Wine Meats Cheese UK

Wine Meats Cheese UK Hello and welcome to Wine Meats Cheese! Find us at 15 Market Place - Southend - SS1 1DA

19/06/2026

Why are we buying wine from the other side of the world when the best stuff is being made right on our doorstep?

It’s officially Essex Wine Weeks (20-28 June), and I am on a mission to show Southend just how elite our local vineyards actually are. We’re talking award-winning, small-batch bottles produced just down the road that are quietly giving classic wine regions a proper run for their money.

🍷 Come celebrate our home county with us this week:
• Thursday & Friday Late-Night: 9:30pm – 10:30pm
• Sunday & Monday Day-Grazing: 9:30am – 3:30pm

Support local, drink exceptional. DM to book your Essex wine tasting table!

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16/06/2026

4 English wines that prove you’re the favourite child. 🍷

No socks, no novelty mugs, no panic-bought supermarket lager. This year, we’re doing Father’s Day properly.

Most people think the UK only does white or sparkling wine, but are proving them wrong. I’ve picked out three English reds and one stunning, crisp rosé that will absolutely blow your old man away this Sunday.

How to get your hands on them:
1. Bring him down: we are open this Sunday from 9:30am to 3:30pm for the ultimate Father's Day daytime grazing session.
2. Grab & Go: Drop in during our hours this week to pick up his favourite bottle to gift him on Sunday!

DM to lock in your Sunday table before they sell out!

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Look, we made a graphic and everything, so you know we mean business.We’ve been prepping the cheese fridge all week, the...
11/06/2026

Look, we made a graphic and everything, so you know we mean business.

We’ve been prepping the cheese fridge all week, the English wine is chilled to perfection, and all that's missing is you sitting at the table.

You could risk rocking up on Friday night and hoping for a miracle walk-in spot... or you could be a genius and secure your table right now. We know which one Dan would recommend.

🗓️ Opening Times:
Mon - 10.30am - 3.30pm
Tue - Closed
Wed - Closed
Thu - 10.30am - 5.30pm
Fri - 10.30am - 9.30pm
Sat - 10.30am - 9.30pm
Sun - 10.30am - 3.30pm

DM us to grab your spot before they're gone!

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08/06/2026

If you missed us at the weekend, don't worry... we’re doing it all over again this week!

Missing out on the best cheese and charcuterie boards in Essex hurts, but we’re here to give you a second chance. Serving up authentic, award-winning English wines and premium, locally sourced grazing boards.

🍷Cosy vibes, incredible flavours, and the perfect excuse for a date night or a catch-up with friends.

Opening times:
▪ Monday: 10.00 - 3.30pm
▪ Thursday: 10.00 - 5.00pm
▪ Friday: 10.00 - 9.30pm
▪ Saturday: 10.00 - 9.30pm
▪ Sunday: 10.00 - 3.30pm

👉 Bookings are live. Simply DM us!

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📍 The only place to be this weekend. Seriously, we checked the other options and they just don't have enough cheese.We a...
06/06/2026

📍 The only place to be this weekend. Seriously, we checked the other options and they just don't have enough cheese.

We are back open today, Saturday, doing what we do best: slicing up the finest artisanal cheeses, laying down high-welfare cured meats, and popping bottles of authentic, award-winning English wine.

No pretentious nonsense. Just incredible flavour, cosy lighting, and Dan behind the bar pouring the good stuff. 🍷

Since we’re only open two nights a week, tables don't stay empty for long. If you want a seat in Southend's favourite hidden gem, you know what to do.

🔗 Secure your weekend table, DM us now!

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Wish you were here instead of at your desk? We don't blame you. The Friday slump is real, but the reward is just around ...
05/06/2026

Wish you were here instead of at your desk? We don't blame you. The Friday slump is real, but the reward is just around the corner.

The weekend has nearly begun, and you’re sitting in Southend’s best-kept secret with a loaded board of premium charcuterie, ungodly good cheese, and a bottle of authentic English wine.

Sounds better than a Zoom call, doesn't it?
Bookings for this Friday are officially OPEN. Friday & Saturday night spots go quickly.

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Not all weddings are the same… so why should your cheese wedding cake be? At Wine Meats Cheese, we don’t believe in a on...
29/05/2026

Not all weddings are the same… so why should your cheese wedding cake be?

At Wine Meats Cheese, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Your wedding day is unique, and your cheese wedding cake should be too.

