V and B Northampton — Restaurant in England

Absolutely love V&B Wine Bar in Northampton! This place is a gem with its fantastic selection of French wines that you can enjoy right at the bar or take home. The owners and staff are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and always ready with spot-on recommendations. But it's not just about the wines – their beer shop and spirit room offer an impressive array of options, including French Rhum that's hard to resist. The variety of beers on tap or in bottles is a perfect; often spoilt for choice from IPAs, to stouts to sours.

The wine and spirit tasting events here are top-notch. I had the pleasure of attending a whisky tasting with Lox, who expertly guided us through a journey of Scotch Whiskeys from different regions of Scotland. It was an educational and palate-pleasing experience and very good value for money.

And let's not forget the food! From saucisson to cheese and other delectable nibbles, V&B knows how to complement their drinks with delicious bites. But that's not all – during the summer, the outdoor seating is a true delight. The atmosphere is electric, with DJs, open mic sessions, art gallery viewing, and even comedy nights providing excellent entertainment.

Hands down, V&B Wine Bar is my favorite spot in Northampton. The combination of exceptional drinks, delectable food, friendly staff and clientele and lively events make it an unforgettable experience every time I visit. Cheers to the V&B team for creating such a...

I love this place. Great little spot in the town center, and especially good ahead of going to venues such as the Derngate.

2 complaints though, measurements are not always on point, sometimes favouring a massive head (beer), in a way that sometimes makes it seem like I'm getting less bang for my buck.

I opt for quieter evenings where poss, as the bar is vulnerable to bar hogs when busy, which is a problem on account the bar area being quite small, which unfortunately doesn't extend into the bar space upstairs, as far as I've seen. Other than that it seems to lure in a good crowd, and if that's all I've got to moan about that's a good thing.

Mentioning it in the interests of being honest.

Staff attitude is second to none. Great location too. Can be expensive, close to London prices for beer at times, not in all cases, but then again the beer is quite special, and it's something I'm able to accept in light of a wealth of additional positives.

I hope it remains!

I've eaten here too, and found it nice for light bites. The cheese is great! Try the...

I have visited twice and each occasion I felt very welcome and at ease. I enjoy my whiskey and rum and was impressed to learn more (especially when I think myself as a connoisseur). That being said the owner is humble, welcoming and well.. French, which means I may be slightly biased but cannot downplay my personal experience. On my return visit I went with my partner just before midday and enjoyed some more of my favourite spirits with the guidance of another well travelled and knowledgeable staff member. I would recommend the whisky tasting which I personally haven't done yet but will do on another trip. I know there are cheeses and charcuterie which I am sure are nice but I cannot...