Guide to Beaujolais Nouveau Day in London

Gordon's Wine Bar is the oldest wine bar in London and has a big reputation. The weathered interior is full of atmosphere and there's terrace seating. They're running the ideal Beaujolais Nouveau celebration for early birds – it's a breakfast kicking off at 8am. Guests can get stuck in to a fry-up, coffee, fresh orange juice, and the all-important wine.

Soho wine bar The Mulwray is an intimate venue set on the top floor of an eye-catching Georgian building. It holds an annual Beaujolais Nouveau party and you can book a table or just turn up on the night. Expect music and the newest Beaujolais wine, as well as other vintages from the classic to the experimental.

Hip wine specialists Top Cuvée and Cave Cuvée are gearing up for Bojo Novo fun. At modern wine shop Cave Cuvée you can experience a tasting with five glasses, hot dogs, and a bottle to take home. Alternatively, join them at Top Cuvée for a three-course wine dinner showcasing the finest Gamay grapes and some hearty French food.

Noble Rot is a big name in wine and the Lamb's Conduit store is holding the Rotters' Fête du Beaujolais. This on-trend bar and restaurant feels exclusive. At the party you can try classic French dishes and join an annual tasting that has achieved legendary status. All proceeds from this event are being donated to Action Against Hunger.

Located in Clapham, D Vine Cellars is a popular local wine bar and shop with a vibrant look and welcoming atmosphere. On the big day, the venue is offering flights of four of the latest and freshest wines. Lots of other exciting events go on here too like various themed tastings.

Celebrate in Ealing with Harrison's. The bustling delicatessen is well-known for its wine and beer selection, as well as the shelves stacked high with gourmet food. The store will have a selection of award-winning Nouveau wines from the Pardon brothers that you can indulge in at home for an affordable price.

Modelled on Parisian bistros, Galvin Bistrot & Bar is a venue from culinary legends the Galvin brothers. The venue hosts an annual Beaujolais breakfast but this year it's doing lunch and dinner too. Each menu features fresh Beaujolais wine plus delicious food, from a croque monsieur in the morning to a four-course set menu for dinner.

Covent Garden's Lady of the Grapes is a wine shop, bar, and restaurant that champions female wine producers. On 16th November you can sample this year's Beaujolais Nouveau made by Marie Lapierre. White and crus Beaujolais will also be available, plus there are Beaujolais flights. Seasonal French food is served too in the cosy and intimate space.

Check out Dina Wines for a Beaujolais Nouveau party in Leytonstone. This wine bar and shop is fuss-free and serves sustainable food and drinks. On the day, both old and new Beaujolais varieties will be available to sip on. Food comes in the form of fresh oysters, both raw and chargrilled. It's walk-in only and all are welcome.

It's not just wine bars and shops that are in on the Beaujolais Nouveau action. The Highbury and Marylebone branches of La Fromagerie, a popular cheese shop, are getting involved too. In Highbury you can join a cheese and wine tasting or in Marylebone you can attend a celebratory supper that, naturally, has wine and cheese on the menu.

Morchella is celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau Day on November 21st, and in true Morchella style, they are offering a curated selection of Beaujolais Crus, plus some special guest vintages available by the glass. Expect a mix of classic offerings alongside some funkier bottles, perfect for discovering the diverse expressions of the Beaujolais region. 

This November, Broadway Market's Sune is hosting a special Beaujolais Nouveau celebration led by Hugo Foizel and Angela Quiblier of Obora Wines. They are bringing a whole barrel of Beaujolais straight from Chénas in France. Guests can enjoy the wine throughout lunch, dinner, and into the evening when a lively street party will kick off. Head chef Michael Robins will also add some unique Lyonnaise-inspired dishes to the menu, paying tribute to the Beaujolais region's proximity to Lyon.

For Beaujolais Nouveau day this year, Jackson Boxer's Parisian-inspired bistro, Henri, will uncork magnums of Christophe Pacalet's 2024 Beaujolais from 5 pm. Glasses will be available for £11, best enjoyed alongside special dishes like black truffle and croquettes.

For the special day this year, one of Hackney's hottest new spots, Sesta, will be serving Séléné 2024 Primeur from biodynamic producer Sylvère Trichard, a family-run vineyard near the Beaujolais commune of Blacé. Enjoy it alongside a Boeuf Bourguignon cheeseburger, made with aged beef mince, smoked ox cheek, and bacon bourguignon, all slow-cooked in Beaujolais Nouveau.

If you can't make it on the big day, July in Fitzrovia will be hosting a Beaujolais celebration the following Monday instead. The Beaujolais Nouveau rendezvous will feature plenty of iconic wine, along with a selection of seasonal snacks like homemade pork terrine and cheese platters.

Wood Wharf's new brasserie, Marceline, is hosting a Beaujolais party in its swish Salon Bar. Head there from midday for a steak sandwich and a £10 glass of Beaujolais Nouveau. It's first-come-first-served, so don't sit on this one.