London Wine Bar
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 788-4811
Fax: (415) 788-4808
- Cross Street:
- Sacramento Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-9pm
Message from London Wine Bar
Check out our extensive cellar list of rollicking good wines.
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Editorial Review for London Wine Bar – by Citysearch Editors
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 lovers will recognize producers like Beaulieu Vineyards and Ravenswood from supermarket shelves. An occassional Bordeaux or Chilean red can be found on the list, but it's unlikely for one to discover any unknown vintages from the rather limited selection. Nevertheless, the casual pub-like atmosphere and affordable prices bridge the gap between unpretentious dive and intimidating wine bar.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyWeekly 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 GoEach month features a different wine, which is available for purchase at a discounted rate. Larger discounts if you purchase by the case.
Look GoodThere are nearly 40 different wines in stock here.
User Reviews for London Wine Bar
07/02/2005 Posted by skaplansears
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?
11/09/2004 Posted by pheinecke
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
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