The Best Wine Bars In London

When the Werewolves of London howl and the royal guard run interference, you can find that good good being poured in back alleys and hidden bars around London Town. Don't miss these five haunts on your next jaunt to Londinium.

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Sager + Wilde - From the outside looking in, Sager + Wilde has become the gold standard for what it means to operate a wine bar in the city of London. Restaurateur Michael Sager has his hands in many projects all over the globe, whether it's wine brands, an agave-based spirit, a coffee shop, or wine bars and restaurants...all things he touches seemingly turn to gold. How often is a wine bar mentioned in the Discovery section of The World's 50 Best? Yeah, you're going to want to post up here and stay a while. sagerandwilde.com

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Bar Douro - There's a longstanding wine relationship between the UK and Portugal, and Bar Douro pays homage in spades. From the stunning Portuguese tile designs, the elegant dishes, and the flag-flying representation of Portuguese wines on the list! Max Graham, son of John Graham who started Churchill's Port, literally has Portugal in his blood. The passion and authenticity comes through the second you walk inside the door, and as if you needed another reason pushing you to visit Portugal, consider this another magnet to the Iberian country. bardouro.co.uk

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Leroy - Sommelier Ed Thaw opened Leroy in early 2018, and the next year was awarded a star in the 2019 Michelin Guide. Talk about coming out of the gates hot! This Shoreditch mainstay showcases the best winemakers' work from all over the world, as they all flock to drink from the wine list during their London stays. With the delectable dishes paired to perfection from head chef Simon Shand, it's no wonder they received a Michelin star. Table bookings are available for full dining experiences only, but I assure you it's worth it. leroyshoreditch.com

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Noble Rot - Sip, nosh, or go full-on. Noble Rot is built to be experienced any way you'd like. Learn about wine, dive in and be geeky, ask all the questions. Have a snack. Order a full meal and be there until the servers are waiting to kick you out. Be warned, there's a high likelihood you'll be among the last to leave.  Yet another wine bar recognized by the Michelin Guide, you'll find it in the Restaurants with Great Wine Lists in London section. The Bloomsbury area establishment is brought to you by the same wine geeks who publish the famous Noble Rot Magazine, a must read. noblerot.co.uk

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The Mulwray - Not just a perfect place to drink, but also the place to learn! The Mulwray features monthly tasting events with their resident wine experts, Honey Spencer & Sarah Wright. Located on the second floor of The Blue Posts, you can hit the stunning building and depending which way you walk up or down the stairs, there are different and exciting culinary+drinking experiences available to you! Make sure to check the Sip School calendar and stop in for a tasting event on your next visit. theblueposts.co.uk