The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar

4.3

30 Reviews

£26 to £40

Wine Bar

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for live music
Good for special occasions

The Grapevine Champagne & Jazz Bar is an intimate art-nouveau styled establishment, hosting live music most nights, with a vast drink offering. Our jazz bar offers over 150 wines & Champagnes, 50 whiskey's, 20 gins, cocktails, and much more.

Sit amongst the candle light and tap away to the live music with a glass of something cheerful!

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
1 Conduit Hill, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7LE
Phone number
01797 740419
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 6:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–1:00 am
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

Cogan's Cocktail Class
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 27, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Elevate your cocktail game with a masterclass from a true mixologist! Join Chris Cogan, the man behind some of London's most iconic 5-star hotel bars (the legendary Regine's Nightclub, The Lanesborough, The Langham, The Halcyon, and more), for an exclusive cocktail experience. Every last Thursday of the month at 6pm, Chris showcases the tricks of mixology, sharing his decades of expertise and guiding you through the creation of classic and contemporary cocktails. And yes, you'll drink every delicious drop you craft! Learn from the best, and kick off your evening with a perfectly created drink before our live music starts after the cocktail session. Email us at oliver@grapevinebars.com to ask any questions! *Members can book for free
Cogan's Cocktail Class
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 24, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Elevate your cocktail game with a masterclass from a true mixologist! Join Chris Cogan, the man behind some of London's most iconic 5-star hotel bars (the legendary Regine's Nightclub, The Lanesborough, The Langham, The Halcyon, and more), for an exclusive cocktail experience. Every last Thursday of the month at 6pm, Chris showcases the tricks of mixology, sharing his decades of expertise and guiding you through the creation of classic and contemporary cocktails. And yes, you'll drink every delicious drop you craft! Learn from the best, and kick off your evening with a perfectly created drink before our live music starts after the cocktail session. Email us at oliver@grapevinebars.com to ask any questions! *Members can book for free
Cogan's Cocktail Class
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
May 29, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Elevate your cocktail game with a masterclass from a true mixologist! Join Chris Cogan, the man behind some of London's most iconic 5-star hotel bars (the legendary Regine's Nightclub, The Lanesborough, The Langham, The Halcyon, and more), for an exclusive cocktail experience. Every last Thursday of the month at 6pm, Chris showcases the tricks of mixology, sharing his decades of expertise and guiding you through the creation of classic and contemporary cocktails. And yes, you'll drink every delicious drop you craft! Learn from the best, and kick off your evening with a perfectly created drink before our live music starts after the cocktail session. Email us at oliver@grapevinebars.com to ask any questions! *Members can book for free

Henriot Brut, NV – Champagne£85.00
France
Henriot Brut Rose, NV – Champagne£105.00
France
Henriot Blanc de Blancs, NV – Champagne£115.00
France
Henriot Millesime 2014 – Champagne£190.00
France
Henriot Hemera 2008 – Champagne£279.00
France
Bollinger ‘Special Cuvée Brut, NV – Champagne£160.00
France
Laurent Perrier Rose Brut, NV – Champagne£185.00
France
Dom Perignon Brut, 2013 – Champagne£399.00
France
Rotari Brut Trento DOC, NV£65.00
Italy
Ca’ del Bosco, Cuvée Prestige, Franciacorta DOCG, NV£108.00
Italy

Red Wine

NORTH ITALY

Pinot Nero Tenuta J. Hofstätter, 2022 – Alto Adige£84.00
Diego Morra Nebbiolo Langhe DOC, 2021 – Piemonte£79.00
‘Conca Tre Pile’ Aldo Conterno Barbera d’Alba DOC, 2019 – Piemonte£119.00
Prunotto Dolcetto d’Alba DOCG, 2020 – Piemonte£70.00
Prunotto Barbaresco DOCG 2020 – Piemonte£125.00
Albe Vajra Barolo DOCG, 2019 – Piemonte£140.00
Aldo Conterno Barolo DOCG ‘Cicala’, 2017 – Piemonte 330 / 469
Magnum
Costa di Bussia Barolo Riserva DOCG, 2017£165.00
Fiulot Prunotto Barbera D’Asti, 2022 – Piemonte£68.00
Gaja Barbaresco DOCG, 2019 – Piemonte£495.00
Masi Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG ‘Costasera’, 2018 – Veneto£180.00

