The best By the Glass wine lists in the UK 2023
Here is the guide to the best spots in the UK to drink wine by the glass. These venues were all finalists in Star Wine List of the Year UK 2023 with the Buyer. Check out all the venues and the winning wine lists!
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Catena Zapata
Argentina’s Bodega Catena Zapata, founded in 1902, is known for its pioneering role in resurrecting Malbec and in discovering extreme high altitude terroirs in the Andean foothills of Mendoza.
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Phone: +44 20 7183 8190
Address: 2 Greek Street, London
By the Glass List of the Year UK, presented by Catena Zapata 2023
Noble Rot Soho is the second venue from the team behind the wine magazine and Bloomsbury bar/restaurant of the same name, installed in the former home of the Gay Hussar, the iconic Soho restaurant loved by politicians and writers, established in 1953. There’s no bar space here, instead two classy but cosy restaurant floors and a stylish private dining room up top. ‘Old Soho’ is reflected in the interior with proper wooden furniture; antique mirrored walls and vintage decanters line the length of the walls along a ceiling height shelf give full bistro glamour. The first floor features wall-siz...
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Phone: 0121 449 8885
Address: 2c Saint Mary's Row, Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham
By the Glass List of the Year UK, presented by Catena Zapata 2023
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Phone: +44 01225 423417
Address: 5 Chapel Row, Bath
By the Glass List of the Year UK, presented by Catena Zapata 2023
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Phone: +44 20 3141 6016
Address: 16 Cavendish Square, London
Sparkling Wine List of the Year UK, presented by Nyetimber 2023
Les 110 de Taillevent in London is an embassy of the classic Paris restaurant Le Taillevent and its sibling Les 110 de Taillevent in Paris. Located by Cavendish Square just a short walk from Oxford Street, this gorgeous brasserie has a relaxed but high-end approach to wine. As for the name “Les 110 de Taillevent”, the 110 refers to the numbers of wines available by the glass, in either 70ml or 125ml. To go with the 110 wines (or many more by the bottle), you'll find 30 a la carte dishes.
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Phone: +44 20 7242 8963
Address: 51 Lamb's Conduit St, London
New Generation Bordeaux List UK, presented by Bordeaux Wines 2023
Noble Rot opened their doors in late 2015 and immediately hit their stride as a not-to-miss wine venue in London. Located in Bloomsbury on the quaintly historic Lamb’s Conduit Street, it’s Parisian inspired and feels as if it’s been there forever. The wine bar at the front is light and comfortable, with prize tables in the double fronted bay windows, a roaring fire in the colder months and walls adorned with the very cool front covers of their eponymous wine magazine. The restaurant at the back is cosy and inviting. The food is classic Franglais bistro fare – ideal for wine. To be honest,...
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Phone: +44 20 7290 7600
Address: 8-10 Pollen St, Mayfair, London
New Zealand Wine List of the Year UK, presented by New Zealand wine 2023
Pollen Street Social is the flagship restaurant of the Social group in London, located in Mayfair. Pollen Street Social describes itself as a contemporary bistro with a relaxed fine dining atmosphere. The cuisine is modern and creative European and the wine list at Pollen Street Social follows suit. It’s extensive and offers an impressive by the glass selection – over 50 wines, sake, sweet, fortifies and sparkling all served in different measures between 75ml, 125ml and 175ml – so plenty to suit all budgets and taste buds.
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Phone: +44 20 7836 6801
Address: 16 Endell St, London
Medium-Sized List of the Year UK 2023
The 10 Cases Bistro à Vin is located in the middle of Theatreland in Covent Garden in London. The concept is simple – to offer a short list of 10 whites and 10 reds (alongside rosé, some bubbly and some fortified) and to never buy more than 10 cases of each wine, guaranteeing a constantly evolving selection. One of the most unpretentious yet high-quality wine bars in London, The 10 Cases is as popular with the trade as it is with the wine-loving public. The menu is French bistro style, three starters, three mains and some smaller tapas plates on the side. The bistro wine list is available by t...
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Phone: +44 20 8191 0704
Address: 8 Elystan Street, London
By the Glass List of the Year UK, presented by Catena Zapata 2023
Wild Corner is the wine bar little sister to Wild Tavern across the road. It’s small and cosy yet glamourous - well suited to its very smart address in Chelsea/South Kensington. For somewhere small the wine list is long – an incredible 200 bottles are available by the glass (or carafe) with vintages spanning decades (the 1939 Pichon Lalande has sadly just sold out). The menu is produce led; a reduced version of that they serve over the road, simply cooked top quality ingredients that let the wine shine. Fresh langoustines and raw fish, Gillardeau oysters, beef tartare, USDA Sirloin, charcu...
