Cairns & Hickey Wines

There is a time and a place for shops such as Bargain Booze and the other chain stores and I have been known to frequent them on many occasions. However, what I really love is a place where they really know what they are talking about and have a great selection as well. It’s easier said then done these days. That’s why I like Cairns & Hickey.
The stock over 400 wines from 17 countries and you won’t always have to break the bank either. If you are on a budget then that’s fine. Prices start from under four quid. Course you can go way above that but it depends on your preference. Why not use some of the knowledge in store and talk through the tipples of your choice. The staff are friendly and very helpful so use that rare quality these days. In fact if you are planning a party or corporate orders you are best advised to ask to really get good value for money. They even have a few numbers from England and Ireland and oddly (to me anyway) Lebanese.
They are also rich in malt whiskies, which isn’t my thing but if it is you are in for some hard liquored treats. It’s a big shop and well stocked and worth a visit if you are a fine of fine wines and malts.

If posturing about the latest vintage is what turns you on then head out of the city to Cairns and Hickey on the A660. Set in a tutor fronted building with loads of parking you can puruse wines from around the globe and chatter with the staff about, well, whatever wine lovers chat about. Don’t be put off if you are a whisky lover as they is a large selection of this too. A tad expensive yet a nice experience you can also easily browse their well laid out website.

Cairns & Hickey is the sort of place that could only really exist in a rather posh suburb such as Bramhope.
You know you’re in a rather upmarket establishment when there’s a bottle of wine on offer for £150. But that gives a bad impression of the place — they also sell wine for £3.50, and anywhere in between, showing the range of produce stocked here.
The owners have a real passion for wine, indeed, one of them allegedly has a qualification in wine studies. This shows as they stock around 400 different types of vino on a constantly changing roster, meaning that if you are serious about your wine, C & H is the place to be.