Best natural wine bars London: Where to drink low-intervention wines

London’s best natural wine bars shine a spotlight on some seriously interesting bottles, from fizzy Pet Nats to tannin-rich orange wines (also known as skin contact wines). We’ve popped together a selection of some of our favourite places to drink natural wine in London, preferably with some tasty snacks, in this handy list.

You can read all about natural wine in our ultimate guide, which includes details on how it’s made, why it’s so popular and whether it can really reduce a hangover (spoiler alert: the jury’s still out on this one). But if you already know your stuff, or are simply looking for the best places to drink natural wine in London, then you’ve come to the right place.

Far more than just a cool label, natural wines are rich in character and complexity, and boast a convincing argument when it comes to drinking more sustainably. Natural wines are made using organic grapes, typically on a much smaller scale than other wines, before being fermented without any added preservatives or sulfites. What you end up with is a deliciously intriguing drink that’s often considered to be much better for both the drinker and the planet.

However, this unfiltered approach to winemaking means that natural wines often have a funkier flavour, sometimes with sour notes not dissimilar to beer or kombucha. Some people love it from the get-go, while for others it’s an acquired taste, but Londoners seem to be major advocates of the trend for natural wine.

So, where can you find the best natural wine bars in London? Good question, because there are loads of them. You’ll find a wealth of options all over the capital, from Clapham to Highbury, and plenty in central too. Here, we’ve pulled out the coolest natural wine bars on the scene, many of which offer fantastic food menus to boot.

Bar Crispin, Soho

What: Crispin’s younger (and smaller) sibling Bar Crispin serves European-inspired sharing plates and low-intervention wines on Kingly Street. Head of Wine Alex Price curates the ever-changing list, prioritising rare grape varietals that you’re unlikely to find anywhere else. Wines are also European, with a heavy focus on French regions like the Loire, Beaujolais and Savoie, as well as Tenerife, Italy and Greece.
Where: 19 Kingly Street, W1B 5PY
Booking for a special occasion? Discover private and group dining options at Bar Crispin
Book now: Bar Crispin

Humble Grape, Various locations

What: Perhaps it is humble in name, but inside there is plenty to shout about at Humble Grape, not least the roving, global wine lists that cover all tastes. With five busy sites around the capital, Humble Grape specialises in sourcing organic, often biodynamic wines from small, family-owned estates. The group imports everything directly, and well informed staff are always happy to give you the background on every bottle, delivering information in a very accessible way. Throw in a very good menu of easy-going food and it’s no wonder Humble Grape has become such a hit. All Humble Grape sites also offer private dining spaces and exclusive hire too, if you're planning on throwing a party.
Where: 2 Battersea Rise, SW11 1ED; 8 Devonshire Row, EC2M 4RH; 18 - 20 Mackenzie Walk, E14 4PH; 11 Theberton Street, N1 0QY; 1 St Bride's Passage, EC4Y 8EJ
Book now: Humble Grape Battersea; Humble Grape Liverpool Street; Humble Grape Canary Wharf; Humble Grape Islington; Humble Grape Fleet Street

Alfi, Spitalfields

What: Alfi is easily one of the most fun places to eat and drink in Spitalfields - where else can you sample a variety of natural wines on tap whilst throwing darts or playing petanque? There’s also an easy-going Italian menu to back things up, with lots of small antipasti bits, as well as pizzas, pasta dishes and sides - plenty to keep you going.
Where: 3 Crispin Place, E1 6DW
Booking for a special occasion? Discover private and group dining options at Alfi
Book now: Alfi

Ploussard, Clapham

What: From the same duo behind Buster's, Ploussard is a neighbourhood restaurant with a keen focus on quality wines - ‘ploussard’ is a type of French red grape. It also offers wines by the glass via the Coravin system, offerings diners even greater breadth of choice. We're in love with the art deco, wooden-clad interiors too, featuring cosy booths and warm tones of burgundy and pink. 
Where: 97 St John's Road, SW11 1QY
Book now: Ploussard

