Gordon's Wine Bar in City of London, Westminster

Waited in like ~30 minutes at 6pm on a Thursday in April for outside seating. Guests were all patient and friendly. The wine and food are great, worth the wait. The server barely spoke and took payment before the food/drinks were delivered. Heat lamps and covering was enough despite spitting rain and cool temps.

I really enjoyed my visit with a good friend. We got a bottle of the Vino Verde alongside some bread and cheese. It was expensive but was great and felt like it was summer in Europe. Helped me to feel like spring was on the way.

Arrived from Cardiff me an my boyfriend he coudont wait to bring me hear wasn't to fussed to be honest but I went an was the best time ever cheese board was amazing warm fresh bread olives chutney an the wine wow the staff were great also would definitely recommend so romantic to

It was an amazing experience, just try it

This place is a gem! Excellent cheeses and charcuterie. Everything was delicious. House Bordeaux was delish. Try the sherry from the cask.

Best experience for wine lovers to be found in all of London!! Really recommended. You can get bottles of the most refined wines not easily accessible.

Plan on coming and waiting about 30-45 mins when they are super busy but it’s worth the wait. If you’re really pressed for time, there’s space to stand and have some wine and food. Truly unique and so cool. The staff is so friendly and attends to guests. Really glad we made this stop!

Service was excellent. Quickest delivery and by friendly waiters.

Classic drinking establishment with plenty of dark nooks to get lost in. Good range of wines. Excellent selection of cheese and meats.

Our recent visit to Gordon's Wine Bar on a quiet Wednesday afternoon was an absolute delight. With no wait in sight, we found ourselves nestled in the back, surrounded by the enchanting ambiance of what must have been an old wine cellar, steeped in history. As one of the oldest wine bars in London, Gordon's exudes a timeless charm that harks back to its inception in 1890. Situated near Embankment Tube station, it occupies a charming Victorian building and is renowned for its cozy and atmospheric cellar setting. The wine and cheese selection at Gordon's is nothing short of spectacular, catering to every palate and preference. While the service was a tad slow, it didn't detract from the overall experience. We were promptly greeted upon arrival, setting the tone for a relaxed and enjoyable outing. What truly stole our hearts was the ambiance – the dimly lit cave-like setting exuded an undeniable charm, transporting us to a bygone era of London's rich history. Paired with the extensive selection of wines, it made for an unforgettable experience. In summary, Gordon's Wine Bar earns a well-deserved 5 out of 5 stars in our book. We're already dreaming of our next visit to London, where Gordon's will undoubtedly be at the top of our list for a return excursion. Cheers to Gordon's Wine Bar – a true gem in the heart of London's vibrant scene!

We went here in 2017 and just realized that we never did a review! We are so glad it made it through Covid. It is a staple and has a beautiful setting for wine tasting and good company in the cellar. Loved the wine and the people. GREAT service!

100% worth the hype. It is a great experience. Lots of really good wines to choose from and the opportunity to pair it with your choice of cheese of their cheese menu. It’s a great hang out spot and I can not wait to come back to enjoy their outdoor seating again when the sun is shining. Really cool indoor atmosphere too which I can truly recommend.

I work at a fine wine bar and this place is to die for!! Speedy service. The charcuterie is amazing and the selection of wines is amazing! 10/10

Gordons wine bar is always a good choice, for a date, with friends. Big outside space great for Summer nights but also heated for the cooler ones. You can’t book and on the weekends there is always a queue. Inside looks like you are transported to decades behind and also have the beautiful cave table area with candlelight’s. Great wine list and also nice cheeseboard and charcuterie boards. If you wang something different and cute, this is your place.

I like this place. Great port selection! Great atmosphere and the cheese was lovely. I will definitely be paying this place regular visits .

Lovely place by the river; amazing wine and cheese.

Yummy food with nice wine. We had the European board with Tapanade and it was plenty for the two of us, and we're big eaters.

