Friday sundowners in the vines

Imagine toasting the start of the weekend whilst surrounded by vines – add in some delicious food options, maybe some music and you’ve got a perfect Friday evening.

Here’s 10 vineyards where you can enjoy Friday fizz in style:

Friday Sundowners, Saffron Grange, Essex – until 5 September there will be drinks and a rolling programme of delicious food trucks every Friday 5-8pm (bar open until 9).

Fire & Wine Fridays, Artelium, Sussex – throughout the summer visit on Friday evenings for a feasting BBQ straight from the fire, with a weekly special made for sharing. 7-10pm.

Friday Sundowners in the Wine Lodge, Nutbourne Vineyards, Sussex – until 12 September the Nutty Bar is open for Sundowners every Friday evening with vineyards platters available. The first Friday of every month is Burger & Bubbly night.  

Sunset Sips, Roebuck Estates, Sussex - enjoy a relaxing Friday evening sipping exceptional sparkling wine, eating pizza and watching the sun go down. Selected dates. Booking essential.

Fizz Fridays, Langham Wine Estate, Dorset - with pizzas from the outdoor kitchen and award-winning fizz from the wine barn it's sure to be a great summer evening (last food orders 8pm).

Friday Night Lates, Black Chalk, Hampshire – enjoy the best street food in Hampshire alongside drinks from the Black Chalk tasting room bar. Open 5-9pm every Friday.   

Friday Lates, Silverhand, Kent - enjoy a sophisticated evening at the cellar door with low-fi Ibiza style house music, wine flights, charcuterie & cheese boards. Two session each week 5-7pm and 7-9pm.

Friday Pizzas at Westwell Wine Estate, Kent – delicious pizzas every Friday during the summer, 4-8pm. Enjoy in the cosy winery, tasting room or at a table outside if the weather is good.

Friday pop-ups, Larkhill Vineyard, Cotswolds - from June until the end of September you can enjoy fabulous food and wines between 5-9pm. Each week one or two local artisan food heroes will be available and the bar has wines, beers, ciders and soft drinks.

Flint Fridays, Flint Vineyard, Norfolk – these popular monthly events run from May to September. They offer live music, street food, Flint wines and Ampersand beer. Free entry and family-friendly.  

Always check to see if booking / pre-order is recommended as these events are all popular!

Photo credits (l to r): Flint Vineyard, Black Chalk, Nutbourne Vineyards