The Cork & Bottle
About The Cork & Bottle
A hidden gem in the heart of London, The Cork and Bottle is a subterranean restaurant and wine bar tucked away on Cranbourn Street, only a stone’s throw from Leicester Square. Full of charm, this charismatic restaurant has been the favourite haunt of London theatre goers for over forty years, and the dining room boasts blackboard menus, booths, quirky old furniture and oodles of genuine hospitality. Open late, this is the perfect place for romantic meals, pre/post theatre dining and fun nights out with friends and the Old Testament-esque wine list will delight the wine buff in your life. As thick as a novel, the list includes over 40 wines by the glass and includes vintages from all over the world. A little London institution, The Cork and Bottle is a must for those looking for a memorable dining experience in the centre of the city.
The Cork & Bottle Address
| Address: |
44-46 Cranbourn Street
London Chinatown
London
WC2H 7AN
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Location Information for The Cork & Bottle
| Address: |
44-46 Cranbourn Street
London Chinatown
London
WC2H 7AN
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| Public transport: | Leicester Square, Underground |
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Latest 5 reviews of The Cork & Bottle
5.4 out of 10 based on 5 reviews
We had yet another lovely evening at The Cork and Bottle, just love this place which is such a haven in such a busy part of London. Altough the food was excellent the portions seemed smaller than I remembered from last time and my husband litterally had 11 chips on his plate of Chicken Kiev and "chips". We were reassured this was the correct portion for this dish but were quickly offered a small portion of chips as an extra if he wanted which was much appreciated by his hungry stomach!
the Cork and bottle in leicester square. quite a cramped basement wine bar very well located by Leicester square. good value for a pre theatre drink and meal. I would pass on the grazing platters and just go for the mains if you have a short time. service and value good. only very thin people can use the ladies as the doorway is very narrow.
We had booked a table for pre theatre dinner, we arrived at 6pm, but the service was so slow we had to chase up our main courses, at least they came together. The starter was very poor value for money but overall the food was tasty and well presented. The ladies toilet door didn't or lock and clearly this has been an issue as there were kick marks on the door. The bar / restaurant was small, cramped & noisy, it's not somewhere I would return for a meal but as a bar I think it's OK.
The Cork & Bottle is a great little cellar wine bar off Leicester Sq. I met a friend there just before Christmas. It was busy and a bit cramped but characterful. Champagne for £7.15 a glass was a good start. Service was elusive and slightly erratic: we ordered green olives and got black, tho they were changed without fuss, and getting tap water took several reminders. My fish pie was delicious, tho my friend's fish & chips was meagre for £13. We went to Gaby's for coffee & cake.
I went to the Cork & Bottle in London for a quick pre-theatre meal, having been there a number of times a few years ago. The ambience is great. The waitress was good at advising how long the meal would take. The menu wasn't as good as I remembered, with not many healthy options.
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