Fareham Wine Cellar Portfolio Wine Tasting 2024 Wednesday 16th October 2024, 2pm until 7.30pm @ Lysses House Hotel, 51 High Street, Fareham PO16 7BQ DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED Please check back here as we will update regularly. We are very pleased to announce that we will be holding the Fareham Wine Cellar Portfolio Wine Tasting this year on Wednesday 16th October 2022. There will be over 150 fantastic wines and spirits on show with exhibitors coming from far and wide. This will be a walk around wine tasting and spittoons will be provided. Whilst you are welcome to attend from 2pm un ..read more

We are hosting a tutored Scotch whisky tasting with Bruce Perry of Mossburn Distillers and Blenders at Lysses House Hotel on Wednesday 1st May 2024. This will be a fantastic opportunity to indulge in a selection of carefully curated expressions from Torabhaig and Mossburn distilleries. Bruce Perry will guide us through the tasting, sharing his wealth of knowledge and insights into these remarkable whiskies. We will be trying the new release from Torabhaig, the first Sherry Cask (Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso) bottling they have produced, called Cnoc Na Moine, another step in the journey on the way ..read more

Grahams Vintage Port Bond 2024 Single bottle 75cl @ £101.99 Buy Port Bond Now   Please note, when you click to buy the Graham’s Vintage Port Bond, you will be taken away from the Fareham Wine Cellar website to the Grahams Port Bond Website to enter your details and complete the transaction. The single bottle Grahams Vintage Port Bond allows one to buy a single 75cl bottle of Vintage Port in the year it is harvested rather than having to wait approximately another 18 months before the Vintage Port is bottled, shipped and available in the UK. This makes the Grahams Vintage Port Bond 2024 a ..read more

with Sacha Timaeus 7.00pm Friday 23rd February 2024 Lysses House Hotel, 51 High St, Fareham PO16 7BQ Tickets £75.00 per person in advance only. Please book with Lysses House Hotel, T: 01329 822622 [Map] Come and join us for an evening filled with great wine, delicious food, and wonderful company! We are very pleased to welcome Sacha Timaeus, Export Manager at Torbreck Vintners. Sacha will be present a range of Torbreck’s excellent wines and will also tell us about the Torbeck story. The evening will include a short pre-dinner presentation and wine-tasting of four wines, followed by another fou ..read more

Domaine Jones Wine Tasting and Dinner 2023 with Katie Jones Thursday 30th November 2023 @ 7.00pm Lysses House Hotel, 51 High St, Fareham PO16 7BQ [Map] Tickets are £65.00 per person, in advance only, from Lysses House Hotel T: 01329 822622 We are delighted to welcome the owner and winemaker of Domaine Jones, Katie Jones, for a wine tasting and dinner at Lysses House Hotel. This exclusive wine event promises to be a delightful journey into the world of Domaine Jones.  The evening will commence with a short pre-dinner wine tasting. Katie will guide us through a selection of wines, shar ..read more

Cognac Maxime Trijol Masterclass with Jean-Cyrill Vincent Wednesday 8th November 2023. 7.30pm start Lysses House Hotel, 51 High St, Fareham PO16 7BQ [Map] Tickets £18.00 per person, in advance only Please email or telephone 01329 822733 to book a place. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. ********** We are pleased to announce a visit from Jean-Cyrill from Cognac Maxime Trijol who has been the Area Export Manager (European Brand Advocate) for many years. What he doesn’t know about Cognac isn’t worth knowing! The Cognac Maxime Trijol Masterclass pro ..read more

What is Mac and Cheese? Back in the day, we used to call this dish Macaroni Cheese but today, it seems more often be called Mac and Cheese. Either way, it is a superb comfort food. It is a dish that is typically made with macaroni pasta, cheese, and milk, and can be topped with a variety of ingredients, such as breadcrumbs, all sorts of different cheeses, bacon, sausage or hot sauce and baked under a grill till it has a lovely golden brown, cheesy cruat. The creamy, cheesy goodness can be enjoyed as a main dish or a side and more complicated versions may include some beef brisket or some type ..read more

Cuban cigars have long been revered for their rich flavours, impeccable craftsmanship and distinctive strengths. The strength of a cigar refers to its intensity of flavours and body, which can range from light and mild to medium and full-bodied. Understanding the factors influencing the strengths of Cuban cigars is crucial for aficionados and newcomers alike. Cuban Cigars are usually categorised into 5 different strengths: Light < Light to Medium < Medium < Medium to Full < Full A Guide to Cuban Cigar Strengths   Light Bodied Cuban Cigars Lighter bodied cigars are perfec ..read more

Exploring Straight Cutters, V Cutters, and Punch Cutters The world of cigar smoking is one steeped in tradition, craftsmanship and a sense of refined enjoyment. One of the most important things when preparing a fine handmade cigar for smoking is the art of cutting the sealed end off the cigar. A well-executed cut ensures an optimal draw, allowing the smoker to fully savour the flavours and aromas that make each cigar a unique experience. There are various types of cutters available – straight cutters, V cutters, and punch cutters. If you want to get into cigar smoking a decent cutter is an ess ..read more

Tedeschi Wine Tasting and Dinner with Sabrina Tedeschi Date: Wednesday 13th September 2023 Time: 6.45 pm for a 7pm Start Venue: Lysses House Hotel, 51 High St, Fareham PO16 7BQ [Map] Tickets £75.00 per person in advance only. For bookings and inquiries, please contact Lysses House Hotel, T: 01329 822622. The evening will consist of an introduction and talk from Sabrina with a pre-dinner wine tasting of four wines. This will be followed by a three course dinner with wines matchedto each course. We will be featuring a range of wines including a brand new Pinot Grigio, two different Amarone wine ..read more