{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a4ceecc2c7bd0af20e2597a/6a70aad7c41b8c1d3017e30d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Natural Wine Bar With a Living Room Feel | House","description":"<p>In this episode of Tyne for Business, host Ashleigh King meets John, the entrepreneur behind House (and The Town Mouse), to explore natural wine, the realities of running multiple hospitality businesses, and why nurturing people matters as much as pouring good drinks. What begins as a conversation about accessible wine soon opens up into something bigger: a story about family, community and building a fairer industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Along the way, Ashleigh meets the team who make House what it is, from manager Ethan and his community-first events programme, to Rosie, the bartender moonlighting as an international DJ, to Ailsa championing women winemakers and Becky, whose Table Project is fighting for women in hospitality. Together, they’re pouring natural wine, spotlighting local art, combating climate change and challenging the industry’s stigmas.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This is a story about hospitality with heart, and a bar built on wine, community and doing things differently.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Hear:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why John opened a natural wine bar with no gatekeeping or snobbery</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>What \"natural wine\" actually is, and why it's better for the planet</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The realities of juggling multiple businesses and being a present parent</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why House became one of the North East's first Living Wage employers</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>How the team's events introduce people to underrepresented wine regions</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Rosie's double life as a House bartender and international DJ</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Becky's Table Project and the fight to support women in hospitality</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Ailsa on natural wine, sustainability and championing women winemakers</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Welcome to Tyne for Business</p><p>00:28 Introducing House on Heaton Road</p><p>&nbsp;00:56 Meeting John and the story of House</p><p>&nbsp;01:22 Why a specialist natural wine bar</p><p>&nbsp;01:54 Wine without the snobbery</p><p>&nbsp;02:38 The Town Mouse and building in Heaton</p><p>&nbsp;04:03 Juggling businesses, parenthood and a great team</p><p>&nbsp;05:36 Mental health and the reality of self-employment</p><p>&nbsp;06:56 Paying a Living Wage and growing people</p><p>&nbsp;07:20 The look and feel of House</p><p>&nbsp;08:25 A parent-friendly, welcoming space</p><p>&nbsp;09:05 Meeting Ethan and the events programme</p><p>&nbsp;09:15 Wines and food from underrepresented regions</p><p>&nbsp;11:04 Spotlighting local art and local talent</p><p>&nbsp;12:25 Rosie: bartender by day, international DJ by night</p><p>&nbsp;14:12 Grape picking in Barcelona and women in wine</p><p>&nbsp;15:49 Becky and The Table Project</p><p>&nbsp;17:32 Support, sexism and women in hospitality</p><p>&nbsp;19:15 Ailsa on natural wine and championing women winemakers</p><p>&nbsp;21:38 Final reflections from House</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Special Thanks to House</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A huge thank you to John and everyone at House for welcoming us into their space and sharing their stories.</p><p>House is a brilliant example of the independent businesses helping to shape culture, community and hospitality in Newcastle's Heaton.</p><p>John — Founder</p><p>Ethan — Manager</p><p>Rosie — Bartender &amp; DJ</p><p>Ailsa — Wine Manager</p><p>Becky — Founder, The Table Project</p><p><br></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/housebarheaton\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/housebarheaton</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Tyne for Business</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Tyne for Business is a documentary-style podcast and video series from Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, celebrating the independent businesses, communities and people shaping the North East of England.</p><p>Through conversations and place-based storytelling, we explore the stories behind the businesses that make our region unique.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Tyne for Business</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram — instagram.com/tyneforbusiness</p><p>Facebook —<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591590248239\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591590248239</a></p><p>Website — <a href=\"http://tyneforbusiness.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">tyneforbusiness.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Produced by Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio</p><p>Executive Producer &amp; Host — Ashleigh King</p><p>Director &amp; Editor — Joel Lowson</p><p>Camera — Thomas Young</p><p>Producer &amp; Photographer — Chloe Fergie</p><p>Graphics — Alistair Rolls</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://www.flamingoheights.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.flamingoheights.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following, rating and sharing the podcast episode. Every share helps us continue telling the stories of the people, places and independent businesses that make the North East special.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're an independent business in the North East and would like to be featured on Tyne for Business, we'd love to hear from you.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Get in touch at bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk</p>","author_name":"Ashleigh King"}