The Best Restaurants in London for Wine Lovers

This bistro deluxe is owned by two master sommeliers, so when it comes to wine, expect something special. Their passion is for the wines of Burgundy, and the 1,000-bottle wine list offers over 650 from this jewel of a region. A list specialising in Burgundy is never going to be cheap but the selection covers many price levels, from AC Bourgogne to the finest Grand Crus, including a roll-call of some of the region’s best producers. For something different, don’t overlook the Bordeaux, Spain and Italy selections as there are some delicious older vintages. If you’re dining in a group, the magnums are well worth considering.

Clos Maggiore is one of the most romantic restaurants in the city thanks to its floral displays and soft fairy lights; if your date is also a keen oenophile, then it's a destination that's sure to make an impression. The cellar boasts over 2,500 wines from more than 20 different countries, and the 100+ page list offers a range of sizes: the by-the-glass offering is carefully curated; the finer Coravin selection will appeal to connoisseurs; and there’s also an impressive range of half bottles and magnums. Highlights abound on every page, with a plethora of mature wines in particular. France and Italy deliver the lion’s share, but don’t overlook those from California and Australia.

As it shares an owner with the nearby Hedonism Wines shop, HIDE's already substantial wine list becomes even more awe-inspiring when you realise that anything from the full Hedonism cellar can be on your table in 15 minutes – or even waiting for you if you order in advance. This means you have somewhere in the region of 10,000 different bottles to choose from, including some dating back to the 18th century. There are also many iconic wines from top châteaux, producers and growers, as well as niche boutique wines which are rarely seen. With so many options, it’s worth spending time exploring the lists well in advance.

La Trompette’s carefully crafted list starts off with a superb range of wines by the glass, where the emphasis is on classic wines from the Old World. A strong selection of English sparkling wines shows that it’s not all about champagne and a few ‘Pet Nat’ wines demonstrate that they're on the ball when it comes to current trends. The list has a lovely balance to it, with many lesser-known regions such as Slovenia, Lebanon and Georgia included and, whilst the Old World might dominate, the New World gets a good showing too – keep an eye out for the Australian and Californian selections. Pricing is fair and, if you wish to bring a special bottle of your own, they offer a generous corkage policy.

There aren’t many restaurants that also produce a wine magazine, but this Bloomsbury bistro is the exception to the rule. From its 40-page list, you could simply stick with the exceptional range of wines available by the glass or 75ml taster, with the Coravin selection listing a large number of mature vintages – including madeira from as far back as 1934! Highlights of this beautifully curated list come thick and fast, along with informative and entertaining comments which prove you don’t have to take yourself too seriously when it comes to choosing wine. As you’d expect from a restaurant named after the sensation which produces sweet wine, dessert wines get an admirable showing.

When a restaurant is named after the hallowed 11.4-hectare estate in Bordeaux that produces one of the most sought-after, expensive and rarest wines on the planet, you would quite rightly expect a wine list to match. Annotated with useful maps and diagrams, its strongest selection comes from Bordeaux, including a fine showing from the communes of the left bank and, naturally, the wines from Château Pétrus take centre stage – the impressive range of vintages includes wines dating back to 1948, and there’s even the option of ordering by the glass. You’ll need deep pockets to explore the list with complete abandon, however it’s a great read, so be sure to give it more than just a cursory glance.

Everything about this stunning Mayfair restaurant has an air of genuine quality – and its wine list is no different. The MICHELIN Guide's Sommelier Award 2026 winner Roxane Dupuy has complied a vast and varied selection personalised with her own thoughts and observations. An exquisite selection by the glass includes orange wines, sake and some esoteric gems from lesser-known regions. The list proper includes too many highlights to mention, but look out for the range of grower champagnes, the selection from Jura, a range from the great Romanée Conti, a roll-call of top Burgundy growers, an array of library vintages from Chateau Musar and a selection of dessert wines that would satisfy the most ardent oenophile.

It’s no surprise that Trivet has one of the best wine lists in London. After all, this Two-MICHELIN-Star establishment is a collaboration between Chef Jonny Lake and former MICHELIN Sommelier Award winner Isa Bal, who has curated a particularly diverse and esoteric selection of wines. The list itself takes a historical perspective, putting countries in order of when they started making wine. It’s a clever way of pointing out that Georgia, Armenia and Turkey, all lesser-seen and undervalued wine producers, were fermenting grapes long before the likes of France and Italy.