The Cork & Bottle

The legendary Cork & Bottle wine bar in London’s Leicester Square was founded by the equally legendary Don Hewitson back in 1971.

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    +44 20 7734 7807

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    thecorkandbottle.co.uk

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  • Type

    Wine Bar

Address

44-46 Cranbourn St Leicester Square Greater London WC2H 7AN United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Music Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks Wine

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D

Bigger than you would think, if you’re in a group you can get one of the cozy private tables. Extensive wine list and quite good food - lover the duck liver pate !

Brooke Louise

Love this place - haven in midst Leicester Square madness. Great wines and selection of, good snacks , lacking in vegan meals but you could BYO in snacks maybe just maybe

Justin Mushet

Amazing little place that you will miss if you aren't looking! Surprising since so close to the tourist area, yet lots of locals. Good vintages of many wines , and a few nice private areas as well !

David McClelland

Best little surprise in the West End. The ham and cheese pie is exceeds any reasonable expectation of how delightful a ham and cheese pie might be.

Rachel Russell

One of our favourite hideaways underneath Leicester square. Great whether for glass of wine at the bar or hanging around for dinner . toilets are a bit smelly though.

Ioanna ???? KrKd

Great selection of wine & tasty dishes!!Just bear in mind that since it is a basement wine bar , you may come across some unpleasant visitors ????Staff are amiable though!..

BJ McCahill

One of the best hidden gems in London. An oasis in the centre of terrible tourist central . For great food and wine head down the spiral staircase just across from vue cinema leicester sq.

Ankur Banerjee

Admire the vintage posters and artwork throughout the wine bar . Amazing how quiet and cozy this is given that it's bang in the middle of Leicester Square.

George

a haven of peace and ample wine selection with the entrance hidden from tourists ... in an otherwise super annoying part of town

Yiota Pap

One of my favourite wine bars . Although next to Leicester square it's not crowded with tourists

Ed Moore

A refreshingly untouristy wine bar in one of the most touristy parts of town . You can book the alcoves - great for groups . And the wine list is superb.

Titch Walker

Great Food, wonderful wine , but more than that it is so down to earth. A true oasis of class underneath grotty slot machine Leicester Square.

Jean Hannah

Best wine bar in London in the city 's worst neighbourhood. Worth braving Leicester Square. Kitsch atmosphere, amazing wine list . Also: cheese !

Martin Jarčík

Nice place, good location, wide range selection of wines and friendly service . Take a sit upstears and watch people coming to Zoo bar :)))

Matt

The C&B Hemingway burger is amazing! A mixture of ground beef , pork and lamb , with Thai pickles . It just increases the allure of this hidden gem concealed in plain sight under Leicester Square.

Gabe X J Sherliker

Good selection of food, but place really stands out for its comprehensive selection of wines . Enjoy a glass while sitting in the atmospheric brick alcove , filled with empty champagne bottles .

Thibault Lemaitre

The Chateau St Michelle Gewurztraminer from Columbia Valley, on the last page of the menu is perfect is you're on a date, looking for something sweet (but neither too sweet nor too dry)

Ashleigh Edwards

Great hole in the wall wine bar . Next to impossible to find - look for the only awning that's not lit up across from the Vue theater and you'll find it.

Paul Williams

Excellent if a bit pricy wine bar near the crowds of Leicester Square. A real haven of good wine and food.

Val Minor

Lovely stop In the middle of tourist central . Perfect for pre dinner or a date!!!

Bob Griffin

The butternut squash dumplings are heaven - and the duck breast is great. (the wine list is, of course, great)

Anthony Swaby

Butternut squash dumplings were great although not with pumpkin pesto as described (still go for them though)!

Mo Sunshine

Cheese plate and charcuterie ! Terrific wines and a fun atmosphere .

Justine R

Hidden gem in the middle of touristic epicenter. Lively wine cellar .

Heather Rodriguez

Cute wine bar . Wines aren't amazing though.

Bob Griffin

More food recommendations - the Doset Crab salad and the mushroom tart are also excellent.

Katy Rayner

The cheese and ham pie is to die for

Hamish Guthrey

Some excellent New Zealand wines and sweets on the menu. Pavlova and hokey pokey ice cream FTW

Bobby

Baked Camembert and wine . Can't go wrong.

Tom Quinn

Great champagne selection !

Nina

Great old-school wine bar with lovely food, try the ham and cheese pie , its legendary. Also sign up for the wine tastings on a Monday night.

Pepe Iborra

The mackerel page is to die for. Avoid the burrata .

Nicolas P

Back after a 4-year absence, and nothing has changed. This place remains perfect and constant in the tourist fluff ocean of Leicester Square

Michael Hadwin

Recently changed hands. Good for a quiet last order glass of vino .

Laura L

Really good cheese and wine ????????????????????????

BarChick

Don’t turn up if you’re already hammered as there’s a tricky staircase to negotiate to get in...but once you're in it's hopelessly romantic Read more

Becky Jagger

Lovely place but limited menu

Ahtziri González

Amazing cheese selection !

Neil Cameron

A great joint amongst the tourist trash. Great place for a date

Rebecca Wilson

Really kitsch little place. Great atmosphere and excellent wines . Always really busy!

G C

The cheese plate is very very generous... Be warned.

solveig

Love their hokey pokey honeycomb home made icecream

Yash Agarwal

Cheese and wine

Steve Barker

It's quiet

Nick Marley

Try the Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay .

Val Minor

Smells like sewage

Denissita Guettadicta

Increíble el vino , riquísimo!!! Las bolas de queso hmmmm! Increíblemente ricas y las aceitunas !! Hmmmm! La próxima vez vendré a comer aquí!!!

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