A matchbox-sized, oat-toned wine bar in Newington Green that combines effortless cool with serious pedigree, featuring architectural charcuterie and a daily changing menu of French-ish plates.
Ordering Strategy
This is a walk-in heavy spot, so arrive early (opening time) to snag a seat at the bar or one of the few high tables. Order charcuterie immediately with your first glass of wine while you decide on the rest.
What to order
Pâté en Croûte
An 'architectural' and 'fragrant, thickly rich' masterpiece featuring a 'rum-steeped apricot winking out of the centre like a burning sun.' Critics describe being 'blown away' by the craftsmanship of this signature dish.
Mousse de Canard
A rich, substantial spread described as 'spreading like a face pack.' It is a cornerstone of the venue's 'top tier charcuterie' offering that is best enjoyed lazily with a baguette.
Tomato Tart with Perroche
A 'stunning' example of the kitchen's seasonal savoury tarts, utilizing French goats cheese and tagette on 'astutely sourced ingredients' to create a dish that feels both simple and perfect.
Berry and Cherry Stone Clafoutis
A warm, comforting dessert served straight 'from the oven' that reviewers have been known to 'hoover up in an instant.'
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Tim Hayward (100%)
Editorial Weight 61 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 6 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 2 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.2★ (163 reviews)
Good to know
It is extremely small ('matchbox-sized') and primarily walk-in only. The wine list focuses on natural wines imported by the owners (Beattie & Roberts).
Trust signals
- ○Not yet visited
- mediumConfidence level
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