Courtyard Wine Cellars- London’s Largest Wine Bar- Opens

If you’re a wine enthusiast or just wine-curious, Courtyard Wine Cellars is your next must-visit. Recently opened in central London, it’s the city’s largest wine bar and shop. Picture this: 1,000 wines from 100 regions across 10 countries, all tucked into a series of historic brick-vaulted rooms dating back to the 1830s. It’s part wine haven, part underground maze.

But with seven different rooms to explore and so many wines to choose from, where do you even begin? Fortunately for me, there were select wines to try on opening night.

We kicked things off with a classic — Lanson’s Black Creation, the signature champagne from one of France’s oldest champagne houses. Light, fruity, and aromatic, this bubbly is the perfect way to begin an evening of tasting. It felt celebratory, crisp, and instantly lifted the mood.

Next, I journeyed to South Africa with Ghost in the Machine, a brand I hadn’t come across before. Interestingly, each bottle has a uniquely placed label — no two are the same. I sampled their Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec Viognier. The Sauvignon was bright with citrus and tropical notes, while the Malbec Viognier (a 60% Malbec blend) was surprisingly light in both color and flavor — think rosemary, tobacco leaf, cherry, plum, and chocolate. I’d genuinely love to try the rest of their six-wine range after this introduction.

Then it was on to Spain with Beronia. Courtyard Wine Cellars stocks at least seven of their labels, but I tried the Edición Limitada and the Viura 2022. The Viura was a standout — fresh and zesty, with tropical hints of pineapple and mango. As someone who loves tropical fruit, those notes really came alive for me.

We went back to France for Roseblood from Chateu d’Estoublon. Hailing from the Provence countryside, this rosé is delicately floral and fruity — jasmine, linden, peach, apricot, and melon all in one glass. Its bottle is beautifully designed, with a guardian snake and a rose- the estate’s iconic flower. Keeping with the French theme, this was paired with macarons, which complemented their sweetness and variety of flavours.

We stayed in France and dove into two elegant options from Château Clarke: the Le Merle Blanc (a Sauvignon Blanc–Semillon blend) and the Edmond De Rothschild Heritage 2015. The Le Merle Blanc offered citrus and floral notes with a hint of vanilla, while the Heritage 2015 has notes of blackcurrant, sour cherry and raspberry.

With over 1,000 wines to choose from, Courtyard Wine Cellars is more than just a bar — it’s a journey around the world, one glass at a time. Whether you’re a wine novice or a seasoned collector, there’s a wine for everyone here. A perfect place to experience new wines in a relaxed, cozy atmosphere:

Courtyard Wine Cellars also a series of upcoming events including: