The best wine bars in Notting Hill

This little local is the kind of place where you pop in for just one and somehow leave two hours later having sunk three bottles. The wine list is short and carefully curated, featuring a range of wines from funky naturals to full-bodied reds and crisp whites, all washed down with their bar snacks.

This Portobello Road neighbourhood restaurant and late-night bar ticks all the boxes. It's all about low-intervention drinking, with a wine list that leans natural, organic and biodynamic, while the cocktails are seasonal. Modern European cooking with fire and wood is the focus here, with dishes like roasted cauliflower with spiced yoghurt and braised beef short rib dripping in porcini butter stealing the limelight, although the menu does change. The space is a design masterpiece, with gorgeous decor and a lush, sunny, semi-outdoor conservatory filled with plants.

Caia is Notting Hill's cool neighbourhood wine bar, open-fire restaurant and vinyl hangout all rolled into one. The menu is all about meats and veggies cooked over flame, with drinks to match. They've got a lovely list of wines that are varied and well chosen, including whites, reds, sparklings, rosé, and orange, organised into categories and available by the glass and bottle. They've even got a small selection of Japanese sake. Downstairs, when daytime comes to an end, the records start spinning and the vibe turns from dinner to dancefloor.

If you're into deep-dish pizza and natural wines, Ria's in Notting Hill should be on your list. Located just off Portobello Road, this all-day spot slings Detroit-style pizza with dough made from Wildfarmed flour, fermented for up to 72 hours for that perfect pillowy crust. Grab a slice or a whole one, and wash it down with a carefully curated natural wine list.

The Pelican may be a pub first and foremost, but its wine list is surprisingly impressive. You'll find the pub at the end of Notting Hill's All Saints Road, newly refurbished and revitalised under new ownership, bringing with it a brand new menu of pub grub, local beers, and carefully selected wines. With a focus on sustainable, local producers, it's no surprise The Pelican earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2023.

A little outside Notting Hill but too good not to include, Sol's is a cute neighbourhood wine bar and delicatessen. The decor is all wood and natural tones, plus counter seating spills out onto the street. Here it's all about fine wines enjoyed alongside a selection of Mediterranean small plates. Pop by at lunchtime for salads and sandwiches, or take home a bottle from their carefully curated wine list.