Where The Light Gets In

Name: Where The Light Gets In
Telephone: +44 161 477 5744

Restaurant

Stockport, UK

Photo by Where The Light Gets In.
Photo courtesy of Where The Light Gets In.

Where The Light Gets In Wine List

Where The Light Gets In Updated 18 January 2026

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About Where The Light Gets In

Housed on the first floor of a former coffee warehouse in Stockport Old Town, just outside Manchester, Where The Light Gets In is a special and unique experience.

The intimate, open plan space only has 30 seats, with the kitchen team as much part of the evening as anyone else (or lunch, on Saturdays). As many ingredients as possible come from their farm and, as such, they serve a set tasting menu only. Nature, sustainability and organic nourishment are key, with a light and hyper seasonal Nordic (or perhaps Northern?) slant.

Down the road, you’ll find their own bakery and wine bar named Yellowhammer, which works under the same ethos but with a more casual vibe.

By Ruth Spivey

About the Where The Light Gets In Wine List

A regularly-changing wine list includes a smaller, seasonal selection curated by the team. Broadly speaking, the approach to wine here is the same as food – local (for wine this means Europe), ethical, sustainable and natural.

Every few weeks, they host The Staff Room, a more informal speak-easy wine bar in the team’s own staff room, which runs in parallel to the main restaurant, offering music, snacks (often from guest chefs) and lighter wine styles.

Where The Light Gets In Updated 18 January 2026

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This list is purposeful and keeps true to the essence of what the establishment set out to achieve, which is reflected passionately through each line. In keeping with the food and the environment, this winner feels completely harmonious: with new drops as well as known ones, you can feel the endeavour to tell their story while ensuring it is achievable by all consumers. [Star Wine List of the Year UK 2025]

Queena Wong
For sustainability to convince the masses it must go hand in hand with excellence – this list is a masterclass in exactly that! As a list, it constitutes a great example of a dogma successfully executed. With a 360-degree ethos, they furthermore champion local wines, a strong team spirit and responsible recourse management.[Star Wine List of the Year UK 2025]

Nina Jensen