latest events
FIN BOYS french bistro night
The second in our Monday Fish Club nights, and we’re going back to our roots with a French Bistro night! Come along to No.2 and you’ll be treated to 5 spectacular courses, including Rabbit Pate with Tarragon, Shallots & Celeriac Remoulade, and Coq Au Vin with Potato Puree – of course with a stunning selection of French wines to add on. Make it a date night or festive get-together, but be quick to secure your place!
napa vs sonoma wine dinner
Join us as we go head-to-head with two world-class wine regions, Napa and Sonoma. Known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Napa boasts some incredible wines to date, while Sonoma is famed for its Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and sparkling wines. Both produce incredible Chardonnay and when matched with some Fin Boys fish dishes, this tasting night will be one not to miss!
FIN BOYS sunday lunch pop-up
Join us for this special pop-up Sunday lunch where we’ll be serving our beautiful Sea Trout Wellington, with all the trimmings. Choose from a selection of starters, and expect oysters, sashimi, and some delicious cheese, too. The perfect way to spend a Sunday, relaxing and unwinding on Mill Road.
FIN BOYS TAPAS NIGHT
The return of our Monday Fish Club nights sees us opening up No.2, especially for a Tapas night, Fin Boys style! With 8 delicious small plates including Salt Cod Croquetas with Al-Aioli, plus some deviation away from a fully fish menu, with our Pork Cheeks cooked in PX Sherry with Chickpeas, it’s set to be a night to remember.
giant steps yarra valley wine tasting dinner
We’re excited to be hosting a special wine dinner event alongside Giant Steps, the 2025 Halliday Wine Guide, Winery of the Year! Passionate producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that reflects the singular personalities of some of the most sought-after vineyards across the Yarra Valley, Australia. From complex and perfumed, to confident and structured, these wines reveal the distinctive characteristics of their varieties, vineyards and vintages. Paired with some stunning Fin Boys fish dishes, this is a night not to miss!
Champagne dinner
Perfect for warming up the festive taste buds, our December wine dinner, and final Wednesday night event of the year is hosted alongside Hal Wilson, Cambridge Wine Merchants and features a carefully curated selection of stunning champagnes, with five courses including our popular Sea Trout Wellington with Leeks, Mushrooms & Beurre Blanc. This one is not to be missed!
‘Pinot? Really with Fish!’ Wine Dinner
The latest in our series of Wednesday night wine dinners sees us exploring a perhaps controversial pinot pairing! Let us challenge your perceptions, and taste buds, as we go on a journey of discovery, featuring some incredible bottles, and delicious dishes, including delights such as our Devon Smoked Eel with Celeriac & Onion Ragout with a 2022 ‘Bastard Hill’, Pinot Noir, Single Vineyard, Giant Steps, Yarra Valley, Victoria. Australia.
‘The middle bit’ wine dinner
Join us alongside Hal Wilson, from Cambridge Wine Merchants this October as we explore a stunning range of wines selected from 'the middle bit'; the lesser visited, or perhaps sometimes more forgotten regions, including Abruzzo, Marche, and Lazio. Expect some real underdogs, with each wine perfectly paired with some incredible seafood dishes, from Cornish Blue Fin Tuna Crudo- Fresh Red Chilli, Marjoram, Kelp & EVOO with a Falanghina 'Beneventano' 2023 Vesevo, Campania, to Wild Sea Bass, Flourish Farms Kale, Pink Fir Potatoes, Olives, Anchovies & Capers with a beautiful Calalenta Rosato 2023 Abruzzo.
The early night club @ the gog
Party with us @ The Early Night Club this Thursday!
Imagine great food and drinks, amazing tunes and plenty of glitter... it's the best night ever, but even better, there's every chance to be tucked up in bed before midnight. If this is also your idea of party perfection, then you have to join us alongside The Early Night Club this Thursday at The Gog.
AUSTRALIA v NEW ZEALAND
This September, we’re pitting Australia against New Zealand for a not-to-be-missed dinner event of delicious food and beautiful wines as we explore some exciting bottles from regions within both countries so well known for their produce. On the menu, expect such dishes as Torched Cornish Mackerel, with Blackcurrant Leaf Kosho, Garum & Shiitake Puree paired with a 2021 Chardonnay, Tarraford Vineyard, Giant Steps, Yarra Valley, Victoria. Australia, and a 2021 Chardonnay, Bannockburn, Felton Road, Central Otago. New Zealand.
Sauvignon Blanc:Old World v New World
Join us as we explore New World vs Old World wines within the exciting and diverse Sauvignon Blanc variety as we delve into the flavours and styles of this popular wine. Expect deliciously paired fish dishes to accompany like Portland Crab Tostada with Broad Bean Mole Verde, Asparagus, Coriander, Mint & Fennel Pollen, and Roast Cornish Monkfish, Flourish Farms Zucchini, Shiitake & Kelp XO.