Whether you’re dreaming of a towering centrepiece packed with bold British cheeses, a refined selection of continental classics, or something completely bespoke, we’ll work with you to create a showstopper that’s every bit as memorable as the day itself.

We take our cheese wedding cakes seriously. That’s why we offer a personal consultation, including a sit-down tasting session with up to 10 cheese samples, allowing you to explore different styles, flavours and combinations until we’ve created the perfect cake for your big day.

And our service doesn’t stop there.

We can also provide delivery and set-up at your venue, ensuring everything looks picture-perfect when your guests arrive. If you’d like to make things even easier, we can even arrange for your cake to be professionally cut and served during your celebration.

From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, we’ll help create a cheese wedding cake that reflects your tastes and gives your guests something they’ll be talking about long after the last dance.

Get in touch today to find out how we can provide the ultimate showstopper for your nuptials.

Because let’s be honest… everyone remembers the cheese course.





BANK HOLIDAY HOURSA little update from us for the weekend ahead and it’s a good one…Firstly, we’ll be closed on Friday a...
21/05/2026

BANK HOLIDAY HOURS

A little update from us for the weekend ahead and it’s a good one…

Firstly, we’ll be closed on Friday as we celebrate a family wedding

But don’t worry, we’ll be back on Saturday from 10:30am – 9:30pm and we’ve currently got availability downstairs if you’ve got a gang to bring along for wine, cheese, and a proper catch up.

And because nobody should miss out on Golden Hour… we’re bringing our Friday favourite to Saturday instead

🥂 2 glasses of English fizz and a small cheeseboard, all for £28

Perfect for easing into the bank holiday weekend the right way.

On Sunday, we’re extending our hours and will be open until 6pm, giving you even more time for cheese, bottles, and one last weekend treat.

Then on Monday, we’re back to our usual hours of 10:30am – 3:30pm.

After what’s set to be a very busy few days, we’ll then be taking a quick little breather and will be closed Thursday, before reopening as normal on Friday.

We’ve also got some absolutely beautiful new cheeses and exciting new products landing ready for the weekend and trust us, you’re going to want to get involved

Wine Meats Cheese the only place you’ll get a proper artisan cheeseboard in Leigh, Southend or Thorpe Bay.

See you over the bank holiday 🥂

11/05/2026

Featuring a very generous glass of Flint Vineyard Charmat Rosé and my immediate reaction from across the room:
“Mate… are you alright there?”

Because there’s topping up a glass… and then there’s pouring like your ex just got engaged.

To be fair, we do understand the lack of restraint. Flint Vineyard’s Charmat Rosé is dangerously easy to get carried away with — bright, fresh, packed with delicate strawberry fruit, soft bubbles, and the kind of crisp finish that makes “just one glass” completely unrealistic.

And honestly, if you’re going ham it up, at least make it good.

I have since recovered. The bottle, however, didn’t make it.



Introducing our newest addition… Chipcuterie A totally original concept that we absolutely, definitely, 100% did not nic...
08/05/2026

Introducing our newest addition… Chipcuterie

A totally original concept that we absolutely, definitely, 100% did not nick from Instagram… and honestly? We’re annoyed we didn’t think of it first.

Because this… this is outrageous.

Forget sad crisps in a bowl. Chipcuterie is lazy grazing elevated to an art form; salty, crunchy, cheesy, pickly perfection built for good wine, long chats, and “just one more handful” energy.

This weekend’s board is stacked with some of our absolute favourite things:
🥔 Proper salted kettle chips
🫒 Herb olives
🥒 Cornichons
🧅 Pearl onions
🧀 Hafod Welsh cheese
🥩 Prosciutto

It’s got crunch, it’s got salt, it’s got tang, it’s got richness, every bite gives you something different and somehow makes the next sip of wine or beer taste even better. Which, if we’re honest, is exactly what we’re all trying to achieve anyway.

And the wine pairings? Dangerous.

A chilled glass of Rosé brings out all the bright, savoury notes. Two Tree keeps things fresh and lively. Or, if you’re feeling slightly sophisticated, a glass of Martin’s Lane Chardonnay with and prosciutto is genuinely a bit of a moment.

This is the kind of thing that starts as “we’ll just have a little snack” and somehow turns into three glasses of wine and cancelling your evening plans.

Bliss made crispy.

And finally, a huge shout out to .pokes for helping us name this glorious, salty masterpiece and of course for being our tasting guinea pigs 🙌

Of course there will be imitation, but don’t be a dork come to for the proper experience.



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15 Market Place
Southend-on-Sea
SS11DA

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 9:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 3:30pm

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