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The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square, London,

The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square

4.8 (1582)
£25 and under
Contemporary European
44-46 Cranbourn Street, London, WC2H 7AN

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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!

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 1,582 people are saying

The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Loved For

  • London

    Contemporary European

  • West End London

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cork & Bottle in Leicester Square offers a delightful underground escape with "intimate and cosy" ambiance. Renowned for its "outstanding wine list" and "exceptional, friendly staff," it's a cherished spot for cheese lovers and wine enthusiasts. Though prices reflect its prime location, it's a "hidden gem" worth experiencing.
1,582 Reviews
  1. Geoff

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Little changed in over 40 years, but wider menu choices of late. Pasta dishes excellent. I think there used to be more wines by the glass which allowed more taste experiences given the exceptional range of bottles, origins and grape varietals. Will keep returning - a favourite haunt.

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  2. Oliver

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, as ever. Think I need a season ticket!

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  3. Steven

    Oxford/Oxfordshire3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best comparison would be to say another Gordons Wine Bar...go for the quality vino, small plates with terrific cheeses, lovely underground ambience but be prepared it is not cheap but then again the location is Leicester Square. Enjoy.

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  4. Lisa VIP

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food. Fabulous cheese board and great service.

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  5. Juliet

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue, 2nd visit here. The atmosphere is lively but not noisy, feels intimate and cosy. Great food and good selection of drinks

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  6. Nicola VIP

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This hidden gem in the center of London boasts a brilliant selection of wines and truly exceptional, friendly staff. A proper treat!

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  7. Matthew

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a table before seeing a show near by. The service was friendly and efficient. We had cheese and wine but the meals being served around us looked very tempting. A real hidden gem

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  8. Linda

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening the wine was amazing and accompanied with great cheese.

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  9. stephanie

    Berkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always, best hidden spot to welcome friends!

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  10. Janet

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. We will definitely return.

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FAQs

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 4.8 stars by 1582 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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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