Apr 04, 2014 gordons wine bar and the familyrun restaurant three generations of gordons of wine bar fame and restaurateur ossie gray, son of the late chef rose gray, talk about the pros and cons of. Walk down the steep old stairs and youre in a dimly lit cellarcave thats lit by candlelight. London s oldest wine bar was established by arthur gordon in 1890, but the gordon family who have owned the bar for generations are not actually related the name mealy a happy coincidence. Paul canterbury march 22, 2019 fantastic selection of wines. Known for established in 1890, gordons is the oldest wine bar in london. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. When they get busy, the service lacks, but they made up for it w a glass of wine. It really is a magical place go for a cheese board and some red wine or beer. Our sommeliers are very affluent in the newest offerings as well as old world traits. Wed missed our train back home and someone mentioned that you could get a decent glass of port and a cheese platter in gordons wine bar. The wine bar at vintner valley 2020 all rights reserved. I do not work their or have any association with the place, other than that i think it a jewel of a place. The wine menu is relatively small for a wine bar but has all the good standard wines. A wine bar is a tavernlike business focusing on selling wine, rather than liquor or beer.
Chateau canevelle bordeaux superieur, a rather elegant and fruity red. Established in 1890 and coined as londons oldest wine bar, its a real gem just off the beaten track. Also, if the date is going well, they have some great food on offer from fish and salad to a large selection of bread and cheese to go with the wine. Chef rosita has teamed up with her favorite local farmers producing early summer fruits and vegetables, like asparagus, salad greens, herbs, garlic scapes, green onions, rhubarb, strawberries, cage free eggs and pasture raised meats. The best wine bars in nyc new york the infatuation. With over 250 wines, our wine list carries worldly representation.
And even better afterwards you can take a stroll along the thames take a. Banana peppers arent just a topping, they can be transformed into a creative shareable. New adventures in drinking and cooking a recipe book. With increased attention to single vineyard high altitude terroir, place has come front and center at catena, and, as a result, the estate. Descend the narrow staircase into this infinitely cosy lair and select from gordons encyclopaedic wine list, or sit out on the sprawling terrace in summer. With excellent sections on cured meats, imported cheeses and specialty pantry items, this is a wonderful book for food and wine lovers alike. Established in 1890, gordon s wine bar is possibly the oldest wine bar in london. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
A london institution that s been here forever cosy wine bar in the winter but in the summer there is tonnes of great outdoor space for a drink. New adventures in drinking and cooking a recipe book frank, dana. Amazons choice for wine bar vasagle 20 wooden wine rack, free standing bottles display storage shelf, with 2 slatted shelves,18. Oct 05, 2016 gordons wine bar image by gordons wine bar established in 1890 and londons oldest wine bar, gordons tops many a list of mustvisit sites in london. Oldest wine bar in london for being commonly recognised as londons oldest wine bar, established in 1890, gordons offers a temptingly fresh and upbeat food menu.
Quite possibly the oldest wine bar in london it opened in 1890, cavernous, candlelit and atmospheric gordons is a victim of its own success its relentlessly busy, and unless you arrive before the office crowd does, forget about landing a table. Wine food and food wine is taking over portlands bar. Gordons winebar embankment a dickensian retreat london flux. Explore the different types of food and supplies available for food service delivery and pickup customers. Gordons wine bar charing cross 323 tips from 9388 visitors. To book your function or to discuss your requirements further, please call us on 6372. The bar is very much a family affair, owned by wendy gordon who is the wife of the late much loved luis gordon, and now overseen by luis eldest son simon. The buffet, food menu platters and wine selection is outstanding. Here is the eater wine bar heatmap, the 19 hottest wine bars to have opened across the us and one in montreal in the past year or so. Gordon s wine bar has been preserved to look exactly the way it was since its opening. Given that histories of londons oldest restaurants often cite their status as the site of clandestine, highprofile extramarital affairs, it makes a certain sense that gordons londons oldest wine bar, opened first in 1890, resembling nothing quite so much as a cave retrofitted with the furniture from a romantic bistro scene in a film by jeanpierre jeunet should trumpet its. Gordon s wine bar this pub was voted by londonist readers as one of the top 10 ye olde pubs in london.
The late luis gordon bought the bar in 1975 after selling the family sherry shipping business. Thirty seconds from both tube stations, gordon s wine bar is an ideal after work drinking hole for londoners. Gordons the cellar door brings the winery cellar door concept to the city with its wine barbottle shop hybrid. Gordons wine bar is a fabulous little wine bar in villiers street by charing cross station. With our huge choice of cheeses from you will be truly spoilt for choice. Gordons is a london institution, beloved of tourists and locals alike. Celebrate the upcoming summer solstice with an early summer dinner and cooking exhibition at cork49. Philadelphia, pa a simple, sleek, and modern environment sets the backdrop for foodfriendly natural wines. Dalys wine bar traditional wine bar in strand, london.