Rosé Wine Night
Co-hosted by Hal Wilson, from Cambridge Wine Merchants, we’re pleased to be holding a super summery Rosé Wine Night at Fin Boys on Wednesday 3 July. Expect some beautiful bottles, expertly selected by Hal, with fish dishes to perfectly pair in what promises to be a fabulous night!
GUTTER & STARS wine dinner
Join us for a rather special wine night in June, co-hosted by winemaker Chris Wilson from Cambridge’s first & only winery, Gutter & Stars. Founded in 2020, Chris makes award-winning English wines from the basement of the Grade-ll listed Chesterton Mill. The wines have received stellar reviews from the likes of Decanter, The Guardian and Jancis Robinson. Last year Gutter & Stars also won the Drinks Business Best Design & Packaging award. We’ll be matching some beautiful fish dishes alongside some stunning wines for what’s set to be a wonderful evening.
Judgment of fin boys wine dinner
In our latest wine dinner, Hal Wilson from Cambridge Wine Merchants will be providing two wines to taste against each other, à la Judgment! A fun and informal opportunity to taste some incredible wines, matched with some beautiful dishes like Cornish Pan-Fried John Dory, Morels, Green Garlic & Butter Sauce, and Sea-Trout Wellington, Ikura, Asparagus & Seaweed Creme Crue.
fin boys oyster bar @otbt - Saffron walden
Join Jay at Off the Beaten Truck, Saffron Walden for the first Fin Boys Oyster Bar on the common! Expect a delicious selection of Oysters, served with Shallot Vinegar, lavish Seafood Platters with Crab, Crevettes, Shrimps, Mussels and Oysters, Fruit De Mer, and tasty Tins with Sourdough and our famed Black Butter!
cotes de catalanes wine dinner
We’re joining forces with Hal Wilson, from Cambridge Wine Merchants once again for this special wine dinner night where we’re exploring the fascinating wine region in Languedoc-Roussillon. On the menu, expect such delights as Poached White Asparagus, Brown Shrimps, Tarragon & Surfine Capers paired with a 2019 Roger Goulart, Gran Reserva Cava ‘Josep Valls’, Catalunya. Spain, and Escalivada with Sardines & Romesco with 2021 La Terre Promise, Domaine Treloar, Côtes Catalanes. France, among more!
Fin Boys Pasta & Shellfish workshop with lunch
Time to ditch the Sunday night takeaway and learn some new skills! Join Jay for an informal, but informative workshop where participants will get the opportunity to learn about – and have a go at – making fresh pasta, along with preparing shellfish. Starting at 10am, we’ll also provide a lunch for the group at 1pm, of the dishes we create, along with bread, salad and wine. Everybody will go home with their delicious creations, as well as a Fin Boys apron and tote bag. The perfect Sunday activity to do alone, with friends and family, or to gift, where our Fin Boys vouchers can be redeemed against workshops.
Veneto wine dinner
We’re taking you to the top of the boot, with Peter Rowe, from Liberty Wines as we pair some incredible wines from the Veneto region with some extra special and inspired dishes, including Baccala Mantecato; Venetian Style Whipped Salted Cod with Crostini, Agretti Con Granchio; Monksbeard with Dorset Crab, Bottarga, Dried Chilli & EVOO, and Riso Vialone Nano Con Vongole; Risotto with Clams, Trevisse, Flat Parsley.
Valentine’s Dinner - WEDNESDAY 14 FEB
Join us this Valentine’s Day for a super special evening of beautiful food, and great company, with dishes including Torched Mackerel, Sweet Onions, Nasturtiums & Creme Crue, of course plenty of oysters, and finishing with Caramel Mousse, Stracciatella Gelato & Roasted Pears. Delightful!
Valentine’s dinner boxes
While our Valentine's Day dinner has sold out, we are taking bookings this week for our dinner boxes and are packaging up a rather lovely feast just perfect for celebrating with a loved one or bestie. With minimal culinary skills required, everything you need is included to recreate the Fin Boys magic at home!
Order via email, info@fin-boys.com by Wednesday, or by popping into the shop, for pick ups on Wednesday 14 and Saturday 17 February.
GERMAN & AUSTRIAN dinner - WEDNESDAY 7 FEB
Our first wine dinner of 2024, and it’s set to be a good one! Book now for this expected-to-sell-out-quick event hosted by Hal Wilson from Cambridge Wine Merchants, for a beautiful evening of German and Austrian-themed wine and dishes, including stunning Sea Trout Currywurst paired with a delightful 2021 Mulheimer Sonnenlay Riesling Kabinett Feinherb, and many more!
