Vinopolis

I went to Vinopolis with a group of friends - we had Oyster card '2 for 1' offers (also exists on the trains - see the network rail website under 'offers'). This meant we only had to pay about £10 each. For that, we got an intro to wine tasting, 5 (small) tastings of our choice, and a gin cocktail.

The idea is a good one - a wine tasting museum by the region. However sadly Vinopolis doesnt quite work because the educational part of the museum/site is so badly laid out. Instead of travelling through the regions or countries in an enjoyable or logical way, we ended up walking in circles not able to read anything of much value, and then having to join queues to get to the table where wine bottles were laid out in a rather amateur way. It all felt more like a haphasard, hastily put together event, than a permanent museum.

Although I tasted some nice wine, and we had fun discussing them, I think Vinopolis should rethink the layout and displays or else charge a bit less.

I wouldnt rush to come here if I was a tourist - cheaper and more pleasant to buy some nice bottles and sit by the river and enjoy them with the nice view of London! Or at least try to get an offer or coupon so that you dont pay the full price.

Having read some of the earlier reviews on this site, I wasn't really expecting much from this tour however both myself and my partner were pleasantly surpised. The tour is very interesting and the wines on offer are extensive. We had the discovery package which also entitles you to absynthine, beer and whiskey tasting.

All the staff were extremley helpful and friendly and always on hand to offer advice on any wines etc. Overall this really is a good way to spend an afternoon in London!