I will be visiting this place whenever im in central London in future. I happen to enjoy a nice glass or two of sherry/wine with a cheese plate or small plates. This venue makes their consumption most enjoyable. Bring a torch.

Been before but going again in June. Just got excited really 😂🍷🧀

Omg where do you start with this Epic place? The service was excellent, from being greeted outside by the pleasant staff to being given some information about how Gordon's works by its friendly staff inside. You walk down several steps to be greeted by the friendly team and given a number to wait for a table. Then you are invited to grab a drink at the bar as you wait in a beautiful atmospheric waiting area. Which has a few stoles as well as places to stand. Once a table becomes free, you're guided to the back half, which is an underground wine cellar setting. With exposed brick and low ceilings. The service throughout was wonderful. The food, even though simple as I went for pate, was gorgeous, and the wine was on point and fairly priced for the setting. We spend a good hour and a half just chatting and taking in the beautiful surroundings and atmosphere. I'd highly recommend Gordon's for any occasion. But please bear in mind that inside is not disability friendly. Gordon's is a perfect place for a date, a catch-up with friends, a pre show treat, or just a sod it Sunday. I'm having a drink. I'd love to return back soon for the food and setting alone. Not to take away from the amazing staff.

Dark and cosey. Nice wine selection and cheesees.

Nice vibes and atmosphere in this London wine cellar. The staff were great and got us seated very quickly (Sunday night). In our opinion good value - cheese board says one slice but this is 100g of your chosen cheese so it’s a good amount. Maybe 2/3 cheese between 2?

Very lovely atmosphere and great wine. The interior is quite authentic with old newspapers and candle bottles are amazing. Even waiting area bar is good and most of staff are very nice. 👌🏻 P.s. service is not best. I am married woman and we had girls night, but they tried to make us sit and share the table with some guys which is rather inconvenient and uncomfortable.

Delicious wines, platters, cheese boards, cozy atmosphere, loved the cave lit with candles.

This is an amazing hidden gem in London just outside embankment tube station. We sat inside in the cave which is almost entirely lit by candlelight. A fantastic wine selection with so many to chose from but if you have no idea what you want, the friendly staff will help you select one. Great grazing boards too, we opted for a 2 slice cheese board, and went for the suggested cheeses to match the wine we were drinking. We were not disappointed. Will definitely return here when next visiting London.

Fantastic venue both inside and out. Friendly staff. Food delicious with a good choice of platters. Great choice of wines. Relaxing interesting atmosphere

Classic wine bar with brilliant cellar and decor. The large terrace outdoors was busy, heated to save away the cold but the wait staff were a little brusk and forgetful during the busy service. As a family we've been going here for years and it's undoubtedly a London classic worth the visit if you like wine and cheese.

The staff were incredibly friendly, and their gesture of offering complimentary wine while waiting added a delightful touch to the evening. The devine cheese selection perfectly complemented the wines, creating a memorable culinary experience. The unique ambiance of the cellar provided a cozy, intimate setting, making it a truly special place. Highly recommend Gordon's for a delightful evening.

What a great place. It's not the first time that I'm going there but I have never written a review about it yet. Today we went there to celebrate some birthday and I have to say a big thank you to the team that was so attentive and looking so good after us. Brian (the French guy, I hope I have his name right) and the Italian guy from the outside terrace were amazing, and definitely have everything it takes to make people feel the great hospitality the place has to offer. I loved the wine and food, but will definitely revisit only for the great staff the venue has. Thank you guys!

Lovely atmosphere great wine had a cheeseboard great memorable night.

Hermoso lugar, riquísima la comida y la atención de jazmín

Thank you Armando for returning my hat I left in your bar. Excellent service and so kind for doing this.

Un grand merci à Terry d être venu à la rescousse de 2 frenchies en quête d un bon vin . Il nous a été de très bons conseils sur les vins, sur les planches de fromages et a été aux petits soins tout au long de la soirée. On ressent sa passion pour les vins et est de plus très sympathique. Nous avons apprecié le lieu, et tout ce que nous avons degusté. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir!

