The Wonder Bar at Selfridges

Selfridges’ Wonder Room, 20,000 sq ft of retail space dedicated to aspirational brands, boasts a smart bar/diner overlooking its irresistible wine shop. Star of the show is the newly installed Enomatic, a ‘wine jukebox’ (the first of its kind in the capital) that dispenses over 40 varieties, the cost of which is deducted from a prepaid-swipe card. Initially, small tasters were available, from 75p for a mouthwash-sized Bacchus Chapel Down to a gulp of Petrus at a sobering £160. That was before the jobsworths at Westminster Council demanded that sizes conform to current weights & measures legislation, a situation the store’s legal team is currently considering. For now, glasses must be either 125 or 175 ml. Full bottles are offered at retail cost, plus a flat £10 corkage fee. Charcuterie, cheese & fish boards add to the wonder of it all.