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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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