OAK N4 — Restaurant in London

Since lockdown, I 've been coming here on occasion as it is local and have enjoyed the atmosphere, the vibe and quality of the wine on offer. Went there last night with my sister for a quick drink just before 9pm as she'd just missed her train. It was very busy. There was one member of staff and she looked very frazzled. I went to the bar & politely asked for a wine list & she replied she wouldn't serve me because it was too busy. Flat out refused. She asked to come back when it is less busy. Bizarre. If they are prepared to lose business then so be it but I would suggest that it is not a good way to build & create customer loyalty. I don't think I'll be going back again.

Update - Thanks for your response which is refreshingly honest. Apology accepted & I will return as I appreciate your willingness to admit there were...

I'll declare an interest as Oak is my local. And if you like wine, it's everything you'd want from a local: warm and friendly, affordable wines for everyday & wines for celebrations. A great selection by the glass, as well as hundreds of bottles to choose from. They're famous for their generous platters - cheese, charcuterie, vegan - with bread from award winning Islington baker, Bread by Bike. They also do wine tastings - informal and fun. Sunday nights feature live music: with different musicians each week - Latin, swing, jazz, folk, classical guitar, kora, brass - you name it! Above all, Oak stands out for its welcome and genuine...

If you want to try an interesting wine from specialist small suppliers, head for Oak N4. They stock a wide selection of wines which you are very unlikely to find in the supermarket. You can buy many wines by the glass (at least 30) or by the bottle to drink with friends inside Oak N4. The interiors are beautiful, everything has been made from recycled materials. If you are in a hurry you can pick up a bottle of wine to take home. The staff are very helpful and have heaps of knowledge. This wine bar is at the back of Finsbury...