Wine Bar & Restaurant in Bow Lane
Step beneath the Bow Bells into Humble Grape Bow Lane, our wine bar and restaurant near Bank, set within the crypt beneath St Mary-le-Bow Church.
Browse the in-house wine shop, or join one of our monthly wine tastings near Bank. Over 500 organic wines await, all handpicked from small, independent vineyards. Know exactly what you like? Brilliant. Fancy a nudge in the right direction? We've got you, and we promise no raised eyebrows.
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Hidden beneath the City, the crypt’s history meets carefully-crafted menus and thoughtful wine pairings. Ideal for breakfast in the city, after-work drinks, unhurried dinners in one of London’s most historic settings.
Dinner & Wine in a City of London crypt
Humble Grape Bow Lane sits within the 11th-century crypt of St Mary-le-Bow Church, rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren following the Great Fire of London. Featuring original Norman arches and surrounded by centuries of history, our wine bar & restaurant is unlike anywhere else in the city.
In the warmer months, our terrace is your perfect excuse to linger for a little longer. Escape London’s buzz and join us to enjoy a glass (or bottle) with a friend, colleague, or even your dog - we’re proudly dog-friendly.
St Mary Le Bow Church, Cheapside, London EC2V 6AU
020 3848 8809
Contact & Visit
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Monday - Friday: 7:30AM to 10:30PM
Open for breakfast, lunch, & dinner
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Friday 3rd April: Closed
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Just a short walk from Bank, St Paul’s, and Mansion House Stations, our Humble Grape Bow Lane is ideal for anyone looking for a wine bar and restaurant in the City of London. Set beneath St Mary-le-Bow Church, Cheapside, the space blends centuries of history with warm hospitality in the heart of the city.
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Wine Days of the Week
Monday
Drink-in at take-away prices: All bottles of wine in our wine shop are available to enjoy at the bar at their take-away prices (up to groups of 6), with savings of up to 50%.
Retail
Tuesday
Explore new organic wines from around the world with our weekly mini tasting of four glasses for just £18 per person.
Tasting
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Thursday & Friday
When the really good stuff that only gets sold by the bottle... gets sold by the glass. A chance to try some truly terrific tipples that changes every week.
Walk-ins also welcome
Private Dining & Space
Our wine bar provides an intimate space for wine tastings, wine dinners and parties.
Join us near Bank and Cheapside for breakfast beneath the arches. Our menu covers hearty classics and a variety of plant-based options that do exactly what breakfast should do: smooth out even the roughest of mornings.
Tucked below street level, our breakfast is the perfect way to dodge your inbox for just a little longer. Join us in the crypt between 7:30am - 10:30am for a proper (and delicious) breakfast in Cheapside, just 3 minutes from Bank.