Best Wine Tasting Events In London

From a deep malbec to a crisp pinot grigio, you may think you've got the world of wine down but these wine tastings and events across the city are here to help you expand your knowledge. Some of the best wine bars in the city have enlisted their trusted sommeliers and experts to guide you on how to drink wine, when to drink wine, and what wine to drink. From tasting notes to your chance to embark on a journey with wineries or vineyards, you may never have heard of before, check out our recommendations for the best wine tastings in London. 

Last edited by Lauren Cole

Last updated on 9th April 2025



Greek Wine Tasting Night Covent Garden

@ Brother Marcus Covent Garden on Tuesday 29th April and Tuesday 27th May 2025

Looking to sample some new tipples while enjoying sumptuous Mediterranean food? Then head to the Greek Wine Tasting Night at Brother Marcus, a welcoming restaurant in Covent Garden. You'll get to try six different wines, sourced from regions all over Greece.

While you're sipping sparkling, red, white or rosé, you'll be able to tuck into a hand-picked menu of tasty dishes. We're talking pan-fried halloumi, beetroot houmous, marinated olives and much more.

London Cru

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Featuring high-grade equipment and housed in a gorge Victorian warehouse, London Cru is the Fulham winery that's ideal for hosting all kinds of events. From drink receptions to location shoots, this place is sure to impress when you're after a private wine tasting in London.

28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen

The 28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen on Marylebone Lane is an elegant spot decked out with wooden panelled walls and a bright, shiny bar at its core. It serves up some of the best, fresh produce from across the country as well as an extensive library of crate wines. It welcomes resident sommeliers who provide wine tastings and food pairings that start from £50 per person and include some of the world's most famous grape varieties.

Vagabond Cheese + Wine

After a wine tasting in London for two? Whether you're in Fulham, Victoria, Shoreditch or beyond, you can count on Vagabond to host a brilliant tasting event. Their 70-minute masterclasses are guided by expert hosts, who will teach you the art of pairing five delicious cheeses with complementary wines, with lots of fun facts thrown in along the way. Tickets start from just £35 per person, with the option to add on a glass of bubbles for an extra £5.

Bow Wine Nights

@ Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 and 3 other dates

Balfour at Bow Wine Vaults are putting on regular wine nights - each with a different theme. Head to the heart of the City to sip six different wines alongside the venue's tasting experts, covering everything from Champagne versus English sparkling to a deep dive into certain grapes or wine regions. Better yet, it's only £25 per person to attend.

Wine Tasting Flight

@ Aspen and Meursault on Fri, 19th Jan 2024 - Fri, 19th Mar 2027

Aspen and Meursault is the gorgeous Battersea wine destination that's all about making sure you can get a taste of best with their flights. With prices starting at £75 per person, you'll be able to try eight different kinds alongside four courses of small plates - all with the expert sommelier to guide you. Over nearer Elephant & Castle? Check out the same offering at Diogenes The Dog.

What's On At Renegade Wine Bar

Whether you're in need of a red wine tasting in London, the chance to try drinks from emerging pioneers, or sparkling is more your thing, Bethnal Green's Renegade Wine Bar is hosting a tasting session that'll hit the spot. Tickets cost £25 per person and include the four wines at the event. Otherwise, head to their cheese and wine paring nights on the first Wednesday of every month.

One user Kate said: "Great evening - generous pours of some interesting wines and a good selection of British cheeses. Staff are knowledgeable and helpful".

Theo Randall at The Intercontinental Park Lane

Home to luxury wine tasting in London, Theo Randall at The Intercontinental Park Lane is bringing you exclusive wine dinners with top producers. Not only will you get a bespoke menu designed to be perfectly complemented by wine pairings from the best wineries, but each event follows a theme - from Venice to highlighting the great work of each individual vineyard.

Wine Supper Club at Darwin & Wallace

Darwin & Wallace, known for venues like No.197 Chiswick Fire Station, No.32 The Old Town and No.29 Power Station West, are home to delightful wine supper clubs. Featuring a wine of the month special offer and an accompanying food menu crafted with seasonality in mind, these events are a unique wining and dining experience to enjoy with friends or to meet new people.

Boulevard Brasserie

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A sultry bar and restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden, Boulevard Brasserie promises three stories of stylish, dimly lit interiors. Inspired by 1960s Paris, this place promises elegant charm and a vibrant atmosphere - and they host wine and cheese tasting evenings on a regular basis.

For £35 per person, you'll be able to enjoy a French cheese board that features three delicious cheeses and tasty accompaniments. This also includes a glass of Champagne, as well as three perfectly paired wines.

Wine Evening

@ The Black Horse, Kingston on Every 1st Wednesday of the month

On every first Wednesday of the month, The Black Horse in Kingston hosts a brilliant wine evening, taking you on a journey all over the world with bottles from different regions. Tickets cost just £30 per person, promising a two-and-a-half hour session of delicious tipples, paired with mouthwatering sharing platters designed to complement the flavours.

68 & Shanghai

Take your dining experience to the next level with the Wine Flight Experience at 68 & Shanghai with tickets for £48 per person. Perfectly suited for wine enthusiasts and food lovers alike, this exclusive event offers a chance to sample a selection of premium wines, each chosen to complement the bold flavours of the restaurant's innovative menu.

Guided by expert sommeliers, you'll uncover new favourites while enjoying a relaxed and intimate atmosphere in the heart of Spitalfields. It's the ideal way to enhance your evening and discover the perfect wine pairings for an unforgettable meal.

The Wine Tasting Shop

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When you need wine tasting in London for couples, The Wine Tasting Shop in Balham is the ideal pick of places to get your fix. There are weekly events at this cool, classy cellar that make for an experience that's equally engaging as it is intimate, so you can uncover vinos from different regions, countries (such as France and beyond) and even vintages on date night. Classes can start from as little as £45 per person.

One user Rachel said: "Cutest little place. The tasting board portions were generous - something you don't find at many wine bars! Will definitely return".

What's On At Renegade Urban Winery

Walthamstow's Renegade Urban Winery, sister venue to the Bethnal Green wine bar, is making sure you can get your fix of the growing world of London wine across weekly tours and tastings. Expect four different wines and behind-the-scenes access for a very reasonable £25 per person.

User Abygail says: "We had a wonderful time! A very informative but relaxed tasting and lots of lovely wines to try! We really enjoyed our time and would definitely recommend! You get so much for the price, thank you again for a lovely day"

Gloria

On 23rd April, Gloria Trattoria (the gorgeous Italian restaurant in Shoreditch from Big Mama) is hosting a Wine Tombola (tickets are £39 per person). Not only will you discover the stunning wines of Sardinia, through a unique blind tasting of five different bottles led by Marcia, Big Mamma's head of wine - but you'll also have the chance to win an actual trip to Olianas Winery Estate in Sardinia. 

Alongside the fine Italian wines, you'll dig into a Tutti Prodotti tower, featuring homemade focaccia, as well as prosciutto and creamy burrata, all of which will complement the tipples perfectly. 

Humble Grape Liverpool Street

Add "Tasting Tuesday" (4x 50ml) for £15 per person! and 2 other offers

Whether you're at their Liverpool Street or Canary Wharf venue, a Humble Grape wine tasting never disappoints. Their interactive experiences are led by WSET-certified guides, who will talk you through the beauty behind every single bottle, before you taste a series of samples and share your own opinions. You'll try a range of reds, whites and roses, finishing up with a sweeter dessert wine. There are many different masterclasses to choose from, with prices starting from as little as £10 per person.