Renegade Urban Winery

A nice piece on London's Urban Wineries by Andy Neather (former evening standard wine critic)

Great British Menu Contestant Lawrence Barrow x Renegade Supper Club We are now able to reveal the exciting news that Lawrence is one of the contestants competing to represent Northern Ireland on the Great British Menu. Watch him on TV this evening and then come and sample his craft at Renegade Urban Winery, Walthamstow on the 26th March. Lawrence discovered his passion for cooking as a way to travel. His culinary adventures took him to kitchens in Australia, Italy, and New Zealand, shaping his style by blending global influences with his Northern Irish heritage. Back in the UK, he honed his skills at Michelin-starred restaurants, including Muse, under Tom Aikens, and later became head chef at 12:51. Now focused on his own projects, Hearth and Tine, Lawrence hosts pop-ups and collaborations, crafting bold, modern dishes inspired by his travels and Northern Irish ingredients. On Great British Menu, his creations celebrate Northern Ireland’s cultural icons with innovative, visually stunning storytelling through food. See Lawrence tonight (11th March) on the Great British Menu BBC 2 at 8pm Tickets and menu: https://lnkd.in/ey6bjWpe

Behind the Scenes at the 2024 Vintage Photo Shoot A huge thank you to all the incredible individuals who made this year's photo shoot - both the familiar faces and the new, we are so grateful for your participation and the efforts made to attend, with some travelling from as far away as Cheltenham and even Taiwan! And to everyone who sent in an application—we were truly overwhelmed by the volume and of submissions this year. Each year, we refresh our labels to reflect the vintage. If we’ve crafted a wine using the same grapes and method as a previous year, we re-shoot the eyes featured on that label. You might notice subtle changes as the vintages evolve, which is all part of the wine’s ongoing narrative. Our labels are more than just eyes; they’re a celebration of the diversity in our community and the customers who continue to inspire us. We can’t wait for you to see the final result on our bottles very soon.

Founder Warwick Smith on why he set up Renegade and why you should pay the Urban Winery in Walthamstow a visit.

We're excited to announce that our next supper club, on Wednesday, 26th March, will be in partnership with Chef Lawrence Barrow, who will take the spotlight with a feasting menu showcasing the best of Irish produce, perfectly balanced with locally foraged ingredients. Join us for an evening of innovative dishes and unique wines, enjoyed in a candlelit, communal dining experience. Tickets are limited and on sale now.

Wot he said again. Warwick, we need to send this and you reshare pal! x

It's that time of year again - we're searching for the new faces of Renegade. The wine is ready, but the bottles need their eyes. At Renegade, we celebrate our community and the diversity within it. That’s why our bottles reflect the people who drink our wine - representing all demographics from 18 and up. If you’d love to see your face on a bottle, submit your application by midnight on February 20, 2025. More info on the form Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4jAZZ2A #londonwine #urbanwinery

London urban winery Renegade Urban Winery has launched a bid for £800,000 of extra investment, which its founder said would be used to take the venture 'to the next level'.. https://lnkd.in/efcAZn9C

Thanks Chris Mercer and Decanter for the kind mention. Wonderful to see the interest and opportunity in Renegade and the Urban/British wine movement being embraced by sophisticated investors.

What he said.... x