Have been here a few times and have always had a great experience…read more We received personalised attention by the owners, catering for every ocassion and helping us pick the best wine to pair with a meal or enjoy on its own merits. Each time we've been there they ask about the last wine we bought and how we enjoyed it with food, etc. They take the time to get to know their customers and build a sense of community with everyone that walks into the shop.

I absolutely LOVE this place! I'm new to the area...country, in fact! It has a really chill and…read moreopen atmosphere, which for someone like me, makes it extremely easy to meet new people. The wine is very unique, organic, and exciting for wine connoisseurs!!! The owner, Jesal, is very informative and there's always new great finds. I recommend this place to anyone who enjoys a great glass and atmosphere with class! I live in the community and there are often special events, which include wine tasting and social gatherings. Great hidden gym, in my opinion!

I have never been to a bar like this before. When I hear 'wine bar' I think of a shiny modern bar…read morewith people who think they are extremely sophisticated quaffing and prattling about noses and palettes. This is not at all like that. Ramshackle in appearance, this is so different and so good for being that way. I'm not much of a wine drinker but were I thus (and if I lived near Ealing) this would be where you would find me. In fact if you are a wine drinker then just add a mental star to my rating. I drank something red...with a nose

We heard about Cripins from three or four people before we walked to find it. What a place!…read moreEveryone was so friendly. The wine selection was good and the prices were reasonable. Comfortable settings too. Above all though was the friendliness of the staff. Natalie spent so much time with us sharing the history of Ealing (which is quite cool) From Freddie Mercury to Peter Sellers. This place is a must stop!! Try it out!

Amazing little surprise, the place is sweet and friendly, it doesn't have a menu but food keeps…read morecoming. The Italian feast makes you regret none but want to eat more! First comes the honey-twisted salad with thin cut ham, light enough to carry on with 8 more plates. Then the seafood, grilled prawns and scallop are rich flavored and herbs on the topping. The pastas, with a thick creamy cheese on the top, best I ever had. After that it's the meat session. Pork for our night! The whole meal lasts for 3 hours, wine is perfect, everything is perfect. Do make a booking in advance as its fully occupied!

Back home across the pond we have a sort of reverence for Italian food that's evident in our…read morecultural stereotypes but more hidden in our dining habits. Everyone can imitate an Italian chef, but none of us talk about a new Italian restaurant the way we might about a new sushi restaurant or a hip Korean/Mexican fusion joint. In many ways, Italian food seems to have won the fight against the modernisation. People generally still look for quantity and quality in Italian food over ingenuity and risk. That makes Italian food less exciting. Less sexy. So how do you keep Italian food exciting when the popular opinion tells you it isn't, and shouldn't be? I think you could start with the lamb at Al Boccon di'vino. To get there you'd have to get through 10 to 17 courses though. None of which you'd know about before hand. All of which seem to have been plucked out of thin air by the chef. Each course is served simultaneously to the entirety of the restaurant, the final main dish is literally served with applause. That's right. Without any prompting, people at this restaurant actually applaud the main course as it's served. This has happened every time we go to this restaurant and each time it's a different main course. Portion control is out, and there's nothing sexy about that, but there's still something exciting about having a meal that's truly memorable, and each time I've eaten here that's been the case.

Adorable hotel and lovely lounge. Service was top notch and so was everything we ordered. The hotel…read morewas decorated incredibly cute for Christmas. Would absolutely come back.

I really enjoyed my food and drinks here but unfortunately, my husband had an unsavory incident…read morewith an employee. When he left to go to the restroom and come back an employee put his hand on my husband's chest and tried to keep him from walking in the room and back to our table. The bar was not closed and many were still seated so I can't even say he was trying to ask him not to enter because they were closed. Even still, he could have used his words and instead chose to touch him. This really put a damper on the evening. The ambiance is really nice. I love the space. The decor and lighting make for a great evening experience. Outside of The Library, other Lanesborough employees were extremely friendly, with one even happily taking our photo.

