t'George in Castleton does a nice pint of Abbot's. I also had a nice hoppy, spicy bitter from Brecon breweries.
In hot weather (Greek) Mythos usually hits the spot at lunchtime, Greek Amstel in the evening.
Winewise I drink Sainsbury's Reserve St. Marc Sauvignon Blanc with seafood/fish - especially bbqd or deep fried.
Reds - Aldi's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is great value for steaks, casseroles (I like a cross between Stifadho and Kefalonian meat pie - lots of red wine, rigani, cinnamon, and a filo top), and bbq's. The wine is spicy and sharp. Any of the various Chilean Merlots are also good - even the Tesco, Asda, & Sains own label versions - nice, soft, and chocolatey for under £4. I also drink dry rose's in summer with bbq lighter stuff - lamb chops "paidhakia" and greek salad. There's even a Chilean Merlot rose !!!
Although it's no longer cheap Retsina is always good in hot weather with bbq/deep fried food, particularly if you have tzatziki with the food - as you should.
Another summer tip - try Hungarian Gewurtztraminer for an aperitif. It's said to go well with Chinese food - which I hardly eat. From Asda the Riverview brand is half the price of Alsace wines.
For those wishing to avoid Chardonnay - try a blend with Viognier as in the Chasse du Pape brand from the Cotes du Rhone; or even a 100% Viognier. Apricots rather than peaches and without the oiliness of some Chardonnay.
Right - gotta have some food with all this