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Fantastic food and Fantastic service. Our barman/waiter was fantastic. Friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended. read more Fantastic food and Fantastic service. Our barman/waiter was fantastic. Friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

We had called-here for drinks during a previous visit to Bournemouth. We were impressed with the wine we drank, and the food that we saw served to other custome... read more We had called-here for drinks during a previous visit to Bournemouth. We were impressed with the wine we drank, and the food that we saw served to other customers. So, today was the realisation of a promise that we made-to-ourselves to revisit and, this time, dine! We were a few-minutes early for our 19:30 reservation having allowed too-much time for our half-a-mile walk from our hotel. The restaurant was not busy, and there were scant customers during our 2½ hour stay. There was only one, very pleasant, member of staff in the bar/dining area. We had assumed he was the Manager, and he did everything: menus, drinks, food orders, food service, and payment. He did this pleasantly with good humour, plus impressive efficiency and knowledge. The food here is principally ‘Sharing Boards’ but also available were smaller (snack) servings of Artisan Cheese and Charcuterie and other “Nibbles”. We chose an ‘Ultimate Board’ (intended for two people sharing and costing £36.95 in total). Within this price you select four types of charcuterie plus four types of cheese to complete the board. Drinks: we started with a 175ml glass of “Martin Codax Albariño” for each of us. The extensive and impressive wine list offers a good selection available by the 175 or 250ml glass: 6 white wines, 3 rosé wines, 9 red wines, 3 sparkling wines and 9 aperitif/digestif wines. The Albariño was very much enjoyed, whist we decided which bottle of wine we would have with our meal. After much thought we chose a bottle of Bin 31 ‘Laibach (Sur Lie) Stellenbosch’; a white wine from what is a great wine-producing region in South Africa. This was superbly delicate and gently flavoured; with the very slight effervescence from the ‘Sur Lie’ fermentation method (fermentation on the lees). We know this method well from Sur Lie Muscadet wines, from the Sèvre-et-Maine region in France. With our wine chosen, we concentrated on the charcuterie and fromage that we would like with our ‘Ultimate Board’. There was much debate between us, but eventually: Our choices of charcuterie were: Salami Milano: with a perfumed scent that was such a delight. Pâté: quite fine but rich and flavoursome. Venison Salami: surprising and just superb. Smoked Pancetta: we loved this delicately smoked pork belly which was served in the thinnest slices imaginable. The cheese was far more difficult to choose: A Cheddar was a no-brainer and it was good; however we have ‘Vintage’ Cheddar at home (aged for 36-60 months); so the Cheddar here was a bit tame for our tastes. Oak Smoked Lincolnshire Poacher: this was very disappointing as half of the piece was totally inedible rind, and the rest was almost impossible to cut with the cheese-knife provided. I brought this to the attention of the Manager this was exchanged with more of the Cheddar. Northern Blue: good and creamy and appreciably tangy. We had another cheese which was firm and good eating, but we cannot recall it’s name (that’s our fail then). To be honest, and sadly, we found the cheese to be not anywhere as good as the charcuterie, we like mostly hard, or at least firm cheese, with strong flavours. Brie, Camembert and other soft cheeses rarely feature at our home (the somewhat explains our choices). The board was loaded with extra ingredients: a good selection of salad and fruit: cream cheese stuffed cherry tomatoes, lovely crunchy astringent cornichon, fresh grapes and pitted olives. There was also a pot of hummus, onion relish, cheese crackers, and a basket of bread (the latter of which we ordered a second). The meal was still a very favourable experience; made better by the extra cornichon provided. Just because I said how much I loved the texture and flavour of these wonderful ‘little gherkins’. After our board we were quite replete and there was no-way we could have managed a dessert, but an extra glass of Viognier for my Partner, and a wonderful 10-year-old Tawny Port for myself, finished-off the meal splendidly.

Highly recommend this place! Great service, food and wine. Thank you read more Highly recommend this place! Great service, food and wine. Thank you

The most amazing dining experience you will ever have. I would give it 10 stars if I could. read more The most amazing dining experience you will ever have. I would give it 10 stars if I could.

Absolutely wonderful, definitely a place to visit whether just 2 of you or a party of 8. read more Absolutely wonderful, definitely a place to visit whether just 2 of you or a party of 8.

Simple, but such an effective idea. great mood. they use it as a main or simple as a desert place as we did. cheese, meat, bread and wine alcohol. unreal! choos... read more Simple, but such an effective idea. great mood. they use it as a main or simple as a desert place as we did. cheese, meat, bread and wine alcohol. unreal! choose the size of their plate, 6, 10 or more combinations of cheese and meat or go for a meal platter with cake and other tasty options. they offer 'flights' that allow them to three types of wein (the same type), whiskys, ports etc. to go with the food. huge selection of cheese, smoked and camembert as personal favorite, but so many to choose. friendly staff to help them get the food and drink their mouthwater for when they're in there.