CENTRAL & SOUTH ITALY

Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG ‘Peppoli’, 2022 – Toscana£80.00
Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, 2016 – Toscana£299.00
Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, 2017 – Toscana£164.00
Gaja Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, 2017 – Toscana 225/ 460
Magnum
Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino, 2011 – Toscana£185.00
Poggio al Tesoro ‘Il Seggio’ Bolgheri DOC, 2021 – Toscana£88.00
Poggio al Tesoro `Sondraia` Bolgheri DOC, 2019 – Toscana£188.00
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia ‘Ornellaia’ Bolgheri DOC, 2011 – Toscana£599.00

Red Wine

CENTRAL & SOUTH ITALY

Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC, 2020 – Toscana£299.00
Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC, 2016 – Toscana£390.00
Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC, 2013 – Toscana£399.00
Tignanello Toscana IGT, 2018 – Toscana 360 /790
Magnum
Tignanello Toscana IGT, 2019 – Toscana£350.00
Tignanello Toscana IGT, 2016 – Toscana£500.00
Tignanello Toscana IGT, 2015 – Toscana£495.00
Tignanello Toscana IGT, 2014 – Toscana£450.00
Tignanello Toscana IGT, 2013 – Toscana£500.00
Solaia Toscana IGT, 2011 – Toscana£520.00
Sassicaia, 2015 – Toscana£1,000.00
Sassicaia, 2013 – Toscana£930.00
Sassicaia, 2011 – Toscana£790.00
Sassicaia, 2012 – Toscana£750.00
Cepparello Isola & Olena, 2019 – Toscana£268.00
`Sherazade` Nero d’Avola DonnaFugata, 2022 – Sicilia£75.00
Cantine del Notaio Aglianico del Vulture DOCG, 2022 – Basilicata£65.00

White Wine

NORTH ITALY

La Giustiniana ‘Montessora’ Gavi di Gavi DOCG, 2021 – Piemonte 85/ 165
Magnum
Ca’ dei Frati ‘Brolettino’ Lugana DOC, 2021 – Veneto£92.00
Gaja ‘Gaia-Rey’ Chardonnay Langhe DOC, 2021 – Piemonte£499.00
Roero Arneis Bruno Giacosa, 2022 – Piemonte£102.00
Sauvignon Blanc Friuli Grave, 2022 – Friuli Venezia Giulia£65.00
La Scolca Gavi dei Gavi, 2023 – Piemonte£135.00
Livio Felluga Friulano DOC, 2022 – Friuli Venezia Giulia£98.00
Livio Felluga Sauvignon Blanc Collio DOC, 2022 – Friuli Venezia Giulia£108.00
Livio Felluga ‘Terre Alte’ Rosazzo DOCG, 2020 – Friuli Venezia Giulia£199.00
Jermann Pinot Bianco Collio DOC, 2022 – Friuli Venezia Giulia£98.00
Pinot Grigio Tenuta J. Hofstätter, 2022 – Alto Adige£70.00
Tenuta San Leonardo Riesling, 2020 – Alto Adige£145.00
Pieropan ‘La Rocca’ Soave Classico DOC, 2021 – Veneto 115 / 228
Magnum
Franz Haas Gewürztraminer, 2022 – Alto Adige£84.00
Gaja ‘Rossj-Bass’ Chardonnay, 2020 – Piemonte£249.00

SOUTH ITALY

Pala ‘Stellato’ Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, 2022 – Sardegna£65.00
Chardonnay Bramito Castello della Sala 2022 – Umbria£85.00
Belisario ‘Cambrugiano’ Verdicchio Matelica, 2020 – Marche£80.00
Feudo Arancio Grillo, 2023 – Sicilia£45.00
Donnafugata `Sul Vulcano’ Etna Bianco Carricante, 2021 – Sicilia£102.00
Villa Matilde ‘Altavilla, Fiano di Avellino DOCG, 2020 – Campania£74.00
Villa Matilde ‘Altavilla, Greco di Tufo DOCG, 2022 – Campania£69.00
Antinori Conte delle Vipere ‘Castello della Sala’, 2022 – Umbria£82.00
Castello della Sala ‘Cervaro della Sala’, 2022 – Umbria£200.00