Un incontournable pour des frenchies ! Fromages et chartuc' au plaisir de se retrouver !!! Un immense MERCI à Terry pour son service qui a su nous accompagner dans nos choix et et une belle continuation à toi dans tes beaux projets ! PS : Merci aussi pour le P.....House 😜

Just not Gordon's anymore. Full of Tiktokkers, aggressive lighting, and, worst of all, obtrusive rock music. The loss of a true institution.

my favourite place in London. Bruna was so lovely the best experience I had in London. Definitely recommend.

Good, but not as good as it was when you could squeeze into the bar and wait around to grab a table. Sanitised experience now. Still worth a visit. Back in the day it was a must.

Visited with six friends. We sat outside, nice atmosphere, buzzing. The magician was great, tapas lovely. A good place to go.

Excellent wine bar very close to Embankment/Charing Cross stations. Atmospheric cellar bar with vaulted ceiling, candlelight and framed old newspaper cuttings. Plus a good number of tables available outside, if the weather is kind. Great wine list, and the prices aren't extortionate. We didn't eat on this occasion, but the range of cheese, cold meats etc. looked good.

Love this place but very rude door staff who explained the waiting system very poorly and had a bouncer raise his voice at us as we made a mistake in understanding the waiting list. We came out from inside and we were happy to join the back of the que as we would have preferred to sit outside and we were greeted with a a tantrum. Not really sure why but unprofessional especially as we weren't been rude or aggressive.

Fantastic wine bar. Incredibly cool building and great wine recommendations from the staff

Amazing place great selection of wines and cheeses

Every time we come into London for a show we make a point to have a drink here and it’s consistently great across the board!

Totally worth the wait if you end up having to queue. I absolutely love this place. I much prefer sitting inside bc it’s got such a cool, cavernous vibe, but there are rarely tables available. Fortunately, the outside seating is still absolutely lovely and well heated in the winter.

Really pleased with my experience here. The staff were really attentive and the atmosphere is perfect for a wine bar. They have so many charcuterie boards to choose from and they also have orange wine - which is a bonus :)

Used to be the best bar in London. Now ruined by an absurd waiting list system. Empty table vacant for over 5 minutes and yet you can’t sit on it

Perfect for dining with wine and cheese 🍷🧀👌

Good selection of wine and delicious cheese, efficient service

We had a wedding anniversary present from our son for wine 🍷 tasting 😋. We thoroughly enjoyed our first time experience at Gordon's Wine 🍷 Bar. 😋Not cheap but it is worth it. I wouldn't mind another present like this 😍

One of the worlds finest wine bars, grab a seat in the cellar and ask a member of staff to recommend some good wine - the cheese selection is top notch also, perfect

Staff outside are quite lower class, not matching the reputation of the inside. Outdoor bar is rat infested.

Enjoyable lunch with good food, good wine, friendly staff.

Poor service. We were two on a Friday night, waited at the bar for a table for an hour or so. There is a rule that you cannot bring the drinks from the bar to the outside seating? Sounds rubbish. End of it all, we left after two drinks at the bar, they kept saying we were next for an hour. Didnt seem sincere. What a sham!

I had a fantastic night with my friends at Gordon's! They offer an excellent selection of European wines and a delightful assortment of smorgasbords. We had a great time together. The place is definitely unique, especially with the cellar. The atmosphere is pleasant, with candlelight adding to the charm.

Eu estava procurando por uma taberna com estilo medieval e foi o único lugar que achei em Londres. Nos entamos no espaço mais rústico, como eu queria, foi uma experiência bacana pela decoração e o ambiente. Comida boa, bebidas ok e ambiente ok

What more do you want than drinking wine in a cave, in Central London with a gorgeous cheese board. Love this place.

Great wine list. Try to sit inside for best atmosphere.

