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Regular themed menus take you through the the coffee rush café winemaking worlds of Europe, South America and many more you may not expect. As you make your way through your chosen tipple, small plates and sharing platters will keep you fully fuelled. The ambience, a beautiful blend of modern elegance and relaxed charm, makes it an ideal venue for enjoying your favourite vintage or discovering a new favourite. Whether you fancy a warming red on a bitter winter’s day or refreshing rosé on the sun-soaked terrace, Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults is the place to go for those who know their vino. Enjoy bottles produced on the brand’s own vineyard alongside international quaffs.
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The one-stop shop in Ukrainian Village is stocked with a first-rate supply of wine, cheese, and snacks. Pick up some bottles and groceries to-go or grab a seat on the outdoor patio and dive into a host of Midwestern-style dishes. All Together Now also offers gift boxes, wine and cheese clubs, and art workshops.
Their industrial-chic space on Hackney Road boasts an ever-changing menu of curated bottles from independent producers. The relaxed yet stylish vibe makes it an ideal spot for date nights or catching up with friends. A cosy wine bar located beneath the arches of Charing Cross, Champagne Charlies specialises in all things British bites and crisp glasses of wine from Davy’s Wine Merchants. It’s a shoo-in for after-work drinks and private events, with a range of dining rooms available for hire and seasonal cuisine in a cool, historic basement setting. A good deal of natural wine drinking happens on Bushwick rooftops, usually involving some combination of climbing a fire escape and a janky bluetooth speaker. At Cherry On Top, things are a little more professional, although hanging out here does feel a bit like being at a friend’s place.
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Stop by, take a seat on a tweed banquette, give a few small plates your full attention, then drink some interesting wine from a fashionably stubby glass. There’s a big bar near the open kitchen for when you can’t snag a reservation. The lounge often holds pairing nights where wines are matched with seasonal local dishes, enhancing the dining experience. It’s an ideal spot to explore new wine and food pairings, all while enjoying the lively, communal atmosphere. After a rocky start full of shifts and pivots during the pandemic, this rosé-hued hideaway on Northwest 21st seems to have hit its stride. The team behind lavishly decorated restaurant hits Beatnik, Porto, and Mama Delia doesn’t shy away from funkiness in style or wine.
The huge wine list is made up primarily of natural wines from France, with about 30 options available by the glass, and most importantly, they have one of our favorite wine and oyster happy hours every day until 7pm. There’s a long menu of mostly Spanish small plates, but eating a full-blown meal here is unnecessary. Rhodora in Fort Greene focuses on wine made using small-scale, natural processes as part of the wine bar’s larger sustainable mission to produce zero waste.
Along with its unstuffy, imaginative approach to wine education, a wide variety of bottle price points tie into Pairings’ mission to make wine accessible and fun for all. With indoor and outdoor seating, the shop welcomes visitors to try a flight, bottle, or some wines by the glass. What was once Les Caves — NE Alberta’s intimate, subterranean wine bar — is now Bar Nina.
- That ranges from chilled oysters to charcuterie with knowledgeable staffers always available to help you with unconventional wine pairings.
- Situated near Embankment (a really easy walk from Charing Cross if you cut through the back entrance), this atmospheric spot is steeped in history, with candlelit nooks and vaulted cellars.
- Over in East London, Sager + Wilde is a go-to for trendy wine lovers.
- With the duo behind much‑loved St Petersburg bar Wong Kar Wine calling the shots, the drinks list is carefully considered with a focus on low-intervention and skin contact production, as well fine fizz.
Walk-ins are welcome, but making a reservation is the best way to go, especially for larger parties or during the summer. Balance the wine with a cheese and charcuterie board or choose from a lineup of potato chip pairings. Explore your city’s top rooftop bars, serving happy hour cocktails, sweeping city views and sunset‑ready spaces for memorable nights in the sky.
Service and Experience: Thoughtful and Elegant
Just a stone’s throw away from Portobello Market, Franklin’s Notting Hill is a great spot to drink good booze. Not only are they serving delicious wine but also a fabulous selection of cheese and charcuterie boards in their gorgeous space. It’s a plush and high-end spot for drinking, with crushed velvet complementing the cool chrome, found supporting 100s of bottles of wine on the back bar. In Elephant & Castle, Diogenes the Dog takes a modern approach to wine. This quirky neighbourhood bar and bottle shop is found just shy of Elephant and Castle, championing small-scale producers and lesser-known regions, offering an exciting alternative to mainstream choices.
Nestled beneath a railway arch, this cosy spot showcases a curated range from crisp Vinho Verde to bold Douro reds, with friendly staff happy to guide guests through tastings. The wine list is incredibly tempting, with a large selection of whites, reds and oranges. Stylish and contemporary, 68 Wine Bar & Cellar offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect venue for a casual meal or special occasion.
The interior execution pairs rich olive walls and deep burgundy tables with custom oak units showcasing low-intervention bottles and vinyl artwork. Founded by wine importers Beattie & Roberts alongside charcutier George Jephson, Cadet offers a daily-changing menu of French-influenced small plates that celebrate the seasons. Complementing the food is a thoughtfully curated wine list featuring natural and low-intervention bottles from across Europe. Sister restaurant bar to the buzzing Soho spot Bar Crispin, Crispin exudes a similar, understated elegance. You can spend $5,875 on a bottle of Chevalier-Montrachet at this Soho spot, but you can also hang out at the bar and drink glass after glass of $15 picpoul.
It doesn’t get much better than this beauty, which has over 20 by the glass and more than 300 bottles to choose between as well. Ideal for date nights in an intimate setting, The Wine Tasting Shop stocks artisanal producers and has live music each week too. For top-notch places to sip organic glasses, Daly’s Wine Bar is a great shout. The venue promises a cosy ambience, as well as a variety of a artisan beers and premium spirits, on top of 20 daily international wines to choose from. If that doesn’t pique your interest, there’s British cuisine on offer, including delish charcuterie spreads – perfect for date night across a bottle.
So, grab your glass, explore thecapital, and discover your new favourite pour. Elvis is from the team behind Le Dive, but if Le Dive is for sitting outside and gossiping loud enough that people can hear you, Elvis is for telling someone a secret without anyone hearing you at all. The wine bar is in a storied NoHo location that used to house Great Jones Cafe, and yes, a bust of Elvis is apparently hiding somewhere around here. Come to drink an orange wine from the Loire Valley on a stool in front of the big window that looks out onto the cobblestone street.
The spiritual successor to beloved Racines—a refined yet relaxed downtown wine bar and restaurant with a menu by chef Jonathan Karis. Bronzeville Winery, from urban planner Cecilia Cuff and Silver Room owner Eric Williams, is known by fans for its noteworthy assortment of wines by the glass, bottle, or flight. There’s an emphasis on Black-owned and women-owned vintners, plus a menu that ranges from small appetizers to large, shareable plates.
Here, you can take your pick from over 6,000 bottles of wine, including dozens by the glass. It’s little wonder this place earned a 1 PIN recognition from The Pinnacle Guide. Just underneath HIDE on Piccadilly, The Bar Below serves up style and sophistication with every sip.