Renoufs Cheese and Wine Bar
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About Renoufs Cheese and Wine Bar
Sharing is the organising idea at Renoufs Cheese and Wine Bar, a wine bar and small plates restaurant on High St in Lyndhurst, where boards of cheese and charcuterie come in sizes scaled from two people up to six. Crackers arrive alongside the boards, and more can be requested at the table. Wine is poured by the bottle or as taster flights, so a group can work through several pours in one sitting, and the team can talk through what is on the list. The short menu runs to eight dishes, taking in a Charcuterie Board, RZ Wine and Cheesecake, with Champagne also available. Gluten free requests are accommodated. Tables can be booked, including at the last minute, with a choice of where to sit, though the tables for two leave little room for a platter and drinks at once. The kitchen and bar open Monday to Saturday and close on Sundays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
8 dishes- Charcuterie Board
- RZ Wine
- Cheesecake
- Red Wine Tasting
- Wine Float
- Champagne
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheese and charcuterie boards, sharing board for two, wide wine variety and staff knowledgeable on wines.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheese and charcuterie boards, sharing board for two, wide wine variety and staff knowledgeable on wines.
Customer Review Summary
The sharing boards anchor nearly every account, with diners describing platters of cheese and charcuterie piled high enough that one group of seven found a board built for six went round with room to spare, plus extra crackers and a gluten free adjustment handled without fuss. Wine runs a close second, praised for variety, quality and staff who reviewers call knowledgeable, and one visitor singles out the taster flights alongside the cheese and charcuterie. Several mention a warm welcome, easy booking, and choosing their own table, including one last minute reservation. The recurring drag is timing: one party waited eighty minutes for food after arriving, and another reports about half an hour for drinks and an hour for the meal, rating the visit poorly on that basis. One couple also found a table for two too small to hold platters and drinks at once.
Customer Review Summary
The sharing boards anchor nearly every account, with diners describing platters of cheese and charcuterie piled high enough that one group of seven found a board built for six went round with room to spare, plus extra crackers and a gluten free adjustment handled without fuss. Wine runs a close second, praised for variety, quality and staff who reviewers call knowledgeable, and one visitor singles out the taster flights alongside the cheese and charcuterie. Several mention a warm welcome, easy booking, and choosing their own table, including one last minute reservation. The recurring drag is timing: one party waited eighty minutes for food after arriving, and another reports about half an hour for drinks and an hour for the meal, rating the visit poorly on that basis. One couple also found a table for two too small to hold platters and drinks at once.
Featured reviews
- Sheryl Tayler
“Visited Wednesday evening and a nice atmosphere considering it was mid week. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful and the cheese and meats were amazing.”
- Chris Buss
“Was very quiet which will never help the atmosphere. However, the food and service was exceptional. Great quality, well priced wine too.”
- James Buckingham
“We had a great experience. We decided to book up for a valentine’s late lunch. Booking was easy and got to choose exactly where we wanted to sit. The welcome from the member of staff was lovely and very friendly. We ordered a bottle of wine with an ultimate sharing board for two. There was plenty of food and the presentation was lovely. This was a great experience and so happy that we got to finally do it.”
- Roxana Horga
“Myself and my partner absolutely loved the experience, the board was full and delicious, the wine was great and the atmosphere was perfect. The service was impeccable, we will definitely return and reccomend. Thank you”
- Amber O'Brien
“Our visit this time wasn't great. Took about half an hour to get drinks and an hour to finally get our meal. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves dessert
- Offerings· 4
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 1
- Has great wine list
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Dining options· 3
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renoufs Cheese and Wine BarReservations | 4.6167 | — | £20–50 | cheese and charcuterie boards, sharing board for two, wide wine variety |
| Shirley Kebab House | SouthamptonGood for kids | 4.1320 | 7.1 mi away | £10–20 | calzones, chicken and rice, tandoori pizza |
| Mevlana Turkish Kitchen | Shirley | 4.3968 | 7.1 mi away | — | adana kebab, lamb shish, mixed grill platter |
| Eastern HouseGood for kids | 4.369 | 7.4 mi away | £10–20 | thick gloopy curry, garlic fried rice, chicken and sweetcorn soup |
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