Best Wine Tastings And Wine Experiences In London

From a deep malbec to a crisp pinot grigio, you may think you've got the world of wine down but these 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 Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 1st July 2024




The Rowdy Table presents “UPON A STRANGE SATURDAY”

@ Fork Bloomsbury on Saturday 13th July 2024

This July, head to Fork in Bloomsbury for their brilliant pop-up event: The Rowdy Table presents Upon A Strange Saturday. You'll receive a welcome shot on arrival before four glasses of organic, biodynamic sparkling wine, with bread, olives and popcorn to nibble on throughout. Expect talks from the winemakers while you sip, as well as mystical tarot readings, with tickets starting from £35 per person. Even better? You can add on a cheese or charcuterie board for £15 extra.

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.

Davy's Wine Bars

Whether you fancy your wine tasting accompanied by a three-course meal, want sparkling flights, or think you'd like to learn professional techniques at a dedicated school event, Davy's Wine Bars have it all. For some of the finest wine tasting London has to offer, these guys are sure to hit the spot with their years of experience.

London Cru

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.

Flesh & Buns supper club | Château Franc Baudron wine pairing dinner

@ Flesh & Buns Fitzrovia on Wed, 10th Jul 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Looking for a selection of delicious wines with tasty plates to match? Then head to the brilliant Château Franc Baudron wine pairing dinner, taking place at Flesh & Buns in Fitzrovia. This stylish restaurant bar will be serving up a four-course menu of yellowtail sashimi, fried chilli squid with yuzu mayonnaise and more, paired with delicious vino from the Montagne St. Émilion region in Bordeaux - coming in at just £45 per person.

Brother Marcus

Head to the scrumptious all-day dining spot in Spitalfields or Angel that is Brother Marcus for a Greek wine tasting experience in London. Tickets start from £65 per person and across the evening you'll be able to try six different tipples from across the regions. In collaboration with Greek suppliers Maltby & Greek, sparkling, white, reds and rosés will be available from the likes of Santorini, Macedonia and beyond. Drinks will also be paired with a delicious menu featuring marinated olives, fennel tzatziki and smokey aubergine baba ganoush, drizzled in chilli oil.

Rooftop Brunch Session: powered by Whispering Angel

@ Wagtail on Various dates from Saturday 6th July 2024

Wagtail brings wine tasting with a twist thanks to its Rooftop Brunch Session, powered by Whispering Angel. The Instagrammable restaurant promises free-flowing rosé, other unlimited drinks and tasty canapes each Saturday from 12pm for £80 per person. So, what are you waiting for? Head to the City spot now to get down to DJs and get a sneak peek of the Gherkin from a sun-soaked terrace.

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.

Regional Wine Dinner

@ The Black Lion Hammersmith on Every 2nd Tuesday of the month

Taking place on a monthly basis, The Black Lion in Hammersmith hosts a fantastic regional wine dinner, where you can enjoy a delicious dinner paired with sips from their region of choice. You could try bottles from Tuscany, New Zealand, Pidmonte and beyond, on top of four mouthwatering courses. You'll also receive two canapes to begin, and seven wines throughout the meal - all for just £45 per person.

Experiences by Ibérica

Iberica's restaurants in Marylebone, Victoria, Canary Wharf and Farringdon are all hosting the best Spanish cheese and wine tasting in London. Swing by to sample three white or red vinos accompanied by dairy delights. You can also head on a sherry discovery experience too.

The Wine Tasting Shop

When you need wine tasting in London for couples, The Wine Tasting Shop 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 and even vintages on date night.

Kindred

Looking to find your new favourite flavours? Then head to stylish Hammersmith venue Kindred, where they host a regular cheese and wine club in collaboration with Chiswick Cheese Market. There will be five delicious French, Italian, Greek and British samples from the market, paired with complementary glasses of vino, setting you back just £40 per person.

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, Walthamstow's Renegade Urban Winery 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.

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.

Winfield Wines

Winfield Wines host all kinds of brilliant events, with tickets starting from as little as £45 per person. Their wine and tapas evenings take place at Jamon Jamon in Soho, promising eight delicious sips from around the Spanish-speaking world and tasty Latin plates to pair them with. But if you're after a more diverse range of vinos, then try out their world wine tour, where you can try 16 different bottles and food to match, with expert guides to talk you through the tipples.

Firmdale Hotels

Some of the best wine tasting in London can be found at Firmdale Hotels, thanks to a monthly wine dinner at Covent Garden Hotel - with each one focusing on wine from different vineyards across the world. Try out emerging regions, English sparkling sips or Spanish sherry, with a menu that pairs perfectly with your wine of choice - from tapas to British scallops.

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.

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.

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.

The Cheese Bar

What better pairing is there than wine and cheese? Well, with these workshops, you can become a pairing connoisseur, using real British cheese and a stunning selection of wines. Having become an Instagram sensation for its immense selection of dairy delicacies, it's a winning date idea.