
Authentique - Epicerie & Bar
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About Authentique - Epicerie & Bar
Authentique - Epicerie & Bar is a French wine bar on Fortess Rd in Tufnell Park, London, with a deli and wine shop under the same name. The wine list rotates through guest regions of France, and a sommelier is on staff. Wine by the glass is available, and orange wine is on the list. Cheese and charcuterie boards come with the option to choose your own cheese or charcuterie, and the cheese board is served with homemade chutney and French bread and butter. Wine tastings are paired with cheese, meat and bread. The épicerie side sells French products and wine to take home. The bar is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed Mondays.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention french wine selection, cheese and charcuterie boards, wine tasting with pairings and homemade chutney.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention french wine selection, cheese and charcuterie boards, wine tasting with pairings and homemade chutney.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come for the wine, praising the diverse by-the-glass list with rotating French regions, an orange wine, and a 1994 Chateau Montrose a diner found at a fair price. Cheese and charcuterie boards sit close behind, and one reviewer says the homemade chutney deserved a standing ovation alongside the cheese. Others mention a family wine tasting paired with cheese, meat and fresh French bread, ending with cheese, wine and mustard to take home, and even the bread and butter get praise. One private party diner points to a baked salmon with leek and mussel sauce. Staff, including a sommelier, are described as knowledgeable, friendly and ready with recommendations. The main caveats are small: one couple wished for more vegetarian options, and they also had to point out a pricing error on a dish. Reviewers say the staff apologized, and several say they would return.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come for the wine, praising the diverse by-the-glass list with rotating French regions, an orange wine, and a 1994 Chateau Montrose a diner found at a fair price. Cheese and charcuterie boards sit close behind, and one reviewer says the homemade chutney deserved a standing ovation alongside the cheese. Others mention a family wine tasting paired with cheese, meat and fresh French bread, ending with cheese, wine and mustard to take home, and even the bread and butter get praise. One private party diner points to a baked salmon with leek and mussel sauce. Staff, including a sommelier, are described as knowledgeable, friendly and ready with recommendations. The main caveats are small: one couple wished for more vegetarian options, and they also had to point out a pricing error on a dish. Reviewers say the staff apologized, and several say they would return.
Featured reviews
- Edward
“I was thrilled to find a beautifully preserved bottle of 1994 Chateau Montrose at such a fair price. The sommelier was knowledgeable, friendly, and provided outstanding service throughout the meal. A fantastic experience—I’ll definitely return.”
- Huong
“I recently visited Authentique - Epicerie & Bar and had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was cosy, relaxed, and full of charm, making it a perfect place to enjoy good food and drinks. The selection of products and dishes was excellent, with everything tasting fresh and high quality. The staff were welcoming, friendly, and happy to help with recommendations. Overall, it’s a lovely spot with great service, delicious food, and an authentic atmosphere.”
- Louise Robertson
“We visited as a family group and did the most amazing wine tasting. Covering grapes we have never heard off paired with cheese, meet and fresh french bread. 2 hours of fantastic we left with cheese, wine and mustard x highly recommend.”
- Elena Petrova
“Such a hidden gem! Absolutely loved everything! Lovely place, lovely service and absolutely lovely atmosphere ❤️”
- Arun Menon
“Amazing French wine bar and restaurant, fantastic wine selection by the glass with regular guest wine regions, excellent cheeses, knowledgable staff, a gem in north London!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Authentique - Epicerie & Bar is an awarded French Wine Bar, Restaurant & Deli/Wine Shop located in Tufnell Park, North London. Now offering deliveries across the UK.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Wine bars near Authentique - Epicerie & Bar
- 2.4 mi
converted victorian public toilet, peaches and cream cocktail, mushrooms and truffle dish
- Amelie's Wine House4.51642.5 mi
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- Angelique's Wine House4.51542.8 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentique - Epicerie & Bar | 4.8415 | — | french wine selection, cheese and charcuterie boards, wine tasting with pairings |
| WC Wine & Charcuterie Bloomsbury | 4.4264 | 2.4 mi | converted victorian public toilet, peaches and cream cocktail, mushrooms and truffle dish |
| Amelie's Wine House | 4.5164 | 2.5 mi | ham and cheese sharing platter, wine selection, parmesan truffle fries |
| Angelique's Wine House | 4.5154 | 2.8 mi | charcuterie board, outdoor seating people-watching, extensive wine list |
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