Bona Ventura

Strand / Embankment · London

Gordon's Wine Bar

Wine barLocals' pick

Thought to be London's oldest wine bar, founded in 1890 and owned by the Gordon family since 1974, who kept the crusting walls, cobwebs and old casks of port and sherry; it still sells only wine, port and sherry. The terrace runs along Watergate Walk by the 1626 York Watergate.

Address
47 Villiers St, London WC2N 6NE
Hours
Mon-Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-22:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
Price not verified
Price level
££

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Good to know

  • Order a glass of sherry or port from the cask.
  • Outdoor tables on Watergate Walk in fine weather.

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