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Gordon's Wine Bar

London's oldest wine bar, candlelit and cellar-dark, tucked below street level near Embankment since 1890.

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Gordon's Wine Bar, London's oldest wine bar
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Did you know

Opened in November 1890 by Angus Stafford Gordon, it still sells only wine, port and sherry. The building above it is thought to have housed Rudyard Kipling.

Local tip

There's no reservation system for small groups. It's first-come, first-served, so arrive before 5pm or after 9pm to have a shot at a candlelit cellar table, and go in summer for the big outdoor terrace instead.

Famous dishes

  • Cheese platter
  • Charcuterie board
  • Scotch eggs

Finding it

Address
47, Villiers Street, Westminster, Covent Garden, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, WC2N 6NE
Nearest station
Embankment (Tube), 24 m away

Details change, so check with the place before you set off.

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