Diogenes The Dog is a gorgeous London wine bar and bottle shop just shy of Elephant and Castle, boasting an emphasis on up-and-coming wine regions and unusual winemaking techniques. The curated list of dynamic sips is imported directly from far afield regions, paired expertly with cheese plates, cured meats and more. Plus... it's just really pretty.

Wine bars in Tooting may seem like few and far between, but there just so happens to be this hidden gem. Found in the heart of the iconic Tooting Market, Unwined is a unique and casual haunt amongst the hustle and bustle of market and street food life, perfect for intimate date nights and boozy catch-ups alike.

Offering a range of crisp and refreshing wines, Searcy's at St Pancras also just happens to be Europe's longest Champagne bar, and pretty damn easy to get to before or after jumping on a train. Pull up a seat in the historic station setting, soak in the stunning architecture and get to work on sampling some of the fantastic sparkling sips.  

A cosy wine bar located beneath the arches of Charing Cross, Champagne Charlies specialises in all things British bites and crisp glasses of wine from Davy's Wine Merchants. It's a shoo-in for after work drinks and private events, with a range of dining rooms available for hire and regularly celebrates seasonal cuisine in a cool, historic basement setting.

You've caught us; we've snuck a gastropub into this list of wine bars in London, but hear us out a second… Not only one of the most relaxed and chilled out drinking dens close to Richmond Park, this historic boozer also features a stunning wine list with affordable options from throughout Europe, America, Australia and South Africa.

When it comes to wine bars in Greenwich? Davy's Wine Vaults is one of our top picks for a bottle of the good stuff. With over 100+ bottles and a neighbouring Davy's Wine Merchants store which allows you to take your favourite sip home, it's the ultimate spot for a Friday night in South London, especially given how close it is to the DLR. 

The Refinery in the City of London is an all-day restaurant and bar popular among those looking for a post-work sip in elegant surroundings. Part of the oh-so-sleek Drake and Morgan family, the venue serves a range of seasonal and freshly produced dishes, with accompanying wines to match. 

The first bar dedicated to all things fizz, Prosecco House has glasses of the good stuff alongside prosecco cocktails, Italian meats, cheese and small plates. The swanky Tower Bridge bar fronts gorgeous velvet soft furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows which let the light flood in, perfect for the prosecco lovers among you.

One of London's first real wine bars, this old-school offering in London Bridge brings you hearty grub and a fantastic drinks list. Easy to get to after a quick shop in Borough Market, The Boot and Flogger is historic, opened back in 1965 as the original Davy's Wine Bar, toting fine wine by the glass, courtesy of their Davy's Wine Merchants cellars.

Looking to be straight out of a Dickens novel, The Mug House is a charming London Bridge wine bar, complete with original features and olde world interiors. While offering a menu of à la carte classics, this place is also known for its incredible wine selection, with staff on-hand to advise on the perfect pairing.

This suave and stylish wine bar just a short walk from Chancery Lane and Holborn is a top spot if you're looking for after-work drinks in the City. With a stunning wine selection, Bunghole Cellars also offers cocktails, craft beers and a delicious food menu.

El Vino celebrate not only the best in tapas and Spanish small plates, their love of European wine is exceptional and grand. From wine shops to sparkling from £7.90 a glass, spoilt for choice just about sums it up. Better yet? They're dotted all about the city, from London Bridge and beyond. Find the rest of their London wine bars here.

Tucked away down a narrow passage, away from the hustle and bustle of Liverpool Street, this East London wine bar is a true hidden gem. Wood-panelled walls are adorned with quirky antiques and vintage artwork, while the menu features comfort food classics, hearty cheese plates and a fine selection of wine to wash it down with.

While their Iberico pork and foie gras burger may be renowned, Opera Tavern offers much more to its Covent Garden diners. Located in the heart of the West End, you'll find a chilled out atmosphere, with delicious tapas and a strong selection of wine from Spain and Italy.

An elegant wine bar in The City, Cabotte also happens to boast two exclusive dining rooms that pair stunning French dishes with a selection of fine wines. Bringing flavours from across Europe to the heart of London, it's a stunning spot for all you wine-lovers.

