Winedown
A hidden gem wine bar offering an unparalleled selection of wines in a cozy, romantic underground setting.
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Winedown
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A hidden gem wine bar offering an unparalleled selection of wines in a cozy, romantic underground setting.
Hidden Gem Location
Look carefully for this bar off Fishergate Street; it's a hidden gem worth finding.
Weekdays for Intimacy
Visit on weekdays or early evenings to avoid crowds and enjoy a quieter vibe.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Wine Bar
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1772 825290
Address
18 Lancaster Rd, Preston, PR1 1DA, United Kingdom
Website
winedownpreston.co.uk/Highlights
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Expansive Wine Selection
Discover over 300 wines and 200 grape varieties, from everyday sips to unique finds.
Cozy & Romantic Ambiance
Escape into a charming underground bar filled with candles and fairy lights.
Delectable Cheese Platters
Indulge in artfully arranged cheese and charcuterie boards perfect for sharing.
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Hidden Gem Location
Look carefully for this bar off Fishergate Street; it's a hidden gem worth finding.
Weekdays for Intimacy
Visit on weekdays or early evenings to avoid crowds and enjoy a quieter vibe.
Ask for Pairings
Let the knowledgeable staff guide you to the perfect wine and cheese pairings.
Payment Method
Some reviewers suggest bringing cash, as card payments may not always be accepted.
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from all over the internet
Hidden Gem Location
Look carefully for this bar off Fishergate Street; it's a hidden gem worth finding.
Weekdays for Intimacy
Visit on weekdays or early evenings to avoid crowds and enjoy a quieter vibe.
Ask for Pairings
Let the knowledgeable staff guide you to the perfect wine and cheese pairings.
Payment Method
Some reviewers suggest bringing cash, as card payments may not always be accepted.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Winedown is celebrated for its incredibly cozy and romantic ambiance, with many praising its extensive and well-curated wine list. The cheese and meat boards are often highlighted as a must-try. However, some diners found the food to be mediocre and overpriced, with inconsistent execution on certain dishes and drinks.
"Winedown is my favourite spot in Preston. It is such a cosy, welcoming, cool location with candles and fairy lights. The wine, sourced by the owner Dougie, is amazing, reasonably priced, and varied from all over the world. The cheese and meat boards are absolute heaven and the nachos are possibly the food I want on my death bed.
If you're going to visit just one place in Preston, please make it Winedown. Perfect for dates, girls' nights, solo glasses of wine with a book, family evenings, and more.
Also, they do regular events like wine tastings, open mic nights, and an awesome fortnightly quiz!"
Kally Draycott
"Winedown has reopened after a year of being closed and it's still as brilliant as ever!"
Harry Fenton
"One of Preston's hidden gems. With its candles and twinkly lights, this place transports you and feels like you could be in a trendy wine bar on Las Ramblas! Cheese platters are excellent and the choice of wine is incredible. We had a Portuguese and a Georgian red, both of which were delicious. The staff are very friendly, chatty and welcoming. The atmosphere is delightful and always seems to attract a lovely crowd. It's unique, nowhere else quite like it in Preston, so somewhere to really treasure."
Peter Riley
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Frequently Asked Questions
Winedown is described as a hidden gem, located just off Fishergate Street. Keep an eye out as it's easy to miss. [^M2]
The bar has a cozy, romantic, and welcoming atmosphere, often enhanced by candles and fairy lights, making it feel like a unique escape.
The cheese and meat platters are highly recommended, along with their nachos. They also offer a vegan platter.
Winedown boasts an enormous selection with over 300 wines and 200 grape varieties, including many orange wines.
Yes, you can have 50ml measures, allowing you to try several different wines.
Many reviewers describe Winedown as a perfect spot for dates due to its cozy and romantic ambiance.
Yes, they offer a Vegan Platter with hummus, olives, grilled vegetables, vegan 'cheese,' and pita bread. [^M1]
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One of the most recent reviews says: “Winedown is a hidden gem. It’s owner Dougy and his staff are extremely friendly and also are of the high quality that remember customers. I recently took some relatives in from Norway, they had been previously and insisted on going again.
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Winedown preston is a small cozy bar just off the main fishergate street. Blink and you will miss it, so keep your eyes wide open and you will be delighted. The entrance takes you down a flight of stairs to the main bar area situated below street level.
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While Winedown’s basement bar in Lancaster Road is currently closed due to the pandemic, father and son Dougie and Will Lowe, are delivering their own Winedown on Wheels deli service. Artisan cheese delivered to your door?
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Winedown actually scores five out of five but has fewer reviews than other restaurants that are ranked higher. From its 148 reviews, only five (four per cent) rate it less than Excellent or Very Good.
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There is also a unique Poet’s Pub Tour which will take in several independent pubs and bars across the city, including Lost Bar, Winedown and Winckley Street Real Ale House.
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