The coolest bottle shop! Came here to pick up some speciality items that I can't get in the US and…read morewas blown away by the selection of liquors and fine wines. There is so much to look at. Would be a great place to pick up a gift for the wine or cocktail lover in your life. The staff here are knowledgeable and helped me wrap my bottles to bring back in my suitcase.

This place is fancy! We popped in to get a bottle of champagne for our niece and was greeted by a…read morefriendly associate asking if we needed help. We did. Got the recommendation and bought the bottle along with a couple more for the upcoming holiday. A little odd that some bottles were the only ones they had in stock. But no worries. Will for sure come back for our special occasions.

This amazing 23 acre smallholding has so much going on its hard to believe they keep all the balls…read morein the air at the same time. Its a running vineyard, cider making facility, sheep keeping, honey producing.....the list goes on. They also invite people to come and camp on their land at very reasonable rates (check website) which is an ideal place to stop for a few days with the kids as there's so much for them to do. Try their apple juice! Its the best I've ever tried.

This was our first visit to an English winery and our first tasting of English still wines so…read morenaturally were very excited to see and try them. The winery is located in a beautiful countryside town and/or is also just 15 minutes away from the train station. Upon arrival, you see the vineyards and cute tasting room. Chris and David, owners, meet you and take you in a tour and taste you through their wines. The three still wines they are serving are stunning, well structured, aromatic wines that you can drink, pair food with or age. They also pour some of their neighbors' sparkling wines, all of which are also top notch. The winery, vineyard, tasting room and owners are top notch and a must visit. You will not be let down.

So on a sunny Saturday afternoon, we decided to drive out to Kent and visit the Chapel Down…read moreVineyard! We've been fans of the wine for awhile (their Pinot Reserve sparkling is delicious), and we needed to get some of their Flint Dry (and by some, I mean a lot) for a big celebration we had coming up. After driving through the countryside of Kent and through some small villages nearby, you will finally arrive at the Vineyard. It's not close to the motorway, just be prepared, but you do get to see the lovely scenic Kent countryside so that's a bonus. When you arrive, you're allowed three complimentary tastes of their wines or beers (although I'm not sure how hard and fast that rule is given we tried a few more than that). I can recommend many of their sparklings, whites and beers, but their reds aren't for me. Then if you want to buy some to take home, they offer 10% a purchase of 12 or more. There's also a huge food area to buy goodies from chocolates to jams and even savory spreads (like bacon jam!). After shopping (or even before) you can wander around the vineyard and see the grapes. We did a small walk through, but given the heat of the day, we mostly found a shaded spot in the grass and sat around chatting. There's even a restaurant if you desire a place to eat, or you can pick up cheese and biscuits from inside the shop and eat in the picnic area. It's a gorgeous place to spend a sunny Saturday.

Prior to our trip, we were looking for wineries to visit and found Chapel Down. We found them and…read moretheir wines interesting. They have a great location and encourage picnics with a bottle of their wine. We walked a bit in the vineyards before heading in for a tasting. We drink sparkling wine every weekend so the fact that they produced several was a huge draw. We really enjoyed them and they make the perfect bubbly to bring to any gathering. Crisp, clean and refreshing...the ideal accompaniment for sushi or charcuterie. Not huge fans of the whites, but their sparkling is a tremendous value and should be enjoyed weekly!

Quaint winery with a relaxing environment. Perfect stop between Bath and London (very slight…read moredetour). OK wine, nice place to stop for a rest. Service was a bit challenging - had to keep going inside the shop/store to ask for help (more drinks, order food)

This is actually a lovely place to hang out on a Sunday afternoon, with a bottle of their house…read morewine and cheese! You can also bring your own picnic and enjoy the grounds!

