The Basingstoke shop
Home to thousands of bottles from around the world
Visit our Basingstoke Shop, and you’ll be met with some of the world’s finest bottlings – from Bordeaux and Burgundy to exciting new spirits. We seek out both timeless classics and rising stars, offering plenty of opportunity for discovery. Our expert team select these bottles themselves, meaning they can curate an in-store range that’s perfectly suited to your tastes. Explore remarkable bottles from all around the world, brought to you in Basingstoke.
Speak to our experts
With a wealth of knowledge between them, our Wine & Spirits Advisors are perfectly placed to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Heading up the team is Dario Cinti. Dario previously worked as both a mixologist and sommelier. His special area of expertise is Italian wine, yet he also has a passion for Champagne, Burgundy, Alsace and Germany.
Sample wines in store
Each week, we uncork a fresh line-up of wines for you to taste in store. It’s a brilliant way to discover new wines and explore your tastes. Using a Coravin, we’re also able to offer samples of premium fine wines.
Available this week
Wine:
2022 Berry Bros. & Rudd Provence Rosé by Château la Mascaronne
2021 Joey Tensley, Fundamental White, Central Coast, California, USA
2021 Joey Tensley, Fundamental Red, Central Coast, California, USA
Spirits:
No.3 Vesper Martini, Bottled Cocktail (28.6%)
Hine Antique XO Premier Cru, Grande Champagne Cognac (40%)
The Lakes, Whiskymaker's Reserve, No. 5, Single Malt, England (52%)
Explore our Fine Wine Cabinet
Our fine wine cabinet is home to some truly special bottles, whether you’re after beautifully mature Bordeaux or rare vintages of Champagne. Our expert team are on-hand to help you track down something remarkable.
Browse our bin-end selection
Exclusively in our Basingstoke Shop, you’ll find all manner of delicious surprises in our bin-end selection. They’re the last bottles we have of a certain wine, meaning that you may not find them anywhere else.
Opening hours
Hamilton Close
Houndmills
Basingstoke
RG21 6YB
Opening hours
Tuesday to Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday, Monday & Public Holidays: closed
Telephone: 01256 247 933
We host a variety of complimentary talks, tastings and masterclasses in our Basingstoke Shop. Explore our programme of upcoming events below.
The Summer Showcase
Join us at the Basingstoke Shop anytime between 12pm and 4pm on 9th and 10th June for our Summer Showcase.
Enjoy a glass of English sparkling wine from Hambledon on arrival, before delighting in complimentary tastings of some of our favourite wines and spirits.
Our expert team will be on hand to offer guidance and talk you through what is on the tasting tables.
Monthly masterclasses
Our monthly masterclasses take place on Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm.
To book your place, simply email basingstokeshop@bbr.com or call us on 01256 247 933
Saturday 27th May: The best of our Own Selection
Saturday 24th June: Exploring Piedmont
Saturday 29th July: Deep dive in Beaujolais
Saturday 19th August: Lesser known-regions
Saturday 30th September: The wines of Chablis
COMPLIMENTARY IN-STORE TASTINGS
Pop by our shop on the dates below to meet our producers and taste through their range.
Saturday 10th June, 11am to 3pm: Old Pulteney Whiskey
Saturday 15th July, 11am to 3pm: Convite Mezcal
Saturday 12th August, 11am to 3pm: Ron Abuelo