A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
A table among the wine bottles
An upstairs wine shop, tasting room and deli where a quick browse can turn into a glass, small plates or a booked wine lunch.
The Wine Loft gives a Middle Street wander a particularly good reason to slow down. It combines a wine shop with somewhere to sit, taste and eat, so choosing a bottle can become a small outing in its own right. The team offers advice across different budgets, with wines by the glass and flights for anyone keen to explore. Shelves of Spanish, Portuguese and Italian deli foods add another layer: tinned fish, oils and other provisions are tempting companions to a bottle taken home. For a more planned visit, look at the Saturday tastings and announced wine lunches or suppers. The useful distinction is between shop opening and kitchen service; confirm the food times when requesting a table.
The lovely little details
- Wine shop, bar, tasting room and deli.
- Upper floor at 42 Middle Street.
- Wine flights and bookable tasting events.
SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR
Make it a tasting
Try a flight or book a Saturday session to explore unfamiliar wines with guidance from the team.
From the venueTHE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Getting there
The traders’ directory places The Wine Loft on the upper floor at 42 Middle Street. Contact the team about access before visiting if stairs are a concern.
Before you set off
Use the official table-request form and wait for confirmation. Book advertised tastings and special food events through the events section.
Check bookings & availabilityFood versus drinks
Lunches run Tuesday–Saturday, with the regular later food service on Fridays. Check the exact kitchen times for your booking.
Check the detailsTastings
Wine flights are offered during normal service, with larger Saturday tastings and scheduled wine events.
Check the detailsWeekly opening
The current booking section lists Sunday and Monday as closed. Special events and seasonal hours should be checked directly.
Check the detailsUpstairs setting
The shop is listed on the upper floor. Ask about access arrangements if needed.
Check the detailsDetails checked 24 October 2026. Opening times, menus and access arrangements can change; confirm anything essential directly before travelling.
About this feature & our sources
This is an editorial discovery, researched from the venue’s own information and any visitor sources linked here. It is not a paid partnership or a first-hand review. Individual visitor tips reflect that person’s experience; they are not a live rating or a promise about your visit.
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