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A Corker of a Celebration: Beaujolais Day 2024 in Cardiff
Tuesday, 10 September 2024
What started as a tradition in eastern France, now a celebration by people all over the world; Beaujolais Day marks the first bottles each year of Beaujolais Nouveau wine to be produced at the start of the season. An occasion to mark in your diary every third Thursday of November, this year landing on 21st November.
We’ve scouted out some of the best places to raise a toast this Beaujolais Day:
1. PROUD MARY
Party with Mary for Beaujolais Day at Cardiff’s modernized pub. Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival (Choose from Beaujolais Nouveau, glass of prosecco or a bottle of beer.) Then tuck into a French inspired unlimited Buffet, two drinks vouchers and three hours of live music.
£39.95pp · Booking link
Raise a glass to Beaujolais Day in one of the most historic buildings in the Bay. On arrival, guests can enjoy a glass of Beaujolais wine, followed by a 3-course meal and half a bottle of wine per person. All wrapped up with live entertainment.
£65pp · Booking link
3. LAGUNA KITCHEN & BAR @ PARK PLAZA
Held in Laguna Kitchen and Bar, Beaujolais Day in The Park Plaza Hotel has 4 different experiences available to enjoy! Split across 4 rooms – the bar, restaurant, Plaza Suite and KUKU – pick your perfect place to feast on their offering of a 3 course meal, with entertainment.
From £59pp · Email: smillard@parkplazacardiff.com to book.
Find yourself in the festivities at the recently awarded AA Rosette restaurant at the Parkgate Hotel. Divided between two suites, delight in a 3 course meal and glass of Beaujolais Nouveau, paired with live entertainment from The Apple Tree Theory or a guitar vocalist during the day and their house DJ in the evening.
£85pp · Booking link
Spend Beaujolais Day at this city centre steakhouse, where the steaks are cooked over coal and cherry wood for extra flavour. With a delicious 4 course menu, a glass of Fizz and a selection of snacks, your choice of starter and main, followed by a dessert-sharing platter.
£85pp · Email cardiff@pasturerestaurant.com to book.
6.PEPPERMINT BAR & KITCHEN
Indulge in tapas and bottomless drinks at Peppermint bar and kitchen this Beaujolais Day. Experience live entertainment and DJ’s while you dress to impress. This luxury yet relaxed cocktail bar is positioned in the centre of the busy Mill Lane.
FROM £49.95pp · Booking link
7. REVOLUCION DE CUBA
Have an unforgettable Beaujolais Day brunch at Revs de Cuba. With two fantastic brunches to choose from which are served between 1pm – 3pm and 4pm – 6pm. Live entertainment will be playing throughout the day and tapas and drink packages are available.
From: £35pp · Call: 02920 008 444
Hosting the Beaujolais Day event in aid of Velindre Cancer Centre. The Angel hotel are offering cocktail drinks on arrival, followed by a 3 course meal and half a bottle of wine. A charity raffle and live entertainment will take place throughout the afternoon, with donations available to support the charity.
From £60pp · email: events@angelhotelcardiffcity.co.uk
9. GIOVANNI’S
This family business that has been running for over 40 years are bringing you an Italian take on the French celebration this Beaujolais Day. A 3 course menu will be offered at their 3 restaurants across the city and a full wine menu will be available.
£39.95 · Booking link
10. THE IVY
Join The Ivy to be immersed in the excitement of Beaujolais Day. Delight in a three-course set menu, and be welcomed with a glass of Beaujolais Nouveau upon arrival, making this day truly unforgettable.
£75pp · Booking link
MAKE A NIGHT OF IT
If you want the full Beaujolais experience, treat yourself to a night in one of Cardiff’s many hotels or guest houses. Whatever your budget or scene, you’re never find yourself that far away from the heart of the city centre – kick off the day in style then return to a cosy bed in a stylish room, mere minutes from our bars and restaurants.
Beaujolais Day is always a busy day in Cardiff’s autumnal calendar, so if you’ve found where you’d love to spend the occasion, make sure you’ve sorted your reservation. Then take a gander at some of our other Pubs & Bars to make sure it’s a glass half full evening. We’d love to see you wine-fuelled fun, so tag us @visitcardiff #visitcardiff 🍷
