24/11/25

Review of Humble Grape in Liverpool

If you’re after a wine bar that feels both relaxed and refined, Humble Grape on Devonshire Street is worth a visit. We booked for a Friday evening, and even at 6 pm the place was buzzing, a great sign of its popularity.

The restaurant covers two floors and we were shown to our table downstairs, giving it a cozy wine cellar like vibe. We were greeted by Maria, who handed us menus and suggested starting with a glass of sparkling wine and at our request chose a 2020 Cremant de Bourgogne Brut for us. Excellent recommendation, perfectly balanced between sweet and dry. Honestly, my new favourite.

For starters I chose the burrata with roast heritage carrots and honey glaze. The creamy burrata paired with al dente heritage carrots and a touch of honey sweetness was sublime. My guest went for the chicken liver pâté with red wine gel and sourdough. While the pâté had a lovely smooth texture, the flavour didn’t quite stand out. The sourdough, however, was so good we ordered extra.

For our mains I opted for the grass-fed rump fillet and added peppercorn sauce and hand-cut chips as sides. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and came pre-sliced, a nice touch. Every bite was spot-on, and I spent my time savouring every morsel, including the sauce and perfectly seasoned chips.

My guest had the chicken schnitzel with cold potato salad and herb dressing. We were pleasantly surprised, this was no ordinary schnitzel. Elevated, well-presented, and full of flavour. Maria then surprised us with a red wine pairing: Château Cordet from France. At £18.65 a glass, it’s on the pricier side, but worth every sip - rich, elegant, and perfectly matched to our mains.

We waited for a while before ordering our desserts which we decided to share as we both wanted the same thing. We chose the Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Ice cream and Spiced Apple & Butterscotch Pavlova. The chocolate fondant was the clear winner, indulgent and gooey and mixed with the ice-cream, a decadent treat. The pavlova, however, missed the mark; more crunchy meringue pieces than the crisp-outside, soft-inside texture you’d expect.

The atmosphere and service at Humble Grape was idyllic, Maria’s attention to detail was fantastic throughout, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about wine. The vibe downstairs is warm and intimate, ideal for a relaxed evening with great food and wine either for date night or with friends.

Address: 13 Devonshire Row, Liverpool Street, London

For more information click here.

Written by Lorna Bryn

Photo courtesey of Humble Grape

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Nyla Sammons
Sep 27, 2023
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Updated: May 9, 2024

Buffalo Trace Distillery, will be launching a first-of-its-kind American whiskey experience in Covent Garden in December. Guests will be able to embark on an immersive, sensorial experience that brings a taste of Kentucky, the homeplace of Buffalo Trace Distillery, to London.

The exclusive tasting experience will delight any whiskey lover, where they can choose from two tasting experiences. The first offering – Taste of the Trace – will feature a guided tasting of three outstanding expressions from Buffalo Trace Distillery’s core product lineup: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Sazerac Rye, Bourbon Cream and the option of a Buffalo and Ginger Ale cocktail sample.

The second tasting experience – Tradition & Change – will feature a selection of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s premium expression lineup, including White Dog Mash #1, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Eagle Rare 10-Year-Old, E.H. Taylor Small Batch, and a small pour of a Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned.

Inside will also feature a shop where guests can get their hands on exclusive whiskey bottles and unique merchandise (just in time for Christmas).

To pre-book your tickets visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com/london

Photo courtesy of Buffalo Trace Distillery

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