56 West Smithfield

4.7

19 Reviews

£25 and under

Wine Bar

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

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.

Dining areas

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
020 7600 9228
Website
https://56westsmithfield.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
56 W Smithfield, London, Greater London EC1A 9DS
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

Try January Wine Tasting
£49.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 10, 2025 only
7:00 PM
This tasting is all about discovering new and unusual wines and learning a little about where they're from. The tasting includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, a guided tasting of 5 wines, cheese and charcuterie, and a glass of your favourite wine from the tasting at the end.
Cheese and Wine Tasting
£49.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 27, 2025 only
7:00 PM
Join us for a cheese & wine pairing evening, where we’ll pair five wines with five delicious cheeses. Your ticket includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, followed by a guided tasting of 5 wines and 5 cheeses. We’ll also pour you a glass of your favourite wine from the tasting at the end.
Try January Wine Tasting
£49.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 18, 2025 only
2:00 PM
This tasting is all about discovering new and unusual wines and learning a little about where they're from. The tasting includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, a guided tasting of 5 wines, cheese and charcuterie, and a glass of your favourite wine from the tasting at the end.

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

City of London
Best Value
City of London
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

56 West Smithfield is a delightful wine bar offering an outstanding selection of wines and a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fantastic wine," "attentive service," and "excellent wine tasting." The venue is perfect for special occasions, with "lovely staff" and a charming ambiance, making it a highly recommended spot.

19 Reviews

J
Joanne
VIP
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
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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Jill
VIP
London
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
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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Razia
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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Madelaine
VIP
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
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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Callum
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
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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Olivia
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and I can’t wait to go back! Such a lovely and comforting space, the wine is fantastic and the I recommend the charcuterie boards. The value is pretty reasonable, the range in prices means you can really enjoy yourself without breaking the bank.
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David
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely wine bar. Cozy and intimate with nice wine , cheese and great service too
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Sophie
VIP
London
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely venue with great choices and unusual wine options. The space provides lots of discrete and very comfortable areas but the amount of stairs must be a challenge for the staff (who are lovely). The cheese was a highlight too
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Erika
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent wine tasting with Katie! Can't wait to return.
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William
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great value wine list, really liked the living room design , very relaxed and homely feel. It's definitely a place you could easily get steeled in for the night enjoying the wines and food.
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FAQs

56 West Smithfield is rated 4.7 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

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

Website
https://56westsmithfield.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7600 9228

56 West Smithfield

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Try January Wine Tasting

Cheese and Wine Tasting

Try January Wine Tasting

Menu

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is 56 West Smithfield currently accepting reservations?

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