121 places to drink great wine in London 2026
London is one of the most exciting cities in the world for wine, with an abundance of exciting and eclectic destinations.
From Michelin-starred pairings to vinous-minded pubs or easy-going natural wine joints (oh, and secret sommelier hangouts), these are the restaurants and wine bars with the best wine lists in the UK’s capital city.
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![Trinity, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7622 1199
Address: 4 The Polygon, London
Best Riesling Wine List UK, presented by Dr. Lippold 2026
Since opening in 2006, this privately owned neighbourhood fine dining establishment has developed a list that has steadily gained depth and breadth. Most importantly, there is a focus on synchronising the wine with the kitchen’s seasonal food and the preferences of its clientele. They know what their key patrons want and focus on traditional regions within their 600-bin list, though they also venture beyond the solid Burgundy and Bordeaux sections to include other well-regarded European and New World selections. In recognition of the growing universe of newer wine styles, the “Sommeliers’ Sele...
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![The Bull & Last, a hotel, restaurant and wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7267 3641
Address: 168 Highgate Road, London
One of London’s best pubs (which now has seven guest rooms upstairs) the historic Bull & Last marries traditional cosy boozer with being a simply great place to eat and drink. The menu is hearty but refined seasonal British/European; the wine list mostly European, with classics and less spotted regions/blends from sustainably driven and traditional vignerons. Wines by the glass are extremely competitively priced, so it's hard to complain, especially given the thought that’s gone into choosing this compact but classy list. From crowd-pleasing Picpoul and Tempranillo, to Jura Chardonnay, boutiq...
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![Marksman, a restaurant and wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7739 7393
Address: 254 Hackney Road, London
Traditional East-end pub on trendy Hackney Road with brilliant food using the best British ingredients; a mix of impeccable pub classics – the pie for two is unmissable.There are some slightly more restaurant-y style plates, all seasonal and produce-led, and a short but interesting, natural-leaning wine list. There are also some serious grower Champagnes, several skin contact and glasses at fantastic value, particularly for a London venue. The main circa-50-bottle list covers most price points, with a handful of ‘from the cellar’ specials priced accordingly. Cosy, traditional and contempo...
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![Anchor & Hope, a restaurant and wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7928 9898
Address: 36 The Cut, London
Established in 2003, the Anchor + Hope is a pub with one of the city’s best loved dining rooms. Situated on The Cut in Waterloo, it has the Old and Young Vic theatres a mere stone’s throw away, as well as the rest of the Southbank’s culture on its doorstep. The food is hearty yet invariably impeccably cooked, inspired by traditional European regional cooking. A passion for real wine oozes from the list, with prices and styles mirroring the approach to food. The list is printed on a simple page of A4 (though in tiny font to squeeze everything in!) and they don’t bother here with fancy glass...
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![Cambio de Tercio, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7244 8970
Address: 163 Old Brompton Road, London
Long standing Cambio de Tercio in South Kensington has one of the best collections of Spanish wines in the capital. Wines are grouped by region or DO, from the famous to the obscure, and everything is very fairly priced with a plentiful choice to suit all pockets. For those who have the cash to splash, there are over 80 or so different Riojas to splurge on. While by the glass is limited, the bottle list (and halves) are so reasonably priced, it’s not really an issue. Sherry fans will of course be happy, with Fino through to PX, new wave and traditional, and some older rarities to boot. Its...
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![Canton Arms, a restaurant and wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7582 8710
Address: 177 South Lambeth Road, London
Sister pub to the Anchor & Hope in Waterloo, the Canton Arms is also situated south of the river, between Stockwell, Vauxhall and the Oval. The menu is similar – hearty but finely cooked dishes reflecting the best regional bistros across France and Italy that place produce and provenance to the fore. The European wine list is plentiful (especially for a pub with close to 100 references) and packed with the best organic, biodynamic and natural growers. There’s a generous selection by the glass, all attractively priced allowing you to try lots of different styles. Interesting, authentic, and h...
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![Peckham Cellars, a restaurant and wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44020 4551 9444
Address: 125 Queen's Road, London
A Bib Gourmand-awarded wine bar and bistro in trendy Peckham, South London. An eclectic and expansive selection of sustainable and organic wines adorn the shelves to be taken away or drunk in alongside snacks and small plates. The main focus is on artisanal bottles from France and Spain, with lesser known regions rubbing shoulders with the classics. The head chef is from San Sebastian, so you can expect contemporary, seasonal plates with a Spanish/Basque slant, the perfect foil for wine. There’s a varied event programme throughout the year too; the team aren’t shy of a party, wine dinner or t...
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![Apricity, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 8017 2780
Address: 68 Duke Street, London
Sustainability Prize UK, presented by Esterházy 2026
Apricity is a low waste, sustainably driven restaurant in the heart of upmarket Mayfair. Their compact wine list of just over 100 wines follows suit, featuring growers who prioritise biodiversity and soil regeneration, naturally reflecting the terroirs with minimum interventions used. ‘Wines of the week’ enhance their regular by the glass offer, and for a list of this size a healthy nod to English fizz, interesting rosé, skin contact and ‘afters’ (including a plum fruit sake brewed in London, under flor treats from Jerez and the Jura and a sparkling Puglian pick-me-up). Despite its conscie...
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![Restaurant St. Barts, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 4547 7985
Address: 63 Bartholomew Close, London
Sustainability Prize UK, presented by Esterházy 2026
A true sustainability jewel, St Barts is the only restaurant in London to have both a Michelin star and a Michelin Green Star. Hidden away in Smithfield, it has a distinctive atmosphere, set against the medieval backdrop of the city’s oldest surviving church, St Bartholomew the Great. The food is sophisticated, centred on British sourcing, strong supplier relationships and a commitment to minimal waste. This ethos extends naturally into the décor, where hand-crafted furniture and stylish design details reinforce the restaurant’s philosophy. Evenings bring their signature tasting menu, your jo...
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![The terrace of Dan's wine bar, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 07450 969401
Address: 2-4 Tottenham Road, London
Dan’s is a neighbourhood wine bar and shop located in the heart of Dalston and has become a buzzy hang-out with a free flow of wine and chatter. Two large communal tables and a scattering of smaller tables give the vibe of someone’s living room – with good wine. The price structure is set to encourage people to drink well, with bottles offered at retail prices as well as for consuming on site. Backed by Dan Long, the bar has access to Dan’s other business, Parched Wine, a low-intervention supplier and online shop that has several thousand lines. With this knowledge, imagine the variety that h...
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![Dovetale, a hotel and restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 3137 4983
Address: 1 Dover Yard, London
International California Wine List of the Year, presented by Pahlmeyer 2025
Situated in the sustainably driven 1 Hotel Mayfair, Dovetale restaurant – “To join together harmoniously and precisely by means of a Dovetale” according to chef Tom Sellers – merges fine dining with pure, simple cooking. The wine programme reflects this spirit of harmony, with friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere combined with a world-class list, which was the 2025 Gold Star winner of Best California Wine List at the Star Wine List of the Year International Final. This award is not just about the cliché wines of Californian sunshine – it celebrates the many facets of the region’s wines...
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![Bistro Freddie, a restaurant and wine bar in London, UK.]()
Address: Bistro Freddie, 74 Luke Street, Greater, London
The latest edition to the Crispin Group (Bar Crispin is in Soho) the 45-cover Bistro Freddie in trendy Shoreditch showcases the best of British produce in French inspired dishes, waiting to be washed down by an all-French list. Organised by region, there’s a comprehensive yet manageable number in each sub-section, with bottles to please both classic and more experimental palates, from the country’s best vignerons. Of the 200+ bottles most are fairly priced, and it's nice to see Alsace, Savoie & Jura, Beaujolais and Bordeaux/SW being given equal billing alongside the Loire, Rhone and Burgund...
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![64 Goodge St, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 3747 6364
Address: 64 Goodge Street, Greater, London
Smart and stylish bistro 64 Goodge Street is the sister to the one-star Portland and local gem Clipstone, both just around the corner in Fitzrovia, the Bohemian area situated just north of Oxford Street. The food is French (albeit, as they say ‘from an outsider’s point of view’) and provides a welcome return to the traditional starters/mains/dessert format in a city overrun with small plates. Packed with the likes of onion farci, lobster vol au vent, morteau sausage and Bayonne ham, every dish is deliciously thirsty for wine. The European-leaning list has a generous range of wines served b...
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![Otto’s, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7713 0107
Address: 182 Grays Inn Road, London
Otto’s has become a bit of an institution since opening in 2011, due to its unwavering commitment to classic, elegant and romantic French dining. You can go à la carte but the main draw is the canard (or homard) à la presse (tableside pressed duck or lobster). The eponymous Otto is very much present with an illustrious CV including Tour D’Argent in Paris (which was established in the 16th century and home of canard á la presse). The wine list is international but basically mostly French. There’s a very limited choice by the glass, but you don’t go to Otto’s for ‘a glass’ so that’s fine and...
