One has to be buzzed in as if at a fancy-schmancey jeweler's in Hatton Garden. However, it is…read moreTrafalgar Road bordering on East Greenwich, so I guess I understand their caution. Highlights: Kernel Brewery beers--small selection of IPAs and, if I remember correctly, Pale Ales. Sadly, no Porter... Meantime has a solid presence here! There is Porter and Stout for me. :) Brooklyn Brewery: Lager and Choco Stout. Yum. Ridge: no Lytton Springs or any other red at present, but a Chard, if you're up for it. The store is cosy and attractively filled with wine, beer and spirits. Props to them for stocking a decent assortment of single malts and Elijah Craig, a bourbon I very much enjoy. They need to ditch the "gold" Cuervo as it's rot-gut and stock some El Jimador or Don Julio, if they can. Casadores is my jam, but "I'm not in Kansas anymore, Toto", so I know that shipping over good tequila is super expensive, and, therefore, a financial drag. Jensen, a locally distilled gin, was looking pretty interesting at 27.99 a bottle, but I'm still in love with Sipsmith, so when the bloom is off that rose I'll be checking J out. Having described (maybe not well enough?) what I don't like in a Chard (read: not buttery, not oaked) I was recommended a few different wines that might fit the bill. Sadly, the one I did pick out of those recommended is somewhat oaked and buttery with hints in vanilla. It's an interesting wine, but not the "old world" mineral-like white Burgundy I had hoped for.

A lovely wine and beer shop with an excellent eclectic of both on offer. I visited for the first…read moretime tonight and was warmly received with a tasting of a couple of bottles of red that had been opened. It is always reassuring when the proprietors are willing to let you try before you buy! The wine is arranged by style, making a welcome change from the traditional regional format. This encourages you to move away from tried and tested favourites and into something new. I found a couple of interesting bottles to take home with plenty of others left on the shelves. The beer is hidden around the corner in the shop and appears to be a fast moving regularly changing selection from both the breweries that are nearby (Meantime and Hop Stuff) and those from further afield. Again a selection now sits in the fridge. All of the above points to a good shop. What made it excellent for me was the service. Friendly, informed and engaging - I can't wait to go back already.

I've never had a bad bottle of wine from Borough Wines. They listen to want you ask for and they…read moreabsolutely love what they do. If you wish you knew more about wine but tend to stare blanky in the supermarket until a bottle under a tenner with a nice label jumps out at you then this is the wine shop for you. I'm willing to spend more here because I know it's worthwhile. I just wish I could remember the next time what it was that I'd bought.

While at the Borough Market we wanted a nice bottle of wine to bring back to our hotel room to go…read morewith some cheese and bread we purchased here. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Helped us choose a tasty red wine at a nice price. The selection here is decent enough and offers something for everyone at this small vendor outpost. If you're a local they have a straight from the barrel eco friendly wine deal where they will refill your bottle each week for a fee which seemed very affordable.

A great place to talk to knowledgeable wine merchants as well as do a bit of tasting (albeit a bit…read moredifficult to do so effectively when the temperatures really drop - but they'll still happily oblige). The stall has a decent, if not enormous, collection... and there are some bargains to be had if you're buying more than one bottle since they offer various types of discounts on multi-purchases. Once the Christmas season rolls around you can't help but stop here for a steaming cup of mulled wine... happy holidays for a mere £3! But what I probably like best about this place is that they sell wine from the barrel (usually they have a red and a white on tap, but sometimes rose). Once you've purchased your glass litre bottle, you can come back to the market to fill it up again and again. Definitely ask to taste what they're dispensing first, since it's not always fantastic, but still, I'm in love with concept...it just feels so old-fashioned and rustic...like it's what one would do if you lived in the countryside of 19th century Provence or Liguria or such...

If you are like me, and are interested to learn about and appreciate good wine, and are willing…read morespend a little extra to do that, then this is absolutely the best place in town. That is not to say the folks here don't sell good value everyday drinkers, they do; what makes this such a great place is if you want to get a nice bottle of wine, whether you are willing to spend £15 or £150, they will have a bottle for you. And rest assured, it will be very, very good. Their selection of New World wines is not vast, but we've never been disappointed with any selection. Of their European wines, they have a typically diverse and unpredictable selection from Italy, and some lovely alternatives from Spain and Portugal. But it is their spread of French wines that is the big selling point. They source from all the main regions, and they have exceptional local expertise, having discovered a number of hidden gems - producers without the big-name recognition but still selling very high quality wine. Whatever it is you want - a one-off special purchase, a mixed case, a selection of keepers, pre-release classics, some everyday wine, they will point you in the right direction. It is guaranteed to keep you going back for more, and it is no less than they deserve for the way they look after their customers.

