Dinner in the private dining room at Hotel Du Vin last Friday night turned out to be a very pleasant evening. The building itself is charming and the place felt very welcoming and cosy, just what you want on a wet and cold February night.

We began the evening with some English champagne courtesy of Chapel Down in Tenterden, accompanied by a generous array of canapes. For the meal itself, we had a choice of four dishes from each course and everyone was very pleased with the quality and presentation of their food, which arrived together and piping hot.

My only gripe was that we had to choose our dessert prior to the meal which seemed a little unnecessary and that the waiter insisted on pouring the wine rather than it being left on the table, which would have made his life a lot easier! However, the service was very good and the staff in the hotel were generally friendly and helpful. I would certainly recommend Hotel du Vin as a reliable option for anyone looking for a dinner venue.