Bored of beer? Can't be dealing with yet another sweeter-than-sweet happy hour cocktail? Sometimes, you just can't beat a glass of the good stuff. Fortunately for you, in a city brimming with drinking spots, there's plenty of places pouring out exquisite reds, whites and everything in-between. We're talking sophisticated candle-lit nooks, underground speakeasies and quirky dens galore. So, the next time you're looking for a glass of vino, check out our list of the best wine bars in Covent Garden.
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Last updated on 22nd October 2025
Located on Drury Lane, Cecilia's Wine House has gained quite a reputation as a top-notch Covent Garden hotspot. Head inside, where you'll be met with gorgeous interiors, such as exposed brick walls and sultry lighting, alongside a menu, that flaunts first-class Bordeaux or Burgundies.
Just a stone's throw away from Trafalgar Square is Notes, a cafe by day and bar by night. Housing an extensive selection of sparkling, white, red, rose and orange variations, they also have a number of tasty bites up for grabs. Added bonus: you can buy a bottle if you like what you're drinking.
Discover Apex Temple Court, one of the best wine bars in Covent Garden, just moments from the West End Theatre District. Home to the stunning Lazy Ballerina's Wine Bar, this venue features original marble details and plush velvet booths - an Instagram-worthy backdrop for your next night out.
Expand your wine knowledge with exclusive tastings led by expert sommeliers or host a stylish sit-down dinner or event in one of their elegant private spaces. Perfect for anyone looking for wow-factor venue hire in Central London.
Situated slap-bang in the middle of Covent Garden Market you'll find The Crusting Pipe, a charming eatery and bar. Take a seat in one of the restaurant's numerous arches or, if you're feeling confident, head to the outdoor terrace and enjoy an impromptu performance from a local musician or actor.
Covent Garden's La Compagnie is not just a wine bar. It's your guide on a joyful journey through winemaking. Spread across two beautifully decorated floors and a terrace, its menu takes you through traditional old-world tipples to more modern tastes, small batch producers and hard to find bottles.
Comtempory wine bar vibes with a traditional twist will have you feeling right at home, while regular themed weeks and events mean you could be tasting your way across Austria one day and sampling the best of southern France the next.
We all know that when it comes to wine, France is the maestro, mais non? So if you're after a delicious sip, you'll struggle to find better than Companie Des Vins Surnaturels. Nestled in Seven Dials, the Parisian hang-out only serves top-quality imbibes 'from hand laboured vineyards'.
The Port House seriously knows how to bring the romance. Originally from Dubin, the Irish vino pros transport guests to a Spanish setting with the help of candle-lit rooms, an extensive tapas menu and fittingly-sourced quaffs. They even host international tours around Portuguese and Spanish regions for the real enthusiasts amongst you.
Raise a glass to Lady Of The Grapes: one of London's most forward-thinking and unusual drinking and dining spots. A bar, deli and restaurant all in one, this Maiden Lane haunt showcases bottles from predominantly female winemakers, with over 80 varieties on the menu.
One of the best wine bars in London, let alone Covent Garden, The 10 Cases is renowned for their quirky glasses. With a general theme running through, the drinking spot showcases a regularly-rotating menu of 10 white, red, sparkling, rose and sweet libations, whilst 10 tables make for a cosy atmosphere.
