Canary Wharf has come a long way from its reputation as a place you only visit between 8am and 6pm, and only if you were in a suit. The area has quietly become one of London's more interesting spots for a proper glass of wine, with waterfront terraces, an actual floating bar, and enough variety to suit whether you're winding down after work or making a proper evening of it. The honest caveat: Canary Wharf itself doesn't have a huge number of dedicated wine bars. What it does have is a handful of brilliant ones, plus a cluster of excellent spots a short walk, Jubilee line hop, or DLR ride away; the likes of London Bridge, Bermondsey, and Wapping are all within easy reach and home to some of the capital's best wine bars. We've included some of those here too, because if you're travelling to the Wharf for a good glass of wine, you may as well know all your options, right?
Why we recommend: A couple of doors down from Humble Grape, No.35 is a quieter, more neighbourhood-feeling option that makes the most of the same waterside setting. A relaxed wine bar and kitchen with a solid by-the-glass list and a terrace that catches the sunset well. Less destination than Humble Grape, but reliably good for a casual glass.
Why we recommend: Boisdale is, in our opinion, definitely an experience rather than just a bar - two floors of Scottish-inspired excess, with live jazz, blues and soul every single night. The wine list is extensive and well-chosen, with an emphasis on quality across a range of budgets. Yes, there's also a 12-metre whisky bar with over 1,000 single malts, but don't let that distract from the fact that this is genuinely one of the more atmospheric wine-with-dinner venues in the area.
Why we recommend: A small, brilliant find tucked under the railway arches on the Bermondsey Beer Mile. Pedro's specialises in Portuguese wine, Vinho Verde, Douro reds, aged Alentejo bottles, in a setting of exposed brick and granite bar tops that feels exactly right for the occasion. The staff are genuinely passionate and will guide you through the list without making you feel like you need a degree in viticulture. One of those places that feels like a proper discovery.
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Why we recommend: Set right on the waterfront on Mackenzie Walk, this is one of the most pleasant spots in East London to sit with a glass of something. The list runs to over 400 bottles, all sourced directly from small independent producers, with 30 available by the glass on rotation. The focus is sustainably made wine from family-run vineyards, and the team knows the list inside out. Food here is solid too if you're peckish, easonal sharing plates that change regularly.
Why we recommend: Hawksmoor's Canary Wharf outpost is genuinely unlike anything else in the area. The entire lower level (called The Lowback) is a dedicated bar built into a floating pavilion that rises and falls with the tide. Cosy wood-lined booths, Hawksmoor's well-earned cocktail reputation, and a wine list curated for proper enthusiasts rather than corporate entertaining. The BYO Wine Club on Mondays (£5 corkage) is worth knowing about if you want to bring something special.
Why we recommend: Two Michelin stars and a wine list that Master Sommelier Isa Bal has built into something extraordinary. Over 350 selections, from classic producers to natural wine, chosen with the kind of obsession that turns a dinner booking into a proper event. This isn't a drop-in-for-a-glass kind of place, but if you want to make a night of it around Canary Wharf, Trivet is worth the short Jubilee line trip.
