The Best Al Fresco Wine Bars in London This Summer

Humble Grape's sun-drenched terraces across London are now fully open. Whether you're after a leisurely Saturday lunch, a Provence winemaker dinner, or a silent disco wine tasting for Pride, here's everything on offer this summer — and how to book your spot.

Summer in London deserves a proper terrace. At Humble Grape, we've thrown open our outdoor spaces at locations across the city, and the line-up of events, offers, and pours we've got planned makes this our best al fresco season yet. From secluded courtyard seating at Bow Lane to the sweeping outdoor space at our Canary Wharf wine bar, there's a wine bar terrace in London with your name on it.

If you've been looking for the best wine bars in London to spend a warm afternoon, an evening tasting, or a long, lazy weekend lunch — read on.

Summer Wine Events in London: What's On

Our terraces aren't just somewhere to sit — they're the backdrop for some of the most exciting wine tasting events London has seen this summer. Here's what we've got coming up.

Provence Winemaker Dinner at Bow Lane — 18th May

In 1890, a winemaker married a blacksmith and gifted him a hectare of vines as a wedding present. Four generations later, Noémie Brunel carries that legacy into her work at Domaine St Pancrace in Provence — and she's bringing her family's wines to London.

This winemaker dinner London experience is the real thing: a three-hour al fresco journey through Provence on our newly opened Bow Lane terrace. Five courses of proper Provençal food, each served alongside a carefully matched glass, a welcome drink, and Noémie herself alongside our wine team walking you through every pairing.

If you fall for any of the bottles on the night — and you will — your ticket includes a £40 voucher towards a case of six to take home.

📍 18th May | Bow Lane 👉Book tickets for the Provence Winemaker Dinner

Silent Disco Wine Tasting for Pride — 17th June

This one's a first for us, and we couldn't be more excited about it. In the spirit of Pride and everything it represents, we're hosting a silent disco tasting that blurs the line between iconic wine bottles and iconic disco tracks — on the Bow Lane terrace, naturally.

For just £38.50, you'll get four wines chosen by our proud and diverse wine team, live DJ remixes from resident wine expert and DJ Caren Gummer, and a summer evening spent exploring the parallels between music and wine. Kick things off with a welcome glass of bubbles.

The playlist ties into something rather special: the famous Bow Bells of St Mary Le Bow Church will be ringing out disco tracks every Friday at 6pm throughout June — think Cher, ABBA, and all the divas. You know the ones.

Silent disco London events don't get much more memorable than this.

📍 17th June | Bow Lane 👉Get your tickets for the Silent Disco Tasting

£20 Saturday Lunch: Schnitzel & Wein

Long week? Dog walked? Hungry? We've got just the thing.

Every Saturday from 12–4pm, we're serving up a chicken schnitzel with spring salad and cranberry sauce, paired with a glass of Austrian Chardonnay from Winzer Familie Gregor Schup — all for £20. It's the kind of Saturday lunch London was made for: relaxed, flavourful, and accompanied by something properly good in the glass.

Available at our Battersea wine bar,Canary Wharf wine bar, and Islington wine bar.

Find Your Favourite Wine Bar Terrace in London

We have terraces at most of our London locations — though some stretch the definition more creatively than others. Whether it's a sun-soaked courtyard or a charming stretch of pavement, here's where to head this summer.

Bow Lane — City of London

Our biggest and most characterful terrace. Tucked away in one of the City's most atmospheric lanes, it's the home of our winemaker dinner and Pride silent disco this summer. Intimate, sheltered, and ideal for events or a long afternoon glass.

👉Explore Humble Grape Bow Lane

Canary Wharf Wine Bar

Our Canary Wharf location boasts one of our most generous outdoor spaces — perfect for after-work drinks or a proper al fresco Saturday lunch. It's also where you'll find our Wine O'Clock offer (more on that below).

👉Explore Humble Grape Canary Wharf

Battersea & Islington

Both venues offer delightful outdoor seating that comes into its own on warm summer evenings. The Schnitzel & Wein Saturday lunch is available at both — ideal if you're looking for a relaxed afternoon in south-west or north London.

👉Battersea wine bar |Islington wine bar

Wine O'Clock: £6 Organic Wine at Canary Wharf

To mark the start of al fresco season, we're offering £6 organic wine every Monday to Friday from 5–6pm at Canary Wharf (last orders 6.15pm). We're talking high-quality, sustainable wine from small, family-run vineyards — the kind of organic wine London rarely sees at this price point.

It's the best summer wine offer in the city, and it's available five days a week.

👉Explore our organic wine selection

Ready to Make the Most of Summer?

Whether you're planning a special evening for two, a winemaker dinner with friends, or a spontaneous Saturday lunch in the sun, Humble Grape has a terrace, an event, and a glass with your name on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Humble Grape wine bars have outdoor seating? Yes — Humble Grape has terraces and outdoor seating at most of its London locations. The largest al fresco spaces are at Bow Lane and Canary Wharf, with charming outdoor seating also available in Battersea and Islington.

What wine tasting events does Humble Grape have this summer? This summer's highlights include a Provence winemaker dinner at Bow Lane on 18th May, and a silent disco wine tasting for Pride on 17th June. All upcoming wine tasting events in London can be found on the Humble Grape events page.

What is the Saturday lunch offer at Humble Grape? Every Saturday from 12–4pm, Humble Grape serves a chicken schnitzel with spring salad and cranberry sauce, paired with a glass of Austrian Chardonnay, for £20. It's available at the Battersea, Canary Wharf, and Islington wine bars.

Where can I find organic wine in London? Humble Grape stocks over 450 sustainable wines from small, independent producers — many of which are exclusive to the UK. The Wine O'Clock deal at Canary Wharf offers organic wine from £6, Monday to Friday between 5–6pm.

What is a winemaker dinner in London? A winemaker dinner is an event where a winemaker presents their wines alongside a matched menu, sharing the stories behind each bottle. Humble Grape regularly hosts winemakers from across the world for intimate dinners at its London locations.