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![Little Cellars, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 4551 9444
Address: 75 Camberwell Church Street, London
The new little sister to Peckham Cellars, this time in Camberwell (opposite another great wine bar, Veraison so you can do a mini wine crawl). Featuring the same format and vibe as the original only on a smaller scale – organic and low intervention bottles, focused on France and Spain to enjoy with a little menu of snacks and small plates. Next door they have their shop for take away, Cellar Next Door.
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![Brunswick House, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7720 2926
Address: 30 Wandsworth Road, London
Brunswick House is a grand Grade II listed Georgian mansion, the one remainer of a bygone era on a now busy main road, stranded between Vauxhall tube and railway station and the River Thames, surrounded by new developments and office blocks. Owned by architectural antiques company Lasso, the whole faded but decadent building is now a restaurant, bar and event space, operated by chef Jackson Boxer. It's part café, part cocktail bar, part restaurant and terrace with a warren of private rooms and underground vaults for daily use or private hire. The menu, however, is firmly focused in the 21st...
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![LPM London, a restaurant and wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7495 4774
Address: 53-54 Brook's Mews, London
The London outpost of the international luxury group LPM (La Petite Maison) is tucked away on a cobbled mews in well-heeled Mayfair behind Claridge’s Hotel. Inspired by the Côte d’Azur lifestyle, the food is pure Riviera chic: pristine produce and pared back preparation. The wine list is long, deep and at times eye-wateringly expensive, but you don’t come here for a budget slurp, so c’est la vie. This is most evident in the wines by the bottle and carafes, where there are a dozen of each colour, with all but one in double or triple figures. So just give in, buy a bottle and enjoy. There a...
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![Bacchanalia, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 3161 9720
Address: 1-3 Mount Street, London
Best Italian Wine List UK 2026
An edible Mediterranean odyssey is the order of the day here, an opulent and deliciously over the top celebration of the ancient story of Bacchanalia, and if the interior is anything to go by, a feast for the eyes as much as the palate. The menu is Greek/Italian and everything is to be shared, not least the decadent Bacchus Feasting ‘dishes for the table’. The wine list is suitably immense – 650 references from Greece, Italy, France and beyond – and as such no major region is left undrunk. There’s vintage Champagne galore, and English fizz even gets a polite look in. Whites and reds are...
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![Claridge's Restaurant, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7629 8860
Address: Claridge's, Brook Street, London
Best Riesling Wine List UK, presented by Dr. Lippold 2026
Claridge’s Restaurant sits within its namesake luxury hotel in London’s Mayfair. It is the perfect place to feel both decadent and relaxed at the same time – a difficult balance and one they successfully achieve. The wine list is extensive – incredibly strong in the classic regions though there is exploration to be had. Venture into places like China or Slovenia, or take on the well-integrated skin-contact wines. Champagne is particularly well represented, with striking full-page producer features to linger over. Without favouring any one particular region, nice verticals can be discovered as...
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![Doppo, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7183 2100
Address: 33 Dean Street, London
Best Italian Wine List UK 2026
Doppo, a casual Tuscan-accented restaurant, is definitely a hidden gem in the heart of London’s buzzy Soho. With no website, you could easily think it was just a pop up or fly-by-night place. Instead, this is a spot I recommend time and again to visitors in London who just want good wine and food, and would otherwise never discover it. Bookings are taken via an OpenTable reservation link on their Instagram page or through a Google search, and while the process is a little unconventional, it is by no means difficult. The list, at around 700 refere...
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![Mountain, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Address: 16-18 Beak Street, London
Best Spanish Wine List UK, presented by Familia Torres 2026
The team behind the popular (and great) Brat restaurant in Shoreditch has done it again, this time in Soho. We would probably define this as a fine-casual-dining restaurant if we could, and fine it is. With two levels of dining and bar seating on both floors, you can either reserve a table for lunch or dinner, or drop in. The cuisine has a lot of cooking over fire, just like Brat, and there are bites, small dishes and mains to choose from. With the staff knowing what they do, we simply ask them for navigation. Wine-wise, well, it follows in the footsteps of Brat but does even better – Mounta...
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![Berners Tavern, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7908 7979
Address: 10 Berners Street, London
Berners Tavern is located in the 5-star London Edition hotel (luxury arm of Marriott) in Berners Street, off Oxford Street, and adjacent to Soho’s Wardour Street. Jason Atherton, chef-restaurateur of the Social restaurant group, has been consulting since its opening in 2013. Berners Tavern offers all-day dining, from breakfast to dinner, and the menu is seasonal contemporary British-inspired. The dining room is imposing in an old-school New York brasserie style with baroque-style ceilings, huge chandeliers, and over 200 paintings and photographs decorating the walls. The atmosphere is casual b...
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![Raffles London at The OWO, a restaurant and hotel in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 3907 7540
Address: 57 Whitehall, London
Best Long List UK, presented by Bibendum 2026
Raffles is the new London outpost of this luxury group of hotels. Located in the stunning Old War Office, in the heart of Whitehall and just south of Trafalgar Square, Raffles has 120 rooms and no fewer than nine restaurants and three bars. The restaurant choices range from fine dining (with two restaurants from Argentinian chef Mauro Colagreco, Japanese-inspired cuisine at Kioku by Endo, and the Italian Langosteria) to more casual all-day dining (the Francophile Café Lapérouse, Colagreco’s Mediterranean-inspired Saison, and the classically British The Drawing Room). There is so much choice he...
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![Mount Street Restaurant, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 3840 9860
Address: First Floor, 41-43 Mount Street, London
Located on Mount Street, in the heart of Mayfair, Mount Street Restaurant occupies the first floor of The Audley building, which also houses the pub ‘Audley Public House’ on the ground floor and four private rooms on the top three floors. Opened in 2022, this is the first London project for the hospitality group Artfarm – owned by Iwan and Manuela Wirth, who also own global art gallery Hauser & Wirth. The fact that the owners are involved with art certainly permeates throughout this stunningly decorated building, with each space, room, and floor enhanced with antiques, art and design objects o...
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![Kai Mayfair, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7493 8988
Address: 65 South Audley Street, London
Kai is a Chinese fine dining restaurant located on South Audley Street, in the western part of Mayfair, and first opened in 1993, owned by Malaysian Bernard Yeoh. The food is focused on seafood and inspired by the coastal Nanyang region. In 2009 it gained a Michelin star which has been retained to this day. The dining room is small and slightly old school, but authentic and cosy nevertheless. The food is comforting, of very high quality, and has a strong traditional direction with modern twists. Kai is open for lunch and dinner all weekdays. The wine list is significant in size and selection...
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![Sexy Fish London, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 3764 2000
Address: Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London
Sexy Fish is Asian-inspired fine dining, and opened on the corner of Mayfair’s Berkeley Square in 2015. Part of Richard Caring’s empire of restaurants, Sexy Fish is easily some of the best Japanese-inspired food in London, with the menu including sushi, robata, the best-temperated sashimi I have had, and also one of the best versions of caramelized black cod. The bar is always buzzing and lively and serves a selection of classic and fun cocktails, as well as housing one of the largest Japanese whiskey selections in the country. Sexy Fish is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and o...
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![Lower, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Address: 19 Lower Marsh, London
Located close to Waterloo station and local theatres, this is the perfect casual, no frills wine bar to pop into pre- or post-theatre, or before commuting home on the train. It also has a cellar shop if you need to pick up a bottle to drink in or take away. Most tables are kept for walk-ins and the outdoor tables and chairs come out to play when possible. There are plenty of wines by the glass and bottle, but the added value here is the deep wine knowledge of co-owner Alex Pitt – let him guide you towards an up-and-coming producer or a new project by an established name. The Riesling section...
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![Cornus, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 3468 8751
Address: 27c Eccleston Place, London
Perched atop the Ice Factory in Belgravia’s Eccleston Yards, Cornus is the latest venture from the team behind Chelsea’s popular Medlar restaurant. Owner David O’Connor is renowned for his passionate dedication to the art of service (he is behind the ‘Drive for Service’ podcast) and here collaborates with Head Chef Gary Foulkes, formerly of Michelin-starred The Square and Angler restaurants. The kitchen offers modern British and European fine dining, the dining area is bright and airy, service is relaxed and friendly, and there is a lovely roof terrace for drinks. The wine list is small to...
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![Dorian, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 3089 9556
Address: 105, 107 Talbot Road, London
Best Austrian Wine List UK, presented by Austrian Wine 2026
Dorian describes itself as “a bistro for locals.” Situated in Notting Hill, it is the latest venture by Chris D’Sylva, the man behind the hugely successful Notting Hill Fish Shop and the Supermarket of Dreams. The menu is centred on great quality ingredients and overall simplicity (especially the high calibre fish, shellfish, and meat) while the space encompasses a small main dining room and open plan kitchen with seats up at the counter. The atmosphere is informal, lively and busy, and Dorian received its first Michelin star in 2024. The medium-sized wine list focuses on classic fine wine...
