The vineyard supper club you need to visit

Stuck for fun ideas on a Friday evening? Well, look no further. Albourne Estate is hosting another series of street food pop-ups on Friday nights this summer and we couldn’t be more excited.

If you’ve not been to this family-owned winery before, this is a perfect opportunity to have a glass of their tasty vino – they also keep their tasting room open – and meander through the vineyard. Nestled in the rolling hills of the South Downs, the scenery is pretty impressive and we can see why the great British vineyard is having a moment right now.

With a festival-style atmosphere, there’s bags of room outside for kids to run around and a petanque pitch for those who are up for a bit of competitive fun. Bring a big blanket to graze on the grass or perch up on one of the picnic tables under the sheltered tipi if it gets a little drizzly.

Street food trucks include the likes of Cairovan who serve delicious Egyptian street food like wraps packed to the max with locally sourced lamb and chicken or falafel and halloumi fries.

Some nights even come with a side of live music!

Thai Angle (12th July)
The BBQ Project (2nd August)
Chef Dan Matthews BBQ (9th August)
Cairovan (23rd August)
Safari Pizza (30th August)
Slam Tacos (6th September)
Chilli Shack (20th September)

You can book yourself a table, but even if these are sold out, you can add yourself to the waiting list.

Albourne is just a 15-minute drive from Brighton or you can hop in a taxi from Hassocks, the nearest train station. Enjoy!

Selected Fridays until 20th September; 4pm – 9pm
Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, Albourne, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9DX

albourneestate.co.uk

By Danielle Baird

Photo credit: Albourne Estate