After an extremely long couple of days presenting to clients at Excel, we were looking for a break…read more Thankfully we stumbled upon La Barrique which was JUST what the doctor ordered. I enjoyed a couple of glasses of perfectly chilled Cava while snacking on meats, cheeses, and olives. The service was helpful, light touch and perfectly timed. We will certainly be back!

It says that it is a wine bar, i would disagree, the wine list is far too short and out of date…read more They didn't have the wine we had chosen and proposed another wine instead, but they were completely different - they had 2 things in common: they were both French wines and red... We had a bottle of red which was decent but not that great. We went of to another place for dinner as the pizza that came out for the people at other tables did not look not smell great. We came back for dessert ( my friend had seen they offered tiramisu and definitively wanted it). No dessert wine, a disappointment. We decided on a bottle of champagne, more disappointment. Desserts were not great either unfortunately. I don't think I'll be back. It's a shame, I live nearby and I had high hopes of this place becoming one of my go to whenever I feel like going out but not facing public transports.

Finally made it in for wine and nibbles, and am so happy I did!…read more Our group of 3 found a cozy candlelit table in the back, and order a selection of wines by the glass that were on offer and very reasonably priced, between £4.50-£5.50 per glass. The menu is small but has all the essentials that a wine bar should have- charcuterie and cheese, tapenade, bread olives etc. After one glass we decided to try a bottle, and on recommendation by the staff ordered a lovely red from the cote du Rhone region, which was lush and velvety and fairly priced at £17.50 (plus £5 corkage to drink in). Lovely atmosphere with very friendly and knowledgable staff, great spot for some casual drinks and bites!

Great neighbourhood wine bar. There are lots of well-priced wines that you can buy as takeaway or…read moreyou can drink in for £5 more. All of the wines are excellent value and there is a really interesting range of European focused wines to choose from(mainly French and Italian). They also have a really good lineup of local beers. The staff know everything on the shelves and will guide you in the right direction depending on what you like and budget. They also have wines by the glass that rotate regularly and are around the £4-6 mark. They are now doing a simple but really well-executed menu of food: mainly focused on charcuterie, cheese and different flavoured bruschettas. So similar to what the other wine bars are doing around London but a little bit better. Their burrata is large but disappears very quickly from the table... All of their cured meats are delicious too. If you need to get out of the house in the morning it's a great place to read a book/newspaper and enjoy a beautiful Italian roast coffee and some sourdough toast. You can also buy this bread to takeaway.

Located in Canary Wharf outside the Radisson hotel, this small hole-in-the-wall spot has one of the…read moreBEST breakfast sandwiches I have had out here. I got the Mayo cheese & egg ciabatta after a workout and the first bite was incredible. I must have inhaled the sandwich in minutes. The ciabatta was the perfect balance of crunchy on the outside chewy on the inside. The egg & cheese was great quality and the sandwich overall tasted fresh. Their coffee is also delicious. I got the caramel latte. And they have a small open fridge area for house hold groceries (water, peanut butter, jelly, protein shakes, juices etc). Seating is limited but it's a fast casual spot so turnover is high. Mostly take-away customers. Lastly the customer service was above and beyond each time I have been here. Friendly staff, fair prices & delicious food. Will absolutely be back.

Food is great,service is very good and fast, Friendly,…read morethanks for all, I will be there every morning, I will recommend it for everyone

I was happy to find a friendly Italian restaurant just off the Elizabeth Line east of Canary Wharf…read more It's close to the university, so in certain times you'll be crowded by students. But this weeknight it was pleasant and spacious. Of course Italian beer was on the menu, so I partook. Bruschetta is always a top choice, and their take with cherry tomatoes was unique and delicious. You can't go wrong wjth burrata w/ rockets either. The mains are of course pasta, and so many choices mean you could almost close your eyes and point. Tonight I went with lasagna, but risotto or gnocchi looked tempting. Also they have some creative additions like Crespoline (stuffed pancakes with cheese, spinach, sauce). If you're not feeling Italian tonight, pick from many traditional English delicacies such as "fish and chips" or "The Club Sandwich". I was way too full for dessert, but had I partaken, it would have been gelato or sorbet all the way. I'll return next time I'm on the trek East.

I met a friend here last night (Tuesday evening) for a quick glass of wine. There was some sort of…read morefunction going on downstairs, so we nipped upstairs to the little alcove at the back. We ordered two small (175ml) glasses of the Shiraz/Cabernet and a bottle of fizzy water. (The bill was a bit steep at 19 quid, I thought). The wine could have done with being poured from a great height into the glass. It just needed opening up a little, but was a little metallic and not worth whatever we paid for it. The ambience was ok for a Tuesday night - about a third full of 'Wharf' workers (apparently there is no other wharf in London when you work near here...). There was only one other table occupied upstairs with us, which suited us fine as we were having the most interesting conversation that was probably best not overheard. The service was friendly, but a little too insistent. We took an hour to drink a glass of wine and bottle of water, and we were asked around seven times if we wanted any more wine or to order some food. That's a little under ten minutes between visits, which wasn't too bad, but since we could clearly see the waitress, it wasn't strictly necessary. The decor is pretty cold and nothing about this place is very inviting. Still, it's convenient for my friend's work and perfectly easy to be in - just don't expect stunning wine or for the other patrons to be all that interesting.