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![Langan’s Brasserie, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7491 8822
Address: Stratton Street, London
Originally opened in 1976, Langan’s Brasserie is one of Mayfair’s oldest, most iconic restaurants. It closed in 2020 and was refurbished entirely for a re-opening in 2021. With its classically elegant feel, lots of artwork on the walls, dark wood tables and soft lighting, the ambience is like an old-fashioned Parisian-style London. The modern French menu provides all day dining, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, a set menu, and Sunday lunch. The wine list is long, with a strong focus on classic fine wine regions, but very good representation from the rest of the world, too.
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![Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7107 0000
Address: 10 Grosvenor Square, London
Located in the heart of Mayfair, on Grosvenor Square, Lucky Cat is a fine dining Asian-themed restaurant and part of the Gordon Ramsay group. The space consists of a relatively big lounge, dining area and chef’s counter while the menu is a mix of sushi, sashimi, robata grill and smaller Asian-inspired plates. There is a significant and versatile selection of wines by-the-glass, as well as by-the-glass sakes and contemporary cocktails. The broader wine list focuses on classic fine wine regions, but also has presence from other parts of the world.
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![ZUMA London, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7584 1010
Address: 5 Raphael Street, London
Zuma is located in Knightsbridge and was created in 2002 by Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney. Today, it is part of a global chain also including the Roka concept. This is modern yet authentic Japanese cuisine based on the traditional izakaya (informal dining) style, here interpreted in a sophisticated but down-to-earth way. There’s a main kitchen, sushi counter, and robata grill, with an open plan kitchen contributing to the vibrant feel of the restaurant. Energetic music plays in the background and the interior is created in a wholesome zen style. There’s a small outside drinks area. The win...
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![Exterior of Plates London restaurant, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 8050 6682
Address: 320 Old Street, London
Best Short List UK, presented by The Buyer 2026
Plates in Shoreditch is the UK’s first plant-forward Michelin restaurant and unquestionably gastronomic fine dining. The cosy 25-seat venue entwines plant, people and planet – core values for co-owners, siblings Kirk and Keeley Haworth. Chef Kirk re-evaluated his lifestyle and diet after a diagnosis of Lyme disease, which spurred extensive research and led to him creating his innovative, seasonal, plant-based dishes packed with flavour. The pair also champions the wellness of their team and continues this thread into the interiors, which are composed of sustainable and repurposed materials fro...
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![Da Terra, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: 020 7062 2052
Address: 8 Patriot Square, London
Best By-the-Glass List UK, presented by Lingua Franca 2026
Da Terra is the brainchild of chef Rafael Cagali and General Manager Charlie Lee, who met while working together at Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck. Opening in 2019, inside the Edwardian Town Hall Hotel in Bethnal Green, it took less than a year for the team to achieve its first Michelin star; the second star followed in 2021. Chef Cagali is originally from Sao Paolo, with an Italian background, and the restaurant’s tasting menu bears the strong impression of Latin America and Italy, with European influences. The dining room has a warm, elegant and contemporary feel. The wine list is extens...
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![OMA, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: 020 8129 6760
Address: 3 Bedale Street, London
Special Jury Prize UK 2026
Do not underestimate this casual, buzzy restaurant. OMA exploded onto the London dining scene in April 2024, receiving a Michelin star alongside the 2025 Star Wine List of the Year UK Best Newcomer award in its very first year. Both the food and the wine draw inspiration from the Mediterranean and Levant, with the list curated like choices for a vacation getaway. Will you travel to sun-kissed coastline shores influenced by the sea and mineral sands? Or venture inland to mountains, valleys and rolling hills? Some diners may even choose to be transported to Mediterranean islands surrounded by sa...
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![Interior of Row on 5 restaurant, London, UK.]()
Address: 5 Savile Row, London
Best By-the-Glass List UK, presented by Lingua Franca 2026
Located in London’s prestigious and quietly iconic Savile Row in Mayfair, this Michelin restaurant embodies luxury on many levels. Not only in the immaculate fit-out, but in the high-end, attentive service that truly defines the experience – from chefs presenting their precisely executed, seasonal British dishes to the warm front of house, whose members will even offer to dry clean your coat while you dine. Be ready for the tome-like wine list – with 2,400 listings, you will find almost anything you could wish for, be it traditional, innovative or saké. They have optimised Coravin, offering n...
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![KOL, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: 020 3829 6888
Address: 9 Seymour Street, London
KOL, in London’s Marylebone, is arguably the city’s finest Mexican establishment at the moment. Chef Patron Santiago Lastra – awarded Best Chef at the GQ Food and Drink Awards in 2021 – is behind it, and the focus is on heritage, craftsmanship, and nature; “Mexican soul, with British ingredients.” Before London, Lastra worked with Andoni Luis Aduriz at Mugaritz and René Redzepi at Noma (during its Mexico residency). Following KOL’s opening in 2020, the restaurant immediately made it onto The World’s 50 Best list, reaching the No. 17 spot in 2024, the same year receiving its first Michelin sta...
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![Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7499 0124
Address: Savoy Hotel, Strand, London
Restaurant 1890 is the newest venture from renowned British restaurateur Gordon Ramsay, located inside the iconic Savoy Hotel on London’s Strand, and overlooking the hotel entrance. The restaurant is named after Auguste Escoffier, who became the Savoy's chef in 1890. Gaining a Michelin star in 2024, the kitchen focuses on an eight-course fine-dining tasting menu blending Escoffier’s legacy with contemporary flair. A shorter four-course tasting menu is available for lunch on Friday and Saturday. The dining room is intimate, with only 10 tables, and art deco-inspired in warm golden colours. Th...
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![Gold, Notting Hill, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: 020 3146 0747
Address: 95-97 Portobello Road, London
Gold, Notting Hill is a restaurant and bar located on Notting Hill’s bustling Portobello Road. This is the newest venture of restaurateur Nick House; chef Theo Hill, previously of the River Café, is in charge of the kitchen. Set over four floors, the space is informal and laid back, with a menu that focuses on generous and seasonal modern European sharing plates cooked in wood ovens. The wine list is small and well curated, focused on low-intervention, organic, biodynamic producers. The cocktail list is equally exciting and focused on seasonality.
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![Sabor, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: 020 3319 8130
Address: 35-37 Heddon Street, London
Sabor is Spanish for “flavour” and was founded by Nieves Barragán Mohacho and José Etura in 2018. Located on Heddon Street, right off London’s busy Regent Street, it gained a Michelin star in its first year and takes guests on a journey through the finest foods of Spain – from Andalusia to Galicia and Castile. The restaurant has four areas each dedicated to different food styles: a daily menu of fresh fish at the Counter, wood-fired cuisine at El Asador, tapas at La Mesa and a bar serving hugely refreshing cocktails. The wine list is concise, dynamic and focused on Spain.
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![Bouchon Racine, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7253 3368
Address: Upstairs, 66 Cowcross St, London
Proprietor and chef Henry Harris has years of experience in delighting patrons with precise French bistro classics, like rabbit with mustard and smoked bacon, or filet au poivre. Located in an upstairs venue with lovely large windows at the front of the building, the restaurant takes its inspiration from the traditional, hearty cuisine of Lyon as well as the bistros of Paris, with menus written daily on chalkboards. The thoughtful two-page wine list is dominated by France, though a handful of non-French wines appear if deemed to be of a sufficiently high standard. In true bistro style, prices...
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![Camille, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 3794 8958
Address: 2-3 Stoney St, London
Sometimes you just want a relaxed place to catch up with friends – no fancy dressing up required but also no compromising for the taste buds, whether through food or wine. That’s exactly what you get at this bistro on the edge of Borough Market. Camille feels timelessly hip, with its delicious French provincial fare providing a backdrop to a thorough two-page wine list with a low-intervention edge. It is exclusively French and designed to give you wines with a sense of place, with plenty for everyone to explore. I have spotted some unicorn wines waiting to delight a savvy wine lover though lo...
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![Caractère, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 8181 3850
Address: 209 Westbourne Park Rd, London
Owners Emily Roux and husband, Diego Ferrari, have successfully created dishes with both character and beauty in this neighbourhood one-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Notting Hill. The menu has hints of Italy executed with French flair, and the wine list reflects this spirit. Italy and France feature heavily, with classic producers as the backbone of the selection. Yet, like the food, the list also has character – orange wines, low-intervention styles, and offerings of newer regions have been woven in to complement the bold flavours of the kitchen. There are some remarkable older w...
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![Chapel Market Kitchen, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: 020 3621 2023
Address: 2 Chapel Market, London
Seafood, oysters, and Med-inspired plates are offered in abundance at this relaxed local North London restaurant. Located on a corner site in the bustly Chapel Market, it welcomes both bookings and walk-ins, with outdoor seating set up when weather permits. Food and wine are all very reasonably priced with a real sense of encouragement for everyone just to enjoy themselves. Owner Maoz Alonim is originally from Israel, where he owned Basta, located in Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market. A man of great presence, he brings a deep love of wine here, resulting in a list that feels like a treasure hunt acro...