Savoy theatre 3 minutes walk from gordon s wine bar. Some wine bars are profiled on wines of a certain type of origin, such as italian wine or champagne. Coming out tuesday, september 11th, wine food from ten speed press is the joint effort between dana frank of portlands bar norman and cookbook author and stylist andrea slonecker, whose previous work includes contributions to books like pok pok as well as six. Be sure to order at least one full bottle of wine too and dont forget to eat, because the food is. Gordons wine bar history is very much a family affair, owned by wendy gordon who is the wife of the late much loved luis gordon, and now overseen by luis eldest son simon. Cool wine bar in the heart of london the oldest wine bar or bar in london, gordon s has great atmosphere, especially if you can grab a spot in the basement. The citys most storied wine bar has been operating as such since 1890, and today you can relish a glass of one of 80 wines a blackboard shows daily specials within the. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Tucked away in central london near embankment underground station is gordons wine bar. Roths wine bar wine food live music wine cellar since 1923. Your goto source for restaurantquality food and supplies.
Nov 24, 20 well it turns out that gordons wine bar is located under that arches, in cellars that go back to the late 17th century and is the oldest wine bar in london. From international snack plates mixed up before your eyes to casual sandwich plates and an openair. Nibble on cheese, bread and olives with your plonk theres even a veganorganic wine list. Gordons wine bar and the familyrun restaurant financial times. The best part about this wine bar is that there s a cage, which is the old wine cellar and you must book for a seat. This wine bar was a bit of a gamechanger when it first opened in 20, and its still just as trendy a hangout on the hackney road. Gordon s wine bar this is just a fan page for one of the loveliest bars in the world. At gordon food service, we have the products and the knowhow to help your business. Gordon s wine bar this wine bar is arguably the oldest in the capital, tucked into a quiet corner of the west end close to covent garden. Gordons wine bar the oldest wine bar in the whole of london.
Jul 12, 2018 given that histories of londons oldest restaurants often cite their status as the site of clandestine, highprofile extramarital affairs, it makes a certain sense that gordons londons oldest wine bar, opened first in 1890, resembling nothing quite so much as a cave retrofitted with the furniture from a romantic bistro scene in a film by jeanpierre jeunet should trumpet its. When the weathers nice, the best place to be is outside where you can enjoy the sunshine next to the small part at embankment. Gordons the oldest wine bar in london the travelbunny. Gordons wine bar advertises itself as londons oldest wine bar. Buried deep beneath cobbled streets in covent garden, gordons wine bar is composed of multiple caves and tunnels filled with small candlelit tables and copious bottles of wine, which is somehow.
No matter the occasion, its always better when good food and drink is involved. Gordons wine bar is thought to be the oldest wine bar in london having been established in 1890. While many wine bars are private standalone establishments, in some cases, wine bars are associated with a. That special character is a dark and dingy wine bar with many old pictures and newspaper clippings on the wall.
Gordons wine bar this wine bar is arguably the oldest in the capital, tucked into a quiet corner of the west end close to covent garden. Gordons wine bar was my favourite place to meet with friends after work. The focus here is on wine well its full name is gordons wine bar after all. Gordons wine bar is an institution in londons drinking circles with the speciality being fortified wines. As the capitals oldest wine bar, established in 1890, gordons has earned its place on many a wine lovers hit list. The wine bar is a few minutes walk from the geffrye museum, and the restaurant is a little hike from sundays vibrant columbia road flower market. The atmosphere is wonderful as is the food and drink.
The atmosphere is matchless at londons most vaunted and vaulted casual wine bar. Looking to book a space at hartleys click discover more about this pub for more info. It broke down the barriers to hardtofind wines by selling. It was my way of winding down and having a welldeserved, fridayevening glass of port.
The varied wine list includes sherry, port and madeira. The definitive guide to pairing food with wine, beer, spirits, coffee, tea even water based on expert advice from americas best sommeliers by. The atmosphere is very vivid of a typical restaurant of the old ruined london too. The best part about this wine bar is that theres a cage, which is the old wine cellar and you must book for a seat. The 19 hottest wine bars across the country right now eater. Buried deep beneath cobbled streets in covent garden, gordon s wine bar is composed of multiple caves and tunnels filled with small candlelit tables and copious bottles of wine, which is somehow. A typical feature of many wine bars is a wide selection of wines available by the glass. Visitors can drop in for a tasting at any timeyup, there will be bottles open seven days a week. Weve opened a colocated indoor farm in partnership with square roots. Wine director mariel wega likes wines that express a distinct.
