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56 West Smithfield, London, Greater London

56 West Smithfield

4.8
4.8
24 Reviews
£25 and under
Wine Bar
56 W Smithfield, London, Greater London EC1A 9DS

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
56 West Smithfield was founded by a family of winemakers, with a passion for creating unique, hand-crafted wines.

Our family vineyard, Château De La Cômbe, is a small, boutique vineyard in Provence. Determined to make exceptional reds and whites in a region renowned for its rosés, we spent years lovingly restoring the chateau and estate, rebuilding the winemaking cave with state-of-the-art equipment and re-planting and tending to the vines. It wasn’t long before our organic wines began winning international awards – a testament to quality winemaking in Provence.

Eager to share our wines with the world, we partnered with like-minded, family-owned and boutique wineries to bring our rare and wonderful wines to you at 56 West Smithfield, without costly intermediaries.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Farringdon
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Special

    £49.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 19, 2025 only
    2:00 PM
    Join us for an Easter wine tasting special as we kick off the long weekend in style. From sparkling wine to spicy reds perfect for your roast lamb, get your friends and family together and join us on Saturday 19th.
  • Discovery Wine Tasting

    £49.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 29, 2025 only
    7:00 PM
    If you're tired of drinking the same old wines, then join us for our discovery wine tasting event, where we'll taste a variety of wines from lesser-known regions, as well as more unusual grapes.
  • Cheese & wine pairing

    £49.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 6, 2025 only
    7:00 PM
    Cheese and wine? There really is no better pairing! Join us for an evening of wine and cheese, as we share the secret to pairing the right wine with the right cheese.

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

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  • London

    Best Ambiance

  • London

    Best Value

  • City of London

    Best Overall

  • City of London

    Best Service

  • City of London

    Best Ambiance

  • City of London

    Best Value

  • City of London

    Neighborhood gem

  • City of London

    Great for fine wines

  • City of London

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
56 West Smithfield is a charming wine bar offering an "excellent selection of wines" and a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Guests enjoy "great service" and a welcoming environment ideal for wine tastings. While the food menu may not be its strongest feature, the "reasonable prices" and delightful charcuterie options make it a must-visit.
24 Reviews
  1. Norma

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent wine tasting with friends! Our second wine tasting was a cheese and wine night and the host was very knowledgable in a relaxing environment

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  2. Adriel

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good value wine menu, generous pours and charcuterie. Their ‘Sasha’ was great. Will definitely return.

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  3. AnnaC

    London29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place for a drink, excellent selection of wines and sparkling wines. It would be nice if they serve some nibbles with the drinks, we were not offered the food menu.

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  4. Anita

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous choice of sparking wine. Great service. Will be back.

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  5. Deborah

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good wine to drink by glass or bottle, reasonably priced, nice relaxed wine bar and shop. Friendly service. Cheese and charcuterie and plenty of nibbles.

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  6. Joanne VIP

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We didn't eat but popped in for a couple of glasses of their excellent Provence Rose served in beautiful wine glasses (much nicer than pub glasses wine glasses!) - delicious and excellent value for money. I will be back.

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  7. Jill VIP

    London12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good selection of wines and reasonable prices. Very cute and cosy environment. Comfortable and private too. Furnishings are luxurious. The one toilet could be a bit of an issue when busy.

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  8. Razia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this little wine bar. Selection of wine is outstanding. Not too impressed with the food. However i will be back, happily.

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  9. Madelaine VIP

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic venue. Brilliant wine selection, very reasonable prices and excellent quality.

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  10. Callum

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely bar with a great wine selection and a long nibbles menu!

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56 West Smithfield is rated 4.8 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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Experiences are available.
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56 W Smithfield, London, Greater London EC1A 9DS

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Farringdon
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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