Diogenes the Dog in Southwark

Nice for a glass of wine with friends, a good choice for wine lovers and who wants to try particular wine. The place were a bit nosy, but cozy

The plan was to take my partner to places over the weekend that were clues to his birthday surprise on Monday. I chose Diogenes The Dog as one of the clues to Sherlock Holmes. Our visit here turned out to be the highlight of the long weekend. Tasty nibbles, interesting wines - try the Texan Malbec - it's so nice - and expert advice. The two people who we had interactions with were witty and welcoming. I'm sure there'll be a warm welcome for you too

No pretension here - the wine list was the most adventurous I’d ever seen. Our server…well, our expert sommelier enlightened us as we skipped through the wine list. We had sips of many and glasses of a few we took a shine to. Can’t recommend this unique venue enough. Service really was impressive and we came away with a greater understanding and new tastes.

This is the best restaurant in London. The service was very good. The belgian ribeye is very delicious! There are wine selection from all the world.

This cosy wine bar is well worth a trip off the beaten track. The guy that served us really knew his stuff and encouraged us to try unusual wines (orange!). Highly recommend the India red.

Just passing through I stumbled across this amazing wine bar. The young guy who served me knew his wine thats for sure! I had the Harvest 3 a white wine which was so good! I recommend anyone passing to pop in.

We came here for pre-dinner drinks with fairly high expectations driven by stories from friends. We were not disappointed. Declan was quirky and excellent with his recommendations based on our unusual preferences. He played with the ideas of what we liked, which made the experience. Whilst we were not a fan of the exposed nature of the preparation area - it didn't detract from the excellent experience and ultimately good wine! Would recommend!

Attended a wine tasting in December 2021 with a group. It was a great experience and the selection of wines was very unique. The sommelier and sommelier-in-training were so much fun and knowledgeable. Would definitely return to the wine bar and thoroughly recommend it!

Ordered a last minute hamper for a gift and it was delivered within an hour. Really generous amount of food and wine - and what wine! Absolutely lovely. Highly recommended.

We have visited a few times now and are always met with a extremely professional service and friendly bespoke reccomendations for wine. Yiannis was extremely attentive throughout the evening and made our experience 5 star. Efharisto Yianni!

If you love wine this is a must. An incredible selection from around the world. If you dont quite know what you fancy, Sunny and his team will help you to find the perfect glass. Small plates and just gorgeous decor. Perfect for a nice drink. Must must must.

Great range of wines...even Orange....Japanese, Welsh, Bulgarian, even Wolverhampton... and they really know their wine..staff are so helpful and knowledgeable if you know next to nothing about wine like me.. Got a few seats outside now and lovely inside.... 100% we'll be back...

If you like wine and people who know a lot about the wine they serve - this is a great friendly neighbourhood wine bar and shop. Small plates and cheeseboards also deserve kudos!

Went to Diogenes last night for a 1st date. The place is super cute, the waiters are very friendly, and the wine is both unique & enjoyable......definitely more exciting than just ordering another French Cabernet. Highly recommend.

We were visiting from the states and this place was well worth the walk and off the tourist path, which we appreciated. They had a great selection of natural wine and very knowledgeable staff and owners. It was clear how much they love wine and making it accessible for anyone who wants to learn.

Fantastic list of unusual wines. Good ambience, if a bit off the beaten track. Food lacking - little more than fancy bar food. The hot dishes are... toast! Still, the wines are worth the trip. Japanese orange wine, wow! (That’s the colour, not made from...

Really great wine, unusual varieties with a super friendly knowledgeable & relaxed staff & atmosphere. Delicious nibbles

Since opening this place has been an absolute gem and makes a huge difference to an area which is still very much a work in progress when it comes to good nightlife. Most of the wines are unusual, either because they're from countries you just...

Had a great evening at Diogenes. Very pleasant bar with friendly staff. A simple but very good menu, we particularly enjoyed the boozy cheese board. The wine list is amazing, none of the boring standards instead full of interesting surprises. The Bulgarian sparkling wine went...

