One has to be buzzed in as if at a fancy-schmancey jeweler's in Hatton Garden. However, it is…read moreTrafalgar Road bordering on East Greenwich, so I guess I understand their caution. Highlights: Kernel Brewery beers--small selection of IPAs and, if I remember correctly, Pale Ales. Sadly, no Porter... Meantime has a solid presence here! There is Porter and Stout for me. :) Brooklyn Brewery: Lager and Choco Stout. Yum. Ridge: no Lytton Springs or any other red at present, but a Chard, if you're up for it. The store is cosy and attractively filled with wine, beer and spirits. Props to them for stocking a decent assortment of single malts and Elijah Craig, a bourbon I very much enjoy. They need to ditch the "gold" Cuervo as it's rot-gut and stock some El Jimador or Don Julio, if they can. Casadores is my jam, but "I'm not in Kansas anymore, Toto", so I know that shipping over good tequila is super expensive, and, therefore, a financial drag. Jensen, a locally distilled gin, was looking pretty interesting at 27.99 a bottle, but I'm still in love with Sipsmith, so when the bloom is off that rose I'll be checking J out. Having described (maybe not well enough?) what I don't like in a Chard (read: not buttery, not oaked) I was recommended a few different wines that might fit the bill. Sadly, the one I did pick out of those recommended is somewhat oaked and buttery with hints in vanilla. It's an interesting wine, but not the "old world" mineral-like white Burgundy I had hoped for.

A lovely wine and beer shop with an excellent eclectic of both on offer. I visited for the first…read moretime tonight and was warmly received with a tasting of a couple of bottles of red that had been opened. It is always reassuring when the proprietors are willing to let you try before you buy! The wine is arranged by style, making a welcome change from the traditional regional format. This encourages you to move away from tried and tested favourites and into something new. I found a couple of interesting bottles to take home with plenty of others left on the shelves. The beer is hidden around the corner in the shop and appears to be a fast moving regularly changing selection from both the breweries that are nearby (Meantime and Hop Stuff) and those from further afield. Again a selection now sits in the fridge. All of the above points to a good shop. What made it excellent for me was the service. Friendly, informed and engaging - I can't wait to go back already.

Bottle Apostle does so many things so well, it's a wonder that people don't flock in from all…read morepoints west to take advantage of something here. Firstly, as a wine shop, it's terrific. They provide a good sampling of various types and regions (from complex Bordeaux to sakes), and everyone there is able to speak with some knowledge about any of the offerings (inc a limited selection of spirits and liqueurs as well). The manager of the shop is so well-spoken and knowledgeable about the offerings, you can't help but to wonder where he finds the time to do anything else with himself! The shop also offers a series of supper clubs in the downstairs area, and these events are terrific. We just attended a 5-course vegetarian meal with wine pairings by an up-and-coming chef who'd done time in some of London's best kitchens--and it was such a great experience. The wine was well-paired and explained, and the food was sensational. Plus the friendly ambiance and setting just made for a perfect evening. This shop just adds to the embarrassment of riches in this area, and especially on cold winter's days, I'm very grateful for its proximity to home!

This is one of the newest additions to Victoria Park Village - a boutique independent wine shop on…read morethe site of one of the original reasons to visit this area - Frocks restaurant, which closed earlier this year. The transformation is remarkable and this new store is well laid out and full of hard-to-find and specialist wines, many of which you can try using their novel Enomatics machines - self-service wine machines. You buy a top-up card and start sampling. I went in on a whim and found myself asking for a very specific NZ Riesling - and came away with a bottle of Pikes 2008 Riesling from the Clare Valley in Australia, a great companion to Vietnamese food from Namo, around the corner. There are wine tastings and events on the way.

