Ovation Wine & Spirit Bar

Fantastic little find, serving gorgeous food and the best cocktails I've had in ages. Will definitely be back! 😁

My friend and I dropped by for some dinner and drinks and whilst they weren’t able to take a food order straight away (we didn’t book) due to it being so busy (and rightly so!), we enjoyed wine and cocktails until the waiter came to tell us the kitchen was able to take orders again, which we really appreciated.

The tapas dishes were delicious and the service was faultless delivered by super friendly staff. The bill was worth every penny and we had such a fantastic time, thank you for having us! Will definitely return and recommend to friends and family!

Went here for some cocktails and tapas. Was warmly greeted at the door and shown to our table. Service was impeccable and the cocktails we had were very good. We had a selection from the new tapas board which all tasted amazing with my favourite being the beef rib. My only other comment is the portions are quite small and we were a party of 3 and most of the dishes are designed for just 2 to share.

Our favourite place for a drink in Oakham, can't remember the last time we went anywhere else - relaxed, friendly, comfortable, background music and a great atmosphere. I just love it. Bianca is welcoming and professional, all the staff friendly and attentive. They now serve food by way of small plates and tapas with a twist which are so tasty and different from anything else in town. Bunny Chow especially went down well with our party and the prices are very very reasonable, will be eating here again, something to suit us all. Everything foodwise freshly made to order and arrives as it's ready rather than all at once - no on tap cocktails so you will have to wait for them to be made and served. Drinks are priced similarly to other nearby bars in town but with a much wider range of spirits, cocktails and wine to choose from with weekly specials. Fabulous!! Couldn't recommend more highly!

What a fantastic place to add to Oakham, sophisticated, a wine list to envy, attentive and genuinely appreciative owners. Wine list that is both international and English, wish we had tried the chacouterie board! Peroni was spot on !

Really enjoyed this bar last night. Staff are fantastic, friendly and the management are absolutely brilliant. Might have to make this a regular thing. Really recommend.

A great bar, with superb drinks (especially the cocktails) and equally superb service. Food here is very good too.

A great ambience and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend for a great night out.

Absolutely outstanding! Such a breath of fresh air in Oakham and it’s well needed! I still can’t believe it’s taken me this long to go in there and I wasn’t disappointed! I said I’d be back and that same night I came back within the hour of leaving! I do believe the lad who served us was called josh? Either way his energy, professionalism and banter was fantastic!

Thank you all for a lovely evening!

Really great new addition to Oakham. Extensive drinks list with some fabulous cocktails and wines from all over. I had a local white wine which was delicious. The staff are so warm and welcoming. Decor is very tasteful and relaxing. Super impressed! And the charcuterie boards were also delicious! Thank you for a great evening xx

Had an incredible evening here celebrating a friends birthday, the hosts were warm and accomdating which makes all the difference!

The menu offers some great wines including lots of South African favourites and some really great cocktails. Will definitely be back!

This unique, trendy wine bar is a fabulous addition to our lovely selection of bars and eateries in Oakham.

Good cocktails, great wine and gin selection, great Sharer nibbles, top class service and they are dog friendly.

I can't fault the place.

Fantastic cocktails, always great service.

I love this bar. I have taken my mum for some cheeky cocktails and then last week for a evening drink with a friend. Always a welcome smile and chat. Such a lovely atmosphere here. Would highly recommend.

Had a brilliant time. The service was first rate, and the staff were very polite and professional will definitely be visiting again.

Pleasant atmosphere, friendly service, delicious cocktails, large selection of good (also international) wines, friendly owners... what more could you ask for!!! Thank you, I'll be back!! 😉😊🥳😘

Thank you Bianca and Chris. You have given me tremendous support and referred me to your customers, who have all proved charming taxi passengers. At your service, anytime I can. Best wishes from Taxi Bob

Awesome cocktails. Lovely ambience. Love my 'White Cocktail' and the service I always receive. Thank you.

Love! Love! Love! Absolutely amazing wine really enjoyed it, lovely staff and a very lovely atmosphere cannot wait for my next visit! Thank you Bianca & Chris x

Great place very friendly and welcoming staff.

Such a lovely find for us, staying overnight in Oakham on our way to Norfolk. Lovely people and an amazing wine list!