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![Restaurant Sune, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 4568 6675
Address: 129A Pritchard's Rd, London
This vibrant, wine-forward restaurant is in a cool foodie corner of east London and is the creation of experienced hospitality duo Charlie Sims and Honey Spencer. Sune takes its name from Honey's wine mentor, Sune Rosforth, who played a pivotal role in moving Copenhagen’s three-Michelin-starred Noma towards natural wine. Honey herself is one of London’s most vocal advocates for “natural” wine, having written a book on the subject after spending the past decade convincing the wine and hospitality worlds to embrace the category, well before it became mainstream. Don’t be frightened by the use o...
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![Interior of Labombe by Trivet wine bar/restaurant, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7447 3334
Address: 19 Old Park Ln, London W1K 1LB, UK
Best Newcomer List UK 2026
The second venue by the successful duo who launched Trivet. Named after chef Jonny Lake’s imaginary restaurant from his school project aged 13. His teacher asked, “Où sont les boissons?”. This critique has now been answered after finding his partner in wine, Master Sommelier Isa Bal, while both working at the Fat Duck. Isa’s mischievous personality defines the construct of the euro-centric wine list’s presentation. The B-list at the back of the wine book includes wine regions like Bordeaux, Burgundy, Barolo, Brunello and Barbaresco – all the B’s – which just happen to be some of the worlds be...
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![Interior of Bibi restaurant, London, UK.]()
Address: 42 N Audley St, London
A Mayfair restaurant named after the chef’s grandmothers (“bibis” in Urdu), who influenced him through exposure to their food heritage. It has a more relaxed and intimate feel than most places of the area, though pricing is still on par with its location. Offering set lunch menus and tasting menus at dinner, this is not your average Indian. Chef has created an identifiably Indian-inspired menu fusing culinary skills attained at top UK establishments, a scientific mind (having attained an Oxford PhD), and a focus on sourcing (he uses artisanal ingredients from India and UK small suppliers). T...
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![Interior of Bonheur by Matt Abé restaurant, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7139 8624
Address: 43 Upper Brook St, London
A Mayfair fine dining establishment with subtle nods to contemporary Australia in the décor, reflecting chef Matt Abé’s roots. And yes, this man can cook! After eight consecutive years maintaining three Michelin stars at another leading London restaurant, Matt’s food shows firm classical foundations, but now with carte blanche to explore, he is creating his own plates with confident freedom, making the most of new flavours and ingredients. The wine list has a matching spirit of exploration. Emerging regions offer affordable discoveries, alongside the grand prices one would expect given the re...
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![Exterior of Half Cut Market wine bar/restaurant, London, UK.]()
Address: 396 York Wy, London
This local neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and wine shop is on the cusp of Islington and Camden – a fabulous find for people in the vicinity looking for somewhere casual to have a nice bottle and snacks with friends, or for a date-night dinner. The menu is perfect for sharing and easy to adapt; you can order extra plates as you need and many dishes are cooked over charcoal with their Konro grill. Seasonally driven, it changes regularly with responsibly sourced produce grown, farmed or caught with care. You’ll find a solid page of 50 or so wines including sparkling, rosé and orange, along...
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![Interior of Luna Wine Bar wine bar, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 4597 4868
Address: Unit 6 36 Shad Thames, Butlers Wharf Building, London SE1 2YE
The perfect wine lover’s neighbourhood bar, tucked just off the cobbled streets of historic Shad Thames right by Tower Bridge. Intimate and unpretentious, it is a gem for locals and weary tourists alike, opening from 5pm – ideal at the end of the day. It’s co-owned by restaurateur and wine lover Jay Patel and chef Matt Beardmore – a cracking combination. Stop in for a glass or a bottle, but don’t hesitate to order delicious snacks or small plates from the seasonally changing menu, which is designed to be wine-friendly. The wine offering focuses on classic European styles led by sustainable pr...
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![Interior of Poon’s at Somerset House restaurant, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7759 1888
Address: Somerset House, Lancaster Pl, London
Poon’s at Somerset House may be located in a grand neoclassical historic site, but inside, the restaurant serves up Cantonese dishes with a relaxed, home-cooking feel. Amy Poon has revived the family name, continuing as the eighth generation of chefs and restaurateurs – her parents were the first Chinese restaurateurs to gain a Michelin star, with Poon’s of Covent Garden. The food is nourishing and wholesome, and distinct from her father’s restaurant style, though the menu does include a few of his original signature dishes such as claypot rice with wind-dried meats. The European wine list (...
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![Interior of Tempo wine bar/restaurant, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 7856 304060
Address: 252 Paradise Row, London
This casual wine bar and restaurant serves modern Southeast Asian small plates in a beautiful old railway arch in Bethnal Green. The venue is a partnership between chef Eric Wan and Dan Long (who is also behind Dan’s wine bar and wine supplier Parched). This makes sure the wines are as worthy as the food, which is influenced by Eric’s Chinese and Vietnamese heritage. The eye-catching large wall of wine is a giveaway to the important role wine plays here, with all bottles available either to enjoy with dinner or to take away. The slant is the same as Dan’s – exceptional pricing with a focus on...
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![Interior of DakaDaka, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 7774366727
Address: 10 Heddon St, London
Best Short List UK, presented by The Buyer 2026
This Georgian restaurant, tucked just off Regent Street, brings the heritage of both the country’s cuisine and wine culture to London. Open-fire cooking enhances your experience at the counter seats as you watch the action unfold. By day, the dining room has a calmer atmosphere, while in the evening the mood transforms into a darker, candle lit space filled with convivial and lively energy. Wine is naturally very present here, as it should be for a restaurant honouring one of the world’s oldest winemaking countries. A hand-drawn blackboard map is helpful for those not familiar with the many s...
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![40 Maltby Street, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7237 9247
Address: 40 Maltby Street, London
Wine bar located in the warehouse of Gergovie Wines, a natural wine importer of mostly European wines, on Maltby Street in London, a haven of artisan food and drink producers and suppliers. It’s very relaxed with a mix of counter and high table and stool seating. The seasonal food is superbly cooked with a British and regional French slant. 40 Maltby Street is a unique and delicious continental experience in the heart of Bermondsey and a must for adventurous wine geeks in London.
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![10 Greek street, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 77344677
Address: 10 Greek St, Soho, London
Small, buzzy bistro in the heart of Soho, serving comforting and wine-friendly, modern European dishes. 10 Greek Street is a great option in London for drinking finer wines in a fun, easy-going space with hearty food on the side.
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![Interior of Andrew Edmunds restaurant, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7437 5708
Address: 46 Lexington St, Soho, London
A long-standing and respected institution in Soho, having been open since 1985, located in an 18th century townhouse. Famous for being a small, intimate restaurant, dimly lit with warm corners, its patrons return time and again for its good value list alongside plates of comfort. There is nothing pretentious about this place – making you want to stay a bit longer – and perfect for friend catch ups or date night. The wine list is two-thirds from classic Old World regions, plenty with age, though there is also interest provided outside of Europe. The chalkboard has a changing offering of specia...
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![28°-50° Marylebone, a wine bar and restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7486 7922
Address: 15-17 Marylebone Ln, Marylebone, London
Part wine-bar, part restaurant the decor has a stylish, rustic-industrial feel. Serving modern European cuisine, 28°-50° has more than 30 wines constantly on by the glass and a large bottle list, as well as a Collector’s List from private cellars. The space features a ‘workshop’ where they regularly host wine tastings and themed wine dinners, so there’s lots on offer whether it be a business drink, a dinner date or a night out with friends.
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![Antidote, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7287 84 88
Address: 12A Newburgh Street, London
Central London wine bar with small dining room upstairs, tucked away behind the madness of Oxford Circus tube station at the start of Soho, just off Carnaby Street. Whilst the atmosphere is laid back and buzzy they are serious about wine, with an extensive wine list comprising of the very best small producers of biodynamic & organic wines, largely from France. The menu is focused on French cuisine and inspired by the cycle of the seasons with cheese & charcuterie available all day.
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![Authentique Epicerie & Bar, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 3609 6602
Address: 114a-116 Fortess Road, London
Authentique is a modern epicierie in Tufnell Park, north London. Foodwise, guest chefs rotate every few months with a full menu Thursday - Sunday. Cheese, charcuterie, salads and a hot dish are on earlier in the week. It's super relaxed, bright and spacious with a terrace out the back for summer drinking. Run by four friends - all French of course - who know and love their wine and fine regional produce which they also sell from the large deli section. Not many places manage to successfully combine shop, wine bar, cafe and bistro but they've nailed it - Authentique by name and nature.
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![Brat, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Address: 4 Redchurch St, London
Best Spanish Wine List UK, presented by Familia Torres 2026
A regular Star Wine List of the Year award winner, this Basque-inspired, Michelin-starred spot serves up wood-fired delights. “Brat” is old English for “turbot,” though this East London favourite offers far more than its namesake, with plenty of dishes from the grill – both large and small – made for sharing. The wine list has a strong low intervention focus but is still broad and approachable. Organised into “Easy Drinkers,” “Classics” and “Off the Beaten Track,” it helps guests navigate quickly according to their preferences. Producers are impressive at every level, and the curation ensures...
