Arkles

Popped in the other night to check out the place since it’s been taken over and had a quick pint at the bar. Definitely a change for the better, with soft décor, lighting and table clothes.
Those of you familiar with the history of this place will know that is was previously called Arkles (or Arseholes as it was affectionately known). I used to get dragged in there all the time by the other half as it was a place you could get a cheap bottle of wine after 11:00pm. It was usually freezing so I would have to keep my coat on and abuse from the front of house staff was pretty much guaranteed.
All of this is now history, and it looks like Aspire 2 Eat is going to be the sort of wine bar Sherborne always needed (not sure about the name though). I’ll update with a proper review once I’ve been in for dinner.