I visited with a friend who lives nearby after I'd read a review The wine list is intriguing - I like to think I know a bit about wine and there was nothing on there that I had tasted before. Sure, I've drunk plenty of...

Diogenes is a perfect place for a bottle or two or more of wine with friends, alongside utterly brilliant food, great entertainment and a happy atmosphere. I went down to meet some friends to celebrate a birthday and there was at least ten of us....

I have now frequented Diogenes the Dog multiple times, once as an intimate visit with my partner and then once for a large family gathering. Sunny and the team are simply superb! The service is excellent and the selection of wines fantastic and the food...

After a busy weekend my partner and I headed to Diogenes for a quiet drink together. We sat outside as it was a warm dry evening. There are now about 5 small tables on the pavement outside. Could do with some greenery to pretty up...

A firm favourite already, knowledgable and sharp but friendly and down to earth. Digging the vibe and the wine - can’t speak highly enough of Diogenes The Dog.

We discovered this place by accident. Blown away by the variety and quality of unusual wine with friendly and knowledgable staff. From a London chardony to a Chinese (sort of) rose. One evening is not enough. I'll be back.

We had a great wine tasting with the owner of Diogenes the Dog which was the best one I’ve been to - he gave us useful information & tips and tricks that we could apply to drinking other wines and explained the science behind drinking...

Definitely a hidden gem. Tried a few of the white wines and they were all really good. Felt like we had a very relaxed wine tasting session. Look forward to trying the reds.

Encountered this place per chance as walking through the back streets of Borough on our way home to Elephant & Castle, we saved it as a must visit and visited we did. Everything from the service, to the decor, to the wine was spot on....

I’ve come here a few times with my boyfriend and friends, and we love it - the service is charming, the atmosphere is great and the wine is fantastic.

A wonderful new wine bar, Diogenes the Dog brings something very different from the typical offering in London. It feels contemporary and relaxed, with staff who are among the most friendly and knowledgeable I have seen anywhere in the city. The wines themselves are eclectic...

We went to The Dog on a Tuesday evening. The downstairs area is perfect for music and we enjoyed a lovely evening of blues and great wine. Also service was flawless!

This is a great place to come for a quiet glass of wine and a chat with friends. Really pleasant atmosphere and great service. The range of wines on offer is refreshed regularly though a couple of my favourites from my last visit were still...

Great wines, super friendly service and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended and just going to get better and better!

this is a new venue that deserves becoming the new Hip place to be. They serve anything from coffee to high class alcohol with some eats, which are delicious and individual. Tucked away between the Walworth Road and the Old Kent Road in what used...

A very unique, rare wine bar. This is truly a must try, it boasts the most particular wines you’d ever think of and it’s got something to please any palate. Meats and cheeses are equally good, and the ambience/music is spot on. Don’t miss out!!

My husband and I visited her on the off chance as we were passing, the sign outside about hot chocolate drew me in. We were greeted very warmly at the door and what a wonderful place it was, Visually stunning and the food was really...

This is a lovely, lovely place to be. The wine is unusual and delicious. The staff are super-friendly and sooooo knowledgeable. It's all cosy and beautifully lit. It's absolutely perfect and exactly what this area needs.

Finally a decent after-work establishment in Elephant & Castle. Warm atmosphere, knowledgeable staff. Wines out of this world, all next to nothing. Count on having at least two glasses more than initially intended :)

I love this bar! The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming and the venue has a lot of character, especially all the wine racks from floor to ceiling. Great selection of wines and great charcuterie platters. The service was excellent! Highly recommend.

I've just been here with some friends and it's amazing. They've got a great variety of very interesting wines and a fantastic vibe. They made us feel really comfortable. I will definitely be back.

This place is new new new. Local to me so I was keen to visit. This is a wine bar which also serves some food and offers coffee and pastries. The wine list is really interesting. All small producers and more unusual offerings (no big...