How To Celebrate English Wine Week 2025

English Wine Week is back from 21 – 29 June 2025: the perfect excuse to enjoy a glass or two of vino in the sunshine. Here are some of the ways to get involved this year.

English Wine Week 2025: Everything You Need To Know

English wine is having a moment. For many centuries Britain prioritised other forms of agriculture over winemaking, but since the 1950s the industry has undergone something of a renaissance, with the UK now home to almost 600 vineyards.

English sparkling wine, in particular, has gained prestige in recent years – as Hedonism Wine’s general manager Julien Le Doaré explains: ‘The soils in southern England (Kent, Surrey and Sussex) are the same limestone chalk soils as those in Champagne, France, and, with climate change, the climate is getting warm enough to produce very high-quality sparkling wines.’ He adds that, though still wines remain a ‘nascent category in the country, there’s a lot of excitement around this area with red wines from pinot noir grapes, and aromatic whites.’

This revival is celebrated each year at English Wine Week, which has soared in popularity since it first launched in 2006, with more and more vineyards taking part each year.

What is English Wine Week?

English Wine Week is a national campaign to promote English wines. It takes place annually at the start of summer, when flowering begins in the vineyards, and sees tastings, tours and events taking place across the country.

2025 English Wine Week Events

Boys Hall, Kent

Housed inside a restored 17th century house in Ashford, restaurant with rooms Boys Hall will mark English Wine Week with an idyllic al fresco feast. The venue’s owner Brad Lomas is passionate about English wines, and has over 4,000 bottles stashed away in the cellar, some of which will be showcased in a five-course paired feast, seating just 40 guests.

When? 24 June 2025

Where? Boys Hall Rd, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0LA

BOOK: boys-hall.com

Mallow, London

Canary Wharf’s plant-based restaurant Mallow is hosting a four-course paired wine dinner, spotlighting two of the UK’s top wineries: Artelium Vineyards and Roebuck Estates. Diners will be treated to dishes like escalivada, a Catalan staple featuring aubergine, kalamata olives and roast romano peppers, followed by wild mushroom ravioli, and a pistachio pandan tres leche for dessert.

When? 25 June 2025

Where? 12 Park Dr, London E14 9ZW

BOOK: mallowlondon.com

10 Greek Street, London

Soho favourite 10 Greek Street is celebrating English wine with a month-long summer celebration, spotlighting a selection of carefully created vineyards throughout June. Wines will be displayed on the blackboard and available until they’re sold out, with producers like Wiston and Gusbourne on offer alongside older vintages like Langham Estate in Dorset. The eatery has also partnered with Nyetimber on a special evening where diners can try a selection of its cuvees alongside paired small plates.

When? Throughout June, Nyetimber dinner is 25 June at 7pm

Where? 10 Greek Street, London, United Kingdom W1D 4DH

BOOK: 10greekstreet.com

Àclèaf, Devon

Boringdon Hall Hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant Àclèaf is marking English Wine Week with a four-course dining experience, paired with wines from Kent winery Gusbourne. Amid the venue’s historic setting, diners can enjoy dishes like tuna shiso, scallop ginger and Highland wagyu paired with an array of sparkling wines. 

When? 21 June – 29 June 2025

Where? Boringdon Hill, Colebrook, Plymouth PL7 4DP

BOOK: acleaf.co.uk

The Mutton at Hazeley Heath, Hampshire

Hampshire pub The Mutton is hosting its first-ever wine festival, designed to bring together some of England’s most celebrated vineyards including Hattingley Valley and Exton Park. There will be guided sommelier tastings, street food ranging from steak baguettes to tacos and sharing paella, and live music throughout the day.

When? 28 June 2025

Where? The Mutton, Hook RG27 8NB

BOOK: sevenrooms.com

Hattingley Valley, Hampshire

See behind the scenes at Hampshire vineyard Hattingley Valley on one of its open days. Explore the vineyard, wander through the vines and sample plenty of fizz amid idyllic countryside surroundings – with the option to enjoy food from an on-site truck on the final day (27 June).

When? 21 – 27 June 2025

BOOK: hattingleyvalley.com

The Albury Wine Festival

Take a trip to Albury for its annual festival, which celebrates the Surrey Hills wine region with vineyard tours, wine tasting and masterclasses. Join acclaimed English wine expert John Mobbs for a special Surrey wine tasting, soak up the vineyard views on a tour, and enjoy English cheese, pizza, charcuterie and ice cream as you sip away.

When? 29 June 2025

BOOK: ticketailor.com

Find out more at winegb.co.uk