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![Brawn, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7729 5692
Address: 49 Columbia Rd, London
Informal bistro with an open kitchen in the back, on the hip and historical Columbia Road, in Hackney – home of the famous Sunday flower market. The superb cooking has a relaxed ease – a daily menu of seasonal, produce-driven, regional European dishes and not-to-be-missed classic desserts. Set up in 2010 by wine importer Les Caves de Pyrene the wine list is thorough and natural/sustainable/biodynamic. It’s now solely owned by the original (and very wine-savvy) chef Ed Wilson, who’s taken the whole offer from strength to strength. The sizeable list is mostly European with a smattering of New Wo...
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![Blandford Comptoir, a wine bar and restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7935 4626
Address: 1 Blandford Street, London
Best Medium-Sized List UK, presented by Dreissigacker 2026
Small but perfectly formed, Blandford Comptoir is a slick little wine bar on a stylish Marylebone street. The contemporary Mediterranean menu showcases well-sourced ingredients with a selection of meat, seafood, raw and vegetable small and large plates, all designed to be wine friendly. The list mid-sized list has a particular focus on the Rhone, plus a nice range of Champagnes. Burgundy and Italy also well represented, with a splattering of Spain, Central Europe and New World. It's the sister bar of Comptoir Mayfair, also worth a visit. Blandford Comptoir is ideal for a quick glass (or three)...
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![The Black Book, a restaurant and wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7434 1724
Address: 23 Frith Street, London
This basement wine and cocktail bar set within Soho’s lively streets is for those in the know, especially perfect if looking for somewhere open late. Its unassuming entrance leads to a casual hangout where you can order some simple plates while looking at the wine list, which has a large number of by-the-glass offerings by Coravin. The real secret is its namesake: The Black Book. Be ready to spend time leafing through this handwritten notebook of single-bottle surprises. Once a wine is sold, it’s crossed off, making the book a constantly evolving trove of gems. You might stumble across an age...
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![Interior of Bocca di Lupo restaurant, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7734 2223
Address: 12 Archer Street, London
Best Italian Wine List UK 2026
This vibrant Soho institution has been serving some of the best regionally-led Italian cuisine for nearly 20 years. Perfect for many occasions – whether pre- or post-theatre dining or simply settling in for a fabulous meal with friends – everything here is rooted in Italy, though never narrowly so. Each dish is credited to its regional origins, encouraging diners to appreciate the remarkable diversity of dishes within a single country. That same philosophy extends to the very approachable wine list. With more than 200 wines, it clearly identifies provenance alongside grape varieties, broadeni...
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![Bar Crispin, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Address: 19 Kingly Street, London
Bar Crispin is an all-day natural wine bar and restaurant in the heart of Soho on Kingly Street. The wine list is medium-sized, featuring small and sustainable terroir-driven growers from Europe. Sommelier Alexandra Price is behind the eclectic and appealing selection, which gives extra nods to the Loire, Beaujolais, Savoie and the Jura. An original touch is how she has thoughtfully organised the list by climate as opposed to country/region – Maritime, Mediterranean and Continental. The kitchen pushes out tasty, wine-friendly snacks and plates, allowing you to have a nibble or make a meal of...
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![City Social, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7877 7703
Address: Tower 42, 25 Old Broad St, London
City Social is located on the 24th floor of Tower 42 with dramatic views over the City of London and boasts a smart decor, a buzzy, slick atmosphere and top notch cooking. City Social’s wine list has a fairly classic approach with a thorough range of producers and regions and bottles for all occasions.
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![Interior of Cabotte restaurant, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7600 1616
Address: 48 Gresham St, London
A wine bar and restaurant whose name pays homage to the humble huts nestled among Burgundy’s vines. Tucked in the heart of the City, near Bank station, this inviting venue, created by Master Sommeliers Xavier Rousset and Gearoid Devaney, carries the laid-back warmth of a beloved Burgundian hangout. The wine list is fittingly rich with Burgundy given the passion for these wines that the co-founders have. Their access to London collectors is sometimes used to provide older and rare wines, and their producer relationships – forged way before Cabotte’s opening in 2016 – truly keep this place aut...
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![Interior of wine bar Comptoir, Mayfair, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7499 9800
Address: 21-22 Weighhouse St, Mayfair, London
Best Sparkling Wine List UK, presented by Laurent-Perrier 2026
An incredibly convenient location just across the road from Bond Street tube station, with easy access to either Mayfair or Oxford Street’s shopping buzz. This is a casual venue which moves with the hour for the convenience of its patrons – a café by day and wine bar by night – and the benefit of a wine shop for takeaway, great for commuters and those looking for a bottle as a gift. I have often used this place to sit at the counter for a natter over either a coffee and a breakfast croissant, or a glass of wine and simple selection of charcuterie and other snacks and salads – in true Comptoir...
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![Clarette wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 3019 7750
Address: 44 Blandford St, Marylebone, London
Housed in fashionable Marylebone, Clarette is a chic and stylish London restaurant and wine bar that is led by the owners Alexandra Petit-Mentzelopoulos of the Château Margaux family and restaurateur Natsuko Perromat du Marais who previously worked at the Alain Ducasse group. Clarette’s wine list is mainly focusing on French premium wine regions with a broad focus on Bordeaux where you can find offerings all from entry-level Bordeaux to Premier Grand Cru Classé (including ex-chateau Château Margaux of course). The food offering is French-inspired to complement to the wine and mostly served in...
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![La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels Seven Dials, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7734 7737
Address: 8-10 Neal's Yard, London
Trendy and sophisticated wine bar in the heart of Covent Garden, Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels (CVS for short) looks more like a cocktail bar – unsurprising as it is part of the Experimental Cocktail Club group who operate both wine and cocktail bars in London and Paris. The wine list is not quite as natural as the name might suggest (although there are plenty of natural / biodynamic options featured) but it is certainly very good nonetheless – it’s long without being intimidating; French heavy with all regions skillfully covered at all price points. There’s more than enough choice from the...
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![Chez Bruce, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 8672 0114
Address: 2 Bellevue Rd, London
A long-time favourite of Londoners, all of whom are very willing to make the journey out to leafy Wandsworth (not as far as you think) for the timeless and consistently excellent Chez Bruce. They say it best: “from the outset, it was our intention to serve the very best food and drink but within a relaxed, informal yet thoroughly professionally orchestrated environment”. Sharing a co-owner with La Trompette, The Glasshouse and The Ledbury the wine cellar is impressive. The list is extensive – classic French and Italian regions dominate but Portugal, Spain, Islands, Central Europe and the New W...
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![Core by Clare Smyth, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 3937 5086
Address: 92 Kensington Park Rd, London
Best Riesling Wine List UK, presented by Dr. Lippold 2026
Core by Clare Smyth has achieved a lot after its opening in August 2017, including being awarded two stars from the Michelin Guide. The menu offers a la carte and a short and long tasting menu with optional wine pairings of 100ml per course. One of South Africa’s (and beyond) best sommeliers, Gareth Ferreira, is behind the wine list. It has more than 400 bins covering the most important wine regions around the World and a generous number of wines by the glass, allowing the sommeliers to offer varied and exciting options with your tasting menu. If you´re seeking a top fine-dining experience in...
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![Casse-Croute, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7407 2140
Address: 109 Bermondsey Street, London
The most 'French' French bistro in London? Quite possibly. It's small, buzzy and très, très bon; complete with checkered table clothes and a blackboard menu. They serve authentic and excellent bistro cooking on Bermondsey Street - a hotbed of great independent restaurants - followed by cheese and the likes of Paris Brest and Ile Flottante for dessert.
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![Clipstone, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7637 0871
Address: 5 Clipstone Street, London
From the team who run The Quality Chop House, Portland and Emilia, Clipstone is the most casual of the group and has a snappy little list to match. The food is the fresh, modern bistro du jour, with one of the best value set lunches in town. Everything on the list is available by the glass, carafe and bottle, some from keg to preserve freshness, offer the best value and tick eco boxes. Whilst short it's great value (house wine £4!), there's something for everyone (up to ~£90/btl) from old and new world dynamic small producers, plus a 'Winemaker Page' focusing on a select few for a bit of depth...
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![Cadet, a wine bar and restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 4531 5302
Address: 57 Newington Green, London
A natural wine bar collaboration between importers Beattie & Roberts, charcuterie/pate en croute obsessive George Jephson and former St John and Lyle’s chef Jamie Smart. Set in the leafy Newington Green in northeast London, Cadet is a small, chilled, modern wine bar open from noon for glasses and a bite to eat in or bottles to take away. A showcase for B & R producers, the section is largely French, with all the natural heavy regions covered, Alsace, Jura, Loire and more.
