Northampton BID

Masterclass: Forgotten Grapes - Sold Out
2024-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
The choice and use of grapes in wine is quite a complex subject â€“ not only do winemakers have to adapt their choice of grapes to different terroirs and climates â€“ but also to different tastes, as consumers ultimately determine the style, taste and strength of the wine that they want to buy. Whatâ€™s more, in certain countries there are rules which dictate which grapes can be grown in which region, so inevitably some grapes will be left behind. For this masterclass, weâ€™ll be taking a look at the Forgotten Grapes of the wine industry â€“ discovering where they grow, how they taste and why they have been forgotten.

Masterclass: Languedoc-Roussillon.
2024-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Did you know that the Langudoc-Roussillon region has three times more vineyards than Bordeaux? Learn about this historic winemaking region, and taste, discover and explore a range of delicious wines.
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Masterclass: New Zealand Wine - Babich Winery.
2024-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
The Babich family have been making wine since 1916 at their vineyards which have been passed on through 3 generations. Learn about the history of this remarkable winery, the grapes they use, their methods and â€“ most importantly â€“ their wine. Weâ€™ll be joined by the wineryâ€™s brand ambassador, New Zealander Riki Hutchinson, who will be giving us a taste of the vineyardâ€™s impressive range.
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Masterclass: Portugese Wine
2024-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
In our opinion, Portugese wine is massively underrated â€“ so we canâ€™t wait to put it front and centre for this event. Learn about the history, regions, grapes and methods behind Portugalâ€™s finest vinho. Saúde!
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Masterclass: Wheat Beer - Belgian vs German
2024-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Germany and Belgium are both big on beer, and their biggest brews are undoubtedly of the wheat variety. Drenched in a rich history and subject to strict brewing rules, thereâ€™s no wonder German and Belgian Wheat Beers are so popular. For this masterclass, weâ€™ll be putting them head to head â€“ comparing methods, styles and taste to find out who does it best.
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Masterclass: Alcohol-Free Beer.
2025-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
We know â€“ nobody is a fan of January, but this is sure to cheer anyone up! Join us to taste a variety of alcohol free beers â€“ learn where theyâ€™re from, how theyâ€™re made and how they taste. And another great thing about alcohol-free? No need to pay for a taxi! Itâ€™s a win win. See you there?

Masterclass: Vino Español
2025-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Spain â€“ itâ€™s hot, sunny, scenic, warm â€“ it may feel a million miles away from January in Northampton, but luckily â€“ weâ€™re bringing Spain to you. Join us as we taste and explore Spanish wine, and discover its history, its regions and how it is made. Cheers!

Masterclass: Cheese & Beer
2025-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Sure we’re all big fans of cheese and wine, but you have got to try this combo. For this masterclass we’ll be pairing some of our favourite cheeses with some top brews â€“ give it a go, you may be surprised. £25pp. Tickets available in store or on eventbrite.

Masterclass: French Wine.
2025-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom

Masterclass: Syrah/Shiraz.
2025-03-06 19:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

Are we fans or Syrah? You bet Shiraz we are!

Masterclass: Stout.
2025-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

All about stout.

Masterclass: Rum. Neat.
2025-03-15 00:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

For those who like rum â€“ exactly how it is.

Masterclass: Rum. Cocktails.
2025-03-15 16:30 - 18:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

For those who like rum â€“ with a twist.

Masterclass: Pair - Wine & Small Plates.
2025-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
For this class we’re bringing you a wine pairing experience where wine is still the main character, but each wine you taste will be served with a perfectly-paired small plate, made by local chef Joe Thornton. And because we love a family affair â€“ Joe’s Dad, and our fave, Richard the Wine Guy will be serving and explaining the wine to you. Definitely not one to miss! Check out the menu belowâ€¦
Beef Carpaccio served with Rocket & Parmesan.
Baked Scallops with Garlic Butter, Samphire & Hazelnuts.
Wild Mushroom Risotto.
Crispy Crackling Pork with Chorizo & Cauliflower Purée.
Chocolate Torte with Cherry.
Please note that due to kitchen constraints we cannot accomodate any dietary requirements. Menu may contain dairy and nuts.

Cocktail Masterclass
2025-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 | The Eccentric Englishman, 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Friday 21st March
7pm to 10pm

Cocktails anyone?

Come and see how theyâ€™re madeâ€¦and taste a fewâ€¦.
If you love cocktails, this event is definitely up your street. It’s cocktail masterclass time. We are delighted to confirm that we are teaming up with MG Mixology, again to bring you a night of fun that (hopefully) you wonâ€™t forget.
You will have a choice of 3 cocktails to make and a sharing platter of delicious nibbles to soak up all that alcohol, at your table.
Prices are £45 pp, although we do require a non-refundable £10pp deposit at time of booking. Don’t delay this event sells out extremely quickly. Call us or contact us via our Contact Form on the website.

