After walking 15 mins on the hottest day of the year so far, I was greeted by a rather disinterested man, who rather than assist me, just waved his arm in a general direction of the wine I was after. ( I was the only customer in the shop) He then informed me that sadly it was cash only... and when I said oh no, he rudely said "well there is a sign on the door" I then had to ask where the nearest cash point. I then said I was going to get cash and promptly left. Considering most of the wine in the shop was an £30 plus, who carries that amount of cash on them these days.
I ended up getting 2 bottles of wine from the local sainsburys for half the price.
Don't get me wrong I appreciate a very good wine but considering I was after a sussex wine of which I should of got in sussex (as I live there) I refuse to pay almost £10 more especially when the man provided snobby and...
Read moreGreat place to find a great bottle to enjoy & an experience in itself.
I'm not a wine expert and appreciate the guidance the staff offer. They're very helpful but only if you ask for help i.e. they don't bother you as you browse and it's worth browsing! I've found a great bottle of wine for my friend who does really know his wine & lovely appealing unusual bottles for other gifts. The range is really worth just looking over, it's not clearly labelled, which might help novices but it's part of the rustic look I think! There's a range of wines, gins, beer and even a selection of several Meads to try across the...
Read moreBest shop on Mill Road. My partner and I love Belgian beers and they stock our favourite, Delirium tremens. Super happy that they also have La Chouffe and Lindemann's Kriek lambic! Absolutely great beer and wine selection, such a nice little shop where you can find unusual things. The shop assistants (shout-out to Liam) are knowledgeable and friendly and up for a chat. The only thing that'd improve this shop is more Lindemann's and Chouffe varieties and maybe some...
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