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"One of England's top wine merchants."(3 Tips)
"Fantastic wine and whisky selections."(2 Tips)
"oldest wine and spirit merchants in the UK"(2 Tips)
"If you like red, get a few bottles of the Good Ordinary Claret."(2 Tips)
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- Christina PrickettOctober 11, 2014Britain's oldest wine merchant has been serving the royal family for centuries now! If you like red, get a few bottles of the Good Ordinary Claret.Upvoted Feb 28
fabian roosensNovember 20, 2014Passing through the doors of this 300-years old shop will take you back in time. Magical. Vast selection of wines and whiskies. Very helpful and knowledgable staff. Highly recommended.
Adam RataniAugust 8, 2011Absolutely fantastic shop! without any doubt the best wine shop in the entire world! pay a vist, enjoy and you will always make a return! its guaranteed. visit bbr.com and check it out!
Liam AAugust 24, 2011Been in here twice now. Staff couldn't be more helpful. Explained to me that the wines on display in the shop (a fair few!) represent around 1% of the different varieties they have in the cellar!!
Rebecca LeeJuly 22, 2010Go see Rob in the Spirits Room. He knows his stuff. Always able to recommend something fabulous -- and you can taste before you buy! Catherine in the wine dept is also v. knowledgeable and helpful- Glenfiddich Mark .April 16, 2013At 300 years old, this is now the oldest shop front in the UK. And it began as a coffee merchant! Starbucks have a lot to live up to.
Seamus McQuaidFebruary 28This use to be a coffee shop hence the scales inside. It then became fashionable to weight your self and amongst the records they have the weight of Napoleon III.
A. William AllenFebruary 22, 2015One of England's top wine merchants. The good ordinary claret is an exceptional cost benefit house wine.
HISTORY UKFebruary 14, 2011Britain’s oldest wine merchant has supplied the Royal Family since the reign of George III. The giant coffee scales have been used to weigh famous customers including William Pitt and Lord Byron.- Lime&Tonic LondonMay 31, 2012The oldest wine and spirit merchants in the UK (established 1698) Their cellars are legendary and their No. 3 Gin is something else.
Buford DouglasMarch 14, 2019Est. 1698. Wine and spirits merchant that invented The King's Ginger for Edward VII to warm him up on his joyrides through the countryside.
Bill GloverJanuary 26, 2013Very knowledgeable, friendly and understanding. Reasonably priced options available. Highly recommended.
Andrew SmallwoodFebruary 2, 2015Best wine shop in London. Staff know everything there is to know and extremely helpful
Martin TiedemannJuly 17, 201216 February: Established in 1698 by the Widow Bourne, it has been trading wine from the same location for more than three centuries. Past customers have included Lord Byron, William Pitt & George III.
Alex MurrayJuly 27, 2010Definitely worth a visit to this ancient shop. Even better, ask if you can have a quick look round the cellars. Behind the shop you'll find the smallest public square in the UK, Pickering Place. The e Read more
dyvroethOctober 15, 2018If the main entrance is closed, nip around the corner and try the door there.
- Nick MorylMay 15, 2010Fantastic wine and whisky selections. Don't miss the rums, though--highly underrated!
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"Amazing place. Very stylish wine shop with incredible variety of different wines. You can even find wines from 19th century."
Sergey Prodanov - 8.3
"Great little addition to Roman Road. Good selection of primarily Italian wines, with a few other old world styles. Also has some great nibbles and a small selection of local beers ( kernel, etc.)"
Damon Batten - 7.3
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- 9.3
"The market is impressive, biscuit and jams and so many many options on the food section, which was so amazing😍! And in the second floor they have a great Candle and perfume ."
Asma Albatli - 8.0
"Fantastic traditional old pub in very quaint Olde Worlde alley"
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