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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Updated: May 16, 2024

Alcohol-free mood enhancers flight – 13th January

Enter the Club Soda tasting room this January and join their in-house mindful drinking experts, for a flight designed to give you the best possible tasting experience, featuring non alcoholic brand SENTIA.

The team will guide you through your flight, talking through the flavours and profiles and complexities. Bring along some friends for a fun and educating evening out or with a loved one, after your flight you can always stay and enjoy drinks and snacks at the Tasting Room bar.

Address: Club Soda Tasting Room, 39 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5RR

Tickets are just £10, and double as a voucher you can redeem against purchases in the shop after your flight. Tickets can be purchased here.

An evening of Non-Alcoholic Cocktails with Sipsmith x Smeg – 26th January

Sipsmith and Smeg have teamed up to put on the ultimate non-alcoholic masterclass for those seeking a more healthier choice of beverage on a fun evening out. The team will show guests how to craft their own delicious non-alcoholic cocktails, and pair them perfectly with appetising mouthfuls of savoury and sweet treats!

Once you have your non-alcoholic cocktail in hand to sip on, the team will teach you how to make fresh sorbet for a Non-Alcoholic Sgroppino using Smeg appliances! The ticket includes 3x FreeGlider drinks, FreeGlider Spritz welcome drink, Herby Nogroni perfectly paired with a sample of homecooked pizza, FreeGlider Sgroppino made with fresh FreeGlider sorbet and most excitingly a Sipsmith x Smeg goody bag to take home after the event.

Address: 14 Regent Street, London, SW1Y 4PH

Tickets costs £15.00, click here to purchase your ticket.

Enjoy Wild Idol at Searcys

Dry January doesn’t need to entail drinking sparkling juice at home all your own, while your friends are out having a good night out. Instead, head on over to Searcys with friends where they will be serving up Wild Idol for those looking for an alcohol-free night. Wild Idol is vegan, gluten-free and naturally alcohol-free sparkling alternative to wine and champagne. You will be able to enjoy Wild Idol by the glass, bottle or in an exclusive non-alcoholic cocktail.

Venues include St Pancras Brasserie and Champagne Bar by Searcys, Searcys at The Gherkin and Searcys Rolls Royce Champagne Bar at Battersea Power Station.

For more information visit https://wildidol.com | https://searcys.co.uk

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