Beautiful time in this very friendly wine bar. the two women who served us were well known about the wee whom they had, and the cheese and the flesh in their pl... read more Beautiful time in this very friendly wine bar. the two women who served us were well known about the wee whom they had, and the cheese and the flesh in their plates. wonderful time

We came to renoufs for a night of fun as a group of friends. esme was without doubt excellent they can always rely on the cheese and the wine being fantastic, b... read more We came to renoufs for a night of fun as a group of friends. esme was without doubt excellent they can always rely on the cheese and the wine being fantastic, but the service here tonight was without mistake. esme welcomed us as soon as we came in and her attentive service made a good evening fantastic. again a brilliant evening. thank you, you are a star

Absolutely fabulous. I have a local weeping that I love in london and that's so much better. the idea of weeping is fantastic, a good choice with continentality... read more Absolutely fabulous. I have a local weeping that I love in london and that's so much better. the idea of weeping is fantastic, a good choice with continentality over it. the cheese and meat boards are so adaptable and a good value for money. all staff were very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I would visit this at the top of my list for places in bournemouth!

Great service, nice venue and stunning cheese boards. The staff were all very knowledgeable about the various cheeses and you can leave it up to the chef to put... read more Great service, nice venue and stunning cheese boards. The staff were all very knowledgeable about the various cheeses and you can leave it up to the chef to put together a board if you state what sort of cheese you do or don't like. Would love to go back next time I'm visiting Bournemouth.

I attempted to make a reservation a few days in advance for Saturday night, but unfortunately, I was unable to secure a spot. So, I decided to stop by for a gla... read more I attempted to make a reservation a few days in advance for Saturday night, but unfortunately, I was unable to secure a spot. So, I decided to stop by for a glass of wine early on Saturday evening before it got crowded. I was pleasantly surprised by the charming atmosphere of the wine bar. We will definitely make sure to book in advance next time we are in the area. I also noticed their Cheese shop across the road in the Arcade, which looked amazing. Additionally, the sharing boards at the restaurant looked absolutely fantastic.

What a pleasant change from a pub lunch. Two wine flights, cheese board, great service and knowledgeable staff. Will definitely return. read more What a pleasant change from a pub lunch. Two wine flights, cheese board, great service and knowledgeable staff. Will definitely return.

10/10 would recommend Brilliant food and service , team all friendly and worked hard whilst it was so busy Will be back next time I’m in the area read more 10/10 would recommend Brilliant food and service , team all friendly and worked hard whilst it was so busy Will be back next time I’m in the area

Very knowledgeable hosts, great food and great drinks! Everything was delicious, the only thing that we were missing was some butter for the bread. Other that t... read more Very knowledgeable hosts, great food and great drinks! Everything was delicious, the only thing that we were missing was some butter for the bread. Other that that it was perfect, we will be back!

This restaurant in Bournemouth is definitely the best out of all the branches I've visited. I can't find any faults. The staff are fantastic and always polite! read more This restaurant in Bournemouth is definitely the best out of all the branches I've visited. I can't find any faults. The staff are fantastic and always polite!

Had been looking forward to going to renoufs and we weren’t disappointed read more Had been looking forward to going to renoufs and we weren’t disappointed

Lovely dining experience. Excellent service. Many thanks! read more Lovely dining experience. Excellent service. Many thanks!

Lovely surroundings for a laid back afternoon of wine and cheese. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Food and drinks delicious. Can’t fault it. read more Lovely surroundings for a laid back afternoon of wine and cheese. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Food and drinks delicious. Can’t fault it.

Cannot wait to go again, loved everything Quickly had service and the food came quick, cannot fault anything read more Cannot wait to go again, loved everything Quickly had service and the food came quick, cannot fault anything

We had a fab evening for my mums surprise birthday treat . The staff were amazing , the food was fab. What more could you ask for . I've been before and I will... read more We had a fab evening for my mums surprise birthday treat . The staff were amazing , the food was fab. What more could you ask for . I've been before and I will definitely go again . We were also educated on the wines . I always order the same wine where ever I go but after ordering a flight of wine and trying a few different Ones , I found myself ordering something completely different .

Food was ok, items missing from platter and drinks menu, cheese biscuits on a couple supplied were evidently not stored airtight. Server was super friendly and... read more Food was ok, items missing from platter and drinks menu, cheese biscuits on a couple supplied were evidently not stored airtight. Server was super friendly and helpful. Largely, however, ruined by a very noisy and lewd table of guests on a nearby table. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £30–40 Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 2

Very much enjoyed my evening here a few nights ago. I came here by myself and sat at the bar grazing on a delicious cheese and charcuterie board with a yummy gl... read more Very much enjoyed my evening here a few nights ago. I came here by myself and sat at the bar grazing on a delicious cheese and charcuterie board with a yummy glass of wine. Very friendly service and a lovely atmosphere! Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

The food was really good, but the service wasn't. Nobody explained us the cheeses, and we didn't get asked for more drinks. So we refused the automatically adde... read more The food was really good, but the service wasn't. Nobody explained us the cheeses, and we didn't get asked for more drinks. So we refused the automatically added gratuity. You guys could have made so much more money with us, we were desperate for more bread, wine, porter and water during the meal but were left abandoned. We'll do cheese board at home next time. At least we won't run out of drinks then. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 4 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 2