White Wine

SOUTH ITALY

Teruzzi & Puthos Vernaccia San Gimignano DOCG, 2022 – Toscana£65.00

REST OF THE WORLD

Nicolas Millet, Sancerre, Domaine des Cotes Blanches, 2022£100.00
France
J.M Brocard Chablis Village, 2022£85.00
France
Joseph Drouhin Chardonnay ‘Arthur’, 2021 – Oregon£99.00
USA
Xavier Monnot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Folatieres’, 2021£368.00
France
Vincent Girardin Grand Cru ‘Corton-Charlemagne’, 2021£789.00
France

Rosé Wine

Château d’Esclan ‘Whispering Angel’ Cote de Provence, 2023£85.00
France
Antinori ‘A’ Rosato, 2022 - Toscana£105.00
Italy

SWEET & FORTIFIED

Prunotto Moscato d’Asti DOCG, 2021 – Piemonte£60.00
(75cl)
Marchese Antinori Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC, 2018 – Toscana£99.00
(37.5cl)
Masi ‘Angelorum’ Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, 2018 – Veneto£69.00
(37.5cl)
Ferreira Tawny Port 10 years old£66.00
(75cl)

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar offers a "wonderful atmosphere" and intimate charm. Known for "fantastic service" and a "great selection of drinks," it's a hidden gem for wine and jazz lovers. Though some express concerns over booking fees, the "friendly and professional" staff and "excellent ambiance" make it a delightful experience.

30 Reviews

J
Jean-Marc
London1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best venue, I have been. A very cosy and charming place
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Ian
East Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fantastic find, just off the high street in Rye. Fabulous atmosphere, lovely warm welcome from staff who were professional and smartly dressed. Great cocktails! Table service was great, staff were attentive but not overbearing. Ambiance was amazing as was the jazz duet that were performing on the night, the singer even came to talk to us! Sound system was clear and musical but importantly not too loud so you could still talk. I just wish there was somewhere like this where we live, we would be regulars!! Truly memorable evening!
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Tim
London1 review
1.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I wish I'd seen other reviews. Charged £25 to book a table... An absolute scam. Others just wandering in and being seated for free. Such a rip off. Also not jazz, just some bloke playing covers. If you want to spend £75 on 3 cocktails and bang average piano covers then this is your venue. Really poor show, worst experience, in fact only bad experience we had in Rye. Avoid this place.
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OPrah
London2 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We paid £50 for two of us for live music and hoped for drinks and an hour and a half of live music before our dinner. There was no live music for one hour and 15 minutes of our stay. It’s laughable that we had to pay £50 for a table. There are better places for a drink without a fee.
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Hannah
East Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere, lovely place to catch up with friends.
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Melanie
West Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Gorgeous little cocktail bar tucked down a side street. Nice nibbles and fab drinks. We went on a Friday when there’s no live music which was a shame, so a bit less of an atmosphere than I imagine when the live artists are on, but it was a lovely place to have a quiet drink and I’d definitely go back
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Andrew
London5 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A £12.50 per head non returnable fee to reserve a table is outrageous considering there is no cover charge for turning up. So £75 just for the privilege of booking a table before buying a drink. No jazz on offer as such just a local musician playing a wide range of songs and a couple with an aggressive sounding dog barking out loud just behind us. Not a champagne jazz bar atmosphere at all.
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Pari
London4 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Think we might have been unlucky but the music wasn’t Jazz - it was cheesy covers and the singer really brought the mood down! also paid so much for our booking and didn’t get a reserved seat
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John
East Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I just love the ambience of this venue, staff could do no more. 100% recommended to wine and Jazz lovers
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Sam
Leicestershire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic evening with our friends. Paying to book is a nit of a rip off but we had a great place in the lounge. The musician/ singer was brilliant. The ambience and general atmosphere was perfect. The place is a bit pricey, but we didn't mind as we had such a good evening
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FAQs

The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar

1 Conduit Hill, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7LE

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
01797 740419
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 6:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–1:00 am
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa

The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Cogan's Cocktail Class

Cogan's Cocktail Class

Cogan's Cocktail Class

By The Glass

SPARKLING

Henriot Brut NV£18.00

Rotari Brut NV£12.00

WHITE

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Superiore, 2022 Vignamato – Marche£11.00

