The Olde Wine Shades
6 Martin Lane, City of London
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About The Olde Wine Shades
The Olde Wine Shades occupies a building that predates the Great Fire of 1666. It serves tapas and snacks, with a drinks list spanning beer, wine and cocktails. There is outdoor seating, and the venue takes bookings and accommodates groups.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What diners say
The dark stained panelling, fireplaces augmented by pictures and ephemera brings a veneer of settled authenticity, adding immeasurably to the ambience. Questionable claims that a wine bar existed on these premises before 1666 seemingly apocryphal, possibly a sprinkle of fairy-dust to the heritage “backstory.”* Nevertheless this is an atmospheric destination, especially the “cellar” presenting an extensive range of wines across the price spectrum and a less impressive range of beers. I didn’t eat here. * According to “Historic England” the Grade II Listed building dates from the late C17 with the current bar exterior and interior mostly early C18 (with the upper floors containing earlier joinery, staircases and “chimney pieces”)
a year ago · via Google
It is a very cute, but crammed little place with a variety of wines. It is very old English style pub with great décor and architecture , but the doesn't reflect that, it is very European, tapas type of food. But it was delicious, tasty and plentiful. I would recommend this place especially if you have some visitors from abroad. England/European incorporated all in one. If it does get too overcrowded or you cannot find a table, you can always stand outside by a beer barrel.
4 years ago · via Google
Didn't eat here but stayed for a few drinks. Very historic pub and it had a great atmosphere. Lively on a Wednesday evening. Superb location. The choice of beers on draught wasn't quite as good as I had hoped for, but the IPA was decent.
8 months ago · via Google
Thank you guys for making my birthday so special and for the super attentive service. The knowledge shown of the wines was outstanding, and the wines were fab! We'll definitely be back having literally stumbled on this place!
6 months ago · via Google
Wine bar and restaurant pre-dating the great Fire of 1666, with a menu of tapas and snacks.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 6 Martin Lane, Cannon Street, London, EC4R 0DP Get directions
- Cuisine
- Tapas
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (285 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Good for children
- No
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- City of London