Bottle Banquet

The Wonky Labrador is running its Bottle Banquet on Thursday 26 November, from 7pm to 10pm. It's their tasting event, now in its fourth edition, and the format is pretty straightforward: you're given a glass and the chance to sample more than 20 different wines from around the world. Each one comes with tasting notes and food recommendations, so you've got something to go on for every pour.

It's not just a self-serve situation, either. The staff are on hand to chat about the wines, and they keep bringing more out as the evening goes on, so there's plenty to work your way through over the three hours. If you're not usually one for tasting notes, it's a good way to pick up a bit of context on what you're drinking without having to do the homework yourself. The variety is the main draw here — over 20 wines from different regions, all in one room.

To round things off, there's a spread of meats, cheeses and snacks from a local supplier, so you've got something to eat alongside the tasting. It's a long evening, and having a bit of food on the table makes it easier to keep going through the glasses. If you're coming with friends, it's the kind of thing that works well as a group, since you can compare notes on what's landing and what isn't.

The Wonky Labrador is at 212 Oakbrook Road, Sheffield S11 7ED. The event runs from 7pm to 10pm on Thursday 26 November, and tickets are refundable up to seven days before the night.