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Summary
With its “consistent no-frills French cooking” – charcuterie; “characterful small plates” and sharing dishes; plus a handful of modern French main plates – this rustic Battersea Rise fixture is always a “good bet” for an interesting meal and glass of wine. Founded by the team behind Les Caves de Pyrène, it drew attention for its small plate and natural wines formula a decade ago, although this is less of a stand-out combo now than it was back in the day.
Summary
With its charcuterie, gutsy small plates, cheese and wacky vintages, this venture from Les Caves de Pyrène (est 2011) helped inspire the current vogue for low intervention wine bars in the capital. Feedback is scarce nowadays, but still suggests it’s worth a try if you’re in the vicinity of Battersea Rise.
Summary
This rustic French spot on Battersea Rise is operated by the pioneer importer of organic and biodynamic wines, Les Caves de Pyrène, and, although its mix of small plates and offbeat vintages no longer seems as original as once it did, it’s consistently well-rated.
Summary
A “consistently imaginative menu” of rustic French plates, both small and large, combines with a global list of organic and biodynamic wines at this “fabulous local” on Battersea Rise. It is part of the Terroirs group operated by natural wine pioneer Les Caves de Pyrène, which has lost some of its rarity value now that so many have followed its lead.
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27 Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HG
Restaurant details
Soif Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Consistent French cooking without frills in this staple neighbourhood wine bar, on this occasion betrayed by a poor natural wine, allegedly a Pinot/Gamay blend."
Prices
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
27 Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HG
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Opening hours
| Monday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑5 pm |
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