I'm convinced that the prices changed as we ordered more of the same rounds of drinks. That might have worked in the old days with cash, but these days, we have digital records. I'd not been here for a very long time, and they have lost the way a bit. Waiting in line to get in when there was more than enough room was not a welcome way to spend time. Update. I didn't have a table or cheese so the port should have been charged at the same price, without a service charge. I was 2 steps away from the bar.

This wine bar exceeded our expectations and was well worth the wait. Visiting on our first night in London, we anticipated a 15-20 minute wait for seating. Surprisingly, even in winter, they offered cozy outside seating equipped with ample heat lamps, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our server was not only friendly but also informative. Learning that we were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary, he graciously treated us to two complimentary glasses of champagne. The wines and charcuterie board were simply delicious, leaving us with a desire to revisit during our stay, though time didn’t allow. For wine enthusiasts, Gordon’s is a must-add to your list; you’re sure to love the experience.

Wanting outside dining, then expect to queue. Happy to go indoors, tables are generally available within 30 mins. Lovely atmosphere inside

Si vous êtes quelques jours à Londres, essayer vraiment d'y passer une soirée c'est un endroit fort agréable complètement atypique où la planche de charcuterie fromage délicieuse

Great location. Wine cellar with THE best cheese and paired wine tasting. Staff go above and beyond to cater with care. I love it, it's a great experience. It is dark and cellar-like which I find charming. Others may prefer high ceilings and well lit spaces, this isn't that! Loose yourself down here!!! It's otherworldly fabulous.

Great venue for meeting friends and family in intimate atmosphere. Would love to book a table as last few occasions have not been lucky on table but can't book.

Its nice to have been once, if you get in, but definitely a tourist trap.

Rude and should not be allowed to operate. Breaking the law

This place is like marmite. You either like it or hate it. If you are the person who enjoys a busy, crowded, noisy environment full of wine and cheese, you would love it. Otherwise, just avoid it. This was my second attempt to visit this bar. First time I just left it after seconds being downstairs because it was too busy, too noisy, too hot, and it smelled of sour wine. The second time was a more pleasant experience. We came after 9 pm, closer to 10, and we were able to secure a table able. The downside of visiting that late was very relaxed staff, who spent their time in the side staff/ kitchen area, leaving the bar unattended, and the fact that they stopped serving cheese. Nevertheless, if you want to get alcohol intoxicated in the hobbit-like environment, this is a perfect place to visit. It fills very cosy with occasional tube rattle noise and subtle lighting. I don't think I would enjoy this place with more busy atmosphere.

Astonishing experience, wonderful wines and great talks with the owner of the bar. I really appreciated the music: as we talked a bit, the owner put the entire album of Arctic Monkeys and tasting new wines (a sparkling roseè from Chile and a red from India) had been wonderful. It's a MUST for all the wine lovers!

Lieu incroyable. À voir absolument Bons vins pour accompagner des plateaux de fromage.

Great atmosphere. Charcuterie board and unique setting.

Love this place. Comes when it's not busy.

Quirky wine bar set in underground tunnels by Embankment station. Well worth a visit. You’ll need to queue outside for a table but the queue moves quickly. You can stand at the bar and they do sharing plates of nibbles and olives.

Just a quick drink in this great quirky place!

Probablement le meilleur bar à vin de Londres. Le cadre est magnifique avec des tables éclairées à la bougie dans une cave voûtée. Dépaysement garantie. Si vous préférez et en fonction de la place, vous pourrez aussi être installé sur la terrasse dehors avec chauffage. Le choix des vins est intéressant soit au verre soit en bouteille à des prix raisonnables. Fromage et charcuterie de qualité viendront accompagner votre dégustation . Une mention spéciale à Marin et Giuseppé pour leur gentillesse et leurs bons conseils. Bref la garantie de passer un bon moment.

Interesting concept to be drinking wine in a cellar where you can hear the tube rumbling by. However the price point for drinking wine in what amounts to a dark hole in the ground with low head clearance is a little bit exagerated.