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![Ducksoup, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7287 4599
Address: 41 Dean St, Soho, London
Ducksoup is the swan in London’s little duck empire, which besides this wine bar in Soho also includes Rawduck and Little Duck-The Picklery. If the place is small, the atmosphere is generous. From the bar, natural wines of all colours are poured by the glass and the kitchen produces creative and tasty dishes. It is crowded and friendly and if you want to DJ, there is a vinyl player by the entrance. There is no wine list, instead the wines of the moment can be found on the blackboard, or just ask.
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![Dinner by Heston, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7201 3833
Address: 66 Knightsbridge, London
Dinner by Heston is the two Michelin starred restaurant in the luxurious Mandarin Oriental hotel in Knightsbridge. The menu is a twist on the more common ’classic fine dining with a modern edge’ by being ‘modern fine dining with a historical edge’ – each dish annotated by the decade/century from which it originated, reinventing and updating food fashions from as far back as the 1700’s. The interior is slick and professional with plenty of 5-star warmth. The overall experience marries posh with playful; it’s original yet comfortingly accessible.
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![Frog by Adam Handling, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7199 8370
Address: 34-35 Southampton St, London
Frog by Adam Handling is a fun, quirky and modern restaurant in the heart of London’s Covent Garden. Food comes exclusively in tasting menu form, using seasonal British ingredients, while the wine list follows an adventurous path, including options from Romania and Cyprus alongside classic well-known regions. Browsing through the list, you’ll find the wines listed under creative categories (‘Mavericks,’ ‘Celestial,’ ‘Esoteric,’ ‘Quintessential’ and more…), with the inclusion of some absolute classics, such as 1982 Cheval Blanc or 1961 Lafite Rothschild, for the same price as the vintage.
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![Hawksmoor Air Street, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7406 3980
Address: 5A Air Street, Piccadilly, Mayfair, London
The most glamorous of the superb Hawksmoor group, who have been seriously upping the standard of British steakhouses since 2009. Also known for their good wine lists, they’ve got all the usual steakhouse suspects – Malbec, Syrah, Cali powerhouses – but it’s balanced out with plenty of other options from Europe, classy classics (up to ’82 First Growths), quirky new producers and the fresher side of the New World. The list is completed with magnums, port, sherry and a well-respected cocktail programme. Very user-friendly, 8-10 of each colour by the glass and sensibly priced.
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![Interior of restaurant Hunan, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7730 5712
Address: 51 Pimlico Rd, Belgravia, London
A neighbourhood Chinese restaurant in Pimlico started in 1982, this family run establishment is now run by Michael Peng, who has taken over from his father. It is famous for its ‘no menu policy’ – just tell them what you like and don’t like and leave the rest to the chefs, with typically 12-18 courses of bite-sized morsels joyfully rolling out from the kitchen. Do not be fooled by the casual friendliness of this place – it has a serious wine list. Michael has written the list for aficionados like himself, with bountiful quality bottles on offer, mostly of classic regions. Natural wine is thou...
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![HIDE, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 3146 8666
Address: 85 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London
International Sparkling Wine List of the Year, presented by Nyetimber 2025
An impressive staircase sets the stage for the grandeur of the impressive sparkling by-the-glass list that greets you in this Michelin-starred Mayfair restaurant. The modern but easy-going atmosphere is shaped by wooden décor inspired by the trees of nearby Green Park, best enjoyed in the light-filled upstairs dining room framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. Take time to notice the gorgeous bespoke floral casts, using plaster of Paris, that decorate the walls here and in the two private rooms, which can be combined for larger parties. The digital list makes navigating the 750 wines located on...
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![Hector’s, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Address: 49a Ardleigh Road, London
Hector’s is a local and natural-leaning wine bar in De Beauvoir, a historical part of north London situated between the smart/staid Islington to the west and trendy/creative Dalston to the east. It’s an intimate spot, fuelled by a love affair with everything Europe. They serve by the glass and bottle, alongside wine-friendly small plates. A replacement of sorts to Hill & Szrok in Hackney (the butcher that used to turn into a wine bar and bistro at night, and former winner of our UK Best Short Wine List 2021), Hector’s boasts a similarly deep cellar of rare finds and older vintages. Unassumin...
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![Kitchen Table, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Address: 70 Charlotte St, Fitzrovia, London
Kitchen Table is 20 seat fine dining experience, where guests sit a horseshoe shaped counter around an open kitchen, encouraging full interaction with the chefs and showcasing all the action throughout the evening. They prepare, cook, and serve a tasting menu of meticulously sourced and foraged British ingredients, in two overlapping sittings. They were justly awarded their second star in 2018 which they have maintained ever since.
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![La Trompette, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 8747 1836
Address: 5 - 7 Devonshire Rd, Chiswick, London
Since 2001 La Trompette has been a restaurant of warm yet polished fine dining in the leafy west London borough of Chiswick. From the same family as Chez Bruce, The Glasshouse and The Ledbury, La Trompette has managed to stay on the culinary map for some years now with consistently high levels of food and service. The La Trompette wine list has comprehensive selections of fine wines from Italy, Spain and Rest of Europe together with exciting new world bottles. Don´t forget to have a look at their producer of the month where you can spot some iconic growers. Their wine service is happy to offer...
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![Lorne, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 3327 0210
Address: 76 Wilton Rd, Pimlico, London
London restaurant Lorne’s wine list is run by owner and ex-sommelier Katie Exton and Gianluca Bono (ex-Chez Bruce sommelier). It’s a 200ish bin list that focuses on regions, varieties and wine styles that they both like and think work well with their food – and they do. Classic cru classés from Bordeaux sit happily next to smaller producers from lesser-known regions such as Dani Landi and Mac Forbes. Lorne applies cash margins on more expensive bottles. They also have a single bottle list available if requested, that has some great wines at even greater prices – plus a not-to-be-missed back vi...
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![Les 110 de Taillevent, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 3141 6016
Address: 16 Cavendish Square, London
Best By-the-Glass List UK, presented by Lingua Franca 2026
This is the sister establishment of Parisian Michelin restaurant Le Taillevent. Set in the site of an old bank in the heart of London, by Oxford Circus, the striking display of bottles behind the bar instantly signifies its wine focus. Ceiling-high windows create spaciousness yet the atmosphere remains welcoming. The kitchen delivers unpretentious but poised French dining, with both an à la carte and tasting menu (with a vegan option). Service is genuine and unfussy, with an understanding of how to treat fine wine, and the 110 wines by the glass available in both 125ml and 70ml, which makes fo...
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![Levan, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7732 2256
Address: 12-16 Blenheim Grove, London
A well-loved neighbourhood gem with a casual European vibe nestled in Peckham, South London. Named after DJ Larry Levan, he was very present in the choice of background music tracks. Food is elevated bistro style with well-presented plates of seasonal dishes from either à la carte or tasting menus. Do make sure to order some Comté fries. The wine offering mirrors the European feeling with a focus on low-intervention organic, biodynamic and artisanal producers. The standard list has a good choice of offerings at affordable prices and tops out at around £80. Though for Star Wine List afficionad...
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![Luca, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: 020 3859 3000
Address: 88 Saint John Street, London
Best Italian Wine List UK 2026
This slick Italian restaurant from two of the three founders of The Clove Club fuses quality with cool in Clerkenwell. With a Tardis-like quality, there’s an inviting bar up front, with the large dining room languishing behind, including three beautiful private dining spaces (the covered terrace for 20 is particularly special). Save for Champagne (grower and grand marque) their wine list is exclusively Italian, arranged per region and leaning towards classic producers. There’s a handful of esoteric options, whether that be natural or skin contact, but this is a list to delight traditionalists....
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![Maison François, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 3988 5777
Address: 34 Duke Street St James's, Greater, St. James's, London
Best Medium-Sized List UK, presented by Dreissigacker 2026
Maison François is a slick, neo-traditional brasserie in St James’. The moreish menu reels off classic after classic – oeuf on gelée, leeks vinaigrette, pâte en croute, poulet rôti, cotes de veux… There’s a great value late afternoon/pre theatre ‘formule’ and a not-to-be-missed dessert trolley laden with no-end of pastry encased treats. Franks is their lively subterranean cocktail bar that also serves the full wine list, all the small plates and a £1 Oyster Happy Hour from 5-7pm. Get in. Wine Director Daniel Illsey has put together a thoughtful and proper wine list and executed it with a cre...
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![Manteca, a wine bar and restaurant in London, UK.]()
Address: 49-51 Curtain Road, London
Best Italian Wine List UK 2026
Manteca is a busy, vibrant Italian-inspired wood-fired restaurant in Shoreditch. Sommelier and wine buyer Emily Acha-Derrington heads up the wine list of around 200 or so bottles that gives a hefty nod to Italy (unsurprisingly) but also plenty from the rest of Europe and a smattering of select new world. Alongside plenty of classics, there’s a ‘down the rabbit hole’ section, too; in other words plenty to suit all, at all price points. Plus, specials and mini flights for those that fancy more of a tasting vibe. Both the food and wine list are seasonal and sustainable, and Chris Leach’s food i...
