The 6 Best Wine Bars in London (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 6 picks

The best wine bars in London in 2026 are Noble Rot on Lamb's Conduit Street for an exceptional list and great food, Gordon's Wine Bar, London's oldest, in its candlelit cellar by Embankment, 10 Cases in Covent Garden for a short, ever-changing list, and 40 Maltby Street under the Bermondsey arches for natural wines.

London is one of the world's great wine cities, with merchants and importers from every region. Wine bars range from old-school cellars to small neighbourhood places with natural wines and serious food. Most pour a good range by the glass; ask for a taste before you commit, and look for the bottle shops many of them run alongside.

1. Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit Street — Bloomsbury, Soho & the West End

A wine bar and restaurant from the team behind Noble Rot magazine, with a superb list.

$$$ Upmarket

Noble Rot occupies an old, wood-panelled room on Lamb's Conduit Street, pouring an exceptional list that ranges from affordable bottles to rare finds, with many by the glass. The cooking is excellent too.

There is a second Noble Rot in Soho, on Greek Street.

Good to know: Sit at the bar and ask for something unusual by the glass.

51 Lamb's Conduit Street, London WC1N 3NB

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2. Gordon's Wine Bar — Embankment, Soho & the West End

London's oldest wine bar, in candlelit vaulted cellars since 1890.

$ Budget

Gordon's has served wine, port and sherry since 1890 from a warren of dark, candlelit cellars beneath Villiers Street, with a large terrace on Watergate Walk in summer.

It is atmospheric and unpretentious, with cheese and charcuterie to share.

Good to know: Arrive by 5pm to get a table in the cellar or on the terrace.

47 Villiers Street, London WC2N 6NE

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3. 10 Cases — Covent Garden, Soho & the West End

A bistro and wine bar with a short list that changes once the cases run out.

$$ Mid-range

The 10 Cases on Endell Street works its list in small batches: once a case is gone, a new wine replaces it, so there is always something new to try. The bistro food is simple and good.

It is a relaxed pre- or post-theatre stop in Covent Garden.

Good to know: Ask what has just arrived; the list keeps changing.

16–18 Endell Street, London WC2H 9BD

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4. 40 Maltby Street — Bermondsey, South Bank & Borough

A natural-wine bar and kitchen in a railway arch by Maltby Street.

$$ Mid-range

40 Maltby Street is a wine importer's warehouse in a railway arch that doubles as a wine bar and kitchen, pouring natural and low-intervention wines with an excellent short menu.

It is a perfect stop after Maltby Street Market.

Good to know: Check opening days; it keeps limited hours.

40 Maltby Street, London SE1 3PA

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5. Diogenes the Dog — Elephant & Castle, South Bank & Borough

An award-winning neighbourhood wine bar with lesser-known wines.

$$ Mid-range

Diogenes the Dog on Rodney Road is a small, friendly wine bar that champions wines from lesser-known regions and grapes, with knowledgeable staff and small plates.

It suits curious drinkers who want to try something new.

Good to know: Ask the staff to recommend something from a region you have never tried.

96 Rodney Road, London SE17 1BG

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6. Noble Rot Soho — Soho

Noble Rot's Soho sibling, in a historic dining room on Greek Street.

$$$ Upmarket

Noble Rot Soho brings the same superb wine list and serious cooking to a characterful old building on Greek Street in Soho.

It suits a long dinner where the wine is the star.

Good to know: Book ahead for dinner, or try for a walk-in seat early in the evening.

2 Greek Street, London W1D 4NB

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Frequently asked questions

What is the oldest wine bar in London?

Gordon's Wine Bar on Villiers Street, established in 1890, which serves wine, port and sherry in candlelit vaulted cellars near Embankment station.

Where can I drink natural wine in London?

40 Maltby Street in Bermondsey is a pioneer, and many newer neighbourhood wine bars focus on low-intervention wines.

Do London wine bars serve food?

Most do. Noble Rot and 40 Maltby Street are as much restaurants as bars, while Gordon's serves cheese and charcuterie plates.

Do I need to book a wine bar in London?

Gordon's is walk-in only and fills fast on summer evenings. Noble Rot and Diogenes the Dog take bookings, which are wise at weekends.

Where else can I go for drinks in London?

See our cocktail bars, speakeasies and pubs guides.

1. Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit Street — Bloomsbury, Soho & the West End

2. Gordon's Wine Bar — Embankment, Soho & the West End

3. 10 Cases — Covent Garden, Soho & the West End

4. 40 Maltby Street — Bermondsey, South Bank & Borough

5. Diogenes the Dog — Elephant & Castle, South Bank & Borough

6. Noble Rot Soho — Soho

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