Sip, Savour, Shop
Experience “retail therapy” in a whole new way.
Discover Honey & Thistle, a wine-tasting room and gift shop located in iconic Harbour Town.
Wine, Mead and Beer
We feature an ever changing selection of international and domestic boutique wines, locally crafted meads, and British Craft Beers. Wine tastings available daily. Private wine events may be booked as well.
Fine Imported Goods
Most of our products are sourced from the British Isles: England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. We'd love to show you around our store and help you find the perfect gift or something new just for you.
Tea
It would be impossible to have a British inspired shop without tea and we are proud to import ours directly from Edinburgh, Scotland. Of course we have the biscuits, shortbread, honey, jams, crisps, toffee and other delectables to accompany the perfect cup.
Wine Education
We are excited to collaborate with the Hilton Head Wine School to offer monthly wine education classes at Honey & Thistle. Experience a variety of topics, exceptional wines, and knowledgeable instructors to elevate your wine knowledge. We invite you to join us!
Upcoming Events
List of Services
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First Friday Wine Preview PartyList Item 1
Join us for an exclusive Wine Preview Party held every first Friday! Embark on a journey to sip and savour four exquisite wines poised to join our exceptional collection while relishing a glass of your preferred choice. Our expert wine curator will enchant you with fascinating insights into the wines, vintners, and winemaking techniques. Join us from 4 pm to 6 pm for only $25 per person. Participants must be 21 or older. Elevate your experience with our delectable cheese and charcuterie available for purchase.
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December Wine Class - Bubble Quest
Everyone knows a quest starts and ends at the tavern, or in this case, the tasting room. Join Certified Champagne Specialist, John Boyes, at Honey & Thistle to explore five regions known for their sparkling wine. Discover how they’re made, why they’re different, and what makes them so special. Class is December 7th from 5pm-6:30pm. Price is $60 per person. Must be 21 or older to participate.
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Second Monday Pub Night
Join us for Pub Night the second Monday of each month where we feature a flight of four fine British brews along with pub snacks. Second Monday of each month 5pm-7pm, $16 per person. Must be 21 or older to participate.
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Private TastingsList Item 2
We are pleased to offer private tastings for groups of 8 or more. These tastings can be customized and may include cheese & charcuterie. Use the link below to contact us if you are interested in hosting a group at Honey & Thistle.
About Us
Meet Katie and Ginevra, the dynamic daughter-in-law and mother-in-law duo behind Honey & Thistle. They met through a mutual love of a winemaker, Ginevra's son. They became fast friends and worked together in the family business, a Bed & Breakfast, Winery, and Events Venue in North Georgia.
In 2018 Katie and her husband, John, moved to Hilton Head Island, where John became the mead-maker at Bee-Town Mead and Cider. In the Spring of 2020, Ginevra and her husband John also moved to the Island and, within a year, sold the family business in North Georgia.
Katie worked remotely in the weddings and events industry, and Ginevra became a realtor with Lighthouse Realty. In June 2022, they started Partout, LLC, and began providing curated wine-tasting/pairing events in private homes, sharing their love of wine and hospitality in a new format.
They realized they needed to procure specialty wines that just weren't available at local retailers, so they began looking for a brick-and-mortar space, and the concept for Honey & Thistle was born. Now they share their love of wine and hospitality in both businesses.
That winemaker that brought them together has joined as their wine curator, and you can find him behind the wine bar at Honey & Thistle or hosting wines at a Partout event.
“My boyfriend and I visited the shop while vacationing. We had such a great time! We got to try some new wines and meads and even took a few home. The owner was extremely knowledgeable about wine and gave a fantastic tasting. I would recommend it to anyone!”
Heather F. via Google Review
“Thanks for hosting our Women's Club of Sea Pines wine tasting group! You all were awesome! I will be back to purchase wine.”
Nancy M. via Square Feedback
“Loved meeting John & his family. Perfect shop for this area. Cozy and comfy, not overwhelming! Perfect number of wines, smartly chosen variety! Can’t wait to come back!”
Renee L. via Square Feedback
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you. Call us now at (843) 715-3391 or send a message using the form below we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