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![Medlar, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7349 1900
Address: 438 King's Road, London
Medlar is a smart yet relaxed fine dining restaurant in deepest, darkest Chelsea (World’s End of Kings Road) with an enthusiastic and committed approach to wine. The wine list is broadly classical yet comprehensive – 600+ bins that arguably tick most boxes. Twenty-four wines by the glass is very welcoming, and prices are not as outrageous as you might expect for this part of town. It’s a favourite of west London wine lovers and the trade, not least because they also offer very friendly corkage. The food is polished, modern European from skilful Chez Bruce alumni.
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![Interior of Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7242 8963
Address: 51 Lamb's Conduit St, London
Best By-the-Glass List UK, presented by Lingua Franca 2026
Noble Rot is now a global name, with its quarterly magazine and multiple venues earning a reputation for making wine feel relaxed and for everyone, without compromising on the seriousness of their lists. Lambs Conduit is the original Fitzrovia location, with the street named after William Lambe, a wealthy Tudor who built a conduit to supply the city with water. The wine bar and restaurant opened in 2015, with a handful of coveted outdoor tables for warmer months and plenty of light streaming into the bar through the large front windows. The food is bistro-style and unapologetically wine-centr...
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![Exterior of Noble Rot Soho, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7183 8190
Address: 2 Greek Street, London
Best By-the-Glass List UK, presented by Lingua Franca 2026
A cosier version of the original Bloomsbury Noble Rot, this second venue in Soho’s Greek Street is located in what was a famous Hungarian restaurant, The Gay Hussar – a haunt for left-wing politicians, journalists and intellectuals from when it opened in the fifties until it closed in 2018. The building has been brought to life again with its period features renovated and interiors done to encourage customers to enjoy the atmosphere of its past at the intersection of homely food, wine and gossip. With no bar it really is a place to enjoy a meal with some good conversation – either over a well...
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![Noizé, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7323 1310
Address: 39 Whitfield Street, Fitzrovia, London
Noizé is a smart and warm French bistro in central Fitzrovia. Named after the tiny village of Noizé in the Loire Valley, where sommelier and owner Mathieu Germond grew up, there’s a dining room on the ground floor and a basement bar/events space. Having spent years previously at Michelin stalwart Pied à Terre, Mathieu’s wine list reflects a vast knowledge and broad, skilful buying. Prices are very reasonable – glasses start at £4.20, bottles at £30. There’s a list with of around 100 references of ‘everyday wines’ from ‘house’ to around £80, then a slightly larger fine wine list, separated by...
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![Naughty Piglets, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7274 7796
Address: 28 Brixton Water Lane, London
Naughty Piglets is a buzzing little bistrot and natural wine shop in bustling Brixton. Co-owner Margaux is from Lyon and looks after the wine offer, having built an extensive selection of Europe’s best natural wines. You’ll find the blackboard menu is packed full of on-point and creative small and sharing plates that provide the perfect foil for getting stuck into the mouth-watering wine list. Naughty Piglets is laidback and great fun, the food over-delivers and the staff are warm and passionate about wine.
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![Newcomer Wines, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7249 2177
Address: 5 Dalston Lane, London
Best Austrian Wine List UK, presented by Austrian Wine 2026
Newcomer is the home, shop and wine bar of Newcomer Wines, an importer of largely new wave Austrian wine producers, peppered with a few from Germany, Switzerland and France. The drink in and takeaway list is fleshed out further with wines from other importers. The interior and set up is functional and low key, with a small patio garden space for al fresco drinking when the British weather allows. They serve top quality cheese and charcuterie style snacks and often have guest chefs hosting dinners or cooking for a stint.
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![The ground floor dining room of Noble Rot Mayfair, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7101 6770
Address: 5 Trebeck Street, Shepherd Market, London
Best By-the-Glass List UK, presented by Lingua Franca 2026
Part of the hugely successful Noble Rot group, this third site is located in historic Shepherd Market, where the name “Mayfair” originated. It derives from the “May Fair,” a festival held there from the 16th century until 1764 when it was discontinued for becoming too riotous. As with all Noble Rot sites, the food is exceptionally wine-friendly and the staff incredibly passionate and knowledgeable – this is the place where you could easily come away having learned something even if you consider yourself a wine buff. The iPad bottle list runs to an impressive 1,500 lines, generally arranged b...
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![Pique-Nique, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7403 9549
Address: Tanner Street, Park, London
Situated in a small garden square in a former park cafe lodge in fashionable Bermondsey, Pique-Nique is just round the corner from their sister restaurant Casse-Croute. The menu focuses on rotisserie chicken, traditional bistro starters and sharing specials. The wine list is small but provides an eclectic choice of affordable bottles, mostly (but not strictly) from Europe and small producers. More off the beaten track bottles can include Ancre Hill's biodynamic Pinot Noir rosé from Wales, a Greek Retsina and a smashable Italian red in one litre format. Pique-Nique is relaxed and fun and whil...
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![Exterior of Portland restaurant, Fitzrov]()
Phone: +44 20 7436 3261
Address: 113 Great Portland Street, London
Portland Restaurant gives as equal weight to the wine as to the food, and there is nothing stuffy about this Michelin-starred contemporary fine-dining place. It has had a star since its first year in 2015, offering a monthly changing tasting menu and à la carte. The kitchen is able to look after vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy-free dietary requirements, which makes life easy for many guests. The wine list is always shifting, since they take on small allocations of each wine to ensure they can keep things interesting. I love the option for the by-the-glass wines also to be served by...
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![Passione Vino, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 3487 0600
Address: 85 Leonard Street, London
Passione Vino is a long-standing Italian wine shop and weekday bar in Shoreditch, East London, that also sources and imports the artisanal and family-run producers they showcase. You can book or walk in for a glass or bottle. Owner Luca Dusi, a well-regarded and deeply knowledgeable figure in London’s Italian wine scene, has created welcoming spaces with everything by the glass for you to explore. Let the staff guide you to something new and, if you want to stay longer, order from their changing food menu for a tasty meal that feels like you are dining at Nonna’s table or in a traditional t...
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![Planque, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7254 3414
Address: 322-324 Acton Mews, E8 4EA, London
Planque describes itself as a wine drinker’s clubhouse. Situated in the hip easterly neighbourhood of Haggerston it has a restaurant, members lounge, impressive cellar space, retail store and ongoing programme of wine events. Spread across two railway arches, the restaurant and wine bar area features a hefty, long wooden table for communal dining and some more intimate tables for two and four. The food is creative and stylish, modern French with flair and seasonality at its core. With lots of pale wood and natural materials, it has a luxurious scandi vibe. The wine list, whilst not extensiv...
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![Pied a Terre, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7636 1178
Address: 34 Charlotte Street, London
Pied a Terre is an enduring stalwart of classy, contemporary French fine dining – the longest standing independent Michelin-starred restaurant in the UK no less – yet one that has moved with the times and their global wine list is as sharp as you’d expect. Buying en primeur year on year coupled with meticulous storage affords them depth and to list wines only when ready – and there’s plenty at all price points with some age (a rarity of lists these days). Stylistically everything is covered with aplomb, with an unsurprising focus on French wines (not to mention a concise but top-drawer Cali...
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![Quality Wines, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 3602 8115
Address: 88 Farringdon Road, London
Established in June 2018, Quality Wines are actually situated on an historic vineyard from the St John's order of the Catholic Church dating back to 1100! The wine offer rests on the shoulders of the knowlegable and characterful Gus Gluck. There's a concise but perfectly formed menu of small plates and snacks skillfully whipped up by chef Nick Bramham (with support from next doors head chef, Shaun Searley). They operate as a shop and deli throughout the day and a wine bar in the evenings - simply add on £15 to the retail price and get drinking. The food is an hommage to European wine bar food...
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![Exterior of the Red Lion and the Sun, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 8340 1780
Address: 25 North Road, London
The Red Lion and Sun is a residential pub in Highgate village with loyalty from London wine people who just want to drink and eat casually, without breaking the bank. The two-page wine list is priced to encourage opening bottles, to ensure everyone can enjoy wine – half are sub-£50, one-third sub £100, and a lovely selection of around a dozen wines above £100 gives more serious punters options. Owned by Kiwi native and wine lover Heath Ball, the list displays a fraction of what he has to offer as he rotates stock weekly. There are also fun wine takeover events – producers attend and their...
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![Sager + Wilde, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 8127 7330
Address: 193 Hackney Rd, London
Best Medium-Sized List UK, presented by Dreissigacker 2026
Sager + Wilde put the cool and the hip into London’s wine bar scene back in 2013, following a successful pop up the year before. The interior has elements of both wine and cocktail bar, housed in a small converted East End pub on trendy Hackney Road. The staff is knowledgeable, passionate and very relaxed. The wine list features lots of interesting options by the glass and a keenly priced long reserve list of some of the great and most interesting wines on offer in London today. To eat there’s cheese, charcuteries, and their famous grilled chilled sandwich. All in all, a really fun place that’...
