Harden's survey result
Summary
This 19th-century vaulted wine cellar near Tower Hill offers “an amazing and enjoyable selection of wines to buy and then open and drink right there” (at off-licence prices plus £9.50 corkage). “Service is ‘fetch your own’”, and platters of buffet-style “finger food” – charcuterie, French cheeses, and more – contribute to an “always agreeable visit”.
Summary
A Victorian vaulted wine cellar near Tower Hill offering a “unique service”: a “fascinating and wide-ranging list” of 300+ wines “sold at off-licence prices with a modest corkage charge” (£9.50), to enjoy with a “tasty selection” of French cheeses, game pâtés, rillettes and charcuterie.
Summary
This ancient cellar near Tower Hill has a “brilliant selection of wines at retail prices”, accompanied by charcuterie and cheeses – “basically drinks-party food, but none the worse for that”. With its “highly knowledgeable staff”, it’s a great place for oenophiles to while away an hour or two (if not in huge comfort, given the not-particularly-comfortable seating).
Summary
This ancient cellar near Tower Hill has a “brilliant selection of wines at retail prices”, accompanied by charcuterie and cheeses – “basically drinks-party food, but none the worse for that”. With its “highly knowledgeable staff”, it’s a great place for oenophiles to while away an hour or two (if not in huge comfort, given the not-particularly-comfortable seating).
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Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £20.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £25.00 | |
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| Wine per bottle | £14.25 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
43 Trinity Sq, London, EC3N 4DJ
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Opening hours
| Monday | 10:30 am‑6 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am‑8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am‑8 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am‑8 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am‑8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am‑5:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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