Another wonderful spot that friend's recommended. As they've been before and it's a local spot for…read morethem. When we walked it, it was quite busy as a huge party was occupying a table across from us. A few other guest always dining as well. Not a big place but still very intimate and quite nice. Bar available but not sure if it's full bar. We did have a couple bottles of wine with dinner. Menu, straight to the point. Tapas and more tapas. As there was couple of us, we all chose three dishes to share. Each all looked amazing. The prawns, chorizo, mussels, meatballs, hummus, sun dried tomatoes salad, mushrooms, fried halloumi sticks, the skewers, pate, avocado toast, and croquettes. Everything was really good apart from it being slightly different from the states. The only downside, the skewer were a bit dry but presented beautifully. Everything was quite tasty and plenty to share for what we've ordered. Mussels were quite tasty in the sauce, chorizo was really good. Pate was more of sliced meat versus a spread. Service was great, staff was really friendly and chatty which was great. They ended the night for us with a little cocktail shot which was quite nice. Overall, amazing service, food was great, atmosphere was nice and friendly. Will definitely return.

First chance to check out this relatively new local venue in…read moremy local village and it was a huge hit. Small, friendly, a nice location just off the main shopping area, reasonably priced and generous portions. The food was delicious and worth venturing over for whether you are local or not! We had crisp halloumi, spiced aubergine with minced lamb, chilli peppered squid, pork belly and chips, a lovely crisp Pinot Grigio (my friend's a white drinker) and a couple of liqueur coffees. All this for £30 a head including a tip. The staff were efficient, attentive and charming. Young and energised, I loved the way all the front of house staff presented one table with a birthday dessert and sang with evident delight to the guest. We were made to feel very welcome despite booking a late table and the arrival of a large party of blokes who'd evidently been out for a Christmas get together added to the very European feel of this little gem. We'll be back

Lovely place to go for drinks and some bites. We didn't have dinner here but the meals also looked…read morereally good. On weekdays they do happy hour from 5-7 pm and their cocktails and wines are really cheap during this. We ordered an Aperol Spritz first and then moved on to white wine which all tasted good. We got the tempura courgettes, courgette and goat's cheese croquetas and the sweet potato fries which were all very good. Only negative thing was that they added a 12.5% service charge. So even if you go for just one glass of wine keep that in mind!

This is an excellent local restaurant which I discovered some time ago. The food is consistently…read moreexcellent with a very good wine list. The service is always attentive, friendly and professional. Could not rate more highly.

Lovely neighbourhood wine bar with seriously delicious bar snacks…read more Lovely wine list of clean, interesting wines. Don't expect to drink the boring old NZ sauvy b or bulk Pinot Grigio here. The owners also have a wine shop around the corner so if there is something you really want to drink that isn't on the menu, you can byo from the shop with a corkage fee. Snacks wise, there's cheese, charcuterie, other small picky things like olives and then my highlight: toasties. Truffle and cheese or nduja and cheese. Get both. Staff here are lovely so if you're a solo drinker, sit at the bar and they will make you feel comfortable. They also know a thing or 2 about wine. Also, this place is aesthetically beautiful. Might be nice for a date night...

Great ambience for a late night drink, did not eat the food but would…read moreHave loved to try it.

The food was delicious, the service was amazing, and the ambience was delightful. So glad I made…read morethis stop for lunch!

So, like the other reviewers, I came here thanks to friends who live near by. And thank god I made…read morethe long journey because this place is wonderful! The large selection of lovely wines. The ability to do it yourself and sample as many as you'd like (at a small cost) or just buy outright - without having to queue - is genius! Why don't more of these places exist?!?! On a happier note, they're opening up a new location near Soho in a few weeks time. I'm hoping it's slightly a bigger space but retains it's comfortable, laid back vibe. And that the staff are just as cool as the ones at this location. This place is just - absolutely lovely!

This is a lovely spot. Slightly off the beaten track of the busy Fulham Road this off-licence com…read morewine bar offers something unique and fun. Perfect for a pre-dinner drink. The only downside is the early close and tiny food menu.