Côte Brasserie Launches Côte Uncorked, it's First French-Only Online Wine Shop

Côte Brasserie has launched Côte Uncorked, its first ever online wine shop dedicated entirely to celebrating France’s most iconic vineyards and winemaking heritage.

The platform is the first French-only online wine shop created by a UK restaurant group, offering over 200 handpicked bottles alongside Côte’s first ever house Côte Cuvée.

Curated by Côte Brasserie’s own wine experts, Côte Uncorked brings together wines from France’s most celebrated regions from Bordeaux and Burgundy to Champagne, Chablis and Provence, all available for UK nationwide home delivery.

From now on Côte Brasserie will also introduce the Côte Cuvée range across its 69 brasseries nationwide, beginning with three wines: a red, white and rosé. Exclusively blended for Côte, each wine is specially developed in small batches to complement the brasserie’s dishes and suit different dining occasions.

The first release of Cuvée White (2025) is a crisp, refreshing blend designed as an easy-drinking all-rounder. Created to pair beautifully with dishes like Côte’s crunchy salads and roast French chicken, it combines Vermentino grapes for coastal freshness with Grenache Blanc for a peachy lift, earning it the title of ‘seafood’s soulmate.'

The Cuvée Rosé (2025) is a pale, elegant rosé made with Grenache Noir grapes, offering bright notes of strawberry, lemon and cherry. Light and refreshing, it's perfect for al fresco dining and lighter dishes.

Completing the trio is the Cuvée Red (2025), a smooth, fruity, gently spiced red made with Grenache Noir grapes. Approachable and easy-drinking, it pairs beautifully with Côte’s butchery steaks and pork dishes.

Guests can enjoy Côte Cuvée in all brasseries from now on, with the house wines also joining the Côte Uncorked online wine shop over the coming weeks.

The launch of Côte Uncorked follows the success of Côte At Home, the premium home delivery service featuring the brasserie’s finest cuisine designed by Gordon Ramsay’s former Executive Chef Steve Allen.

Demand for classic French wine regions continues to grow among UK consumers, with drinkers increasingly seeking wines with provenance, heritage and regional identity.

From the elegance of Burgundy Pinot Noir to the freshness of Chablis, the finesse of Bordeaux, and from celebratory Champagne to sun-drenched Provençal rosé, Côte Uncorked brings together the very best of France in one carefully curated collection.

Unlike most online wine retailers, every bottle on Côte Uncorked is exclusively French, reflecting Côte Brasserie’s long-standing philosophy when it comes to wine: “If it’s not French, it’s not on the list.”

Each wine has been selected for its quality, provenance and character, and for its ability to pair beautifully with Côte’s classic French dishes.

A Côte spokesperson told That's Food and Drink: “French wine has always been at the heart of Côte. For years our guests have asked if they could enjoy the wines they discover in our restaurants at home, particularly from iconic regions like Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne. 

"Côte Uncorked is our answer to that demand, a carefully curated online shop dedicated entirely to France, bringing together more than 200 exceptional bottles from the country’s most celebrated vineyards.

“At the same time, we’re incredibly proud to introduce our first ever Côte Cuvée, created exclusively for our brasseries. These wines have been carefully blended to reflect the style and spirit of Côte - approachable, elegant and designed to pair beautifully with our dishes.”

To make discovering French wine even easier, Côte Uncorked has created a series of specialist selection cases, available in cases of six or twelve bottles.

The Discovery Six (£70) is the perfect introduction, a case of six wines showcasing six different grape varieties.

For wine enthusiasts, the Sommelier’s Selection offers a curated collection of Côte’s standout wines, with a white wine case (£110) and a red wine case (£120).

For celebrations, the French Fizz Case (£210) brings together a selection of sparkling French wines, perfect for marking any special occasion.

Explore the full collection at coteuncorked.co.uk

To find your nearest Côte Brasserie branch visit https://www.cote.co.uk

Côte Brasserie Introduces Apéro Hour with Champagne by the glass for just £7.50

Côte Brasserie is reimagining weekday evenings with the launch of its Apéro Hour, an early-evening experience inspired by the cherished French tradition of the apéritif. 

Running from 5pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday, this nationwide offering invites guests to slow down, savour the moment, and enjoy a perfectly poured drink before the evening unfolds.

At the heart of the Apéro menu is something special – Champagne by the glass. Usually reserved for full bottles, this premium French cuvée is now available for just £7.50 during Apéro Hour only, for the very first time.

The new launch is an elevated everyday indulgence, designed for those who want to toast the end of the workday in true French style.

The drinks list also features crisp house Anciens Temps wines starting at £5, a low/no alcohol Kisumé rosé from Aubert & Mathieu at £5, and a rotating selection of spritz cocktails for £10, including French twists on classic aperitifs. 

Fans of the hop rather than the grape can enjoy specially imported French lager from £4.50, and Côte’s signature Crémant de Bourgogne, one of France’s best-kept secrets, is now offered at just £5.50 a glass, a sparkling alternative to Prosecco with more character and finesse.

Whether guests are unwinding on a sunlit terrace, discovering a hidden courtyard garden, or settling into a bistro-style booth with colleagues, Apéro Hour brings a new dimension to Côte’s already stylish atmosphere.

A spokesperson for Côte Brasserie, told That's Food and Drink: “We’re genuinely thrilled  to launch Apéro just ahead of summer. 

"It’s a real opportunity to bring a little more pleasure to the start of the evening, whether you’re heading out, catching up with friends or just treating yourself. 