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![Streatham Wine House, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 8678 8997
Address: 53A Streatham Hill, London
Streatham Wine House in deepest South London is a laidback wine bar and shop specialising in organic, biodynamic and natural wines. They pour over 60 wines by the glass (including a great selection of fine, rare or older wines by Coravin) and list over 350 in bottles, so there’s plenty of scope for drinking far and wide. To top it off, there are four country-themed wine flights - 50ml pours, red and white with a regular and premium option. To line your stomach, there’s top-quality cheeses, charcuterie, pate en croute, veggie toasts. Other features of this well-loved neighbourhood wine place...
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![The Winemakers Club, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7236 2936
Address: 41a Farringdon St, London
One of London’s most atmospheric (and excellent) wine bars. The Winemakers Club started life as an importer of some of the best Italian producers (hello Sesti), and whilst they still continue to do this, along with some top French and Hungarian on the portfolio too, they also have this space – a bar, shop and event space in the cavernous disused railway arches underneath Holborn Circus, straddling Clerkenwell, Holborn and the City. It’s dark, candlelit and cellar like. It’s a bargain to drink in with a flat cash mark up on retail prices, they offer both their own imports plus a handful of ot...
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![Trishna, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7935 5624
Address: 15-17 Blandford St, Marylebone, London
Located in the heart of Marylebone in London, Trishna delivers a contemporary taste of Indian coastal cuisine, and an extensive wine list that focuses on emerging regions and fine wines from niche producers and boutique wineries from all over the world. The informal and pared back aesthetic of the interiors complete with antique mirrors, marble tabletops and original wooden paneling makes it a very welcoming space. In the summer the terrace doors open onto Blandford Street, creating an almost alfresco ambiance. They take wine seriously here, and have spent time and energy sourcing bottles to s...
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![The Ledbury, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7792 9090
Address: 127 Ledbury Rd, London
The Ledbury has become one of the most iconic fine-dining restaurants in London. The wine list is accessible, balanced and with depth should you want to experiment or splurge on some of the finest bottles in town. It covers the classics from all over the world and more esoteric options, also demonstrated in their wine pairings. In traditional fashion, The Ledbury has been buying and storing their own wine for years, which has given them a deep reserve of older vintages to share. Their selection of whiskies and Madeira is also well worth a look.
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![The 10 Cases, a wine bar and restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7836 6801
Address: 16 Endell St, London
Best Medium-Sized List UK, presented by Dreissigacker 2026
Located in Covent Garden, The 10 Cases is where you’ll see some of London’s most passionate wine lovers hanging out. The original site is the buzzy Bistrot, where you can book a table and dine from a relaxed, tight-knit and seasonal French-style menu. The list here is built around 10 whites and 10 reds, plus sparkling, rosé and sweet wines. They buy 10 cases of each wine (as the name suggests) and, once a wine runs out, it’s replaced, making the list ever-changing and exciting for returning patrons. Next door, the Cave à Vin takes things further with a dynamic 300+ list covering fine classics...
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![The Quality Chop House, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7278 1452
Address: 88-94 Farringdon Road, London
Quality Chop House is a must for a few reasons. Built in 1869 as a working-class chophouse – a place where working class men came for lunch – it feels like a step back in time. This Grade II listed building has original features of the era such as the Victorian wooden benches, black and white tiles, and signage from days long past. Since 2012, the current restaurant has carried the torch echoing its meaty, hearty past while surpassing the limitations of that era with a menu offering to please all – the confit potatoes are a must no matter what else you order. Its strong supplier relationships...
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![Top Cuvee, a wine bar and restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 3294 1665
Address: 177B Blackstock Road, London
A natural/low intervention European bistro turned wine shop and deli with a big focus on delivery and wine subscriptions since covid-19.
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![The Clove Club, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7729 6496
Address: Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London
Best Long List UK, presented by Bibendum 2026
The list at the 2-Star The Clove Club stetches close to 800 references, yet doesn’t feel remotely unwieldy, no bottle unnecessary. Wines from all over the world are given their chance to shine; the very best producers at all price points have been selected. Showcasing a mixture of classics with age and newcomers/rising stars, there is a focus on small growers and organic and biodynamic producers where possible, but not for their own sake. Wine pairings are offered (including one interspersed with ambient brewed rare teas). By the glass offers plenty of interest—fine wines and older vintages fe...
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![Exterior of The Drapers Arms, Islington, London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 7619 0348
Address: 44 Barnsbury Street, London
There are pubs – and then there are pubs with great wine lists. This Islington favourite is both: a true neighbourhood haunt and a go-to for London wine lovers seeking something relaxed, with food a cut above and a list that delivers serious value. The ever-changing, Euro-centric selection spans nearly 370 bottles– an eclectic mix of classics and curious finds, all priced with remarkable generosity. Proprietor Nick Gibson, a passionate wine lover, has long championed fair pricing, making fine wine genuinely accessible. It’s not uncommon to find a few treasures – mature bottles with 15 years...
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![Trivet, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 3141 8670
Address: 36 Snowsfields, London
Best Medium-Sized List UK, presented by Dreissigacker 2026
A very special place by chef Jonny Lake and wine wizard Isa Bal MS, who met each other at The Fat Duck only to reunite for their own place many years later. Trivet is underpinned by a partnership where the magic of food and wine together was integral to the creation of this venture, with both taking the stage equally. Exceptional dishes in an atmosphere of unpretentious ease make for a bright and welcoming place. The clever list is curated to depict wine’s historical and cultural journey, ordered in a timeline then by country, starting from 7,000 B.C. with Georgia, Armenia and Turkey. With ov...
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![Interior of The Sourcing Table - Peckham, London, UK]()
Phone: +44 020 7732 6708
Address: 184 Bellenden Road, London
From the team behind the online wine platform of the same name, this new wine bar and shop is nestled in a vibrant cluster of independent businesses on Bellenden Road in south London’s trendy area of Peckham. Seating for 30 guests and an exciting, fascinating array of around 400 wines to take away or drink in for a flat rate of corkage, plus a diverse and frequently changing selection by the glass. Snacks are equally well-sourced, from the likes of Mons Cheesemongers and Cobble Lane Cured. They also host regular tastings and events with visiting winemakers and special guests. All in all, a f...
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![The Arches, a restaurant and wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7624 1867
Address: 7 Fairhazel Gardens, London
A London legend, The Arches in Swiss Cottage, was opened in 1991 by the inimitable Harry Gill (who tragically passed away from covid in 2021). Swiss Cottage is a rather odd place to find oneself, as although it’s pretty central and very accessible, not a lot goes on there (albeit some lovely houses and a posh supermarket). And this no man’s land certainly does not have any other eating or drinking establishments of note. However, none of that matters as The Arches is brilliant and alone makes Swiss Cottage worth a visit. Atmospheric in the extreme, packed with bric-a-brac, pictures, bottles...
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![The George, a wine bar and restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 3946 3740
Address: The George, 55 Great Portland Street, London
The George is a smart 18th century Grade II listed pub in Fitzrovia, just north of Soho, meaning it’s a building of significant historic interest. Recently rejuvenated by the unstoppable JKS Restaurant group, its group wine director Seamus Sharkey has an illustrious CV, coming from five years at The Ledbury. Downstairs is firmly a pub, with appropriate food (albeit smartly prepared and sourced) and a few wines to go with. Three dining rooms are upstairs, where you’ll find an elevated British menu and the wine list. A unique English Sparkling Wine Bar is the main feature, offering more than 150...
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![Veraison Wines, a wine bar in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 020 7703 4999
Address: 78 Camberwell Church Street, London
New local wine bar (and shop) in Camberwell, south London, owned and run by Patrycja Lorek who was previously at wine bar institution The 10 Cases. There is a focus on small producers and the aim of having something for everyone, natural to classical and everything in between. Four whites, four reds, one orange, rose and sparkling by the glass, an offer that changes weekly, plus a special ‘staff pick’ at £5 a glass. A modest corkage is applied to drink any bottle in, except for ‘retail price’ Wednesdays. They offer tastings every couple of weeks on Thursdays for a bargain £25 a person to tas...
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![Wild Tavern, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: 020 8191 9885
Address: 2 Elystan Street, London
Wild Tavern brings a new relaxed vibe to the smart neighbourhood of Chelsea. The menu oozes quality sourcing; ingredients are prepared simply but skilfully – Gillardeau oysters, raw Sicilian red prawns, whole lobster, fresh pasta, and impeccably sourced beef. It’s food everyone likes to eat and a menu that allows wine at least equal if not greater billing. The list has around 200 references – grand marque Champagnes and a handful of other sparklers, 10 by the glass and half bottle carafe, plus extra ‘delights from the Coravin’. France dominates on white and there’s a very smart list of reds (...
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![Wild Corner, a restaurant in London, UK.]()
Phone: +44 20 8191 0704
Address: 8 Elystan Street, London
Best By-the-Glass List UK, presented by Lingua Franca 2026
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...
