56 West Smithfield

4.7

15 Reviews

£25 and under

Wine Bar

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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.

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

Christmas Cheese and Wine Tasting
£49.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 9, 2024 only
7:00 PM
Join us for a festive cheese and wine tasting, as we share our favourite pairings to help you create the ultimate cheese board this Christmas.
Christmas Wine Tasting
£49.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 13, 2024 only
7:00 PM
Join us for a festive wine tasting, as we share our favourite wines for the season. From celebratory bubbles to wines that will perfectly pair with your Christmas meal.
Christmas Wine Tasting
£49.00 per person
Prepaid
Nov 29, 2024 only
7:00 PM
Join us for a festive wine tasting, as we share our favourite wines for the season. From celebratory bubbles to wines that will perfectly pair with your Christmas meal.

What 15 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
4.7Service
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 a "great value wine list" and a "cosy, relaxed atmosphere." Guests praise the "very attentive service" and "amazing wine." The venue features comfortable areas and a "lovely staff," making it perfect for special occasions or a relaxed evening out.

15 Reviews

C
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
2 reviews
5.0
2 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
London
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 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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Indi
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening. Cosy, relaxed atmosphere. Not rushed to leave. Good wine. A good find!
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Ella
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I booked here for drinks on my partners birthday and it was perfect. They were very accommodating and reserved us a really nice area for the special occasion. The wine was lovely and the servers were very attentive. 10/10 would recommend.
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Rita
Los Angeles
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I don't know what to say really, they weren't busy but we were completely ignored and would've happily stayed longer or served ourselves... I had precisely three conversations. 1. I ordered a glass of rose cremant; "Only a glass?"; 2. I ordered some saucisson; "You don't want the charcuterie board"; 3. Can we pay please; "You're leaving already?". If you want people to stay, maybe come to take their order, and check in on them, once, maybe twice. Maybe think about if you want guests in the first place in your bottle shop.
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Svitlana
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wine tasting was a great value, especially paired with a cheese board
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FAQs

56 West Smithfield is rated 4.7 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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

Christmas Cheese and Wine Tasting

Christmas Wine Tasting

Christmas Wine Tasting

Menu

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is 56 West Smithfield restaurant rated?

Is 56 West Smithfield currently accepting reservations?

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