The 30 Best Wine education in London

“Good selection of wine. The gentleman who served us was friendly and cheerful.”

“I came here for my first visit last night. A Eurovision wine tasting. Really fun, excellent wines and knowledgeable hosts. I will be back.”

“Incredibly knowledgeable staff who are always happy to help me with my shopping, or just let me browse if I tell them I don't need help. They also offer to keep a record of what I've bought and enjoyed so they can make recommendations. Prices are quite good for nicer wines. I love having this place in the neighborhood.”

“Excellent wine merchant!! Got 6 bottles of Bernard Roberts Champagne at a great price. Delivered superquick and very securely packaged. Highly recommended - Cheers !!”

“The best shop in Wimbledon chase. Visited here for years. Excellent customer service, lovely owners, great selection of beer and wine, and good prices. Love the solid selection of Ritter sport too.”

“I bought a bottle of wine from here for a Christmas gift, and when coming to open- my guests found the cork completely holed and crumbled and the wine was spoilt. I contacted the store- because we are regular customers and therefore were shocked at this and they were extremely understanding. They took time to quickly and thoroughly respond to me and come to rectify the situation immediately. All wines (50+!) we have bought have been fantastic, this was the only odd one of the bunch and the store were extremely helpful. The staff are also knowledgable and helpful when deciding on a purchase in store. Highly recommend.”

“They are very knowledgeable and it feels like a family-run labour of love. Very responsive to customer's preferences, likes and dislikes, let's see if they can get Hobgoblin 6.6% King goblin in there!”

“We didn't have food. We went to the bar to order drinks so can't really comment on the service, but it is a lovely local bar. The eine us always delicious and it's not too noisy so you can have a conversation while having a drink”

“The Wine Factor in Chingford is a great spot for wine lovers. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, always happy to recommend something new or help you find the perfect bottle. The selection of wines is impressive, with options to suit all tastes and budgets. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it a great place to relax or even pick up a bottle for a special occasion. The prices are reasonable for the quality, and I always leave with something I’m excited to try. If you’re looking for a great wine shop with excellent service, The Wine Factor is definitely worth a visit!”

“Have known the store for many years, only happy people own it, with its fantastic selection of fine wine to choose from you won't be disappointed, friendly staff members will be very welcome to help you with all you needs, pay them a visit if you're in the vacinaty.”

“Great wine shop. Good quality wines available. Brunello de montalcino is excellent. Everyday wines very good too. The gaillac they sell is very good.”

“Lovely shop, really well stocked, staff always very friendly. My favourite local shop and will travel further than my nearest shop because they are so nice in here.”

“I frequented this shop for most of my visit in Egham. Great service and very friendly staff. The selection is great and the prices are very reasonable. Thank you guys!”

“I ordered 6 bottles of wine on 23rd December knowing I was unlikely to receive by Christmas but hoping for New Year. Tim offered to drop the wine off that evening, even though I do not live close to Cobham. I did not notice his email. But the wine still arrived by courier on Christmas Eve morning, only 18 hours from ordering. For a small company I think that’s wonderful. Above and beyond expectation.”

“Huge thank you to Sean who helped us to make sure that the guests at our wedding were verifiably tipsy! The whole process was great and Sean was able to match our tastes to wines that went down a treat. Thanks for making the process so easy for us. Delicious!”

“Really friendly place to eat. Good platters and friendly staff. Very comfortable to eat alone or with company. Highly recommend”

“New owners have taken over recently and have made the shop cleaner and well organised. Owners are always friendly and welcoming. Good selection of drinks, snacks and household products as well as tobacco, cigarettes, vapes and alcohol”

“Ideal lazy weekend meal. Expect slow, but thoughtful service. Be sure to take a nap after the meal.”

“Great customer service, always very helpful and have a great range of products”

“Great service greated straight away! Very helpful advice from Felix as we wasnt sure what we wanted he talked us through various options with a few samples. We will be back to make our wedding order with you for sure!”

“This store is one of the local highlights; the staff are friendly, extremely knowledgeable and the frequent tasting events make for a fun evening.”

“A good selection of German Weißbier for a uk retailer. Bonus points from me for that and the fact that they stock Cuban cigars. Not an amazing selection as they don't stock anything bigger than 5.5" but they have my favourite brand, Punch, as well as Romeo y Julietta, Montecristo, and Bolivar.”

“Great experience wine tasting with my partner and some friends and family for our first wedding next year! Ryan and James were really friendly and there were options laid out for us ready to go when we arrived. Ryan led us through the tasting expertly and was able to answer all of our questions. We were able to purchase great red, rose, white and prosecco options for the big day. Would definitely recommend!”

“Off licence with a small amount of groceries etc, although a little pricey but convenient. Very friendly staff who showed me how to use the Evri collection/ drop off box.”

“My wife and I dined here in August 2025 and were served by the very witty and extremely professional Gawl.The food was very tasty, the experience is truly unique and like nothing we have done before. When you read its pitch black, it really is. Like you can hold your own hand an inch in front of your face and you still will not see it. This did not put us off in any way, but please do bear it in mind before booking. If it's not for you, that's ok, just know what you are signing up to. Before you enter the room they do take for safekeeping anything that can be reflective (like a wristwatch), but not things like diamond earrings and/or rings (so image how dark it really is if they are not worried about the diamond absorbing and reflecting the light back)! Also, if you need to, you can leave the dark dining space and visit the restroom during the dining experience, but we didn't as that would have "broke up" the atmosphere of truly dining in the dark. All in all, I highly recommend this to anyone who does not have issues with "the dark". I would not repeat the experience as it really is the element of surprise which made it so fascinating for us (like how will you "see" what you are eating - spoiler alert - you dont, and sometimes have to resort to helping yourself with your hands to ensure food is on the cutlery, which sounds counterintuitive, I know!), but I am very happy we did it once. Also, we were told that the menu changes every six months or so, so you can visit twice a year to surprise your taste palette, if you would like. In summary, I would definitely recommend at least one visit in your life and hopefully you get Gawl who made the whole two plus hours fly by! P.S. 1 I have not taken any photos so not to spoil your experiences. P.S.2. Kudos to the restaurant owners for employing blind and visually impiared people. On a very serious note, this restaurant experiences is really exceptionally informative of what it is like for blind and visually impaired people. Of course, the fact that the customer gets to return to their everyday life, whilst those who are blind or visually impaired do not leave this "darkness" is not lost on anyone who gives it a bit of a thought. Really makes you appreciate the "givens" in life!”

“We had a gin tasting session here which was really lovely. An educational experience, where interesting gin mixes were presented to us. The staff were super friendly and bubbly, they hosted the workshop really well.”

“Excellent customer service. A beautiful choice of wine and tasty beer.”

“I don't write many reviews but felt compelled to. Nicky in Richmond is a jewel in the crown of Majestic and my experience is always great. Not sure if she is a Manager or Regional Manager yet but she deserves to be. Always a smile, great service and assistance with any queries. A solid knowledge of wines, regions and good recommendations. If I was running Majestic I would be endeavouring to retain her at any cost. Having been a customer of Majestic since 2011 in Chiswick, Camberley, and Brentford at times, I have experienced haphazard service at times and certainly a difference in stock per store, but I really appreciate the quality when I do encounter it and this should be commended.”

“Love these guys. Always order in anytime I need. Very friendly. Perfect community shop. ☺️”

“Wonderful shopping experience - Very helpful and knowledge staff and a great selection of wines to suit every budget. Charlotte is awesome!!!”