Located in the heart of Central London, Notes is bringing quality coffee, tasty brunch dishes and well chosen wines to the West End. Head here for after-work drinks, weekend lunching and everything in-between.

Vagabond is one of the most famous wine bar groups in London, and with good reason. Not only can you visit in Battersea, Clapham, Fulham, Canary Wharf and more, their wine concept is unique. With over 100 wines to try at each location, you're not just spoilt for choice, grab a pre-paid card while you're there to top up and try tasters of each to find something you love. Small plates are available too. 

A humble Italian wine bar and restaurant in Croydon, Basil & Grape is a neighborhood hideaway serving pizza, salads, fresh meats and cheese. Better yet, the team here are well-versed in the world of wine and are more than happy to advise on the perfect glass to accompany your meal. 

Inspired by the unspoilt region of Maremma in Tuscany, this Brixton wine bar is bringing a taste of the area's authentic Italian cuisine to South London. Spend an evening sipping on traditional vino in the stylish Water Lane spot, complete with a marble-topped bar, comfy seating and flickering candles. Take a moment to also have a poke around their wine cellar.

Crispin is a seriously stylish all-day restaurant and bar, found near Spitalfields market and only a few minutes walk from Liverpool Street Station. Housed within a small but perfectly formed asymmetric pavilion, the intimate venue offers a brilliant selection of low-intervention wines from around the world.

28-50 Wine Bars is a gorgeous collective of watering holes and restaurants, with beaut venues in Marylebone, Chelsea, Kensington and Covent Garden. Head to one of their sites to explore a menu of seasonal plates and unique bottles from across the globe, with resident sommeliers on-site to help you pair.

With sites in both Tooting and Waterloo, Unwined is providing a cosy escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. One of London's best wine bars, this place serves an expertly curated selection of unique finds from across the globe, paired with enticing eats coming out of the kitchen.

Housed in a gorgeous Grade II Victorian building, Burr & Co. is a stunning bar, with wood panelled floors, huge bay windows and warm, low lighting. Sit down and unwind with one of their delicious vinos while nibbling on a couple of sharing plates.

From the creators of the award-winning bar Diogenes the Dog, Aspen & Meursault is a Battersea wine bar serving both looks and bottles. A menu of cured meats, oysters, and even boozy cheeses is supported by a list of intervention wines celebrating the very best of organic or biodynamic processes and techniques. Brunch? Yep, they do a cracking one one on Thursday till Sunday, till 5pm.

Two More Years is a beautiful spot to enjoy sunset sipping in the city, as they're lucky enough to overlook The River Lea. The canal-side Hackney wine bar stocks 17 natural, organic wines, with four on-tap. Whether you fancy white or even orange, they pair their epic menu with award-winning beer from Purity Brewing Company.

Bringing the wines of Puglia, other Italian regions and beyond to London, Yapix is the gorgeous restaurant bar serving up a true taste of the Mediterranean in Canning Town. As for food, there's Italian sandwiches, fresh pasta and even Ancient Roman pinsa.

Just a stone's throw away from Portobello Market, Franklin's Notting Hill is a great spot to drink good booze. Not only are they serving delicious wine but also a fabulous selection of cheese and charcuterie boards in their gorgeous space.

Hithe + Seek is definitely a go-to spot for those looking for beautiful wine bars in London. With an interactive and convivial wine bar overlooking the River Thames, you can head here to sip on classic and unique tipple while taking in stunning views of the city. As for that furniture? It's a win from us. 

Found in the East End, Merchant and Weaver is a seriously chic spot boasting delicious food and fabulous drinks. Just check out their extensive wine list, which features all kinds of delicious bottles that pair perfectly with their fusion menu of tasty bites.

From the same group behind HIDE & Hedonism Wines comes The White Horse, a slinky yet laid-back pub transformation in Mayfair. Not only is this place as cool as, offering rustic-chic decor downstairs and a scandi vibe at ground level, but it's also home to one of the best vino lists in town, with a basement bar called Equus, perfect for private events.

