Called in for quick drink for a bit of respite from the chaos of the underground on a busy Saturday afternoon. Despite being dressed for a Gun's N' Roses concert that evening, and being in a rather posh looking wine bar, the owner was friendly, welcoming and charming. We shared a beautiful glass of wine in lovely, peaceful surroundings. For a couple of Northerners lost in the chaos of London this was a lovely little oasis of calm. The owners a gent and not being particular wine connoisseurs we were able to explain our tastes and he recommended a glass of which was, for me, one of the nicest wines I've ever had. Loved this place. Manners cost nothing and in a city that lacks it so often (sorry, but head north and you'll find we take our manners a bit more seriously!) this lovely little bar made us feel right at...
Read moreTucked away in an old wine cellar is an odyssey of quality wine. Nestled in between Fenchurch Street and Tower Hill stations hides this delightful gem. There is always excellent wine by the glass, with such a good choice it’s difficult to choose just one! With a charcuterie board on the side it’s the perfect place to wait for a train. It is very difficult not to leave without a quality bottle of wine or two that is very reasonably priced. A great place to hide when C2C cancel my train home. The Wine Library is a great excuse to pop in for a cheeky pit stop for a glass of delicious, quality wine while I wait for the leaves to be swept off the tracks. Just watch the steps up on the way out especially on...
Read moreA great little Gem of a wine lovers venue and not your normal winebar being hidden in the basement of a georgian building in two long vaulted rooms. Very experienced staff with fantastic knowlwdge of wines from around the world. Fantastic selection of wines available at a prices that range from the everyday wines to something very special. A great place to meet with friends and enjoy the wonderful cold buffets at lunchtime. Booking in advance is best to avoid disappointment as this is a very popular venue for the insurance and banking industries. I've been gpoing to this venue since 1990 and have always had perfect service,...
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