Masterclass: Malbec.
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

Explore one of the world’s most popular grapes.

Masterclass: Tequila.
2025-04-19 16:30 - 18:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

Itâ€™s Tequila time!

Join us on the 19th of April in our Tasting Room for our Tequila Tasting Session. This masterclass will show you the real flavours of the expressive Agave spirit and show you why we should all give Tequila a lot more respect (no shots and slammers here!)

Masterclass: Trappist & Abbeys.
2025-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

Fan of punchy Belgians? This is the class for you.
For this masterclass, we’ll be taking a (figurative) trip to Belgium to sample a whole range of delicious, deep, punchy brews. We’ll be exploring Trappist & Abbeys, finding out the differences between them, the history behind them, and about the monks who made them.

Masterclass: Lesser-known whites.
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

See ya Sauvignon! So long Chardonnay!
Donâ€™t get us wrong, we do love the classics . Who doesnâ€™t love a tasty chardonnay? And a sauvignon on a hot sunny day â€“ perfection! But for this masterclass, weâ€™ll be tasting a range of white wines that you may have never heard of â€“ and discovering where theyâ€™re from, which grapes are used, and how they taste.

Masterclass: Cheese & Wine Tasting.
2025-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

You can’t beat the combo that is Cheese & Wine.
You can keep your eggs and bacon, or even your coffee and croissant (ooh controversial!) because cheese and wine will, in our opinion, always come out on top. For this masterclass, we’ll not only be tasting a whole range of wine and cheese pairings, but teaching you what goes with what, and how you can perfectly pair at home.

Masterclass: Pizza & Beer Tasting.
2025-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

For this masterclass, weâ€™re teaming up with our pals at Santinaâ€™s Pizza to bring you a match made in heaven.

Pizza lovers unite â€“ this oneâ€™s for you. We canâ€™t wait to welcome back our friends Santinaâ€™s Woodfired Pizza to V and B Northampton. We have been fortunate enough to work with Santinaâ€™s for multiple events here on St Giles Square (who can remember our coronation party in 2023? AND our 3rd birthday celebrations this year!) and one thingâ€™s for sure â€“ their pizza is perfection. For this masterclass, you can taste 6 different Santinaâ€™s pizzas, paired with 6 different V and B beers â€“ all expertly explained not only on how they taste, but why they work together. This is definitely not one to miss!

Masterclass: Wine of the World.
2025-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

For this masterclass, we’re going global.

Masterclass: Funky Wine.
2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+
For those wanting to try something a little bit differentâ€¦

Masterclass: Belgian Beer Tasting.
2025-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

Proost/Santé!
Belgium is famous for lots of things â€“ great chips, delicious chocolate, waffles even! But our favourite Belgian export has got to be its beer. Taste a variety of Belgian brews, and learn about its rich history, strict brewing rules and famous beer culture.

Masterclass: La Vie en Rosé.
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

Dip into the wonderful world of rosé.
Everyone has their favourite style of rosé, but have you ever wondered whatâ€™s behind it? Are you team blush? Or do you prefer something sweeter? Learn about the grapes, regions and methods behind one of our favourite summer tipples.

Masterclass: Big French Names.
2025-07-04 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

A closer look at France’s biggest appellations.
Beat those back to school blues and join us on a trip around the main wine-making regions of France. We’ll be exploring the most famous and prestigious French appellations and seeing what makes them so popular, how the styles of wine vary across the country and which region does it best.

Masterclass: French Fizz.
2025-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

A lesson in fizz â€“ à la française.
Move over Prosecco. See you around Cava! This one’s for the frenchies. For this masterclass, we’ll be exploring French sparkling wine. From Champagne to Vouvray, and everything in between. If it’s French and fizzy â€“ we’ll give it a try!

Masterclass: Pizza & Beer
2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Masterclass: Pizza & Beer. Taste 6 different @santinaswoodfiredpizzaco pizzas, paired with 6 different V and B beers â€“ all expertly explained. 7-9. £25pp.
For those of you not attending the masterclass, Santina’s pizzas will be available to enjoy on our terrace or inside from 7-9pm.

Masterclass: Fruit Beer
2025-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Masterclass: Fruit Beer. Explore a range of different fruit beers and find your new favourite! 7-9. £15pp.

Masterclass: Spritz.
2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Fizzy, refreshing, and so much more dynamic and versatile than the ‘bitter orange’ variety. Join us for an evening where we discover a whole wide range of liqueurs and their fizzy counterparts â€“ helping you to find your new go-to spritz.
