The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square

4.7

1506 Reviews

£25 and under

Contemporary European

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Great for fine wines
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Our beliefs are simple - in a world full of so much terrific food and wine, why settle for a slab of quiche and a glass of boring plonk? Our food is innovative, fresh and tasty... and available at all hours. The wine list speaks for itself - "Legendary for its iconoclastic notes. It doesn"t necessarily tell you what the wine tastes like - you have to make your mind up. It's there to provoke interest", says Harpers, the wine trade magazine. As Barossa wine making supremo John Glaetzer puts it so succinctly, "Don, this is not just a wine list - it's a book". And a readable one at that!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Mediterranean, British
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
020 7734 7807
Website
http://www.thecorkandbottle.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
44-46 Cranbourn Street, London, WC2H 7AN
Neighborhood
Leicester Square
Cross street
Cranbourn Street<br />Bear Street<br />
Parking details
None
Public transit
Leicester Square tube station (Northern Line)
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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What 1,506 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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London
Contemporary European

Review summary

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The Cork & Bottle in Leicester Square is an "absolute gem" for wine lovers and food enthusiasts alike. Known for its "great food," "outstanding wine selection," and "attentive service," this hidden treasure offers a cozy, "quaint" atmosphere perfect for pre-theatre dining or a romantic escape. Book ahead to enjoy its timeless charm.

1,506 Reviews

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Paul
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, fine food, a pleasure as always.
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Robert
Essex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four of us have been having the Christmas menu for several years now and this year [21/12/24] was the best [Christmas] food we have ever had. We are frequent customers, not as often now as previously as we have retired; we have been frequenting the C&B for l30 years, lovely environment, food and wine.
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Kester
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An oasis of calm on Leicester Square. We have been often and always have a great time. Considering the central London location the prices aren’t bad. Recommended.
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Robert
London
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice wine and ambience obviously and the staff were pleasant, but my experience was spoiled by severely lacklustre vegetarian options. A ball of burrata with bread and beetroot puree is a starter, definitely NOT a main course. Gnocchi or risotto are similarly pitiful and unimaginative vegetarian options, inexcusable in the modern West End. For my meat-eating friends, simply presenting a small shepherds pie in a dish on a plate is not a main meal either. Why are we expected to purchase extra side dishes to make a "main course" complete? Pleasant but I won't be returning.
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Lucy
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Cheese board was woeful - basically cheap and cardboard bread and basic grocery cheese chunks in small portions, barely presented. Not worth the price.
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Katie
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I absolutely love this restaurant! It’s a perfect haven under the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the food is consistently delicious, the wine list is wonderful and the service is always top-notch. A hidden gem in the heart of all the city!
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Ian
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous evening at The Cork & Bottle. The staff are knowledgeable, wine choice excellent food good and atmosphere has always been brilliant. We are looking forward to returning very soon.
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Pamela
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic atmosphere. You go through an unassuming door just off Leicester Square and find yourself in a crowded cellar bar. When we were there they had opened a Nebuchadnezzar (not sure of spelling) of red and were serving from it which added to the buzz. The food was excellent and the wine delicious. We will definitely go back.
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Mak
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food and drinks and friendly / attentive staff.
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Adam
VIP
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still wonderful after all these years!! Well done to the Cork and Bottle team.
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The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Uber Eats. The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7734 7807.

The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square is rated 4.7 stars by 1506 OpenTable diners.

The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square

44-46 Cranbourn Street, London, WC2H 7AN

Additional information

Cross street
Cranbourn Street<br />Bear Street<br />
Neighborhood
Leicester Square
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Mediterranean, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Leicester Square tube station (Northern Line)
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.thecorkandbottle.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7734 7807

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The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square

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What 1,506 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

Does The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square restaurant rated?

Does The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square offer gift cards?

Is The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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