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 17
Jan
- 2025 -
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
Fri 24
Jan
- 2025 -
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
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Sun 26
Jan
- 2025 -
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.
£195.00
Starts Tue 04
Feb
- 2025 -
Explore European Wines - Spring 2025
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
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Starts Tue 04
Feb
- 2025 -
6-Week World of Wine Course - Spring 2025
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
Tue 04
Feb
- 2025 -
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
Fri 07
Feb
- 2025 -
French Wine Essentials
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Do you love French wine or are you baffled by its seemingly arbitrary labelling regulations and oblique references to the mystery of "terroir"? Either way, this is the course for you!
Delivered in one intense "boot camp" weekend.
£425.00
Tue 11
Feb
- 2025 -
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
Sat 15
Feb
- 2025 -
Spanish Wine Scholar®
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
10:30am
Spanish Wine Scholar™ is the ideal course for members of the wine trade and avid enthusiasts of Spanish wine. It is a deep dive into the regions, culture, wines, history and cuisine of Spain alongside one of the most exciting tasting lineups we...
£725.00
Starts Sun 16
Feb
- 2025 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 2 Inc Exam Spring 2025
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.
£495.00
Tue 18
Feb
- 2025 -
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
Fri 21
Feb
- 2025 -
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
Starts Tue 25
Feb
- 2025 -
Explore Wines Beyond Europe - Spring 2025
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
Tue 25
Feb
- 2025 -
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
Sun 02
Mar
- 2025 -
£150.00
Tue 04
Mar
- 2025 -
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
Tue 11
Mar
- 2025 -
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
Fri 14
Mar
- 2025 -
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 decadent and indulgent evening.
£60.00
Starts Sun 16
Mar
- 2025 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 3 Inc Exam - Spring 2025
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
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Fri 04
Apr
- 2025 -
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
Sat 05
Apr
- 2025 -
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
Fri 11
Apr
- 2025 -
Passion for Prosecco
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
A fun night tasting six of the nation's favourite fizz. They are not all the same, find out the secrets of great Prosecco.
£40.00
Fri 02
May
- 2025 -
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
Fri 23
May
- 2025 -
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 decadent and indulgent evening.
£60.00
Sun 25
May
- 2025 -
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.
£195.00
Sat 31
May
- 2025 -
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
Fri 06
Jun
- 2025 -
Passion for Prosecco
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
A fun night tasting six of the nation's favourite fizz. They are not all the same, find out the secrets of great Prosecco.
£40.00
Starts Sun 08
Jun
- 2025 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 2 Inc Exam Summer 2025
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.
£495.00
Sun 22
Jun
- 2025 -
£150.00
Fri 17
Jan
- 2025 -
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
Fri 24
Jan
- 2025 -
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
Sun 26
Jan
- 2025 -
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.
£195.00
Starts
Tue 04
Feb
- 2025 -
Explore European Wines - Spring 2025
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
Starts
Tue 04
Feb
- 2025 -
6-Week World of Wine Course - Spring 2025
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
Tue 04
Feb
- 2025 -
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
Fri 07
Feb
- 2025 -
French Wine Essentials
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Do you love French wine or are you baffled by its seemingly arbitrary labelling regulations and oblique references to the mystery of "terroir"? Either way, this is the course for you!
Delivered in one intense "boot camp" weekend.
£425.00
Tue 11
Feb
- 2025 -
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
Sat 15
Feb
- 2025 -
Spanish Wine Scholar®
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
10:30am
Spanish Wine Scholar™ is the ideal course for members of the wine trade and avid enthusiasts of Spanish wine. It is a deep dive into the regions, culture, wines, history and cuisine of Spain alongside one of the most exciting tasting lineups we...
£725.00
Starts
Sun 16
Feb
- 2025 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 2 Inc Exam Spring 2025
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.
£495.00
Tue 18
Feb
- 2025 -
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
Fri 21
Feb
- 2025 -
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
Starts
Tue 25
Feb
- 2025 -
Explore Wines Beyond Europe - Spring 2025
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
Tue 25
Feb
- 2025 -
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
Sun 02
Mar
- 2025 -
£150.00
Tue 04
Mar
- 2025 -
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
Tue 11
Mar
- 2025 -
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
Fri 14
Mar
- 2025 -
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 decadent and indulgent evening.
£60.00
Starts
Sun 16
Mar
- 2025 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 3 Inc Exam - Spring 2025
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
Fri 04
Apr
- 2025 -
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
Sat 05
Apr
- 2025 -
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
Fri 11
Apr
- 2025 -
Passion for Prosecco
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
A fun night tasting six of the nation's favourite fizz. They are not all the same, find out the secrets of great Prosecco.
£40.00
Fri 02
May
- 2025 -
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
Fri 23
May
- 2025 -
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 decadent and indulgent evening.
£60.00
Sun 25
May
- 2025 -
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.
£195.00
Sat 31
May
- 2025 -
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
Fri 06
Jun
- 2025 -
Passion for Prosecco
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
A fun night tasting six of the nation's favourite fizz. They are not all the same, find out the secrets of great Prosecco.
£40.00
Starts
Sun 08
Jun
- 2025 -
WSET Award In Wines Level 2 Inc Exam Summer 2025
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.
£495.00
Sun 22
Jun
- 2025 -
£150.00