Where to drink natural wine in London

Highbury Library has a deceptive name, being an Islington hotspot for natural, organic, and biodynamic wines. This place also specialises in orange wine - white wine made by leaving the grape skins and seeds in contact with the juice. It’s a laid-back local venue with indoor and outdoor seating and a top vinyl collection. Cocktails and small bites are also available at this contemporary bar.

Head to Bar Crispin for sophisticated wine and all-day dining in a smart space. The specially-selected bottles here focus on low intervention and small-scale producers. Many are indigenous and rare grape varieties. Enjoy a drink in this welcoming and airy setting along with seasonal plates with international influences that showcase local ingredients.

Aspen & Meursault strives to take the mystery out of natural wine, serving all-natural vintages in a down-to-earth setting. It's a colourful and contemporary wine bar with outdoor seating and staff who are experts in wine. There's a bookable private space and you can organise private tasting events here too.

The bar formerly known as P.Franco might be small but it packs in a wine bar, bottle shop, and restaurant. Anyone seeking natural wines in Hackney needs to know about this bustling spot. As well as tempting wines, this place hosts a rotating roster of chefs preparing food that's the ideal pairing for a glass of wine.

Ria's in Notting Hill should be on your radar if you're into deep-dish pizza and natural wines. This trendy spot, conveniently located near Portobello Road, specialises in Detroit-style pizza and offers a curated selection of natural wines. Their dough, made from Wildfarmed flour, undergoes a slow fermentation process for up to 72 hours, resulting in a perfectly crispy pizza with a soft, chewy crust.  Although natural wine is their speciality, they also offer a variety of cocktails on tap by Blacklines and a selection of draft beers. The vibe is modern and warm, featuring neutral tones accented with sky-blue wood panelling. Dine indoors or, weather permitting, sip on your pét-nats streetside out front.

Humble Grape serves top quality wines in a humble and unpretentious setting, to drink in or enjoy at home. The selection changes regularly but most bottles are natural, organic, or biodynamic. More than 400 bottles are in stock, small plates are served, and regular events take place here.

If your two passions are music and wine then Next Door Records is for you. In this buzzy space you'll find a record store, coffee and natural wine bar, bottle shop, and live music venue. Vibrant events like DJ sets, supper clubs, and art installations take place too at this lively space.

Cosy Covent Garden wine bar Lady of the Grapes champions female wine producers and all of the wines available here are natural, organic, or biodynamic. Around 25 options are available by the carafe or glass and about 200 by the bottle. The wine shop wall gives the setting atmosphere.

British restaurant and wine bar 40 Maltby Street is adorned with changing menus handwritten on chalkboards. It’s takeaway-only at lunchtime but in the evening you can sample sophisticated small plates along with countless options for natural and organic living wines that will give you a completely new perspective on the drink.

Antidote Wine Bar has a cosy and rustic feel that'll encourage you to get comfy and stay a while. Every bottle here comes from producers using low intervention methods and organic and biodynamic processes. Buy a bottle to take home or enjoy a drink here, paired with charcuterie and cheese plates.

A sister venue to The Quality Chop House next door, Quality Wines is a rustic and candlelit wine bar and shop. There's a considerable choice of wines available by the glass or bottle, including skin contact and natural varieties. There are wines from across the world and the options change regularly.

Set across two East London railway arches, Planque is a modern and effortlessly cool destination for wine lovers. Anyone is welcome to visit the restaurant and shop but members can also access the clubhouse and wine cellar. There's an impressive wine list that focuses on natural and low intervention bottles in particular.

One of the biggest names on the natural wine scene in London is Soif. This neighbourhood wine bar and bistro has a classic feel, with bar stools and wooden furniture. Expect biodynamic and organic wine sourced from small-scale makers throughout Europe. Food is served, with a European-influenced menu and a Sunday roast.

Highbury’s wine fans head to The Nook, a compact local wine bar, deli, and eatery. It’s cosy and bright, with white tiled walls. Classic and natural wines from across the world are available here – enjoy a glass sitting in with a small plate or buy a bottle to savour at home.

Visit Top Cuvée in Islington or Cave Cuvée in Bethnal Green to sample a frequently-changing list of natural wines in a modern and comfortable environment. If you find a wine you like you can buy a bottle to take home. Top Cuvée also serves small plates to go with the booze.

At Newcomer Wines in Dalston you'll find a community of wine lovers. This wine bar, shop, and garden has a friendly atmosphere and organic wines from across Europe. The focus is on producers and regions you may not expect like the Czech Republic and Croatia, giving wine fans something new to try.

Pair low intervention natural wines with tasty cheese at The Crouch End Cellars. This is a bottle shop, deli, and intimate wine bar with bottles lining the shelves. This place concentrates on organic vintages from small producers, plus there are tempting deli treats to buy. You can also join a tasting here.

Peckham Cellars makes wine accessible and fun. It's a relaxed place that's getting some serious attention for its wine and food. The wine selection is well-curated, comprising around 150 natural and organic bottles from small producers. The eclectic range includes orange and skin-contact wine, plus a concise choice of beers and cocktails.

Wine certainly isn't elitist at Joyce in Brockley. This place is meant to be fun, offering a curated range of natural wines plus local and international beers and ciders. It's a relaxed venue with indoor and outdoor seating, and it's dog-friendly, so you can bring along your four-legged friends.

