Share
What People Are Saying About London Wine Bar
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Beffiting its place in history as the first wine bar in the country, this historic establishment maintains a dusty, pre-gourmand air. The old-school atmosphere evokes a British pub, with high-backed booths, out-of-fashion wallpaper and dark wood througout. The mostly after-work crowd, comfy in jeans and T-shirts, hang by the bar or luxuriates in plush leather booths. Friendly bartenders can give knowledgeable recommendations on request. – – The Draw – The limited wine list offers a mostly California selection of well-known producers. Even amateur wine…
06/29/09
CLOSED! Which is too bad because it was a GREAT PLACE
by evolife77 at Citysearch
CLOSED
- Cons: CLOSED
07/02/05
Low-key is accurate
by skaplansears at Citysearch
Very nice place to get a couple bottles of wine at below restaurant prices while enjoying mediocre food and excellent conversation.
- Pros: Wine List, Olives, Quiet
- Cons: Mediocre Food, Cheese Cubes?
11/09/04
Great Wine List
by pheinecke at Citysearch
The write-up on this does not do justice to the wine list. In addition to a wine by the glass list of 20 or so wines (often from small producers) there is a list of several hundred bottle including many older vintages from well-respected vitners. BTW, the atmosphere is more pub like than a swank wine bar.
- Pros: location, wine list
The Details on London Wine Bar
Save Money:
Weekly samplers are available, from zinfandels to American merlots. Prices start at $14.95 for four "half-glasses" and are accompanied by complimentary Ritz crackers, crunchy breadsticks and cubed cheese.
Know Before You Go:
Each month features a different wine, which is available for purchase at a discounted rate. Larger discounts if you purchase by the case.
Look Good:
There are nearly 40 different wines in stock here.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Wine Bars, Liquor Stores
Payment Methods:
Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
