Flourish and Prosper

Flourish and Prosper We are an independent Wine Merchant & Delicatessen based in a small market town in East Yorkshire. Independent Wine Merchant, Pop up Wine Bar and delicatessen.

Our shop is just off the Market Place in the centre of Howden and has a large courtyard where we serve drinks and simple platters We also sell gift ware and fabulous hampers

Not every gift needs a big production. Sometimes it's the small one that lands properly.The Pocket Hamper is one bottle ...
08/09/2026

Not every gift needs a big production. Sometimes it's the small one that lands properly.

The Pocket Hamper is one bottle I've picked myself (not a dusty afterthought), a little artisan cheese, something sweet, and a tasting card explaining why I chose that bottle and what I'd serve it with. From around £25.

It's the gift that says "I thought about this" without shouting about it. Ideal for a thank you, a birthday, or a host who already has everything. Built to order like all of them, and I'll do the card in my own handwriting if you'll trust my penmanship.

Midweek reality: you're tired, the takeaway's ordered, and you want a glass that doesn't make you think too hard.So here...
07/09/2026

Midweek reality: you're tired, the takeaway's ordered, and you want a glass that doesn't make you think too hard.

So here's my pick for a Monday night: a red with enough fruit to not be dull, enough structure to stand up to pizza and burgers, and enough character that you won't feel short-changed. Around the £15 mark, because decent wine shouldn't need a lecture or a second mortgage.

Pop in and tell me what you're eating tonight. I'll point you at the right bottle and you can be home before the garlic bread goes cold.

Every hamper leaves here with a note in my handwriting. Not a printed slip, not a sticker. The name, the occasion, and a...
05/09/2026

Every hamper leaves here with a note in my handwriting. Not a printed slip, not a sticker. The name, the occasion, and a line or two about the wine, written out by hand — and sixteen years in, my penmanship is still a work in progress.

It matters to me because it's the closest I get to being at the table when the gift is opened. If you've ordered a Signature, you get a proper letter telling you why each bottle is in there and what I'd serve it with.

My pen is sharpened and my spelling checker is on standby. Order through the shop on Vicar Lane.

Yes, it's September. Yes, the tinsel is still in the loft. But our Christmas hampers are officially open for business, a...
03/09/2026

Yes, it's September. Yes, the tinsel is still in the loft. But our Christmas hampers are officially open for business, and there's a reason we're this early: every single one is built to order, by hand, in the shop. The earlier you order, the less panic December brings.

This year there are four tiers, from the Pocket to the Signature, each packed with wine I've chosen and tasted myself, proper cheese, decent treats, and a gift note I'll write out by hand (be grateful for small mercies).

Pop in to Vicar Lane, or drop us a message, and we'll talk you through them. Christmas can wait. The hampers can't.

New on the shelf and worth a proper introduction. 🍷This is the Fernando de Castilla 'Fino en Rama', Saca Primavera 2025,...
03/09/2026

New on the shelf and worth a proper introduction. 🍷

This is the Fernando de Castilla 'Fino en Rama', Saca Primavera 2025, from Jerez. For the uninitiated (no shame in it), fino is the dry, delicate sherry that ages for years under a layer of yeast called flor. 'En rama' means it's bottled straight from the cask, unfiltered, so you get the full, honest thing. Spring release, and it shows.

What it actually tastes like: crisp and bone dry, a proper fino. Saline, sea-air edge, something ye**ty and bready from the flor, and a clean almond finish. Vibrant and fresh, and dangerously easy to keep going back to. I'd call it the palate cleanser of the wine world, and I mean that as a compliment.

I stock it because sherry is one of those categories too many people skip, and that feels like a shame. The people who know, know. This is the bottle I'd hand to anyone who thinks sherry is just your nan's tipple. It's the perfect way to start a meal, or an evening.

Give it jamon, a bit of cured ham, Manchego, olives, or anything from the sea, and you're in classic tapas territory. Honest, unpretentious, brilliant with food.

We're pouring it in the shop this week, so pop in and try a glass before you commit.

It's bank holiday Monday and I've decided to open this afternoon until 6pm. Fancy a cheeky glass of wine or a cold beer ...
31/08/2026

It's bank holiday Monday and I've decided to open this afternoon until 6pm. Fancy a cheeky glass of wine or a cold beer before real life starts again tomorrow? Come and find us on the cobbles - glasses are ready and waiting. Pop in and say hello, it's the perfect way to end the long weekend.

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Friday night, and the cobbles of Vicar Lane are calling! 🍷🍇The wine bar opens TONIGHT. We've got the cheese board loaded...
28/08/2026

Friday night, and the cobbles of Vicar Lane are calling! 🍷🍇

The wine bar opens TONIGHT. We've got the cheese board loaded, the glasses polished, and a few bottles on the go that Sean is properly excited about (ask him which one - he never holds back).

No pretension, no jargon. Just good wine, good company, and a proper way to ease into the weekend.

Fancy a cheeky glass? Pop into the shop this evening, or drop us a message to book a spot.

A few showers out there today? Perfect excuse to step inside 🌧️We're open 12–6pm and it's lovely in here — wine, cheese,...
16/08/2026

A few showers out there today? Perfect excuse to step inside 🌧️

We're open 12–6pm and it's lovely in here — wine, cheese, good company. Come and take the weight off.

This is what a table of four looks like when they mean business 🍇Grapes, olives, cured meats, artisan cheese, stuffed pe...
16/08/2026

This is what a table of four looks like when they mean business 🍇

Grapes, olives, cured meats, artisan cheese, stuffed peppers, crackers... honestly, we'd have stayed all evening too. This is exactly the kind of spread we love putting together in the wine bar — proper food, the right glass alongside it, good company.

Wednesday through Saturday evenings, pop in and we'll sort you out. No pretension, just good things on a board. 🧀

There's something about a warm August evening, good company, and a well-made spritz that just makes everything feel righ...
15/08/2026

There's something about a warm August evening, good company, and a well-made spritz that just makes everything feel right. 🍊

We're open Wednesday through Saturday evenings as a pop-up wine bar, and this weekend's weather feels like it's giving us a nudge.

Whether it's an Aperol Spritz in the courtyard, a glass of something genuinely lovely from the shelves, or just a quiet drink with no fuss, we'd love to see you.

No dress code, no pretension. Just good wine, good food, and good company in one of Howden's favourite spots.

Drop us a message to reserve your place 🥂

Address

1 Vicar Lane
Howden
DN147BP

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 2pm - 6pm

Telephone

+441430430006

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