Lea & Sandeman has three locations in London (in addition to this one just around the corner from…read morenotting hill gate station there is one in Fulham and one in Barnes) but this one is the one that I tend to visit due to it being fairly handy to reach. Lea & Sandeman carry a wide variety of wines from around the world but they do carry a good selection from France but also very good selection from Italy and Spain. The focus actually appear to shifting to less France and more Spain and Italy. The staff are usually very friendly, knowledgeable and service-minded, the selection is not always the super-exciting small producers but they do carry a good mix of bigger brands and smaller producers. I have been very happy to find for example Egly-Ouriet here (one of few places in the UK). What is also impressive is the in general competitive prices and sometimes one can find real bargains here so look for what they have on offer. One of my favorite wine shops in London. For further information on wine shops in London and wine reviews check out http://thewinecurious.wordpress.com

Wine World is a convenient (for me) little off-licence perched on the corner of Spencer Road and St…read moreJohn's Hill. The focus is very much on wine although there is a small selection of beer (mainly mainstream labels) and spirits (a bit more interesting). The wine selection features a few interesting bottles (especially from New Zealand) but is generally fairly humdrum with lots of large scale producers to the fore. Consequently, Wine World would not be where I would head for a special bottle and I mainly find myself popping in here to grab something when all other options have been exhausted!

Very friendly service and they're happy to make suggestions or recommendations. I mostly pop in…read morehere to stock up on a few beers and they have a decent selection and often have mix and match offers on individual bottles which allows you to try out a few different varieties. They also have a good stock in the fridges so you can buy your beer cold and ready to drink.

This used to be one of my local offies. For a while I had it in my mind that the shop was called…read more'Fine Wines', something that always caused roars of laughter from my flatmates. And of course there is nothing fine about the wines on sale here. I remember once being tempted by this discount offer on an already suspiciously cheap wine - 2.69 a bottle or whatever it was. well, if you bought 4 bottles you'd get them for even cheaper. Of course I couldn't resist. And of course the wine was absolutely revolting, vile stuff I suspect it consisted of a mixture of dregs from the left over bottles after a house party. In general, their selection of wines is eccentric at best, but luckily they have a more normal range of beers. And also some spirits, so you'll be alright. The selection of food in here is not great. I'd expect them to at least do all the major Indian spices, but no. You'll find staple food items here, such as cheese, filled pasta, yoghurt, milk, orange juice etc, and some fruit and veg, but it's not particularly cheap. Yeah, unless you're desperate you're probably better off wandering down to the tiny Tesco at the petrol station another 100 meters down the road. The photo is a bit crap but I feel it reflects the quality of the shop.

Low price food and wine is a great convenience store in Brixton road you can buy cheap items for £1…read moreeach been shopping there for many years and always have been happy with their customer service.

A fantastic selection of regular and higher end whisky and whiskey. I found the staff to be…read morefriendly, they were there offering advice if desired, but left me to browse in peace once the initial introduction had been made. Prices are fair, but don't expect a fantastic "Duty Free" deal. Like many stores in airports nowadays, you can often find a better deal on the High Street. But for convenience, especially as a last minute purchase before flying out of the UK this is a great store for those that like a good quality bottle.

Wanted to get a bottle of talisker 18 year old but they didn't carry it. So I figured I would ask…read moreone of the 2 men working in the store however both evaded me and rather helped others that entered the store after me. I waited 5 min and then decided that I would rather spend my money where I receive service.

Consider one of the "10 Best Online Wine Shops in England"!!!…read more You can buy wine online, you can browse by type, country, region or grape and the recommendation section is very handy. If you're up north London way, it's worth visiting their award winning wine shop in Islington, London - Over 1000 wines to choose from. This shop can be found on 71 Highbury Park with the closest stations Arsenal and Highbury & Islington only a short walk away.

A great off licence/wine shop. My focus is usually on the wine. In this respect it stocks a good…read morevariety of wine from around the world - including a particularly good selection from the New World. The staff are on hand for a recommendation and I have never got the sense that they were seeking to push a dud bottle onto me. Quite the contrary in fact - all the bottles I have bought here have been excellent. In addition to the wine, a good selection of spirits and beer is on offer. The beer isn't just your run of the mill stella. Instead it is a selection of bottled beers from both the UK and overseas which are more unusual. I haven't worked my way through them all (yet) but there are no doubt lots of enjoyment to be had doing so. Of those sampled so far the beer brewed by the Redchurch Brewary has been particularly good, if a little pricey.

Solid little shop. Mostly a wine store, and the beer range isn't massive, but they do get some…read morereally nice beers, including one-off specials from Beavertown. There is a good range of other London breweries, too. Service is good, prices are average. There aren't many beer shops in this part of town, so if you happen to be in the area this is your best bet.