The best wine bars in Shoreditch

It might come as a surprise, but Georgia is considered to be the birthplace of wine, with a winemaking tradition going back over 8,000 years. Georgian restaurant Aba-Ra! in Shoreditch boasts an impressive selection of the country's vintages, accompanied by an assortment of tapas-style plates as well as the more indulgent khachapuri breads and other traditional dishes. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming.

Set in a converted pub, Sager + Wilde offers a welcoming space to explore a diverse selection of wines, with a particular focus on organic and natural bottles from small producers. The regularly changing wine list is complemented by a menu of seasonal small plates. With its nostalgic setting, reclaimed bar, and private wine tastings, this Shoreditch wine bar provides a relaxed haven for wine enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike.

Independent natural wine retailer Oranj has transitioned from an online platform to a brick-and-mortar presence with its natural wine bar in Shoreditch. Housed in a spacious warehouse, it offers a carefully curated selection of low-intervention, organic wines, which can be paired with dishes from a rotating kitchen residency. For those looking beyond wine, the menu also features Lambic beers, cocktails, and a variety of other drinks.

Alfi in Shoreditch is a modern Italian restaurant and bar whose wine selection encompasses a diverse selection of European wines on tap, alongside an extensive bottle list. Styled as a wine pub, this Shoreditch venue offers the traditional cosiness of your local with a touch of elegance, on display not just in the stylish and welcoming setting but the tempting Italian dishes accompanying the wine selection.

Vagabond operates several bottle shops and bars around London, offering over 100 wines by the glass. The stylish Shoreditch wine bar is lined with shelves of bottles, with seating indoors or on the rooftop garden for a relaxed tasting experience when the weather cooperates. Guests can enjoy a selection of sharing plates, from hummus to cheeseboards, and take home their favourite bottle for later.

While browsing Old Spitalfields Market, oenophiles can pop into the Shoreditch branch of Bottles to peruse their collection of wines from independent producers and small farms, with a particular emphasis on regional and indigenous grape varieties. The carefully curated list of around 180 labels includes standout international selections, and the terrace and zero-waste kitchen make it easy to while away the hours at this wine bar.

Sohaila is a Lebanese restaurant and natural wine bar serving contemporary Middle Eastern sharing plates alongside a thoughtfully curated selection of low-intervention wines. Operating as a social enterprise run by Fat Macy's, which helps Londoners transition from hostels to independent living, this is a mission-driven Shoreditch venue with a noble purpose.

Launched in late 2024, 68 & Shanghai is spread across four levels and encompasses two unique venues under one roof. Wine aficionados will want to head to 68 on the lower floors, a welcoming wine bar featuring an eclectic selection of global wines, complemented by charcuterie boards, sandos, and other light bites. Meanwhile, the upstairs Shanghai is a sophisticated, Asian-inspired cocktail lounge with an exclusive terrace.

Passione Vino is hard to overlook, thanks to its eye-catching bright blue exterior – doubly so on sunny days, when crowds of happy wine drinkers spill out onto the pavement. Inside you'll find an eclectic interior spread across three floors adorned with bold wallpaper. Founded by Italian wine connoisseur Luca Dusi, this charming Shoreditch wine bar boasts an impressive collection of wines, including biodynamic varieties.

The Humble Grapes are among the most popular wine bars in the city, and there's one just next to Liverpool Street Station. Guests can explore top wines in a relaxed, unpretentious setting, with a carefully curated selection of over 400 bottles to sip and shop. The Shoreditch wine bar's collection spans vineyards around the world, including some unexpected regions, with a strong focus on organic, natural, and biodynamic varieties.

Top Cuvée is a contemporary neighbourhood wine shop and bar with a relaxed, stylish atmosphere – the founders are committed to doing away with the exclusivity associated with fine wines, instead welcoming all, regardless of their experience or knowledge of wines. Specialising in natural wines, the basement wine bar in Shoreditch offers a regularly changing selection, inviting guests to explore new flavours with each visit.