Our resident wine expert, front of house and co-owner of William & Victoria, David Straker, recently visited San Mazano Wine Company in Puglia, Southern Italy as a guest of one of our wine suppliers Hallgarten Druitt. The Puglia region is a strip of land between the Ionian and Adriatic seas where vines and olive trees […]
Although we have always been happy to oblige on the simpler cocktails, such as a Bloody Mary, Kir Royale or Martini Espresso, this month we took it a step further and brought in Rory from Masons Gin to help create and train staff to make some extra special classic cocktails. Cocktails are now available both […]
Being an independent business based in Yorkshire, we feel it is vital that we support other independent businesses to bring you the best local produce. All our meat is ordered daily from trusted local butchers such as Sykes House Farm. Like us, they believe that provenance, quality assurance and freshness are of equal importance to our […]
By David Straker Co-owner and Front of House A relatively new partnership with a wine merchant certainly has its benefits. Gary Smulders from Hallgarten Wines asked me a few weeks ago if I would like to join him and some of his team on a weekend to Paris to watch the concluding match of the […]
Christmas is coming and the festive season has truly begun with Christmas parties booked in all December. We have extra special bottles of wine including some amazing magnums and double magnums which make a great talking point and are perfect accompaniment to our Christmas menu. Throughout December we will also be serving mulled wine. W&V […]
We are delighted to be sponsors of the first Harrogate International Visual Arts Expo. Download your complimentary ticket to the exhibition which is to be held at the Harrogate International Centre on 20th to 22nd November. HIVE-ETicket-WillandVic In September local artist Anita Bowerman created a 'cutout' of William & Victoria. Framed and unframed giclee prints on […]
Join us for a mouth watering six course dinner paired with six Laurent Perrier Champagnes. Regional manager, Stuart Birtles, will share his knowledge of the history and making behind one of the most famous Champagne houses. £75 per head. Book your table now on 01423 521510. Laurent Perrier Champagne Dinner Thursday 12th November Menu Canapés Laurent Perrier Brut […]
Monday 2nd November: Katnook Wine and Game Dinner Join us for a showcase of the Australian wines from the Katnook Estate paired with seasonal game dishes. 5 wines / 5 courses, £35 per head. Katnook Wine & Game Dinner Menu Selection of canapés with aperitif ******** Oven roasted pigeon breast, confit legs and beetroot puree ******** Game terrine with cumberland […]
On Monday 21st September William & Victoria, Harrogate won 'Restaurant of the Year' at the prestigious Yorkshire Life Food & Drink Awards 2015 at Rudding Park. "Undoubtedly one of the biggest events in the regions calendar, the Yorkshire Life Food & Drink Awards are designed to champion, highlight and offer a showcase to the good and the […]