Is there a better combination than cheese and wine? Here’s a rundown of the best places to get so much fun in central London.
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Gordon’s Wine Bar
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47 Villiers St, London WC2N 6NE, United KingdomGet directions
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+44 20 7930 1408
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Gordon is the oldest wine bar in London. Established in 1890, it is open daily in a basement near Charing Cross Station. The ceiling is low and the comfortable alcove seating makes it one of London’s most beloved basements. Nobody wants it to change and there is an uproar every time there are rumors that it will have to close. There is hot and cold food, with daily specials, as well as an excellent selection of cheeses.
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Vivat Bacchus
Direction
47 Farringdon St, London EC4A 4LL, United KingdomGet directions
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+44 20 7353 2648
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Vivat Bacchus has two branches and thousands of wines to choose from. They also realize the importance of cheese and have cheese rooms at each branch where customers are invited to taste and select. They also have regular wine tasting events.
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Scab pipe
Direction
Jubilee Market Hall, 30 Tavistock Ct, London WC2E 8RD, UKGet directions
Telephone
+44 20 7836 1415
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This popular basement in Covent Garden Market is probably best known as the wine bar in the square with outdoor seating alongside live opera singers. In addition to lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, Crusting Pipe also offers a selection of British cheese to accompany its extensive wine list. Pairing your eight-cheese British cheese board with wine is a wonderful and delicious way to spend an evening with friends. You can choose less than eight cheeses or try paired wines by the glass, which made it almost educational. Crusting Pipe is now part of Davy’s group of wine bars.
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Le Beaujolais
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25 Litchfield St , Londres WC2H 9NJ , Reino UnidoGet directions
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+44 20 7836 2955
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Le Beaujolais is reportedly the first French wine bar to be established in London, and while it’s small, its excellent selection of wines and cheeses keeps it perennially popular, so get there early. The staff can help you with wine choices and you can even taste them before ordering a bottle. The bar plays blues and jazz music, but not too loud so you can chat with friends over a bottle of wine. There is a members only restaurant on the ground floor.
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Terroirs Wine Bar & Restaurant
Direction
5 William IV St, London WC2N 4DN, UKGet directions
Telephone
+44 20 7036 0660
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Terriors is about foods and wines that are natural and free of additives, served in a fun, friendly and stimulating environment, and a second location in East Dulwich.
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The Daily Bread
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48-49 The Market, London WC2E 8RF, UKGet directions
Telephone
+44 20 3657 6928
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Le Pain Quotidien has many locations in London, including one on the South Bank next to the Royal Festival Hall. Dishes are served with organic Le Pain Quotidien bread and wine is served in oversized glasses.
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Cheese in Leadenhall
Direction
4-5 Leadenhall Market, London EC3V 1LR, United KingdomGet directions
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+44 20 7929 1697
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Cheese at Leadenhall is a cheese shop and wine bar in Leadenhall Market: In the restaurant, you can also have lunch with a seasonal menu based on a combination of classic cheeses or book a wine / cheese tasting.