The winery, tour, and wines are absolutely fantastic, and their gin was one of the best that I've…read moretasted. To compliment the tasting I arranged to have lunch at their restaurant Chalk before driving back to the city. Located in beautifully remodeled stone building at the sparkling wine house of Wiston, Chalk has a star chef creating beautiful dishes from their garden and neighboring farms, all pairing beautifully with their wines. The bar program and extensive wine list offer a lovely opportunity to venture beyond their wines, although after driving all that way it seems a shame to not exclusively drink their offerings. Highlights include the Hen of the Woods gnocchi, Chicken liver parfait with Wiston Rose and Elderflower Jelly, and the white peach and almond tart with lemon verbena ice cream. 50B

From the owner: Nestled in the heart of England's rolling South Downs in West Sussex, the beautiful Wiston Estate…read morehas been in the hands of the Goring family since 1743 and is presided over today by Harry and Pip Goring. It was Pip's long-held belief that the estate held the potential to grow high quality grapes and in 2006 her dream came to fruition when Wiston's 6.5ha was planted on a south/south-east-facing escarpment of pure chalk, similar to the renowned Côte des Blancs in Champagne. Under the guidance of winemaker Dermot Sugrue with a strict philosophy of sustainability, the tight-knit team produces award-winning sparkling wines of exceptional purity and finesse from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. As well as producing wine, Wiston offers Vineyard & Winery Tours by appointment April to October.

Let's start with.....it's in an old Viaduct.!!! Already 5 stars for being in a "cool" location…read more Great ambiance. Staff is knowledgeable, not pushy and happy to have you. Great selection of unusual wines. Add a board for snacking and you have a great night on hand!!! Sit back, drink a bottle, enjoy the night! They offer take away service too.

We dropped in last year and l have only just come across their website and decided to give it a…read moretry. The setting is great, a brick cavern we stumbled across on a ramble from the city back to Camden. The space lends itself to a relaxing time, there is lots to take in and that's before you get to the wines. We picked up a nice oldish bottle of Pomerol which we still have to open, so alas no reports here. Many bottles are priced, new stock sometimes isn't, but the question can be asked and the reply isn't too long in coming. We intend dropping in whenever we can, they fill a niche between the city and Camden, and offer a quiet space just off a bustling Farringdon Road. I wish them every success.

A heads up, I have seen lots of food passing by me and the portions are significant! They…read moredefinitely have a heavy pour on the wine and amazing service. Richard was totally clutch on our visit, offering great suggestions, and we really loved the primotivo wine that he recommended. I ordered the Camembert and it came with plenty of bread and a delicious chutney. The bread was seasoned with rosemary, completely complementing the flavor of the cheese, which is like a mild cheddar melted Brie. My mom had the omelette which was bursting of mushroom flavor and the salad was a nice touch on the side. The atmosphere is great. The ambience is amazing since you're sitting in Leadenhall. Service was exceptional and they give you time to enjoy and take it all in. Highly highly highly recommend.

We loved the Leadenhall Market. Great place to hangout, grab some food, or a drink. Cheese is a…read moreperfect place for a beer, wine, and a snack.

For the wine buff this place is damn good. Hundreds of wines all over the place. New and old world,…read morereasonable and astronomical....its in the City after-all and its aimed at the City boys I expect, but don't let that put you off. The staff we friendly, a little austere, but helpful and clearly they knew their stuff. Guiding me towards wines that I knew and similar ones I didn't, all within an ok budget of £15-25 a bottle. they have free tastings, sommelier led events and you can also buy credits to go around trying wines you wouldn't usually bother with. I didn't eat but the the charcuterie and cheeses coming out looked splendid and the £22.50 platter looked a pretty good deal to me. if you are after a special bottle or two for christmas, i'd head here. and probably end up staying for a bit and starting off the silly season in style.

Nice vibe hampered by lacklustre service. Wine selection was mediocre, with our choices (made…read morewithout recommendations) being disappointing. My port was on the lower end of the spectrum (served with it sloppily poured all over the glass, which made my hands sticky each time I picked it up), and my friends' choices were also nothing to write home about. What really took the biscuit, however, was being presented with the bill - when we hadn't asked for it. When we looked confused, we were icily told that they were "closing in 30 minutes" (this was on a Friday night, mind you). Looking back? Wishing I hadn't paid that service charge after all. Will I be back? Probably not.