Tucked beneath Derby House, Charlotte de la Trémoïlle’s Wine Bar is one of Castletown’s most intriguing new spots — intimate, refined, and built for lingering. It’s a place where history, atmosphere, and flavour meet, with every detail considered, from the hand-picked wines to the carefully curated food menu.
The drinks are the obvious draw: a cellar lined with world wines, a line-up of craft beers with local favourites, and cocktails that are bold, elegant, and expertly mixed. But to truly experience Charlotte’s, you’ll want to settle in with something from the tapas and small plates menu.
Here, the food is refined but accessible, designed to be shared over good conversation and great wine. Dishes range from Manx beef & horseradish skewers and a comfort-food trio of sliders, to seafood delights like smoked haddock kedgeree arancini and line-caught mackerel tartare. For vegetarians, options like pea & mint pesto gnocchi, spiced lentil croquettes, and roasted beet & goat’s cheese salad bring balance and freshness, while smoked tofu and veg skewers provide a hearty vegan choice.
Lighter bites such as truffle parmesan fries or a simple cheese salad make the perfect accompaniment to a glass in hand, while the dessert menu ensures evenings finish on a high with indulgences like affogato or a trio of handmade chocolate truffles.
With its cellar setting, warm lighting, and walls steeped in history, Charlotte de la Trémoïlle’s Wine Bar is both stylish and atmospheric — a natural choice for date nights, intimate catch-ups, or evenings of unhurried indulgence.
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm, it’s the kind of place where one glass easily becomes three, the food keeps pace with the wine, and the conversation never feels rushed.
