The latest addition to the family, Amie Wine Studio, blends the beauty of wine and art. A space for you and your friends to come together and enjoy a glass of Amie in the vibrant Eccleston Yards. Hidden away atop one of London’s oldest and best-respected restaurants, Upstairs at Rules is a serious delight. Located upstairs from Lyaness at Sea Containers, 12th Knothas the additional allure of being a rooftop view.

It’s a cool hangout spot, with a decent range of local craft beers, wines and spirits on offer and street food eats from the likes of Baba G’s, Nanny Bills and Sugo to munch on alongside.

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We all have our ‘go to’ wines but it’s also lovely to discover new tastes, some might not have the necessary time/knowledge to slog over choosing – let us do the job . Seoul therefore creates a new opportunity for young wine brands to grow alongside demand, as awareness and education rise. “Some people are learning about wine more and I think they’re more open to brands as well. That’s something we’re leaning heavily on,” he says.

Located on the River Roading in the east stretches of Barking, Boathouse is a relaxed watering hole where you can grab a chilled pint. The older sister of Vinegar Yard is just a short hop, skip and stroll away in Southwark but also sports a sizable beer garden/terrace for those days when hanging in the park with a tinnie just isn’t the vibe you’re going for. We hate to come across like braggy-mc-braggfaces but if there’s one eternal truth, it’s that London knows how to do a good bar.

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Eccleston Yards is a secluded, zhuzhed-up courtyard just behind Victoria Station, home to a collection of independent businesses, a thriving weekend market, annnd this part bar, part studio from Amie Wines. Their ‘wine studio’ is a gorgeously designed space showcasing work by up-and-coming artists – so be warned, after sampling a couple of the house wines you might just take a piece home with you. Let’s go on a massive tour of all those amazing bars in Victoria” is not, we’ll admit, something that’s said very often.

The draw of this bar is definitely the dart boards, but even if you don’t fancy a game, the electric atmosphere and selection of drinks are reason enough to visit. Interior-wise, it’s a real wild card. One room is a tranquil Kyoto-inspired space, while another sees a huge stained glass mural of Bowie adorning the walls. It’s weird and we love it. Fancy drinking somewhere a little bit different? Enter The Thin White Duke, a David Bowie-esque joint with nods to Berlin and Japan. Drinking our way around the best bars in London is something we’ve become rather good at – from Farringdon to Covent Garden, Shoreditch to Soho and London Bridge, we’ve written so many neighbourhood bar guides that it made sense to do the big one: the best bars in London. You can find a couple of Flight Club locations all over London, but the Victoria offering is one of our favourites.Since launching in June 2020, Amie has added a red and a white wine to the range, as well as its recently launched organic rosé, Amie x. The emphasis is – obviously – on gin – served up in huge, fishbowl glasses popular in the Basque region of Spain. Be sure that you know your roles. Who does what for the business? For us, I am definitely in charge of marketing: creative events, activations, and brand partnerships. Will handles all things operations: logistics, finance, business. Also be sure to make time for yourself, and for your friends (without your partner). Can you tell us a little bit about the production of your wines? Looking for the best bars in London? Don’t miss this guide – London’s best drinking spots, area by area. Sporting 140 bottles hooked up to futuristic taps dotted around the room, the Vagabond drinkeries are some of the more inventive wine bars in London – and their bar in Victoria is the indecisive wine-drinker’s haven. On entry, you’ll be handed a card to top up with your tab, which you’ll then be able to swipe at any bottle to taste either a sample or a full glass. Essentially, it’s a giant vending machine of wine – only with cheese and charcuterie platters to boot.