Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


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<p>This month there’s a serendipitous symbiosis of national days: National Cheese Day (4 June) and English Wine Week (20 June). That’s all the excuse we need to grab the girls for a cheese and wine night. Tuck into Muddy’s round-up of the best local spots for cheese, wine and good vibes.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-couplings-wine-bar-ashbourne"><a href="https://www.couplingswinebar.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Couplings Wine Bar</a>, Ashbourne</h2>



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<p>A newish kid on the cheese block, having opened in 2024, this chilled wine bar dishes up brilliant bespoke boards to compliment your vino. Built to order, you can pick from a great selection of meats, cheeses, pickles, nuts, and fruits and are coupled with a range of wines hand-picked from 11 different countries. Children and dogs are welcome until 6pm. Open Thurs-Sat.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-essen-general-store-beeston"><a href="https://www.essen-generalstore.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Essen General Store</a>, Beeston</h2>



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<p>A very cool deli where you can feast and sip. This unassuming place specialises in cheese, charcuterie, and natural wines. It’s a cool spot vibe-wise too, with exposed wood, metal and concrete balanced out with warm lighting and plenty of plants. Feast at the long gallery table and share opinions with other vinophiles and turophiles (that’s cheese lovers to me and you). Get stuck into one of their brilliant sharing <a href="https://www.essen-generalstore.co.uk/menu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">platters</a>, like ‘Some Cheese’ (three seasonal cheeses and accompaniments) and ‘All the Cheese’ (eight seasonal cheeses). Or book onto one of their special events, like the upcoming Wines of Southern Italy evening on 25 June.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-brooks-cheese-amp-wine-bar-mickleover-and-ockbrook"><a href="https://brooksderby.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brooks Cheese &amp; Wine Bar,</a> Mickleover and Ockbrook</h2>



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<p>Another place for sharing platters in a great space designed for casual lunches, after-work drinks, family gatherings and intimate evenings with wine and cheese. Order one of their famous cheese boards, join a wine tasting, or a cheese masterclass.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-another-wine-bar-nottingham"><a href="https://anotherwinebar.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Another? Wine Bar</a>, Nottingham</h2>



<p>We love this one. Low lighting and laid-back energy lets you enjoy a self-serve, slow-paced journey of discovery in a relaxed little neighbourhood wine bar. With&nbsp;60 self-serve wines&nbsp;available by the glass, you’re free to explore at your own pace, while pairing your wine with a&nbsp;seasonal charcuterie board.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cheese-amp-wine-bar-bakewell"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cheesewinebar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheese &amp; Wine Bar,</a> Bakewell</h2>



<p>Opened last year, this cool little bar does artisan cheese boards, premium wines, craft beers, and a relaxed, social atmosphere. Open Thurs-Sun (dogs welcome).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-delilah-fine-foods-nottingham"><a href="https://delilahfinefoods.co.uk/collections/events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Delilah Fine Foods</a>, Nottingham</h2>



<p>A previous Muddy Award winner, Delilah is famed for its fabulous cheeses (it does a brilliant Afternoon Cheese for two (£39.95)). This delicious deli runs regular wine and food evenings. We like the sound of the Summer Sommelier on Fri 3 July, which pairs six courses with six lesser-known wines including mineral-driven whites, textured rosés, and the ‘new wave’ of light, chillable reds. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-darley-abbey-wines-derby"><a href="https://darleyabbeywines.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Darley Abbey Wines</a>, Derby</h2>



<p>Be quick on the bookings for this one. It’s a lovely wine merchant, wine bar and courtyard in Darley Abbey Mills which hosts around 25 wine tastings a year in their distillery room, usually on a Friday evening, starting at 7pm. You’ll enjoy six wines and a cheeseboard, hosted by winemakers and visiting sommeliers. Tastings are usually £35pp, although some are a smidge more., and on social media. Coming up: Antipodean Adventure on Fri 19 June, Brilliant Bubbles on Fri 3 July, and Summer Rosé Collection on Friday 17 July.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-vineyard-cafe-wolds-wine-estate"><a href="https://woldswineestate.com/vineyard-cafe-restaurant?srsltid=AfmBOorSIBgWUXEFYlynwBWvRLUpoZ9EPU6GHlTRiUW_cm1R37KOn5cS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vineyard Café</a>, Wolds Wine Estate,</h2>



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<p>Locally-sourced food with vineyard views. This great wine estate has a newly-opened café with panoramic views of the vineyard and cider orchards. Order&nbsp;English cheese and charcuterie to enjoy with a proper English tipple.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hanwell-wine-estate"><a href="https://www.hanwellwine.co.uk/product/tour/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hanwell Wine Estate</a>, </h2>



<p>This place is a second-generation vineyard, led by Helenka, who carries forward her family’s passion for the science and art of grape growing. It&#8217;s close to places with a strong cheese tradition, like Long Clawson and Cropwell Bishop. Book a laid-back <a href="https://www.hanwellwine.co.uk/product/wine_tasting/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sip &amp; Stroll</a> tour and tasting (£19) and add on a cheese board that showcases four local cheeses (£14).</p>



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