St Swithins Wine Shippers
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About St Swithins Wine Shippers
St Swithins Wine Shippers is a wine bar in London at 11-12 St Swithin's Ln, on a lane away from the main streets. The by-the-glass list is extensive, and wines are also poured in small 50 ml and 75 ml measures, which lets guests taste across the list without committing to a full glass. The bar serves light dishes and snacks, including cheese and charcuterie, to go with the wine. Portions are snack-sized rather than a full meal. Bottles are on sale to buy and take home.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wines by the glass, small 50/75 ml pours, light snacks and small plates and knowledgeable wine recommendations.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wines by the glass, small 50/75 ml pours, light snacks and small plates and knowledgeable wine recommendations.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come back to St Swithins above all for the wine by the glass, a wide list that runs from light to heavy and fruity to sweet, with pours as small as 50 or 75 ml for trying several. Close behind is the staff, described as knowledgeable and friendly, with servers who guess at tastes and suggest bottles to match them. Several mention a host who knows his wines, and one says a server chased them down the road to secure a table. The quiet, cozy room, tucked down a lane away from the main streets, suits after work and pre or post dinner drinks, and several suggest reserving a table. The recurring complaint is food: the cheese and light dishes are called snack sized, the selection limited, and one reviewer felt the small portions nudge people into buying more. One reviewer finished by buying a whole bottle to take home.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come back to St Swithins above all for the wine by the glass, a wide list that runs from light to heavy and fruity to sweet, with pours as small as 50 or 75 ml for trying several. Close behind is the staff, described as knowledgeable and friendly, with servers who guess at tastes and suggest bottles to match them. Several mention a host who knows his wines, and one says a server chased them down the road to secure a table. The quiet, cozy room, tucked down a lane away from the main streets, suits after work and pre or post dinner drinks, and several suggest reserving a table. The recurring complaint is food: the cheese and light dishes are called snack sized, the selection limited, and one reviewer felt the small portions nudge people into buying more. One reviewer finished by buying a whole bottle to take home.
Featured reviews
- Gary Grant
“Our host Fred was superb. He knows his wines and provided a 5 star service throughout our stay. Would highly recommend for an enjoyable experience.”
- Jon Doneley
“Ludo, Alpesh and Fred work very hard and quickly and provide an exceptional service. They are a joy to talk with, and know their wines inside out. In the city, this place is the best. Wines are fantastic and suit all budgets and the atmosphere inside and out is great.”
- Christine
“Alpesh (working Wednesday and Thursday) was the best server I have ever had! Brought the best wines based off our wants, played a bit of a guessing game, and truly made our experience! He even chased us down the road to get us a table! I will be booking my future tables around his availability! TAHNK YOU ALPESH Ps, best customer service in London!”
- Steve McCool
“Very nice spot for wine of all prices. Great service. Food selection is relatively limited and portion size is snack rather than substantive meal. But you go there for the wine!”
- Lindsay Ahrens
“Excellent wine bar hidden down a lane in the middle of the city. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. The wine list is well curated and they have great light dishes to complement. Perfect for after work drinks just make sure to reserve a table!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Refined bar with a patio & an extensive menu of wines by the glass, plus cheese & charcuterie.”
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Food
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Romantic
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Offerings· 2
- Alcohol
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great wine list
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Wine bars near St Swithins Wine Shippers
- 0.1 mi
carbonara, arancini, croquettes
- Vagabond Wines Monument4.71,1240.2 mi
self-pour wine machines, wine tasting samples, wine recommendations from staff
- 0.2 mi
fortnightly wine nights, set menu express lunch, burrata beetroot tomato salad
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithins Wine Shippers | 4.7141 | — | wines by the glass, small 50/75 ml pours, light snacks and small plates |
| Vinoteca Di Sartoria - City | 4.2660 | 0.1 mi | carbonara, arancini, croquettes |
| Vagabond Wines Monument | 4.71,124 | 0.2 mi | self-pour wine machines, wine tasting samples, wine recommendations from staff |
| Balfour at Bow Wine Vaults | 4.2167 | 0.2 mi | fortnightly wine nights, set menu express lunch, burrata beetroot tomato salad |
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