Bottle & Rye, Brixton

What: Bottle & Rye’s wine list is much more compact than others on this list, but what there is is superbly curated, and Robin Gill’s lovely Brixton wine bar also has a cracking cocktail list on offer too. Gill is still an outstanding chef, so the food at Bottle & Rye is unsurprisingly excellent, marrying broad inspiration from Parisian wine bars with seasonal British produce.
Where: 404-406 Market Row, SW9 8LD
Book now: Bottle & Rye

Hector's, De Beauvoir

What: Sommelier Jimmy Stephenson is the man behind Hector’s (and was previously in charge of the superb wine list at Hill & Szrok before striking out on his own). Hector’s leans towards natty bottles but Stephenson’s deep collection also verges into more classic bottles, as well as old and rare vintages, so there’s really something for everyone here.
Where: 49A Ardleigh Road, N1 4HS
Book now: Hector's

Cadet, Newington Green

What: This dinky wine bar has really shot Newington Green into the London culinary stratosphere (alongside the likes of Perilla, of course). Much of that is thanks to chef George Jephson’s impossibly beautiful charcuterie and en croute creations, but backing up the food is a very solid low-intervention wine list. Cadet always keeps half the restaurant free for walk-ins but it does get busy so we’d recommend booking.
Where: 57 Newington Green, N16 9PX
Book now: Cadet

Sune, Hackney

What: If you’re searching for the best natural wine London has to offer, it makes sense to head to one of London’s most revered sommeliers. That leads us to Broadway Market, where sommelier Honey Spencer runs Sune with partner Charlie Simms. Spencer has made a career out of introducing Londoners to new, exciting biodynamic wines, and Sune’s list is thoroughly reliable and delicious, with Spencer often present to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. The food is excellent too.
Where: 129A Pritchard's Road, E2 9AP
Book now: Sune

107 Wine Shop & Bar, Clapton

What: The artist formerly known as P. Franco has been resurrected as 107 Wine Bar, and thankfully it’s just as good as it ever was. The offering is much the same, including a superb wine list that trends towards biodynamic bottles from European artisanal producers. 107 Wine Bar works with a huge spectrum of London’s best wine importers, so there’s always a huge variety of bottles on offer here.
Where: 107 Lower Clapton Road, E5 0NP
Book now: 107 Wine Shop & Bar

Goodbye Horses, De Beauvoir

What: As much a restaurant as a wine bar, we fell in love with the style of Goodbye Horses when we stepped through the door. Maybe it’s the handcrafted 10 metre-long oak counter, the huge vinyl collection, or the refurbished 70s Tannoy Lancaster speakers, either way, Goodbye Horses is just cool. The wine list is outstanding as well, with a great value by the glass offering that has some genuinely unusual and quashable stuff on it, courtesy of wine director Nathalie Nelles.
Where: 21 Halliford Street, N1 3HB
Book now: Goodbye Horses

Dan’s, Dalston

What: This charming little Dalston wine bar sits right at the heart of East London’s natty wine heartland (Hector’s is just down the road, as is excellent Newcomer Wines). Inside, a big Persian rug, candles and flower arrangements make Dan’s feel like you’re having a drink in your friend’s living room, but the wine offering is vast and excellent, with lots of thirst-quenching juicy wines on offer by the glass or bottle.
Where: 2-4 Tottenham Road, N1 4BZ
Book now: Dan’s

Oranj, Shoreditch

What: Without a doubt one of the coolest joints to drink natural wine in town, Oranj is an edgy neighbourhood wine bar in Shoreditch hailed as a 'pub for wine drinkers'. It was set up by Jasper Delamothe back in lockdown, starting life as a subscription service and online shop, before expanding to this bricks-and-mortar site not far from Brick Lane. A great spot for natural wine enthusiasts and newbies alike, discover plenty of orange wines (go figure), reds and whites. It also hosts regular chef residencies within its walls too, so you can usually tuck into some top notch grub.
Where: 14 Bacon Street, E1 6LF
Book now: Oranj