If you're a big vino lover, then this lovely Borough wine bar is a bit of a no-brainer. With over 25 different wines to choose from, the venue provides a cosy and intimate ambience, perfect for date nights. Enjoy pairing your drinks with modern European cuisine, and escaping the busy buzz of the local market, or using Vinoteca as your starting point. King's Cross, City and Farringdon? They have their own Vinoteca too. 

If you fancy pairing your carefully selected vino with a spot of Spanish fine dining, ArrosQD is the place to head. Just shy of Soho and a stone's throw from the shops of Oxford High Street, they're whipping up tasting menus using Valencian fire cooking techniques, which include truffle potato souffle, rabbit paella and octopus leg.

The Olde Wine Shades does exactly what it says on the tin: serves up a menu of different vinos in one of the oldest wine bars in the city. And what will you be washing down with your glasses? Plenty of Spanish-influenced dishes and tapas plates.

For top-notch places to sip organic vino, Daly's Wine Bar is a great shout. The venue promises a cosy ambience, as well as a variety of a artisan beers and premium spirits, on top of 20 daily international wines to choose from. If that doesn't pique your interest, there's British cuisine on offer, including delish charcuterie spreads, perfect for date night across a bottle.

Head to Bank House for a hand-picked list of over 100 bottles when you next fancy a glass of red, white or rose. Better yet, there's small plates, Sunday roasts and more to tuck into while you sip your way through some new favourites.

Located on the popular Drury Lane, Cecilia's Wine House is a first-class option for those of you who are into a glass of the good stuff. Head inside, where you'll be met with stylish interiors, alongside plenty of space to enjoy some up-and-coming or best-loved serves from your burgundies to that all important Bordeaux.

A London Bridge gem, Maltby Street Wine House is the ideal venue for those of you after lip-smacking bevvies. Venture inside, where you'll be met with cosy interiors, European-inspired food and an extensive drinks list that's sure to make anyone swoon.

After a Champagne and wine bar in Mayfair? Clémence is a stunning spot with interiors inspired by those of old school Parisian drinking dens, alongside having charcuterie and marinated octopus to boot. Not only that, but there's French cocktails to sup through as well.

Situated near Fitzrovia, Amelie's Wine House is a fabulous escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy a wide range of white, red and rose wines all while checking out its array of cheese boards and light nibbles.

An intimate, Italian wine bar in Archway (and part of the same group that owns  Don Ciccio Osteria in Highgate Village), Buon Vinello really is the place to wet your whistle. While you make your way through the extensive selection of white, orange, rose and red, chomp on an array of lip-smacking bites, such as burrata and sundried tomatoes or beef lasagne.

Within Bleeding Heart, you'll find a fabulous wine bar and grill, which boasts over 400 different types of vino. Get your lips around international and French bottles, both vintage and new, plus pair your tipples with something delicious from the menu of British bites. The best part? 4 private dining spaces made for luxury nights with the best in luxury wine. 

Need wine bars in London Bridge? Then check out the laid-back Tap & Bottle, which boasts a snug, a terrace, exposed brick and other vintage features. Expect tastings, monthly specials and a range of amazing bottles of vino.

Balham wine bars don't get much better than this beauty, which has over 20 tipples by the glass and more than 300 bottles of vino to choose between as well. Ideal for date nights in an intimate setting, The Wine Tasting Shop stocks artisanal producers and has live music each week too.

One of London's most impressive wine bars, The Amicable Society of Lazy Ballerinas takes the space that was once a historic bank, complete with original marble interiors and imposing ceilings. Serving a huge selection of wines from all over the world, with over 12 countries' worth stocked up, expect wines ranging from £26-£321 per bottle, 20 of those offered by glass.

Yep, it's that famous London wine bar in a cave you've been gagging to go to for ages. The ultimate romantic spot and busy after-work favourite, Gordon's Wine Bar can be found in a candlelit cave. Established in 1890, it's one of the capital's oldest wine bars, and offers vintage sips along with a regularly changing selection of cheese.