Vinoteca

Vinoteca is amongst the plethora of faithful copies of modern French Wine Bars that serve an eclectic range by the glass and a thoughtful one by the bottle along with well cooked bistro food. Amongst them you'll find 28-50 (an offshoot of Texture) and Terroirs (which has since spawned Brawn). This establishment though was the first of it kind, opening in 2005 and offering a selection that veers closer to the new World than either of it's competitors. Terroirs specialises in "natural" wines supplied by Cave du Preneees and so their best selections are francophile whilst the attraction of 28-50 is the list of more than fairly priced mature wines by the bottle. All offer similarly excellent simple food. Vinoteca also boasts two establishments, one in Farringdon and a second in Marble Arch.

Add to this both the Nicolas Canary Wharf Shop and the wine departments of Fortnum and Masons, Selfridges and Waitrose Canary Wharf who have all installed a wine bar in which to crack open a bottle of recently purchased wine and we have on our hands, a veritable wine bar scene.

Trebles all round I say!