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Christmas party night giveaways

Hencote Estate is the place to be this Christmas as The View Restaurant, Bar and Balcony host our Christmas party nights on December 13th and 20th. As it is the season of goodwill we thought we’d get into the Christmas spirit by giving away some amazing prizes on both nights to everyone who books a table. […]

Hencote Estate introduces Katie Brisbourne

Christmas party season is upon us and if you haven’t planned anything or are not sure on where to go, we might have just the night lined up for you. December 13th sees us host the first of two Christmas party nights here at The View Restaurant, Bar and Balcony – with the second on […]

End of the harvest

As the estate basks in the early morning autumn sunshine our dedicated vineyard and winery team pick the final few grapes of the harvest. It’s been a season full of challenges, often dictated by mother nature. But through a late spring frost, inclement summer and reduced daylight we have been able to harvest an abundance […]

First Birthday and New Menu Launch a Huge Success

Last night we celebrated our first birthday and new menu launch in style at The View Restaurant, Bar and Balcony. Guests were treated to an Evolution Sparkling wine reception with delicious light bites provided by two exceptional local companies – Shropshire Salumi and Moyden’s Hand Made Cheese. The cocktail bar had a calm and relaxed […]

5 Tips for Planning Your Corporate Event

Organising an event can be a tough task. Whether you are planning a Christmas party, team building event or you need a venue to host clients, there are lots of things to think about to make it a success. Below are five tips for planning your corporate event. The venue To make your event a […]

Win two tickets to our new menu launch

It’s a double celebration at Hencote on November 7th as we launch our brand new menus here at The View Restaurant and Bar. Our dedicated kitchen brigade has designed and created a fantastic selection of dishes ranging from British classics to modern cuisine, all of which celebrate the terroir of our region and incorporate our popular ‘Charcoa […]

Setting the benchmark for red wine in Shropshire

As we approach the end of the October Harvest there is no time to rest on our laurels. Vinification is a demanding process and after the picking, pressing and eventual bottling of our wine we can enjoy and share the fruits of our labour with others. November 29th sees the launch of our first Hencote […]

Glamping in Shropshire this winter

The idea of camping during the winter is not always met with enthusiasm. The thought of wrapping up in layers of clothing or trying to stop an ice-cold draft coming into the tent can put people off an outdoors style adventure – but all that has changed. If you have heard of the term Hygge which […]

Annual Grape Harvest

Our second annual grape harvest has begun! Always a time of excitement and a little trepidation. This year our Hencote Estate General Manager Mark Stevens and Winemaker Gavin Patterson have been watching the weather forecasts and gauging the grapes for the perfect moment to pick for optimum flavour. Early signs indicate that although yields are […]

Wine Festival Offers

Our Annual Grape Harvest Has Begun! During our ‘October Grape Harvest Festival’ we our celebrating everything to do with the vine and sharing our passions with our customers. See a few of our tasty wine and dine offers below: The View Bar Tasting Experience Returns!  Sample each of our wines, with tasting notes from our […]