"There’s something very French about that important pause between work and dinner, and we’ve created a menu that makes it feel just as special whether you’re in Sloane Square, Shrewsbury or Solihull. 

"The chance to enjoy a glass of Champagne for £7.50 is a real moment, it’s indulgent but still accessible, and that’s what Côte is all about.”

The launch of Apéro Hour arrives alongside Côte’s Spring Specials menu, curated by their Executive Chef Steve Allen, formerly of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants. 

Inspired by the freshness of the French market, the menu features seasonal stars like Wye Valley asparagus, wild garlic, and Gariguette strawberries. 

Guests can enjoy dishes like beetroot-cured smoked salmon, wild garlic French toast, and a slow-cooked lamb shank Navarin, finished with a light Gariguette strawberry trifle, a sweet homage to spring. These are available on Côte’s Market Menu, with three small plates for just £20.95.

For those hosting at home, Côte’s delivery service Côte at Home offers the same level of culinary craft, with a luxurious spring menu featuring lamb rump with dauphinoise, truffled corn velouté, and a delicate tarte aux fraises, all delivered chilled and ready to serve.

FACTFILE:-

Since 2007, Côte Brasserie has brought the best of French cuisine to more than 70 locations across the UK. With seasonally inspired menus, thoughtful hospitality, and a stylish setting in every location, Côte offers an elegant yet accessible way to experience great French food and drink, at the table and beyond.

To book a table, visit www.cote.co.uk

To explore Côte at Home, visit www.coteathome.co.uk

Côte restaurants are giving away FREE three course meals to celebrate the launch of the new Prix Fix menu

Côte restaurants are giving away free three course lunches to celebrate the launch of their new Prix Fixe autumn menu.

In order to win one of up to ten free three course Prix Fixe meals, simply send images of your work lunch to Côte’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/coteuk/) and followers will then vote for which is the worst!

Dare to share images of your stale sandwiches or are you shameless enough to send in photos of Sunday lunch left overs on Wednesday! Don’t be shy, the Côte audience will judge and award a free three course lunch of delicious French cuisine to the worst offenders! 

For an affordable set menu price Côte has come to the rescue and made those sorry lunches an exciting meal out to savour, with the new Prix Fixe set to brighten up week days.

Their new seasonal menu showcases classic French food and new, exclusive dishes created as an alternative to dreary lunches in the office of those sad looking leftovers hiding in the fridge whilst working from home.

The Prix Fixe menu has been designed by Côte executive chef Steve Allen who has previously worked alongside Gordon Ramsay at his Michelin starred restaurants including London’s iconic Claridges and Petrus.

The new menu is all about delicious dishes at a great value price including Smoked Salmon Fish Cake, Pear and Walnut Salad, Carrot & Roasted Squash Soup, Charcuterie Board, Seabass Rouge, Steak Frites, Poulet Grille, Roasted Butternut Squash, Plum Clafoutis, Chocolate Mousse, Crepe au Chocolat, Ice Cream & Sorbet, all curated exclusively by Steve.

The Prix Fixe Menu will be available from now Monday to Friday, 12-7pm excluding bank holidays, two courses £16.95, three courses £20.95 (prices may vary by location, so please check ahead).

A Côte spokesperson said: “In France almost every restaurant offers a set menu prix fixe which is all about fine French cuisine at affordable prices. The new Côte Prix Fixe menu has been designed to offer an affordable upgrade to dreary office lunches. Great food at affordable prices.”

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WineTime teamed up with Cote Restaurants

TV wine expert Helen McGinn and This Morning fashion presenter Kat Farmer have joined together with Côte restaurants to host their popular WineTime event.

The TV and social media stars are back by very popular demand after the first event in partnership with Côte was a total sell-out.

Hosted by Helen and Kat, the celebration of wine event will be focusing on a ‘Summer of Rosé’. Guests will be treated to an interesting variety of rosé wines which are specially selected by Helen as well as taste Côte’s seasonal specials including the summer rosé dessert which features a rosé granita.

The event was on Tuesday July 18, 7pm, at Côte St Christopher’s Place, just off Oxford Street, London, also featured Helen and Kat wine-pairing to Côte’s innovate menu designed by executive chef Steve Allen who previously worked alongside Gordon Ramsay at his Michelin starred restaurants Claridges and Petrus.

This is the second WineTime event in partnership with Côte restaurants after the first event at London’s Barbican earlier this year was a massive success.

The exclusive evening featured a reception of Crémant, a French sparkling wine, served with classic canapes from Côte’s a la carte menu and then an evening of tasting six French wines from the Cote wine list alongside a seasonal canapé board created especially for the event by Executive Chef, Steve.

The wines, Sparkling Leoube, Riesling, Picpoul, Sancerre Rose, Fleurie and Muscat were specially chosen by Helen and perfectly pair with Côte’s summer menu. 

Helen and Kat lead a Q&A session with guests getting a rare chance to enjoy an evening with the two most knowledgeable and entertaining wine experts in the country.

Helen McGinn, author of The Knackered Mother’s Wine Club, an award-winning wine blog and best-selling wine book, said: “We’re really excited to be working with Côte again for our next WineTime live. The success of the last event was huge so we can’t wait to do it all over again.” 

Kat Farmer, who is also known by her social media handle, DoesMy BumLook40, is a TV fashion stylist, digital first talent and established author added: “This one feels particularly exciting with Côte’s new summer menu including a dessert with rose wine, what could be better!”