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What started out as a small Battersea wine shop and bar selling mostly unknown wines has grown into a three strong chain with restaurant and wine bars in the City and now in Islington too.

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£67
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

James Dawson’s wine shops/clubs/bars are “great places to catch up with friends over a bottle you might never ordinarily have tried”. “The staff are super-helpful, with lots of suggestions” of bottles from independent and sustainable producers. The food is “OK if a little uninspiring”, but “who cares when there’s one evening a week when you can drink wine at retail prices”.

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£66
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The whole package – great food, staff and incredible wines” – wins hymns of praise for James Dawson’s wine shop/club/bar/kitchen combination that now has five branches across central London. The focus is on sustainable, small-scale independent producers, with many wines available by the glass.

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£60
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

James Dawson’s 12-year-old wine shop/bar/kitchen operation has gathered momentum in recent years, expanding from its Battersea base to branches in a Fleet Street crypt, Islington, Liverpool Street and Canary Wharf. The “great wine list” from sustainable, small-scale producers is the focus, with “lots by the glass” and at “good value”. It’s backed up by “consistently good” small plates, cheese and charcuterie.

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£54
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“An amazing choice of wines” is served by “lovely staff, who are passionate and knowledgeable about the list” at these “proper wine bars”, whose liquid offering is “complemented by a very good food menu” of “well-made” dishes (small plates, plus cheese and charcuterie). The Battersea original is still the branch attracting most feedback, although the chain is spreading eastwards, and its operation in the crypt of St Bride’s Church and newer Liverpool Street branch are “very competent”: next stop is an opening in Canary Wharf.

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Humble Grape Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Humble Grape Restaurant in N1, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Humble Grape restaurant.
Jill N
Delightful, interesting and eclectic wines ...
Reviewed 7 months, 14 days ago

"Delightful, interesting and eclectic wines by the glass or bottle (plus off sales) Imaginative food, snacks and main meals. Wonderful service from informed and charming manager. Wine discounts on Mondays. Nice relaxed, stylish atmosphere"

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Opening hours

Mon-Thu 11 am-11 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am-midnight, Sun noon-10 pm
Last orders: 11 pm, Fri & Sat midnight, Sun 10 pm

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