8 Wine Bars to relax and unwind at in Bermondsey and SE1 London

Take a journey from Tower Bridge road, along Bermondsey Street, to Borough Market, Maltby Street and more. We have picked 8 of our favourite wine bars for you to enjoy a delicious wine, great ambiance and culture in Bermondsey, SE1 and the surrounding area.

Words by BSE1 Contributor Celesta Corsini, Hello From South

1.
Lechevalier Wine Shop

Lechevalier is an iconic neighbourhood wine bar and shop where quality is more important than nationality. Founded by Christophe, a man with a passion for food and wine, serving a list of mostly biodynamic and organic wines from smaller producers. Bring out the most of your evening with the best charcuterie boards, quality cheeses and local artisanal bread.

Open Tue-Thur 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-8pm
📍Tower Bridge Road, SE1 4TW
@Lechevalierwine

2.
Diogenes the Dog

With many awards under its name, Diogenes The Dog is one of the best wine bars and bottle shops in London. A rotating and unique wine list with a focus on regions such as China, Texas, India and more. Excellent service where passion and knowledge take you to a whole new world of wines.

Tue-Thur 12pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm
📍96 Rodney Rd, London SE17 1BG
@Diogenes_thedog

3.
Bedales of Borough

An original potato storehouse converted into a wine bar and bistro. Take a seat at their iconic open terrace in the heart of London’s most iconic market or go for a romantic feel in their wine cellar.

Open Daily 12pm-11pm
📍Bedale Street, Borough Market
@BedalesWines

4.
40 Maltby Street

A local’s favourite where you’ll find people waiting for a table most evenings, do we need to say more? Located next to the entrance to Maltby Street Market, 40 Maltby Street serves as a restaurant and wine bar with smaller plates and sandwiches to bring the best out of your evening.

Open Wed-Sat 12pm-5pm, 6pm-10pm
📍40 Maltby Street
@40MaltbyStreet

5.
BarTozino

With Jamón hanging from the ceiling, Bar Tozino is a Spanish bodega that tickles your palette with the flavourful grapes from Spain backed up by classic tapas. Choose from a list of vino Tinto, Blanco or Rosado and spice things up with a variety of cocktails, sherry and vermouth.

Open Thur-Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
📍Ropewalk, Maltby St, London SE1 3PA
@BarTozino

6.
Baccalà

Well known as a quality Italian restaurant, specialising in seafood, serving fresh local and seasonal produce.
What if we told you that Baccalà also operates as a wine bar? Sommelier Fabio will happily help you discover the best of their rotating wine list with high-quality Italian wines.

Open Tue-Fri 12pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm
📍194-204 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3TQ
@BaccalaLondon

7.
Pedro’s Wine Bar

As we are now familiar with the best of France, Italy and Spain, we are travelling through to Portugal. Tucked away in one of the arches, Pedro's Wine Bar (better known as OPS Wines) will take you throughout its best Portuguese wine regions. From Alentejo to Douro, and Beira Interior as a rising star. Not to forget about their Port wines for a sweet finish!

Open Tue - Fri 4.30pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-11pm
📍128 Druid St, London SE1 2HH
@OPSWines

8.
B Street Deli

Bermondsey Street wouldn’t be complete without B-Street Deli. Sit down in their cosy deli between candlelight, fresh flowers and enjoy the scent of homemade food served from their counter.
A list full of quality wines to enjoy by the glass or bottles to take home.

Open Daily 8am-10pm
📍83 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3XF
@BStreetDeliLdn