Quick info
About El Vino
El Vino is a wine bar on New Bridge St in London, beside Blackfriars station. A downstairs private room can be booked for meetings followed by dinner, so groups can hold both in one place. The menu covers tapas and small plates, including patatas bravas, baked burrata and a vegetarian platter, and burgers are available too. At the bar, the staff recommend wines from the list, which includes a rosé and a bottle of Davy's Anniversary Red. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wine selection, patatas bravas, baked burrata and burgers.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wine selection, patatas bravas, baked burrata and burgers.
Customer Review Summary
Wine is the main draw, with reviewers praising the wine list, a rosé, and a bar server who matched a recommendation to what one guest had enjoyed before. Food that earns praise includes the baked burrata, the vegetarian platter, and chopped sausages with olives and chips. Several describe friendly, lovely service and a relaxed atmosphere. One group books the downstairs private room for meetings followed by dinner, and another finds the food reasonably priced and the space quiet on a weekday evening. The kitchen draws the sharper complaints. One diner found the patatas bravas small, with frozen potatoes and dry sauce, and another found the tapas short on Spanish inspiration, with hummus and panko instead. One outdoor diner left after no waiter returned. Burgers are called terrible by one reviewer, and another says a burger ordered without cheese came back with the cheese simply removed rather than remade.
Customer Review Summary
Wine is the main draw, with reviewers praising the wine list, a rosé, and a bar server who matched a recommendation to what one guest had enjoyed before. Food that earns praise includes the baked burrata, the vegetarian platter, and chopped sausages with olives and chips. Several describe friendly, lovely service and a relaxed atmosphere. One group books the downstairs private room for meetings followed by dinner, and another finds the food reasonably priced and the space quiet on a weekday evening. The kitchen draws the sharper complaints. One diner found the patatas bravas small, with frozen potatoes and dry sauce, and another found the tapas short on Spanish inspiration, with hummus and panko instead. One outdoor diner left after no waiter returned. Burgers are called terrible by one reviewer, and another says a burger ordered without cheese came back with the cheese simply removed rather than remade.
Featured reviews
- David Hudson
“Good food at reasonable price. Quiet when I went on a Tuesday evening and loads of space”
- Louis Harvey
“Good service, however the burgers were terrible.”
- Andrew Fenning
“We book the downstairs private room for a meeting followed by dinner 3 times a years. It is always impeccable - staff attentive, food tasty and the general atmosphere very positive”
- Leane Shanks
“Lovely Wednesday evening after work at El Vino beside Blackfriars station. The vegetarian platter was delicious, as was the rosé wine. We were served by Jil who couldn't have been lovelier or more helpful.”
- Nikki Sewpersad
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such a lovely time at El Vino Blackfriars! Great service (thank you Jil), great wine and delicious food. We had a bottle of Davy’s Anniversary Red, along with the chopped sausages, olives and chips – everything was really tasty and the wine was excellent. A lovely relaxed atmosphere too. We will definitely be back!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Located close to the River Thames and Ludgate Circus and a stone’s throw from Blackfriars Bridge and station, El Vino Blackfriars is a popular local choice and the ideal spot for lunch, a vibrant evening with friends or after-work drinks. On the menu, you will find a selection of small plates with seasonal specials and sharing boards. Head to the bar and explore the diverse wine list featuring exclusively shipped and award-winning wines, premium gins, craft beers and spirits. A popular spot for parties, El Vino Blackfriars can also host events as diverse as meetings and private dinners and presentations. Our friendly and welcoming team look forward to seeing you soon.”
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 1
- Great wine list
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Wine bars near El Vino
- El Vino Fleet Street4.31620.2 mi£30–40
graham's port, history of the place, cheese plate
- The Winemakers Club4.53890.3 mi£20–60
cheese and charcuterie board, extensive wine list, arches under viaduct
- 0.4 mi
wine selection, cauliflower gratin, potato flatbread with aubergines
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Vino | 4.2160 | — | £30–50 | wine selection, patatas bravas, baked burrata |
| El Vino Fleet Street | 4.3162 | 0.2 mi | £30–40 | graham's port, history of the place, cheese plate |
| The Winemakers Club | 4.5389 | 0.3 mi | £20–60 | cheese and charcuterie board, extensive wine list, arches under viaduct |
| Humble Grape Smithfield | 4.991 | 0.4 mi | — | wine selection, cauliflower gratin, potato flatbread with aubergines |
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