Sauvignon Blanc Friuli Grave, 2022 – Friuli Venezia Giulia£9.00

Pinot Grigio Tenuta J. Hofstätter, 2022 – Alto Adige£13.00

Chardonnay Bramito Castello della Sala 2022 – Umbria£16.00

PREMIUM WHITE

Cervaro della Sala Chardonnay/Grechetto, 2021 – Umbria£49.00

Riesling Tenuta San Leonardo, 2020 – Alto Adige£25.00

Terre Alte Livio Felluga, 2020 – Friuli Venezia Giulia£45.00

RED

`Sherazade` Nero d’Avola DonnaFugata, 2022 – Sicilia£10.00

‘Pèppoli’ Chianti Classico Antinori, 2022 – Tuscany£15.00

‘Meczan’ Pinot Nero Tenuta J. Hofstätter, 2022 – Alto Adige£16.00

`Il Seggio` Bolgheri Poggio al Tesoro, 2021 – Tuscany£18.00

PREMIUM RED

Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Masi, 2018 – Veneto£25.00

Brunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne, 2018 – Toscana£30.00

Tignanello Antinori, 2019 – Toscana£55.00

Solaia Antinori, 2018 – Toscana£75.00

By The Glass

ROSé

Whispering Angel, 2022 – Provence£15.00

Scalabrone Rosato di Bolgheri Guado al Tasso, 2022 – Tuscany£13.00

SWEET & FORTIFIED

Prunotto Moscato d’Asti DOCG, 2021 – Piemonte£11.00

Marchese Antinori Vinsanto del Chianti Classico, 2020 – Tuscany£24.00

Angelorum Recioto della Valpolicella Masi, 2018 – Veneto£20.00

Tawny 10yrs Port Ferreira£15.00

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Henriot Brut, NV – Champagne£85.00

Henriot Brut Rose, NV – Champagne£105.00

Henriot Blanc de Blancs, NV – Champagne£115.00

Henriot Millesime 2014 – Champagne£190.00

Henriot Hemera 2008 – Champagne£279.00

Bollinger ‘Special Cuvée Brut, NV – Champagne£160.00

Laurent Perrier Rose Brut, NV – Champagne£185.00

Dom Perignon Brut, 2013 – Champagne£399.00

Rotari Brut Trento DOC, NV£65.00

Ca’ del Bosco, Cuvée Prestige, Franciacorta DOCG, NV£108.00

Red Wine

NORTH ITALY

Pinot Nero Tenuta J. Hofstätter, 2022 – Alto Adige£84.00

Diego Morra Nebbiolo Langhe DOC, 2021 – Piemonte£79.00

‘Conca Tre Pile’ Aldo Conterno Barbera d’Alba DOC, 2019 – Piemonte£119.00

Prunotto Dolcetto d’Alba DOCG, 2020 – Piemonte£70.00

Prunotto Barbaresco DOCG 2020 – Piemonte£125.00

Albe Vajra Barolo DOCG, 2019 – Piemonte£140.00

Aldo Conterno Barolo DOCG ‘Cicala’, 2017 – Piemonte 330 / 469

Costa di Bussia Barolo Riserva DOCG, 2017£165.00

Fiulot Prunotto Barbera D’Asti, 2022 – Piemonte£68.00

Gaja Barbaresco DOCG, 2019 – Piemonte£495.00

Masi Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG ‘Costasera’, 2018 – Veneto£180.00

CENTRAL & SOUTH ITALY

Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG ‘Peppoli’, 2022 – Toscana£80.00

Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, 2016 – Toscana£299.00

Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, 2017 – Toscana£164.00

Gaja Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, 2017 – Toscana 225/ 460

Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino, 2011 – Toscana£185.00

Poggio al Tesoro ‘Il Seggio’ Bolgheri DOC, 2021 – Toscana£88.00

Poggio al Tesoro `Sondraia` Bolgheri DOC, 2019 – Toscana£188.00

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia ‘Ornellaia’ Bolgheri DOC, 2011 – Toscana£599.00

Red Wine

CENTRAL & SOUTH ITALY

Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC, 2020 – Toscana£299.00

Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC, 2016 – Toscana£390.00

Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC, 2013 – Toscana£399.00

Tignanello Toscana IGT, 2018 – Toscana 360 /790

Tignanello Toscana IGT, 2019 – Toscana£350.00

Tignanello Toscana IGT, 2016 – Toscana£500.00