Gordon s cocktail and food recipes hardcover january 1, 1934 by gordon author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Theres a whole crop of places with great wine, friendly service, and often, food options worth getting excited about. We specialise in standup style canapes and wood fired pizza is our strength. The venue itself is beautiful, stacked wall to wall with over 400 wine varieties and over 200 beers and ciders to choose from. If you didnt book for the cage, you can still pick a spot inside the bar or outside the terrace. Our by the glass options, set us apart from your average wine bar, which allows guests to taste and compare different regions, vintages, and varietals. It was burgundy, after all, and a lot of it almost 20 different wines, both red and white, all readily sippable.
Disney springs 1610 east buena vista dr lake buena vista, fl 32830 407 4901800. Here at hartleys wine bar, were a vibrant part of prestons city centre. Gordons wine bar london, england nightlife lonely planet. We are thrilled to announce that we have a new and rather delicious bordeaux to add to our gordons label stable of wines on offer both at the bar and shortly through our online shop. The gordons wine bar family includes the bar staff many of whom have been with us for. Nearest tube underground station to gordons wine bar. We visited londons oldest wine bar, founded by the gordon family and still run by gordons today, to find out more about the business and the family behind its famous name. Gordon s is a london institution, beloved of tourists and locals alike. Ask your server for wine pairings and try with any other delicious lunch, dinner, or brunch options. Jul 26, 2009 gordons wine bar is at 47 villiers st. The result of his financial embarrassment at being unable to repay a loan made by the vintners to him some years earlier which granted the vintners the ability to set up and sell wine anywhere without applying for a license. Whether youre meeting a date for drinks, hanging out at the bar solo, or looking for a place to grab a glass of wine before dinner, here are some of our favorite wine bars in the city. They also have what looks to be a simple but good food menu. Gordon s wine bar is not only famous for its extensive list of great wines but also for its fantastic cheese selection.
It was once the home of samuel pepys and rudyard kipling respectively and has been in the hands of the gordons ever since. Dolly parton s signature sass is stamped all over this empowering musical version of the 1980 movie in which she costarred. Theres a new cookbook about to hit the shelves and it is all about pairing beautifully fresh, colorful dishes with natural wine. The wine list is extensive and they offer plenty by the glass at decent prices. The only london bars you need to visit wine enthusiast. May 01, 2016 gordons wine bar is thought to be the oldest wine bar in london having been established in 1890. He is the senior contributing editor at punch, author of the new california wine, winner of the roederer international wine book of the year, and the wine consultant for jetblue airways. The main entrance, on villiers street, is pretty ordinary and gives you absolutely no indication of whats on the other side. Served from wooden casks behind the bar, this gives it a slightly eccentric feel. Its the best place in central london for after work drinks. Gordons wine bar london 2020 all you need to know before.
A short video about the oldest wine bar in london established 1890. Our products, supplies and resources gordon food service. Chesterton and rudyard kipling he who wrote exceedingly good books. But its with good reason there arent many places like it, hence its popularity with londoners.
Take a look at gordons wine bars web site for more information and a lot more of the history surrounding it. Address 47 villiers street, london, wc2n 6ne opening times monsat 11. Gordons wine bar this pub was voted by londonist readers as one of the top 10 ye olde pubs in london. Loch lomondglen scotia gordon s single cask week continues with sister distilleries glen scotia and loch lomond showcasing a range of scotch expressions including gordon s 2 new single casks. Our products, supplies and resources gordon food service skip to main content. For nearly a decade, he served as the wine editor and chief wine critic of the san francisco chronicle, where he won two james beard.
Mediterranean flavors to crave with wines to match. The food bar is great the cheese plates are amazing and cough with big chunks of baguette. Still family run, signs of the bar s long history can be found everywhere, from the cellar and candlelit tables, to the aged wooden walls covered in memorabilia and old newspaper cuttings. Gordons wine bar menu, menu for gordons wine bar, strand. Gordons wine bar has been preserved to look exactly the way it was since its opening. It was established in 1890 when rudyard kipling lived upstairs and, thank goodness, hasnt been refurbished sincelook in the front window and youll see untouched champagne bottles intentionally left to grow furry with dust. Londons oldest wine bar was established by arthur gordon in 1890, but the gordon family who have owned the bar for generations are not actually related the name mealy a happy coincidence. Gordons at embankment is a wine cellar off embankment station. Various wines imported from different parts of the world including france, italy, and spain so you can try them here in harrisonburg, va. The oldest wine bar in london established in 1890 and still going strong. This is a great place for meeting, eating and drinking with friends. Established, approximately, in 1890, its widely considered to be the oldest wine bar in the whole of london, and has been frequented by the likes of g. The wine list is really impressive even for a bar so central, and theres something about a candlelit evening with friends that adds to a memorable night out romance, atmosphere, its anything you want it to be. Pioneering since 1999, we love nothing more than to connect our customers with the winemakers we know and respect through a great glass of wine.
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