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    Boot and Flogger

    4.4 (26 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars, British
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    John S.

    A visit to the Boot and Flogger wine bar is like stepping into a time warp. The place has the feel of an old private members club, dimly lit with wood panelled walls and Chesterfield sofas. Old fashioned decorations and used Champagne bottles in every size add to the character. Generally everyone in the Boot will be wearing a suit, so consider dressing up a bit if you plan a visit as you may feel more comfortable. Having said this, the staff are very welcoming and friendly and you will not be looked down on if you dress otherwise. The wine list is like a book, and includes an excellent selection of good wines and from around the world, plus champagnes. Don't expect the wine to be cheap (expect to pay £20+ for something decent, £35 for the house Champagne), but considering the quality of the wine on offer you can't really argue. They also serve food, such as meat platters, ploughmen's lunches, a selection of cheeses, and several hot meat dishes. The food is nothing to write home about, but serves as a means to soak up the booze. Crackers and pickled garlic are complimentary. The clientèle generally visit in the late afternoon, and it closes at 8pm. There is no music, so can be recommended as a place to have a quiet conversation. Allegedly the Boot and Flogger is the only bar in the country not to require an alcohol licence due to a historical quirk. The owner of the Boot and Flogger used to own the other local Davis wines bars, but held onto the Boot after they were sold off. Recommended if you love wine, and fancy something different to the usual wine bar clones.

    A perfect little spot for a casual intimate meal with a hipster staff
    Felicia N.

    This was the first stop on my honeymoon to London and I'm so glad it was! We were seated in the back in what seemed like the kind of big comfy leather chair you would find in your father's private office. I loved the old style and presentation of the menu. (Both elements added such character to our experience) Since it was our first night in town we decided to keep it low key and just have a couple glasses of champagne. I ordered the steak that came with a peppercorn sauce that was on the side in a small kind of pitcher to pour over my steak (I love this kind of stuff and I have to admit I was drooling pouring the sauce over my steak). It came with a lovely grilled tomato and AMAZINGLY FRESH POTATOES. Let me explain what I mean when I say "fresh". When you usually have a side of fried potato wedges they have that nasty fryer taste from the old oil. These babies had the taste of the potato and there was no signs of old oil. While the portion was larger I managed to polish of my plate BUT save room for dessert. The dessert I chose was an amazing extremely moist brownie that came with a little side of creme (to pour over my brownie as I did with my steak and pepper sauce) The creme complimented the rich flavor of the chocolate perfectly (would not have been the same without it, I repeat THIS CHOCOLATE WAS RICH) It was the perfect end, to the perfect first night, on a perfect honeymoon. I will DEFINITELY be stopping here for dinnner on my next trip to London!

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    Cool spot off the beat & path near the Borough Market. Food was good, looks like a great wine bar but we didn't partake.

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    Great food, very nice atmosphere. I got the bangers and mash served with a really delicious sauce.

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    Review Highlights - Boot and Flogger

    Excellent name, lots of character and some amazing truffle mac and cheese to boot!

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