Gordon's Wine Bar is a wine Paradise. This place is located near embankment tube station. They have a huge collection different types of tasty cheeses and wines. We went there at evening and had a great time. The staffs are helpful and kind. We seated outside under the radiator lights in lightly cold weather.

This old-school cellar bar, famous for it sherries and wines, has now rationed entry a little to prevent over-crowding. Excellent for cheeses, breads, pate and pork pie with cornichons and salads on the side. If candlelit cellars and wine and cheese are your thing, Gordon’s is hard to beat.

Great wine selection and accommodating cheese and meat boards. Prices are fair. Inside is rarely space, but the outside has heaters.

Mekan ayrı güzel çalışanları ayrı güzel! Mükemmel bir ortam ve lezzetli yiyecekler bulduk. Yine gitmeye değer! 🧡

Really cool pub, but really really busy.

Always loved Gordon’s wine bar and they continue to deliver. I first visited in 2014 and now it’s expanded its outdoor area further which only makes sense. A must visit if you are in London!

Ein Glas Wein 🍷 in toller Atmosphäre

Definitely my favorite wine bar in London... Of the few I got to visit. So cute, and amazing. A very unique space. Ps if anyone read my poor review, which I've just deleted, I got it confused with a different bar. All fixed now.

Convinced this is actually portal to another universe. Plus, buckets of sherry. What's not to like?

We had drinks only. Fantastic little place. Walked passed it so many times over the years, glad I finally went in

Stunning wine bar located just outside Charing Cross station. This little beaut does not take bookings, so it’s queue only but if you’re lucky you may get to walk straight in if you want to stand by the bar. The wait is totally worth it though, the inside is stunning and looks barely touched since it opened. They also have a very smart outdoor area which is very large and therefore the waiting time is drastically reduced compared to sitting inside. Outside has heaters too so it’s cosy. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Huge choice of wines to suit all tastes. We had a charcuterie board which was nice, we ran out bread and they replenished it free of charge 👌 haven’t tried any other food yet, but we will. Highly recommended and I will be back soon for sure! 🍷🧀🥃

An institution, and well worth missing your train from Charing Cross to dive into!

If you love wine this place is a must! Get there early so you can sit in the cave!

Bring night vision, beautiful wines 🍷

Great wine bar with brilliant selection of product. Good cheese and cured meats, friendly staff, nice and quiet outside seating, beautifully atmospheric historic space. Queue for outside seating, just go in for standing out inside.

Great selections of wine and cheese. We had the mixed European board and it was great. Gets busy so get there early! Staff are friendly and helpful!

It's got to be one of the top spots in London (if you like your wine and cheese)

Hands down, my favourite wine bar in London. Ok, it was the local wine bar too once upon a time, but it is still a great wine bar, whether you sit or stand inside or outside, rain or shine. They have a great variety of wines by the glass. They also have cheese platters, if you want a nibble with your tipple, or an array of hot food too (buffet). Be warned that it can get very busy.

Great historic caves worth a visit if you're in town

Lovely place. Staff very friendly - very welcoming, non-intimidating vibe. Expensive but the experience justifies it, and overall reasonable for central London. Comfortable at 6'2", with some areas requiring me to double over - it adds to the charm ultimately, and I felt there was enough space to be comfortable throughout.

I had an extremely uncomfortable experience dining in Gordon's wine bar with kyle/abdul the supervisor as I am very upset with his service as it really ruined my wine tasting and my anniversary by drinking our with the exception of the lovely RJ and Ify, kaliel and who had delivered amazing service throughout our experience here thank you again for your amazing work !

Very unique place with a lot or charm. A beautiful place to have a glass of wine with delicious cheese

Very busy ,food and drink exceptional 👌

Some other customers were extremely loud and rude. Service was ok but pretty slow for a cheese platter.

Amazing place. Atmosphere is out of this world. Thank you

When I have a visit from Italy this is always the perfect break from the tourists madness