The coolest bottle shop! Came here to pick up some speciality items that I can't get in the US and…read morewas blown away by the selection of liquors and fine wines. There is so much to look at. Would be a great place to pick up a gift for the wine or cocktail lover in your life. The staff here are knowledgeable and helped me wrap my bottles to bring back in my suitcase.

This place is fancy! We popped in to get a bottle of champagne for our niece and was greeted by a…read morefriendly associate asking if we needed help. We did. Got the recommendation and bought the bottle along with a couple more for the upcoming holiday. A little odd that some bottles were the only ones they had in stock. But no worries. Will for sure come back for our special occasions.

This amazing 23 acre smallholding has so much going on its hard to believe they keep all the balls…read morein the air at the same time. Its a running vineyard, cider making facility, sheep keeping, honey producing.....the list goes on. They also invite people to come and camp on their land at very reasonable rates (check website) which is an ideal place to stop for a few days with the kids as there's so much for them to do. Try their apple juice! Its the best I've ever tried.

This was our first visit to an English winery and our first tasting of English still wines so…read morenaturally were very excited to see and try them. The winery is located in a beautiful countryside town and/or is also just 15 minutes away from the train station. Upon arrival, you see the vineyards and cute tasting room. Chris and David, owners, meet you and take you in a tour and taste you through their wines. The three still wines they are serving are stunning, well structured, aromatic wines that you can drink, pair food with or age. They also pour some of their neighbors' sparkling wines, all of which are also top notch. The winery, vineyard, tasting room and owners are top notch and a must visit. You will not be let down.

The Wine Tasting Shop offers a quality wine tasting experience for an affordable price! I was…read morehighly impressed by the tasting experience and recommend it to anyone in the London area. I attended my tasting on a Wednesday afternoon. This particular tasting was a BYOB (bring your own baby)! It was an awesome opportunity for moms to get together with their babies, de stress from motherhood over a couple glasses of wine. I however, did not have a baby (as I was solo traveling) and was welcomed widely by the staff and all the moms. I even got to hold a few babies lol. This tasting was extremely affordable we were offered 4 wines throughout the 3 hours as well as small bites for £25 . The staff were extremely extremely knowledgeable and true experts at their craft. They talked extensively about the wines, their origin, ways to pair, fermentation and more! Their passion really allowed for a good experience. As a solo traveler in London looking for a fun midday midweek activity I was left extremely impressed and happy! Highly recommend.

So far so good. The…read moreWine Tasting Shop emphasizes try before you buy but they do charge 50p a try. I've only been in there once but the wine they recommended for our pasta was rich and the perfect compliment. The staff (I've only met one but she talks very personally and highly of the owner too) really know their wine and are proper extroverts. They'll recite a novel for you on their wine selection so you can find exactly what you're looking for. They really pride themselves on vintage wines. They have done a great job of networking with and seeking out very unique, kind of "indie" wines. One of the coolest things about this shop, and something I have yet to experience, are their wine tasting events. Occasionally they will invite a wine maker to promote his wine and offer free tasting. For a list of their events, visit: http://www.thewinetastingshop.co.uk/calendar I can't wait to attend one and after I do I'll be sure to give an update to this review.

Quaint winery with a relaxing environment. Perfect stop between Bath and London (very slight…read moredetour). OK wine, nice place to stop for a rest. Service was a bit challenging - had to keep going inside the shop/store to ask for help (more drinks, order food)

This is actually a lovely place to hang out on a Sunday afternoon, with a bottle of their house…read morewine and cheese! You can also bring your own picnic and enjoy the grounds!

Demijohn is a family run liquid deli from Scotland with over 60 lines of delicious, handmade…read moreBritish food and drink such as Gooseberry Gin, Organic Rhubarb Vodka, olive oils and balsamic vinegars. The fun is that all products can be tasted in the shop before they are bottled into your choice of beautiful Italian glass bottles. A free hand written message can even be added to the bottle, making it a great place for present ideas. Demijohn is passionate about keeping their impact low on the environment which is why all their bottles can be returned and refilled.

