Wine & Whiskey Tasting Nights at Herb Restaurant

Alongside the everyday menu, Herb hosts occasional wine and whiskey tasting evenings at the Leicester restaurant - a different kind of night out from a standard dinner booking, built around sampling rather than a set menu.

Wine tasting evenings

The wine tasting evenings bring together a handpicked lineup of wines from vineyards around the world, each chosen for a distinct character rather than general crowd-pleasing. Canapés and artisanal cheese boards are served alongside the tasting to complement each pour, with live music keeping the evening relaxed rather than formal. There's usually a light-hearted wine quiz built in too, with prizes for the top scorers.

Whiskey tasting evenings

The whiskey tasting showcase takes a similar format, built around a selection of world whiskies chosen for clarity and individual character. Tasting boards are prepared specifically to enhance each pour's profile, and live music sets a relaxed, contemporary tone rather than a stiff, formal one.

Who these evenings suit

Both events work well whether you're genuinely into wine or whiskey and want to try something outside your usual choices, or you simply enjoy a different kind of evening out with good company and food alongside it. Neither requires prior tasting experience.

Booking

Tasting evenings are booked in advance through the enquiry forms on Herb's wine and whiskey tasting pages, with details on numbers and any dietary requirements taken at the time of booking. Contact the Leicester restaurant directly for current dates and availability.

Beyond the tasting evenings

If you're planning a celebration around one of these events rather than just attending, our guide to private dining and group bookings covers what to expect from a larger group booking at Herb.