Trivet
Restaurant
London, UK
Trivet Wine List
About Trivet
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 over 350 wines, there is a legend providing icons to indicate categories (e.g. biodynamic, organic, vegan) and used for each wine. Isa’s humour is there – an icon that looks like himself indicates funky wines, be they challenging, no sulphite or skin contact, as the list has both classics alongside adventurous choices.
Beyond being a Michelin restaurant, Trivet has a set of vinous offerings only possible with Isa’s desire to get rid of the stuffiness around wine and make it for everyone. “Mondays at Trivet” take on a casual hangout vibe where, from 5pm until late, a weekly changing selection of wines by the bottle, all accessibly priced, are served alongside light bites. Membership to the informal but fun Trivet Tasting Club gives you access to “taste experiences” and other restaurant benefits. The list also has take-away prices on all wines to support local workers and residents.
For a different view, try the bar for a convenient catch-up drink and snack given its convenient location near London Bridge, or sit outside when the weather permits.
More recommendations
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None of us have seen a wine list created this way, using history as a structure of the list. It's not only a gimmick but actually displaying wine regions to help you understand the roots of the wine world. It's very enjoyable to use, very smart, and you want to keep on looking in it, said jury member Pascaline Lepeltier when Trivet won Special Jury Prize 2021.
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It’s a wine list that is very original, with a brave concept that I haven’t really seen before. You will find great wines from some of the oldest wine producing countries in the world, which is really exciting for both wine professionals and general wine lovers. It is educational and also very beautiful, apart from having great depth and width in its selection, said jury member Raimonds Tomsons about Trivet's winning list in the International Star Wine List of the Year 2021.
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An exploration of the wine world as rarely seen, inviting to discover so many regions, producers and varieties while connecting to the fabulous history of our favorite beverages. The whole selection is masterly handled, precise and covering a range of style and price, as well as enhancing the estates dedicated to farm in the most respectful way.
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This list is a just a great edit. It never gets boring as we learn about the history of wine while being encouraged to drink outside of the box. And we are here for every glass of it! said jury member Jan Konetski about Trivet's wine list when they won Best Medium-Sized List 2023.
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A very original, innovative list that delighted all the jurors with its time travel aspect through the history of wine. Plus at its heart a well chosen concise list of great producers, says jury member Ronan Sayburn MS when Trivet won gold in the International Final.
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Inventive, playful, light-hearted – this list is full of personality; a real pleasure to peruse. The wines range from mainstream classics to left-field obscurities, offering something for everyone, and the layout and ordering is easy to navigate. A triumph! [Gold Star, Best Medium-Sized List – Star Wine List of the Year UK 2026.]
Star Wine List Of The Year
- Best Medium-Sized List UK, presented by Dreissigacker 2026
- Best Medium-Sized List of the Year UK, presented by Luigi Bosca 2024
- Sustainable Wine List of the Year UK, presented by Premium Estates of Austria 2024
- Best Medium-Sized List of the Year UK 2023
- International Medium-Sized List of the Year 2023
- Austrian Wine List of the Year UK, presented by Austrian Wine 2023
- Best Medium-Sized List of the Year UK, presented by Matteo Lupi Wines 2022
- International Medium-Sized List of the Year 2022
- Austrian Wine List of the Year UK, presented by Austrian wine 2022
- Special Jury Prize UK 2022
- Special Jury Prize UK, presented by SOWINE 2021
- International Special Jury Prize 2021
- German Wine List of the Year UK, presented by Wines of Germany 2021
- Austrian Wine List of the Year UK, presented by Austrian wine 2021
Wine team
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IB Isa BalHead of Wines