One of the better bars in Canary Wharf…read more Staff are good and are happy either to provide table service or for you to go to the bar. Get's busy on Thurs & Fri but still less rammed and slightly more civilized than most places in the wharf. Only potential downside is the numbers of BarCap senior management that always seem to crop-up here, but as long as you don't mind making sure you don't spill your beer on Bob & co it's all good!

French wine bar, Le Bouchon, has recently opened in Blackheath, replacing the past it's sell-by…read moredate Curry Garden restaurant. Apart from the shape of the room, you'd be hard pressed to notice any similarities as the new management have done a complete re-fit. It looks and feels exactly like you'd expect from a European wine bar, with exposed bricks, wooden tables and a chalk board showing the current specials. On the warm Friday evening we visited, the bar was busy with South East London locals keen to try out the new offering, but not to the point where we couldn't get a table. They also had a couple of outside tables, meaning even smokers can enjoy a glass of wine without having to step outside. Service was on the slow side, with our water and bread, olive oil and toasted almonds being brought out almost immediately, followed by a 5 minute wait for the bottle of wine. The waiter was apologetic, and the owner did admit they needed to improve their service speed, so I'm sure it won't be an on-going problem. They have an extensive wine list, with mostly French offerings, along with a few other international selections. Being French there's no choice of glass sizes, it's either a 175ml glass, 500ml carafe or a full bottle. Prices were on the higher side (starting at £18 for the cheapest bottles and quickly escalating as you progress down the list), but I think it's a reflection on the quality. The £31 bottle of sauvignon/chardonnay blend we had was excellent. We didn't try the food apart from the bread, which was good and according to the menu, is from the French bakery next door. There were set meat and cheese platters available, or you could go "a la carte" and make your own selection. I'm not particularly a wine bar person, instead preferring a beer at the pub, but Le Bouchon is somewhere I'll definitely return.

Excellent food and wine. Quiet and nice ambiance in a very French like setting. A few choices on…read morethe menu which helps making an easy decision.

The food and service was excellent! Such friendly staff. We ordered steak and truffle fries, top…read morenotch for sure!!!!!!!

Solid delivery with the food --- prepared to order. Fantastic location on the wharf. Attentive,…read moreexperienced service. Can recommend without hesitation.

I'm so happy we have places like Mr Lawrence popping up nearby to improve options for drinking in…read morethe local area. What a gem! It was my first visit just before Christmas and my friends and I received a warm welcome. The wine list is extensive, with wine from all over the world and various regions. The prices were reasonable and so it was a great opportunity to try new wines that I hadn't had before. The interior was rustic and trendy and there was plenty of seating. The bar was quite quiet when we visited and it was a Friday night. I just hope the bar keeps getting regular custom to keep it open! It's great to have nice local spots to frequent without always having to travel into London or the local pub. More please!

This wine bar is a total gem. The dark, wood-panelled walls, twinkly fairy lights in the windows…read moreand rustic decor help to create a laid-back and charming atmosphere. The wine list is massive, and you can indeed order loads of them by the glass. The choice of food isn't huge, but what they do, they do well. The duck and chorizo cassoulet was hearty and delicious, and they also serve a range of charcuterie platters, all served with a generous basket of fresh, varied bread. You could happily spend hours in Mr Lawrence, and I'm sure I'll have plenty of opportunities in the future to do just that.

Wow amazing place and fabulous wines! Lovely staff and…read moreextraordinary variety of splendid grape juices. Would highly recommend.

From the owner: A wine shop and bar sourcing the best value, most interesting and ultimately pleasurable wine (and…read moreother booze) available in the UK. Drinks that are typically made in small quantities by passionate enthusiasts from the best natural ingredients with as little intervention as possible. Our moto: "drink better". Our thing: Great wine at every price level.

Just opened in November, my friend surprised me with a boozy dinner here for my birthday…read more Confirming my opinion on how London has surpassed NYC's food scene, the people working here know their stuff. The wine list is small but focused, which is what I like. A lot of the team are from heavy-hitting restaurants in London, including Mayfields and Spring. The dining room is very minimal, bare white walls means the emphasis here is on the food. (I've often found the more decorated and ostentatious a dining room is, the more mediocre the food... Clove club and dinner by HB are some exceptions, though). You can choose from a set menu of 5 courses or choose to order a la carte. We chose the former. I really liked my dish with the egg yolk. And the raw scallop was wonderfully tender. Everything was coursed with perfect timing and our runner gracefully announced each dish even though the restaurant was quite busy. I'd like to be back to try their other offerings when they change the menu. This is really a great space for those who don't like their food to be too fussy (because you can't subsist on purées and forced foams alone!) Good for: restaurant industry folk, dates, boozy dinners with friends, impressing your foodie friends from out of town, wine people

After a raucous afternoon in east London we popped down from a rooftop and continued with drinks…read moreand eats before heading out for beats with cool freaks & geeks. The standout moments were communal singing and a revelation for me: CHIPS DIPPED IN ROE!