Wining and dining to the sound of Bow Bells Independent wine-bar chain Humble Grape has recently opened their seventh venue, a combination of wine bar, wine shop and restaurant. This time they’ve taken over a very special location – the 11th-century crypt of St Mary-le-Bow in Cheapside. History and church architecture buffs will love being […]
Courtyard Wine Cellars, Covent Garden
Historic cellars beneath Covent Garden Market are the setting for a unique and friendly wine bar. While Courtyard Wine Cellars may have only opened in May 2025, visitors could be forgiven for thinking it is a longstanding fixture of the Covent Garden marketplace. Set across seven vaulted, arched cellars dating back to the 1830s, it […]
Humble Grape (Liverpool Street)
Extensive and interesting wine list in an unpretentious setting It is an unfortunate fact that the world of wine is often (and usually not unfairly!) perceived as an elitist and, let’s be honest, snooty world where those in the know look down their nose at the ignorance or “uncultured” palate of those who have little […]
Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels – Floral Rosé Terrace
Alfresco Rosé wine from France in the Heart of Covent Garden La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels in Seven Dials is celebrating summer drinking with their Rosé Floral Terrace featuring Mapliers Rosé wine perfect for summer drinking alfresco. Situated in the lovely courtyard in Neal’s Yard, Covent Garden the Rosé Floral Terrace is perfect for taking […]
Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturels, Seven Dials
Paris, London – A little corner of France in Covent Garden. Since I’ve lived in London, Covent Garden has changed. Once as hip as Shoreditch, it was a regular hangout for me. I bought herbs from Culpepper, and cheese from Neal’s Yard Dairy, I ate at Cafe des Amis du Vin or at Le Garrick. […]
Lady of the Grapes Wine Bar – Review
Meeting the Lady of the Grapes in Covent Garden. Tucked away on Maiden Lane, almost opposite Rules, is a charming new(ish) wine bar with a focus on female winemakers. Lady of the Grapes is the brainchild of Parisienne, Carole Bryon, who set the place up to help redress an inherent male balance in the wine […]
Enoteca Rabezzana – Review
The Wines and Kitchen of Enoteca Rabezzana. The literal translation of the word Enoteca is ‘wine repository’ and it refers to an establishment that showcases the products of wine producers from a particular area as well as serving local food. Rabezzana is a vineyard in the Monferrato area of Italy that has been producing wine since […]
Grays and Feather Covent Garden
Covent Garden Sparkling Wine Bar: Wellington Street, just south of the Opera House, is home to Grays and Feather wine bar, specialising in sparkling wines from around the World. It’s the aim of founder Andrew Gray to introduce Londoners to a wider range of sparkling wines than Champagne and Prosecco – and to work with […]
28-50 Wine Bar and Kitchen – Perfect Pairings and a Hygge Space
Perfect pairings – half glasses complement excellent food at 28-50: *Update – two out of three of the 28-50 wine bars and kitchens have closed recently. You can still visit the Marylebone Lane branch of 28-50 and enjoy the same style of food and selection of wines* 28-50 is one of those places that has […]
Boyds – An English Treasure
Boyds Grill and Wine Bar – Review: A building with heritage, 8 Northumberland Avenue was opened in 1897 as the 500 room Victoria Hotel. Boyd’s Grill and Wine Bar now occupies the ground floor lobby dining room – a splendid open space with 20ft-high walls, clad in Verde de Prato and Sanguino marble. Part of […]