London certainly isn’t lacking in places to go if you fancy a decent glass of wine. There seems to be a trendy new wine bar popping up on every corner of the capital nowadays. But there’s something about this golden oldie that just keeps Londoners (and beyond) coming back for more.
Nestled beneath the bustling streets of London, mere moments from the West End, you’ll find a wine bar with beginnings that date all the way back to the late 1300’s. A wine bar filled with so much historic charm, you simply can’t resist staying for a glass (or a bottle), and soaking up the irresistibly cosy atmosphere.
Gordon’s Wine Bar
Gordon’s wine bar is the oldest wine bar in the entire city. And there’s a simple reason as to why it’s been quenching the thirst of wine-loving Londoners for over 130 years. It’s just so darn special. The building itself is steeped in history, and it’s believed to have been home to both Samuel Pepys and Rudyard Kipling before being transformed into a cork-popping, glass-clinking, full-bodied bar in 1890. The wine bar has barely changed in the past 135 years, and as stayed firmly in the hands of the same family over the years.
The walls are adorned with faded old newspaper cuttings, and the rickety tables are each kitted out with glistening candles. It’s an undeniably romantic romantic spot, and yes, okay – it may be a complete cliché in the world of London first date spots. But if something works, work it hard – and Gordon’s wine bar just works.
It does what it says on the tin and boasts a strict wine-only policy (with a bit of port and sherry thrown in for good measure), so don’t even think about ordering a beer. Or even worse: a mojito (*gasps at the sheer blasphemy of the idea*). The wine list is a roll call of the world’s finest wines, and will take you on a journey across the globe. So, regardless of your preference, palate, or pricepoint; you’ll find something here to whet your whistle nicely.
You simply can’t have wine without cheese, and you’ll be spoilt for choice with the selection of over fifteen different cheeses on offer – can you brie-lieve it?
Whilst just a few feet above, the hustle and bustle of London life continues, down in this snug little cellar, time seems to slow down a bit. Gordon’s also boasts a lovely outdoor terrace, which makes for a pretty perfect spot to sip wine and soak up some sunshine.
Plan your visit here.
