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HEDONISM WINES W1K

Located in the centre of Mayfair, Hedonism is a fine wine and spirits boutique which quickly became the most talked about wine project of recent times, taking the crème de la crème from each region of the world whilst carefully checking the provenance of every bottle.

3-7 Davies Street, W1K 3LD hedonism.co.uk

JEROBOAMS SW3

Jeroboams has been at the heart of London’s oldest neighbourhoods for over thirty years. Their teams are able to assist with choosing a bottle to suit your tastes, and offer a range of services from cellar advice, storage and En Primeur, through to broking and even advice on selling your wines.

56 Walton Street, SW3 1RB jeroboams.co.uk

LE VIEUX COMPTOIR W1U

Le Vieux Comptoir boasts not only London's finest French wine shop and cellar, but is also a place where you can get the classics from France in a very traditional style. Their wines and champagnes are selected personally and imported from some of the finest winemakers the country has to offer.

26 Moxon Street, W1U 4EU levieuxcomptoir.co.uk

CONNAUGHT CELLARS W2

Connaught Wine Cellars is a quality focused, independent wine merchant and tasting room near Marble Arch. For the past 12 years, they have been supplying some of London's best restaurants and wine bars, working with private clients and providing expert advice for wine.

8 Porchester Place, W2 2BS connaughtwinecellars.com

Connaught Cellars

Image above: Connaught Wine Cellars

CORNEY & BARROW E1W

With a history spanning over 240 years (and still privately owned), Corney & Barrow’s original shop was opened by Edward Bland Corney on Old Broad Street in the City of London. Today, they have shops in the north of England, Scotland, Hong Kong and Singapore, and have expanded into every sector of the market.

1 Thomas More Street, E1W corneyandbarrow.com

SOHO WINE SUPPLY W1T

Based in the heart of central London, Soho Wine Supply is one of the city’s best-loved, independent wine and spirits merchants. Family owned since 1977, brothers Peter and Kyri manage the business which stocks over 2,500 products on-site from exclusive wines and champagne to fine and rare spirits.

18 Percy Street, W1T 1DX sohowine.co.uk

WIMBLEDON WINE CELLAR SW19

Founded in 1986 by Andrew Pavli, Wimbledon Wine Cellar offer the best selection of fine wine in London, having been imported from a number of exclusive growers in Burgundy, Piemonte, Tuscany and Greece.

1 Gladstone Road, SW19 1QU wimbledonwinecellar.com

BERRY BROS. & RUDD SW1Y

Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain's oldest wine and spirit supplier, having traded from the same shop in London since 1698. Today the company also has offices in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong, a Wine School and an exclusive fine wine and dining venue in London's St James's.

63 Pall Mall, SW1Y 5HZ bbr.com

Berry Bros. & Rudd

Image above: Berry Bros. & Rudd.

JUSTERINI & BROOKS SW1A

Located in London’s West End for more than 270 years, and awarded the Royal Warrant by every consecutive British monarch from King George III in 1761 to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Justerini & Brooks boasts a rich history. Aside from Royal patrons, they also count Charles Dickens as one of their former customers.

61 St James’s Street, SW1A 1LZ justerinis.com

HANDFORD WINES SW7

An award-winning independent wine merchant based in South Kensington, Handford Wines has offered hand selected wines and bespoke services since 1989. Every bottle on their shelves has been tasted by at least one of their experts who can guide you through their wide range of wines so they're sure to find the right bottle for you.

105 Old Brompton Road, SW7 3LE handford.net

LEA & SANDEMAN SW10

Describing themselves as the ‘Most Original Wine Merchants’, Lea & Sandeman are all about the wines you really want to drink, taking quality wines over big-names. Having started on Fulham Road there are now five shops in London offering a range of wine services including cellar planning, personalised gifts and En Primeur offers.

170 Fulham Road, SW10 9PR leaandsandeman.co.uk

BOROUGH WINES SE1

Founded in 2002 at the world-renowned Borough Market, Borough Wines is an award–winning provider of quality wines, pioneering wine on tap by being the only refill keg provider in the UK and champions of sustainable wines. Many of their wines are organic, vegan and sustainable with natural, biodynamic wines featuring heavily.

Borough Market, SE1 1TL boroughwines.co.uk

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