The Clarence Tavern is a local pub with sophistication. With soft pink walls, it has a classic interior with a modern feel. A choice of drinks are available but the speciality really is wine. The bar focuses on natural wine, including orange wine, with a predominantly French and Italian list.

In Soho you’ll find Ducksoup, an intimate wine bar and restaurant that focuses on natural wine and small producers. Wine is available by the glass or bottle, and the options change regularly. From the kitchen, enjoy snacks and desserts and soak up the atmosphere of this compact venue.

Wine shop and bar D Vine Cellars is a great place to search for wine. The speciality here is sustainably-sourced bottles ranging from classic varieties to distinctive natural bottles. The white shelves are piled high with appealing vintages, and deli items are sold too. Events like tastings also take place.

Hackney’s Sager + Wilde is popular with wine experts and novices alike. This smart venue is located in a converted pub and still has a traditional interior. The wines vary but the focus is on natural and organic bottles, with many vintages coming from smaller and lesser-known producers. Snacks are served.

Casual neighbourhood wine bar Carousel specialises in minimal intervention natural wines, including pink and orange varieties. It’s a bright and airy space with shelves everywhere and a menu of tempting small plates that are an ideal accompaniment to a few drinks. A selection of cocktails is also on the menu here.

Contemporary wine bar and restaurant Noble Rot has the feel of an exclusive members club. British and European cuisine is served, including bar snacks and a set lunch, but many guests come just for the wine. There’s a wide range of bottles, including natural wines and lesser-known options that might surprise you.

Get cosy at The Remedy in Fitzrovia, a romantic wine bar that’s the ideal backdrop for a couple of drinks. It focuses on working with small producers who tell a story, and organic, natural, and biodynamic wines in particular. Check out the wine list written on blackboards or get recommendations from the staff.

At Little Duck The Picklery the passions are wine and pickling – basically anything fermented is good here. Natural wines sourced from independent producers are served, plus homemade kombucha and drinking vinegar. Both food and drinks change regularly at this compact venue. It’s a laid-back destination, where the open kitchen is the centrepiece.

Brixton is home to Naughty Piglets, a buzzy bistro, wine bar, and bottle shop. With just 29 seats it has an exclusive feel plus a bright and modern interior. You’ll only find natural and organic wines – describe to staff what you want and they’ll pick the ideal bottle. Sustainable sharing plates are also served.

Yield has bottle shops and wine bars in N1 and N16, focusing on natural varieties. These are laid-back neighbourhood venues with indoor and outdoor seating and a selection of biodynamic and natural wines that changes regularly. Enjoy your pick by the glass or bottle. Craft beer and nibbles are available too.

Dan's offers a huge choice, with more than 600 types of wine available. This is a laid-back spot that focuses on natural wine - it doesn't take reservations but you're free to bring your dog along. It's a cosy plant-lined bar with a selection of wines by the glass that change often.

Take in spectacular South London views at Peckham’s rooftop wine bar, Forza Wine. Natural wine and cocktails are what it’s all about here, with the wine list including sparkling and orange varieties. There are bottles from across the world, as well as beer on tap. Snacks are served to soak up the alcohol.

Oranj is a proudly independent retailer of low-intervention, organic wines that undertook a permanent move from the digital world to Shoreditch realness. In a large warehouse area, you can sample a broad range of natural wines, with a rotating kitchen residency on hand to provide food. Alternative drinking options such as Lambic beer or cocktails are available as well.

As 56 West Smithfield skips the middlemen by being its own importer, the bottles at this cosy urban wine bar and shop in Farringdon are sold at their original prices, as set by the small indie wineries that produce them: The end result for the consumer is a curated selection of award-winning organic wines that don't break the bank. The bar also hosts regular events in its traditional tasting room.

Giacco's Bar, located in Highbury, is a charming Italian establishment that serves as a cosy café, wine bar, and bottle shop. It's the perfect place to drop in for a freshly brewed artisanal espresso, a glass of exquisite natural wine, or a taste of Tuscan cheese. They even offer a variety of small-batch ice cream with daily changing flavours, making it a perfect spot to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its warm and inviting atmosphere, Giacco's Bar is a hub for the local community to gather and enjoy delicious food and drink.

A small, cosy restaurant and wine bar in Battersea Rise, Ploussard comes from the team behind contemporary fried chicken purveyors Other Side Fried. The menu prepared by the creative kitchen is seasonal and includes dishes such as gnocchi with winter girolles, Comte and vin jaune cream, or BBQ scallop with Jerusalem artichoke and back fat, although it does change, so you might not get this on your menu. You'll find low-intervention wines from around the world on the wine list.

Northern Italian restaurant Darkhorse is located in Stratford. It prioritises sustainability, including in the wine list. 70% of the bottles here are natural, organic, biodynamic, or sustainable. These Italian wines pair well with the sophisticated food on the menu. The contemporary restaurant space looks stylish, complete with outside tables and beautiful park views.

Paulette is a genuine French bistro exuding a traditional, rustic charm, highlighted by chequered tablecloths and shelves brimming with wine bottles. The menu features traditional French cuisine, robust yet refined, paired with a range of sustainable, organic, and bio-dynamic wines. Additionally, the Maida Vale bistro hosts frequent wine tastings.

Renegade Wine Bar near Bethnal Green station offers a local and quirky urban winery experience. With a second location in E17, it's a relaxed, dog-friendly spot producing unique wines every year. The menu features skin-contact bottles, locally-aged sparkling wine, and a handful of natural wines. Enjoy cocktails, craft beer, and shareable nibbles with your drinks.