Champagne dinner - thursDAY 7 Dec
Book for our festive Champagne and Sparkling wine dinner - with two dates available: Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 December, we expect this to be a popular event, so book now to secure your places!
Champagne dinner - WEDNESDAY 6 Dec
Book for our festive Champagne and Sparkling wine dinner - with two dates available: Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 December, we expect this to be a popular event, so book now to secure your places!
Tuna night!
We've secured the promise of a whopper of a tuna fish from a small fishing boat in Brixham in the southwest and will be breaking it down for a special one-off tuna night! We've created a gorgeous menu harnessing exciting flavour combinations to really make the most of this incredibly versatile catch.
SURF & TURF dinner - thursDAY 2 NOV
With a flesh and bones approach, our latest wine night see’s the Fin Boys take on a Surf & Turf, with dishes including a Sea Bream Crudo with Smoked Yoghurt, Chorizo Crumb and Marjoram paired with a 2022 ‘Ikigall’ Penedes Xarel-lo, Malvasia, Muscat, gallina de Piel, from Cataluna, and a comforting Hash Brown, Steak Tartare and Caviar with a 2020 Bandol Rose, Dom. de la Begude, from Provence, amongst many more!
SURF & TURF DINNER - wednesday 1 NOV
With a flesh and bones approach, our latest wine night see’s the Fin Boys take on a Surf & Turf, with dishes including a Sea Bream Crudo with Smoked Yoghurt, Chorizo Crumb and Marjoram paired with a 2022 ‘Ikigall’ Penedes Xarel-lo, Malvasia, Muscat, gallina de Piel, from Cataluna, and a comforting Hash Brown, Steak Tartare and Caviar with a 2020 Bandol Rose, Dom. de la Begude, from Provence, amongst many more!
red wine & fish dinner evening
Our latest colab with Hal Wilson from Cambridge Wine Merchants is all about the coming together of some gorgeous red wines with spectacular fish for our next dinner night on Wednesday 4 October. On the menu, expect to be treated to a selection of beautiful dishes, paired perfectly with some of Hal's finest picks, including a Tuna Bresaola with Fennel Salad & EVOO matched with a New Zealand 2021 Ballasalla Pinot Noir, Folding Hill, Central Otago, also serving Monkfish ‘Char Siu’ with Beetroots & Carrots with a 2020 Ultreia, Saint Jacques, Bierzo, Raul Perez, Castilla Y Leon. Spain, plus more!
Gutters & stars wine night
We’re joining forces with local lovelies, Gutters & Stars, as wine maker Chris Wilson takes us on a journey of some of their incredible English wines in our latest wine and dinner night! Expect such delights as Tuna Tataki, Mooli, Nitsume & Yoghurt with a 2022 ‘A Shiver in the Dark White Blend’, Celeriac Ribbons, Sea Bass Dashi, Berkswell & Summer Truffle and much more!
Geelong to Mornington via the Yarra
Join us as we take a journey from Geelong to Mornington via the Yarra in our August Wine night! With some Australasian treats on the menu, dishes include Sea Bass, Sunflowers & Cucumber with Smoked Soy paired with a 2021 Letherbridge Dr Nadeson Riesling, Geelong, Mackerel, Gooseberries & Lovage, and more!
Portuguese wine dinner
We've teamed up with Hal Wilson from Cambridge Wine Merchants to bring you another wonderful Wednesday wine night! Join us on 5 July for a smorgasbord of fantastic fish and wickedly good wine. On our menu, look forward to Salt Cod Fritters, Octopus, Olive Oil, Potatoes and Coriander, Grilled Sardines with Tomato, Garlic, Lemon and Parsley, and Seafood Rice, of course with the ultimate sweet treat to finish, Pastel de Nata!
Tuscany wine night
Come to Tuscany with us! on Wednesday 7 June! Hosted with Mark Duce from Liberty Wine, expect a lavish evening of incredible food paired with delicious summery wine. Delights include Carpaccio Di Branzino: thinly sliced raw Sea Bass with Heirloom Tomatoes, Golden Oregano and Tuscan Evoo, with a 2020 Organic Vermentino and our Nemesis, flourless Chocolate Cake to finish!
volcanic wine dinner
Join us on Wednesday 3 May, alongside Hal Wilson of Cambridge Wine Merchants for a stunning six-course menu, all paired with some explosive bottles from volcanic regions, including a 2019 Pinot Gris Roche Volcanique, Dom, from Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace which we're paring with a Brill, cooked in Brown Butter Emulsion with new season Asparagus and Broad Beans.