Best wine bars in London Whether you want rustic bistros or the best in upscale drinking, David Ellis has found the capital's top spots for a glass of the good stuff Tuesday 22 September 2015 08:40 BST London's best wine bars There's an old joke that justifies the love of wine: nobody ever came up with a brilliant idea after their second bottle of water. And wine drinking, like any upstanding pastime, requires a little practice. Fortunately, London is pleasingly rammed with decent bars all honouring the grape's greatest achievement (a moth turning into a butterfly has nothing on this humble fruit transforming into a bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape.) The city is even producing its own stuff, as Gavin Monery from London Cru explains in the video below. The idea of a wine bar has a little stigma attached, but fortunately, old-fashioned sommeliers with intimidating moustaches and dismissive glances have long been banished from the best of London's wine hotspots.

The idea of small, snobby rooms can be thrown out like the sediment in an old bottle – wine drinking in London is meant to be fun, not an extended lecture.names of wine cups Whether a quiet night savouring a modest fifteen glasses of white with a friend is on the cards or a celebratory evening of champagne is required, London caters for all. buy blue wine bottlesOur list includes old-fashioned bistros, one of the finest restaurants in town, a modern spin on things and true a London institution. best buy california winesExplore, be merry, learn a little, and raise a glass to good health.best online wine sellers Follow David Ellis on Twitter @dvh_ellisthe best wine in spain

Follow Going Out on Facebook and on Twitter @ESgoingout Things to do in LondonBuried deep beneath cobbled streets in Covent Garden, Gordon's Wine Bar is composed of multiple caves and tunnels filled with small candlelit tables and copious bottles of wine, which is somehow more romantic than it is gimmicky. best french red wine brands in indiaGordon's has been around since 1890, and is still going strong serving its wide selection of global wines (ranging from red to rosé to vegan) and a handful of snacks, such as cheese plates, a smoked salmon salad, and peppers stuffed with feta cheese.best white wine with tomatoesHello and thanks for your interest.glass of wine huge In a nutshell The Good Wine Shop is an independent wine merchant. best red wine italian food

We also sell craft beers and artisanal spirits. We have two shops in Kew and Chiswick in West London, We sell wine and spirits through this website. We pride ourselves on our customer service and have a group of passionate and knowledgeable staff. Our range is selected by the people who work for us and is focused on family owned and small producers who have a passion for what they do. These are unique wines and great examples of the region in which they are produced but this does not mean they are necessarily all expensive. Our strap line of Good Wine | Great Stories aims to convey the passion we have for these small family wine producers. You won’t see products on our shelves which you can buy in the supermarkets as we like to offer a unique and diverse range. Everything we sell at The Good Wine Shop can be vouched for by one of our knowledgeable staff. All our people are passionate about wine and have got advanced industry qualifications. We were delighted to have the quality and depth of our range recognised recently by being named as a Finalist for Independent Champagne Retailer of the Year 2017.

In addition, we were named Rioja Small Independent Merchant of the year 2015 and runner up as Independent Drinks Retailer of the Year in 2014 at the Drinks Retail Awards. We are also active in our local communities developing links with other independent retailers and local groups such as school PTAs and residents’ associations. I hope you find something in our range to enthuse and excite you but one thing you can be assured of is that if we don’t love drinking it, we don’t stock it! Owner of The Good Wine ShopThe 15 Best Places for Wine in LondonCreated by Foursquare Lists Gordon's Wine BarThe atmosphere at Gordon's is unmatched. I had an excellent last lunch in London here, the wine was of course great, and the salmon and potatoes was killThe atmosphere just can't be beat. The lunch bar is yummy and the wine selection is excellent. I heartily recommend this one!Must visit London wine bar. Great selection of wines by bottle and glass, equally good cheese and pickle choice.

Sit inside and soak up the atmosphere, if you can find a seat. Sager + WildeIt’s a charming, unpretentious candlelit space with robust and affordable wines, as well as some delightful bites (try the grilled cheese!) Also a few sherry cocktails. Great wine list and fantastic atmosphere. The waiting staff were friendly and professional.When they get busy, the service lacks, but they made up for it w a glass of wine. Got the trout, courgettes, grilled cheese & one of the cheeses. Hedonism WinesSpradlin said to go by for wine by glass... Best wine bar in worldEasiest way to empty an Oligarch sized bank account on alcohol. Great selection of spirits and wines.Wine tasting area is amazing Berry Bros & RuddGreat location for a book launch, wine tasting, Xmas dinner, etc.Fantastic wine and whisky selections. Don't miss the rums, though--highly underrated!Go see Rob in the Spirits Room. He knows his stuff. Always able to recommend something fabulous -- and you can taste before you buy! Catherine in the wine dept is also v. knowledgeable and helpful Noble RotThe best new small restaurant around!

Amazing food (ox cheek was phenomenal!), brilliant choice of wine. A definite must for gourmet and wine connoisseur.Amazing wine list and the food was fab, portions slightly on the small side tho.Great selection of wines, great place to sit and while away time with friends. Menu is simple and most choices are decent. BrawnGood for a lazy Sunday lunch after a morning on the flower market, great service and good wine - you have to book though!london FAVE! great hood, beautiful interior and AMAZING food and wine menu!Standing here for its group, which includes Terroirs and others, this is accessible East London hipsterishness with great little plates of edgy Mediterranean bits and bobs and natural wines... The LedburyBlow out and have the tasting menu with wine, incredible!Best lunch of my life with fab wines and incredibly friendly staff. If you love wine and food this place is like heaven. Big Thanks to the whole crew for making it so memorableTasting menu with wine paring awesome. Just excellent in every way. 

St. John Bread and WineThe food is amazing and the menu is ever changing with fantastic sharong dishes. Friendly and laid back atmosphere with brilliant bread and wine list, this could possinly be londons best restaurant.In all seriousness, St. John Bread and Wine excels at both. The lentils were exquisite, the lamb was tender and juicy, and the ginger cake was divine.good and simple British cuisine, might need to book in advance, wine list is my favourite Clos MaggioreBook early and get a table in the back. Ask the sommelier for wine choices for each dish - fantastic choices. Try the wagyu beef.Taster menu with wine is worth it! BarrafinaAbsolutely delicious food and very helpful staff (explaining the dishes and recommending wine). Ideal place for a date. Will definitely go back!Great atmosphereWORTH the wait - especially when you can order wine and starters in line. Octopus, tuna tartare, corgette and classic tortilla were favorites from the main menu. Do not miss the Specials menu! 

JoséBermondsey Street is full of little gems and Jose is definitely one of those! Great tapas place with impressive wine and sherry list, try to go for the specials of the day instead of the normal menu.Great wine list, blackboard with daily changing menu and great quality food, whilst the usual tapas options can also be found they are a little pricey. Great service though & fun atmosphere.Simply fantastic every time. Food is excellent, staff friendly. Nice cava and wines as well. A regular favourite of mine. Pollen Street SocialAmazing services!! we were invited to the dessert bar by friendly sommelier them making desserts for us. 9/10 ♡Exquisite tasting menu with refreshingly friendly unpretentious staff and setting. Highlight:"Full English Breakfast" in miniature concealed inside an egg / cloudy prosecco.Great food, wine and atmosphere! Jason Atherton has created a really fabulous London eatery The Clove ClubThe service here is excellent, warm and friendly. The food is outstanding, each dish on the tasting menu was delicious and the 'funky' wine topped it off (top choice from Emily who looked after us)Can only get the 10 course tasting menu on Saturday nights.