London's Best Wine Bars
As the long summer evening set in, enjoying a glass or two of crisp, fresh wine can be a refreshing way to while away the hours. Our capital is scattered with wine bars and beer gardens to tempt you into summer dinking but we have put together a list of the top recommended hot spots.
Gordon’s Wine Bar, Embankment - "Well you certainly won’t go thirsty with all this wine about, and I wouldn’t mind taking shelter in here either. It’s a quaint little place with modern wooden layout and an extensive alcohol menu." says Jossie B from HammersmithCork and Bottle Wine Bar , Covent Garden - "I'd looked at this place on numerous occasions from the outside and thought it looked dire! Persuaded otherwise by colleagues I ventured in and was really pleasantly surprised as my expectations were nil. Fantastic wine list, unpretentious astrosphere, nice staff and decent food. Would recommend it for a low key evening with friends." say Kate s from London
Champers Wine Bar , Soho - "Champers feels like a genuine place, the sort of place that scares tourists away because it looks like you need a BA in "London" to enter. The fact is it's actually quite a friendly joint, with a good selection of wine. " says Daniel from Dalston
Ebury Street Wine Bar , Belgravia - "The Ebury Wine Bar has it all, a great snack type menu with antipasti plates, or chicken skewers. It's got a nice atmosphere, with affordable food, great wine list (obviously) and in a fun location. " says Alex L from parsons Green
Grayz Inn Wine Bar , Holborn - "Grayz Inn Wine Bar is quite a find. Located in a small side street off Holborn (Chancery Lane end) you would be forgiven for missing it. But once there you will unearth a bit of a gem. Whenever I’ve been I’ve never been overwhelmed by the crowds but a chilled venue." say Nick C from Achway
1707 Winebar , Soho - "Set in the heart of the newly refurbished Fortnum and Masons, this is a divine restaurant and a brilliant concept matching food and wine. All of the edible options are taken from the simple but delicious deli, while the wines are part of the vino emporium next door." says Amanda H from Shoreditch
Le Beaujolais, Covent Garden - "This is officially the oldest French wine bar in London and is still the most authentic and best. On the downside, it is tiny, but that is actually what makes it so great. You can hardly fit more than 30 people in here, but this gives it ultimate charm. You'll find yourself squeezed in, on rickety chairs and tables, but this intimacy helps the atmosphere. The wine list changes frequently and is, as you'd expect, extensive." say Rob M from London