Top Cuvee, Highbury

What: Sitting just off Blackstock Road near Finsbury Park, Top Cuvée is a buzzy little wine bar where you can enjoy uncomplicated cooking alongside a bottle of natural wine. There isn’t a wine list per se. Instead, diners are asked to explain their preferences to the knowledgeable team, who will then go away and source a wine to match. It’s a great way to branch out of your comfort zone and discover new wines you wouldn’t usually try.
Where: 177B Blackstock Road, N5 2LL
Book now: Top Cuvee

Bruno, Hackney

What: Bruno has become a Mecca for natty wine drinking, Birkenstock-toting East Londoners, and the proximity to Victoria Park just makes it even more popular as a little daytime drinking stop. A big pavement terrace, rotating guest chefs, and a deep low-intervention list of bottles (and lots of by-the-glass options) mean that Bruno is more than just a pretty, fashionable face.
Where: 211a Victoria Park Road, E9 7JN
Book now: Bruno

Antidote, Soho

What: Cheese, charcuterie and natural wine make a fine trio at this wine bar and shop just off Carnaby Street. Its organic and biodynamic selection is second to none, and the team only works with growers who practice low-intervention techniques to create their ferments. If you find one you like, you can also purchase one to take home with you from the shop next door.
Where: 12A Newburgh Street, W1F 7RR
Book now: Antidote

Peckham Cellars, Peckham

What: Not all of Peckham Cellars’ wines are natural necessarily, but they’re all chosen from producers who hero organics and sustainability above everything else. You can order by the glass, carafe or bottle, and its house wine starts from £6 a glass, which is a steal if you ask us. Peckham Cellars is a great shout for lunch or dinner too, serving a slick Spanish-inflected menu that perfectly suits it's Costa del Peckham pavement terrace.
Where: 125 Queen’s Road, SE15 2ND
Book now: Peckham Cellars

Bar Levan, Peckham

What: This natural wine bar, kitchen and bottle shop from the team behind Levan restaurant next door, is heavily influenced by Paris, dishing up some classic Gallic bistro-style plates alongside a compact natty wine list. Bar Levan sits in the old Larry's space and though Larry has departed, his love of music remains with a vintage sound system and a carousel of great DJs who spin vinyl every Friday night. All in all, Bar Levan is just an all around good time.
Where: Unit 5, 12-16 Blenheim Grove, SE15 4QL
Book now: Bar Levan

The Remedy, Fitzrovia

What: With its exposed brick walls, chalkboard menus and terroir-driven wine list, this rustic bar in the heart of Fitzrovia is a favourite amongst those in the know. You’ll find effervescent wines, orange types, and wines from the cellar amongst others on the menu, while a short but gutsy food offering, with things like Montbeliad sausage with Dijon mustard, and pasta bolognese, fits the bill to a tee.
Where: 124 Cleveland Street, W1T 6PG
Book now: The Remedy

40 Maltby Street, Bermondsey

What: You might know 40 Maltby Street first and foremost as a restaurant, but it’s also the headquarters of Gergovie Wines, an importer and retailer who only source from winemakers who follower minimal intervention methods. Its wine list is thoughtfully considered, and there’s a wine shop open Wednesday to Saturday for anyone who wants to take a bottle home with them. Check out the menu on the weekly-changing blackboard, with previous examples featuring chicken liver terrine, asparagus and bacon tart, and monkfish fritters with pickled kohlrabi.
Where: 40 Maltby Street, SE1 3PA
Book now: 40 Maltby Street

Soif, Clapham

What: Soif is a French bistro and wine bar in Clapham with a focus on natural wines. It sources all its wines from small-scale producers, and you’ll find the odd vino on tap starting from just £5.50 a glass. We recommend trying a few different types if you can to make the most of the extensive menu, tried alongside excellent, staunchly traditional French bistro cooking.
Where: 27 Battersea Rise, SW11 1HG
Book now: Soif

Lady of the Grapes, Covent Garden

What: Covent Garden wine bar Lady of the Grapes focuses on organic, biodynamic and minimal intervention wines, which are selected by its in-house sommelier and owner Carole Bryon. Plus, 90% of its wines are made by female winemakers to help support women in the industry. Kudos to that!
Where: 16 Maiden Lane, WC2E 7NJ
Book now: Lady of the Grapes

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