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Favourite wine trade haunts

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Robert G.
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Robert G. 10-02-2010

Within London and even further afield in the UK, I have a few favourite watering holes.Whenever I have dined in these establishments I have also had a memorable experience. The main reason I like to go to those places, sometimes quite frequently, is because of the PEOPLE. In addition, they also have wonderful food and wine offerings, in convivial surroundings, yet the staff and management are always prepared to go that extra mile in ensuring your complete satisfaction. Nothing is ever a problem. In fact, it has been known to have the odd BYO occasion and they are always extremely accomodating. These places genuinely deliver warm hospitality and great customer service.

My top five are:
Ransome's Dock in Battersea
Terroirs in Covent Garden
Texture in Marylebone
Angelus in Bayswater
The Harrow at Little Bedwyn

What are yours?

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Christine P.
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Christine P. 16-02-2010

Vinoteca in St John Street, London EC1.

  • great wines, tasty food, lovely people, and you can buy wine to take home as well

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Vinifera
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Vinifera 16-02-2010

I fully agree with those listed… Angelus in particular.

I'd want to add Gordon's Wine Bar near Embankment in London… it's a veteran, and thought of affectionately by so many in the drinks trade.

And not too far from that, Bedford & Strand… really relaxed and flexible, with an interesting list.

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JW
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JW 02-04-2010

I'd have to agree with Vinoteca on St John Street – always the warmest of welcomes and the most knowledgeable of staff.
also
Andrew Edmunds in Soho, where the wine list seems to be built much more out of a passion for wine than for profit! Fantastic bargains to had, found by Andrew at auction. Top that with great food, warm and friendly service in one of the cosiest dining rooms in London Town.

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