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Gordon's Wine Bar

47 Villiers Street, London WC2N 6NE

Wine Bars Covent Garden
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When Gordon’s first opened, talk over the claret or hock might have turned to Van Gogh’s death, Tchaikovsky’s new ballet or the opening of the Forth Bridge. More than 120 years down the line, it’s remarkable that this bar is still going strong. Crepuscular, candlelit cellars will appeal to those who value raffish character above clean-lined corporate clones. Good for a first date, a tête-à-tête or Merlot with your mates, the wine list offers great value at around £20: crisp Portuguese rosado, Muscat from Bulgaria, cava, Marlborough Sauvignon, sherries & ports aplenty. Gordon’s is open for breakfast, but its lunchtime spread is the big draw for office workers, tourists & nostalgia geeks: cold cuts, bakes, winter-warmer pies & summery salads have distinctly retro appeal at this sepia-toned charmer.

Overall Diner Rating

8.0
Food & Drink
8.3
Service
7.5
Atmosphere
9.3
Value
8.5

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  1. London Eater
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    London Eater ( United Kingdom )

    12 October 2011

    Gordon's is an institution. It's the best place in central London for after work drinks! Walk down the steep old stairs and you're in a dimly lit cellar/cave that's lit by candlelight. The wine menu is relatively small for a wine bar but has all the good standard wines. The food bar is great – the cheese plates are amazing and cough with big chunks of baguette. A great accompaniment to a bottle or 2 of wine. When the weather's nice, the best place to be is outside where you can enjoy the sunshine next to the small part at Embankment.

    Sometimes I wish this place was a hidden secret so it wasn't so busy but that's just me being selfish!

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 7
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 9
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  2. Continental Diner
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    Continental Diner ( United Kingdom )

    October 2010

    Gordon's is a gem and very special. The vaulted cellars down at the Embankment are fantastic. Food is simple but very good and the wine-list is solid without being too overpriced, especially considering the location, terrace in summer and brilliant interior in winter. A truely super place!

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 10
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  1. London Eater
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    London Eater ( United Kingdom )

    12 October 2011

    Gordon's is an institution. It's the best place in central London for after work drinks! Walk down the steep old stairs and you're in a dimly lit cellar/cave that's lit by candlelight. The wine menu is relatively small for a wine bar but has all the good standard wines. The food bar is great – the cheese plates are amazing and cough with big… More

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 7
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 9
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  2. Continental Diner
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    Continental Diner ( United Kingdom )

    October 2010

    Gordon's is a gem and very special. The vaulted cellars down at the Embankment are fantastic. Food is simple but very good and the wine-list is solid without being too overpriced, especially considering the location, terrace in summer and brilliant interior in winter. A truely super place!

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 10
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