - Autumn 2024
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Taste over 20 wines from across Europe including famous wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chianti and Rioja. Learn to "taste like a professional", no experience necessary, decode the mysteries of wine labels and discover your new favourite wine.
£120.00
More Info
Starts
Tue 27
Aug
- 2024 -
6-Week World of Wine Course - Autumn 2024
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Our comprehensive introduction to the wonderful world of wine. Over 6 weeks taste 40 wines from over 10 countries and 20 different grape varieties.
£225.00
More Info
Tue 27
Aug
- 2024 -
Explore the Wines of France
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
The most famous wine-producing country in the world produces a myriad of styles and most grape varieties you've heard of are grown here. In this special evening we taste seven classic French wines, and decode the mysterious word "Terroir".
£40.00
More Info
Tue 03
Sep
- 2024 -
Explore the Wines of Italy
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
A real treat as we visit the largest wine producing country in the world, to sample seven from its multitude of famous wines. We also explore the principles of ensuring your food and wine match perfectly.
£40.00
More Info
Sat 07
Sep
- 2024 -
French Wine Scholar™ 2024
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
10:30am
French Wine Scholar™ is the ideal course for members of the wine trade and avid enthusiasts of French wine. It is a deep dive in to the regions, culture, wines, history and cuisine of France alongside one of the most exciting tasting lineups we...
£725.00
More Info
Sun 08
Sep
- 2024 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 1 Inc Exam
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
10:30am
The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is an entry level professional qualification providing a straightforward introduction to wine.
£185.00
More Info
Tue 10
Sep
- 2024 -
Explore the Wines of Spain & Portugal
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
From super refreshing white wines, to oaky aged wines from classic indigenous grape varieties there is so much to enjoy here, all accompanied by some Spanish-themed snacks.
We also explore some of the science behind ageing wines in oak barrels.
£40.00
More Info
Starts
Tue 24
Sep
- 2024 -
Explore Wines Beyond Europe - Autumn 2024
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Taste 18 wines from around the world including wines from famous areas such as Marlborough, Barossa Valley and Stellenbosch. Learn to “taste like a professional” and explore many different grape varieties, some very well-known, some much ...
£120.00
More Info
Tue 24
Sep
- 2024 -
Explore the Wines of Australia & New Zealand
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
More than anywhere else, New Zealand and Australia are the flagbearers for the "Brave New World" of wine. If you've only ever drunk mass-produced supermarket wines you're in for a treat, with six great wines that are uniquely from "Down Under"
£40.00
More Info
Fri 27
Sep
- 2024 -
Charcuterie & Wine Pairing
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Love nibbling on interesting Charcuterie? Love Wine? Then join us at our Charcuterie and Wine Workshop where we match 6 different types of charcuterie with 6 delicious wines as we explore one of Europe's favourite food and wine pairings.
£40.00
More Info
Starts
Sun 29
Sep
- 2024 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 2 Inc Exam Autumn 2024
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
10:30am
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course is suitable for anybody who has a serious interest in wine and wishes to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.
£460.00
More Info
Tue 01
Oct
- 2024 -
Explore the Wines of Chile & Argentina
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Two of the UK's most popular countries for supplying wine, Chile for its dazzling array of fruity favourites and Argentina for its powerful Malbecs. Join us for this tasting and discover both countries have more to offer than you might think.
£40.00
More Info
Tue 08
Oct
- 2024 -
Explore the Wines of South Africa & USA
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Six lovely wines showcasing the very old "New World" winemaking of South Africa and what Californian wines can deliver away from those supermarket brands. Iconic Pinotage and Zinfandel backed by a host of other varieties basking in the sun.
£40.00
More Info
Fri 11
Oct
- 2024 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Love Cheese? Love Wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evening and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home
£40.00
More Info
Fri 25
Oct
- 2024 -
Champagne, Fizz, Fish and Chips
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
A well-kept secret, but one of the best food and wine combinations is fish and chips with Champagne! A decandantly indulgent evening.
£60.00
More Info