This seems to be one of those smaller, quaint, neighborhood wine shops crowded with boxes and bins…read moreof wine. It is, and it's much more. Looking around, you'll find 2 intimately arranged seating areas (for tastings) and a piano. Either the store manager or owner will introduce themselves assist you with finding that perfect wine for your occasion. The shop stocks a wide variety wines, often from the smallest of producers, and he knows them well. We sat around the table and tasted a selection of delightful and luxurious wines while enjoying a bit of charcuterie ("Sorry, it's January and we haven't stocked our cheeses after the holidays."). My favorites were an Assyrtiko from Santorini and a luxurious Pinot Noir from a small producer in the southern Burgundy region. Whether you are looking for a "drink now" or something for your cellar (they will also cellar your wines for you), I highly recommend this delightful shop.

Bottle Apostle does so many things so well, it's a wonder that people don't flock in from all…read morepoints west to take advantage of something here. Firstly, as a wine shop, it's terrific. They provide a good sampling of various types and regions (from complex Bordeaux to sakes), and everyone there is able to speak with some knowledge about any of the offerings (inc a limited selection of spirits and liqueurs as well). The manager of the shop is so well-spoken and knowledgeable about the offerings, you can't help but to wonder where he finds the time to do anything else with himself! The shop also offers a series of supper clubs in the downstairs area, and these events are terrific. We just attended a 5-course vegetarian meal with wine pairings by an up-and-coming chef who'd done time in some of London's best kitchens--and it was such a great experience. The wine was well-paired and explained, and the food was sensational. Plus the friendly ambiance and setting just made for a perfect evening. This shop just adds to the embarrassment of riches in this area, and especially on cold winter's days, I'm very grateful for its proximity to home!

This is one of the newest additions to Victoria Park Village - a boutique independent wine shop on…read morethe site of one of the original reasons to visit this area - Frocks restaurant, which closed earlier this year. The transformation is remarkable and this new store is well laid out and full of hard-to-find and specialist wines, many of which you can try using their novel Enomatics machines - self-service wine machines. You buy a top-up card and start sampling. I went in on a whim and found myself asking for a very specific NZ Riesling - and came away with a bottle of Pikes 2008 Riesling from the Clare Valley in Australia, a great companion to Vietnamese food from Namo, around the corner. There are wine tastings and events on the way.

Super friendly staff. Complimentary wine and spirit tasting, so you can try before you buy. Home…read moredelivery if you buy 6 bottles of more.. Seriously what more can you want! This branch of majestic stood out more because it looks much more upper class without the car park and not just a wine supermarket, but a place where you could go to buy quality wine! I was very happy with my purchase of Porta - a Portuguese wine made famous in Saturday kitchen.. This delicious bottle of red, takes his place up to a big 5 star rating!

Spectacularly limited fine wine selection. You'd think it being in Mayfair there would be a decent…read moreselection over £80 a bottle but not here. Major let down - don't come here for fine wines

A wine specialist in Southfields. If you're in Southfields and need wine, this is the place to go…read more Many times now I've popped in and the staff are always helpful, ready and able to advise, should you require. Spirits, ales, ciders and even some lagers are also proffered here. Marvellous! Ian

Excellent shop with a very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Don't sleep on the German wines.read more

I'm not much of a wine drinker because my ant-sized brain and short attention span can't keep up…read morewith all the varieties, best years, etc. That said I do like to indulge from time to time, especially when someone else is picking out good stuff (even better if they are paying). So I imagine The Winery is an oenophile's dream come true. Firstly it's adorable. And I say that as a manly man. There's even an old fireplace, where we manly men would be roasting freshly killed meats (or wieners). Secondly, it's packed floor to ceiling with wine and champaign. No beers or spirits. And, I was told, most of the stock comes from smaller batch producers from Europe and the Americas. I tried stumping them with a sometimes hart-to-find Italian desert wine, but sure enough they had a few bottles. Being new to town I'm not sure how tis stack up to the competition or if it's worth a journey... but it seemed very cool to me. And to that I raise glass.