Our Story: The Beginning of La Cave Noire

Our Story: La Cave Noire

When you stumble across a great bottle of natural wine, something happens. It is alive, unpredictable, and a little bit wild. That is what drew us in.

La Cave Noire is more than a bar we are opening in Brighton & Hove. It is the result of two paths crossing.

Meet Reza
With a background in design and a love for atmosphere, Reza has always believed that spaces should tell stories. For him, wine is not just about taste. It is about the environment it creates, the feeling of gathering around a table, the energy of conversation, and the details that make a night unforgettable.

Meet Tio
Tio’s journey began in hospitality where she learned that the best moments come from genuine connection. Natural wine felt like an extension of that philosophy. Honest, unfiltered, and meant to be shared.

Why Natural Wine
We have both been captivated by how natural wine challenges expectations. It is vibrant, sometimes funky, and always expressive of the people and places behind it. It is not about perfection but about character.

Why Brighton & Hove
For Reza, Brighton is home. It is where he was born and where he studied art. A city that shaped the way he sees the world, and bringing La Cave Noire here feels like the natural continuation of that story.
Tio was drawn to the city’s rhythm, its independence, and its openness. Brighton is unafraid to do things differently, and that spirit matches everything we want La Cave Noire to stand for.

What Is Ahead
We are still early in the journey. The space is yet to be transformed, and the shelves are yet to be filled. But step by step, we are building something lasting. A bar that is as much about community as it is about wine.

This blog is where we will share the process — from ideas and inspiration to the real behind the scenes of bringing La Cave Noire to life. We are glad you are here with us at the start.

By Reza and Tio
Co-founders, La Cave Noire
Brighton & Hove