The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square

Name: The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square
Address: 44-46 Cranbourn Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 7AN
Telephone: 020 7734 7807
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1073 Reviews

£25 and under

Contemporary European

Top tags:

Our beliefs are simple - in a world full of so much terrific food and wine, why settle for a slab of quiche and a glass of boring plonk? Our food is innovative, fresh and tasty... and available at all hours. The wine list speaks for itself - "Legendary for its iconoclastic notes. It doesn"t necessarily tell you what the wine tastes like - you have to make your mind up. It's there to provoke interest", says Harpers, the wine trade magazine. As Barossa wine making supremo John Glaetzer puts it so succinctly, "Don, this is not just a wine list - it's a book". And a readable one at that!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

15 Aug 2022

19:00

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Mediterranean, British
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00–23:30 Sun 12:00–22:30
Phone number
020 7734 7807
Website
http://www.thecorkandbottle.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
44-46 Cranbourn Street, London, WC2H 7AN
Area
Leicester Square
Cross Street
Cranbourn Street<br />Bear Street<br />
Parking Details
None
Public Transit
Leicester Square tube station (Northern Line)
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

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What 1,073 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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JohnL
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great wine bar, great wine list and Vash’s recommendations were spot on.
TF
TobyF
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 August 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
First time back post Covid. The old strengths still there - great wine, effective unobtrusive service, still being super convenient. Love it!
D
Darren
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 August 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
A hidden gem in a busy tourist area. Descending into the restaurant you get to escape the hustle and bustle of the tourist hotspot. Lovely little wine oasis, friendly staff and good wine list. Had a really enjoyable time here.
AB
AndrewB
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lunch yesterday - snails, pork belly and lemon posset - all superb. Great wines with a lot by-the-glass - had a glass of Champagne, French red, Greek white and Madeira. Staff very friendly. Been eating and drinking here on and off for 42 years - it hasn’t changed much; it doesn’t need to! Great value for central London.
JM
JamesM
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely food. Awesome wine selection. Very loud atmosphere and ‘London prices’
OT
OpenTable Diner
Norfolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the staff, food and atmosphere brilliant, always feel very welcome and very comfortable. Pork belly was amazing. Would certainly recommend, thank you
BP
BryanP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great evening at the Cork and Bottle and the food was excellent.
AD
AngelaD
London
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 21 July 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
WE have been coming to this wine bar for40 years and still the same we used to drink with Don Hewitson the original owner great little hidden treasure!
DP
DanP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 July 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful underground bar with charming staff. Will gladly return.
T
Trouty
London
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 16 July 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Vasha was very knowledgeable about champagne and answered all our (many) questions! Great service from him too. David was very friendly too, good luck at Uni! Nice quiet spot for two friends to meet for lunch, bubbles and a natter. Will be back
J
Jean
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been dining at the Cork & Bottle for many years. Great venue, food and wine is always exceptional
NO
NathalieO
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely team, attentive but not pushy. Great food at a good price. can definitely recommend for any occasion.
F
Foodie
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. Great wine and food and fantastic service in the heart of Leicester Square. Will be back.
F
Fiona
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 July 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Great place, great wine collection. Would go back again.
N
Nichbick
London
58 reviews
vip
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on 4 July 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Mew week, new menu. A few key items not yet "ready" which was a pity But the C&B is a good place to spend time and we will return
OT
OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place, delicious food in the busy Leicester Square area. Little Gem!
LI
LISAM
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 July 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service was very good. We had an issue with one of our meals and it was dealt with really well. Lovely place, very quirky. Hidden away on Leicester Square. I would go again.
W
William
London
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on 26 June 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Service was a bit slow although it was not that busy. We abandoned our cheese order as it was taking too long. Had snails to start with; not much sauce, one snail shell was empty and the bread was not fresh. The crab and shrimp linguine however was excellent.
W
Weegee
London
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
I hadn't been at the Cork and Bottle for nearly 40 yrs and it was good to revisit it. It's a lowkey wine bar with a relaxed atmosphere. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food was good pub food and not a bad wine list. Definitely go back.
SV
SharonV
Brighton
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely ambience. Very cosy little wine bar feel, good food. The cheese and ham pie was enormous!
TB
ThomasB
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
This is an oasis in the desert of theatreland. Five of us sat in a quirky alcove. Our very pleasant and helpful waiter, whom I took to be the manager, recommended an excellent wine. We enjoyed - amongst others - a charcuterie board and well-ckked trout.
M
Mooney
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great service, good food and such a great atmosphere. Surprisingly relaxing given the location
DW
DerrikW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A favourite of mine for 30 years ,food always fine excellent menu the classic ham and cheese pie still available attentive and genuinely interested staff Hemingway Burger condemned to oblivion by wokedom but still a fine burger available Love the ambience entry has the feel if an upmarket speakeasy, slightly risqué secret Deffo go there !
JL
JohnL
Kent
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Outstanding wine list, very friendly staff and good food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A hidden gem in a busy part of town. A relaxed haven tucked away in the hustle and bustle. Highly recommended
MJ
MichaelJ
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic as always, great food and wonderful atmosphere
SD
SarahD
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, wine and service. A lovely evening and a
M
Millie
Edinburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Really enjoyed the schnitzel with the potato and egg salad with a side of beautifully cooked haricot verts. Simple and delicious! Friendly charming staff. Lovely quirky pub. You must go!
CM
ChrisM
Portugal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely cosy wine bar with great food & service. Would definitely visit the Cork & Bottle on our next visit to London
JS
JohnS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The servers were cheery without being intrusive. One of us wears hearing aids and they changed our original table for a table in an alcove that was just perfect.
PA
PAGG
London
62 reviews
vip
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on 17 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food, great wine and superb staff - perfect,
AB
AndyB
Manchester
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The usual great C and B experience. A quiet lunchtime. Had the chicken schnitzel. Marvellous.
LP
LouiseP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Usually, I arrive when the C&B is buzzing with customers but this time it was late afternoon and quiet which was an equally lovely experience. The service was excellent with friendly, professional staff and the food (beef carpaccio, prawns and chilli squid) was superb. Thank you
DK
DeeK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
There was a quieter side of the restaurant, which we chose, the atmosphere was relaxed and had a Parisian vibe. The food and service was excellent
BH
BryanH
London
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never fails, great selection of good food and wine and excellent service .
K
Kiwishell
London
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place. The food is sensational, the wine list extensive, wide-ranging and exciting and the service is second to none. I have been coming for years and will continue to do so. Just my favourite little hideaway place.
B
Bridget123
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We really appreciated the wonderful staff! Delicious food too. The Cork and Bottle still has loads of character after all these years, which can be hard to maintain. Thank you!
NF
NorthernFoodie
Indiana
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed great wine at reasonable price, and loved the ham and cheese pie especially- yum!
F
Food4thought
Denver
20 reviews
vip
2.0
20 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Very average… and pricey. Our server poured champagne all over the table when trying to fill our glasses. Just seemed a bit underwhelming for a wine bar.
DB
DawnB
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely hidden Gem, not sure I want to share this secret, but definitely worth a visit if you in Leicester Square

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

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The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square is rated 4.7 stars by 1073 OpenTable diners.