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Beaujolais Day 2025 — Swansea’s Biggest Social Event of the Year

As autumn creeps in and the Swansea air turns crisp, one date shines brightly on the city’s social calendar: Beaujolais Day. A day loved by wine enthusiasts, foodies, and anyone looking for a reason to celebrate. And this year, Rasoi Waterfront is ready to make it one to remember.

What is Beaujolais Day?

Every year on the third Thursday in November, wine lovers around the world raise a glass to the arrival of the season’s first bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau — a fresh, fruity red wine from the Beaujolais region of Burgundy, France.

The tradition began in France, where the release of the wine is marked with fireworks, music, and street festivities. By the 1970s, the excitement had spread further afield, with two wine writers creating the now-famous Beaujolais Run—a race to deliver the very first bottles from France to London.

Today, celebrations happen across the UK, but nowhere takes it quite as seriously as Swansea, in South Wales. It’s a highlight of the year, with restaurants and bars buzzing from morning till night.

Beaujolais Day at Rasoi Waterfront

This Beaujolais Day, join us at Rasoi Waterfront in the heart of Swansea Marina for a celebration like no other. With stunning waterfront views, award-winning hospitality, and our signature blend of Punjabi flavours with modern flair, it’s the perfect place to celebrate Beaujolais Day.

Our Special Beaujolais Set Menu

Our chefs have curated a special set lunch menu to pair beautifully with the lively character of Beaujolais Nouveau. Start with our classic Onion Bhaji’s or get the table talking with our famous crunchy Samosa Chaat.

For mains, choose from a wide range of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, alongside Rasoi favourites such as Chicken Jalfrezi or our rich, flavourful Lamb Karahi.

£19.95 for 2 courses

Explore our full Beaujolais Day set menu, here.

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Tables for Beaujolais Day always fill up fast in Swansea, so don’t miss out and book your special day at Rasoi Waterfront now, click here.

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