It's billed as a wine company and there's certainly lots of well-priced mid to top range grape…read morebased beverages in here. The first thing to arrest me when walking in though was the broad range of ales and beers to the left of the door. Breweries from near (Sadlers, Stourbridge) and far (Flying Dog, Maryland, USA) are represented and the prices at times are lower than you'd find in major supermarkets. A lot of the beers are at the high end of the alcohol scale, and that's how I like 'em. Flying Dog's Horn Dog at 10% is a powerful Barley Wine style beer with flavours galore. The crazed rhino-cum-canine creature that adorns the label is what you might turn into after a few of these. (Luckily, you know that craft beer is to be adored in moderation though, dontcha?) I always treat my self to a basket of beers when I'm in Leamington for my hair-do, and today is no exception. By the long list of fruit flavours on the Sadlers' Hop Bomb label, I was expecting a taste explosion that I didn't quite get, though I can forgive them as they make my beer-of-the-moment Mud City Stout, (brewed with cocoa and vanilla; once tasted it makes Guinness taste like the 'Carling of the stouts'.) Curious IPA does hits the mark though with a balance of three different hops. Joining it in the basket is the amazing Belgian Cookie (Speculoos) Beer, and of course the mighty Anchor Porter from San Fran's long standing brewery that your reviewer proudly shares his birth year with. As well as wine and beer, there are cocktail supplies too like rhubarb, orange, vanilla and Angustora bitters, and miniatures of high end spirits like Grey Goose vodka and Hendrick's gin so you can try a little before you buy a lottle.

I was intrigued when I walked past the window of this shop and just had to go in. It is basically a…read morewine shop but it has been developed in a way that I think is unique. It is a smart looking shop with air of elegance about it. Go in a sit in one of the leather sofa's, there is a flickering fire that has been programmed onto a TV (cheesy? - no it adds to the ambience). Carefully selected wines are stocked in racks and you have the chance to speak to one of the wine experts about what you like or are looking for and they will bring you various bottles to try before you buy. Prices from £5 upwards, I think that they will find something for everyone and it doesn't need to be expensive which is exactly what I thought it would be. Great concept, great service and will suit those how like a bit more from their wine.

Tom has an excellent manner and an equally good nose for wine. I highly recommend giving him a…read morevisit.

From the owner: Tom I'Anson Wines is an independent, boutique wine merchant specialising in hand crafted wines and…read morefine wines. We also host and organise regular tasting for wholesale, corporate and private customers.

Now that I live (temporarily) in Leamington, it was definitely worth a look at the Royal Pump…read moreRooms. The Pump Rooms use to house the water therapy bathing facilities for people. But now that the bathing facilities are gone, the Warwick District Council converted it into a different areas: an Art Gallery and Museum, Library, Visitor Centre, Cafe and Assembly rooms. For simplicity sake, I will talk about each area separately. **Art Gallery and Museum** Admission is free. The Art Gallery is located on one level and the Museum is on two levels. I didn't expect too much from the Museum but I did like reading about the history of Leamington and town's birth. The Leamington artifacts, and the old pump rooms paraphernalia is worth a look. Lots of hands on activities for children, too. **Library** The library is quaint and holds quite the book selection. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and I was able to get a library card quickly without issue. Please be aware that you do have to show proof of address before getting a library card. I also like that their electronic checkout machines! Wow, super easy to use! BBC Coventry and Warwickshire Radio are also located inside, right near the entrance. They make it easy to get books on loan from other libraries on line, or asking the librarians. **Visitor Centre** Pretty much as its name implies there are loads of pamphlets of the surrounding areas, along with some cute gifts. I grabbed some "To Do" booklets about Cambridge, Stratford-Upon-Avon, and the Cotswold's from here. I also seriously considering buying a few British things to send back to the family in California. **Cafe and Assembly Rooms** The Cafe is open everyday, but with shorter hours on Sunday. It's directly across the Visitor Centre and Library you can't miss it. I've tried their organic green tea and Mediterranean pannini which is quite nice, all for under £8. I wasn't too impressed with their coffee, but I'm a bit of a coffee snob. There is also a menu board with their specials and typical British cuisine like Yorkshire pudding and cakes. The large assembly room holds local events, one that we got to visit was an amazing wine tasting! Aside from food in the cafe, everything is free to explore. Check it out!

Originally, I thought that the Royal Pump Rooms probably concentrated on the spa that gives…read moreLeamington its name, but it seems I was mistaken. This is, in fact, an art gallery, tourist information centre, cafe and library. I haven't been in the art gallery (though it is free and they do a guided talk on a Friday), but the library is very good. It is open long hours, including Sundays, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. The selection of books is good, and they can get other titles from other libraries if you can't find what you are looking for. They also have a large number of computers that you can use to access the internet. Once a month they run a 'bounce and rhyme' session for babies and toddlers, which is very successful and enjoyable.