
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
Fri 03
Feb
- 2023 -
The Tour de 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".
£30.00
More Info
Starts Sun 19
Feb
- 2023 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 3 Inc Exam February 2023
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.
£765.00
More Info
Fri 24
Feb
- 2023 -
Discover 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.
£30.00
More Info
Starts Fri 03
Mar
- 2023 -
4-Week New World Wine Course 2023 Spring
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Taste 24 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 20 different grape varieties, some very well-known, some much le...
£115.00
More Info
Fri 03
Mar
- 2023 -
Introduction To New World Wine
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
An exploratory journey across the world tasting 6 lovely wines, 4 white and 2 red from 5 different countries, including Australia, South Africa and the USA. An introductory level event, no experience necessary.
£30.00
More Info
Fri 17
Mar
- 2023 -
Explore 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"
£30.00
More Info
Fri 24
Mar
- 2023 -
Chile & Argentina - The Beautiful South
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.
£30.00
More Info
Fri 31
Mar
- 2023 -
South Africa & USA - A Grape Encounter
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.
£30.00
More Info
Fri 14
Apr
- 2023 -
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
Fri 12
May
- 2023 -
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.
£50.00
More Info
Sat 13
May
- 2023 -
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
Sun 14
May
- 2023 -
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.
£165.00
More Info
Fri 26
May
- 2023 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Take your first steps on your wine journey, six lovely wines representing different regions and styles to enjoy. You'll be amazed how much you'll learn in just one evening.
£30.00
More Info
Fri 02
Jun
- 2023 -
Premium Gin Tasting
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Enjoy six premium gins, Fevertree tonic and garnishes. Discover your new favourite gin and learn some things you never knew about gin.
£40.00
More Info
Fri 16
Jun
- 2023 -
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
Starts Sun 18
Jun
- 2023 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 3 Inc Exam June 2023
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.
£765.00
More Info
Starts Sun 01
Oct
- 2023 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 2 Inc Exam 2023 - October
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

Fri 03
Feb
- 2023 -
The Tour de 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".
£30.00
More Info

Starts
Sun 19
Feb
- 2023 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 3 Inc Exam February 2023
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.
£765.00
More Info

Fri 24
Feb
- 2023 -
Discover 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.
£30.00
More Info

Starts
Fri 03
Mar
- 2023 -
4-Week New World Wine Course 2023 Spring
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Taste 24 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 20 different grape varieties, some very well-known, some much le...
£115.00
More Info

Fri 03
Mar
- 2023 -
Introduction To New World Wine
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
An exploratory journey across the world tasting 6 lovely wines, 4 white and 2 red from 5 different countries, including Australia, South Africa and the USA. An introductory level event, no experience necessary.
£30.00
More Info

Fri 17
Mar
- 2023 -
Explore 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"
£30.00
More Info

Fri 24
Mar
- 2023 -
Chile & Argentina - The Beautiful South
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.
£30.00
More Info

Fri 31
Mar
- 2023 -
South Africa & USA - A Grape Encounter
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.
£30.00
More Info
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Fri 14
Apr
- 2023 -
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

Fri 12
May
- 2023 -
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.
£50.00
More Info

Sat 13
May
- 2023 -
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
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Sun 14
May
- 2023 -
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.
£165.00
More Info

Fri 26
May
- 2023 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Take your first steps on your wine journey, six lovely wines representing different regions and styles to enjoy. You'll be amazed how much you'll learn in just one evening.
£30.00
More Info

Fri 02
Jun
- 2023 -
Premium Gin Tasting
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Enjoy six premium gins, Fevertree tonic and garnishes. Discover your new favourite gin and learn some things you never knew about gin.
£40.00
More Info

Fri 16
Jun
- 2023 -
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

Starts
Sun 18
Jun
- 2023 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 3 Inc Exam June 2023
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.
£765.00
More Info

Starts
Sun 01
Oct
- 2023 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 2 Inc Exam 2023 - October
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