El Vino in City of London, Westminster

Love going to El Vino in Blackfriars. It has been a regular of ours for many years. The food is great. The staff are so friendly, courteous and can't do enough for you. It's got that oldie woldie charm of how a bar should be run. Well done to all.

Love, Love, Love El Vino Blackfriars it is my go to place in the winter to meet up with friends. It is busy but you still feel like it is just you and the people you are with. You 100% lose time in there and I love that. The food is very good the wine of course amazing! See you again next year and a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the team

Really friendly staff. Despite a party blocking most of restaurant, the staff were great and made us feel very welcome. Great knowledge of the wine and food. Kept kitchen open for us to order (thank you!). Food was tasty and wine matched perfectly.

Been here loads and always great. However, last time I visited I grabbed first menu I could find - presented it to bar maid - and selected a wine listed at £35. She looked at said menu and said “ok”. After 5 bottles of said wine i went to pay and was informed that the price on the menu was “retail” which resulted in actually £70 not £35. To be honest I could not be bothered with the row, but quite clearly a total stitch up job. Will never go back. Very disappointing approach to clawing back COVID losses (which I’m sure have been reimbursed anyway). Sad. A damming indictment on customer service from a. W he you would expect more from.

Quaint little pub serving lovely food and a fab wine list. Enjoyable atmosphere, food arrived quickly which is great for a working lunch.

We had a fantastic bottomless prosecco brunch at El Vino, Blackfriars. The food was excellent and the staff was very friendly. We had a cheeseboard starter to share, followed by breakfast each (photo attached), followed by pastry and coffee to finish. Would highly recommend this to all.

We popped in here to have a drink to waste some time before our train. Ended up having 5 tapas and a bottle of wine, and then pudding. All fab but the puddings were out of this world. Will definitely go back and it was not that expensive at all. Really highly recommend. Staff were very nice too.,

Tapas place with good selection of wines by the glass. Tables outside on a patio near the Thames. Good service.

Gow’s now closed! This is the epitome of 70s Fleet Street/City life! I know people who spent 3 years working their way through the wine list. Only reds!

Came here to meet a friend who is on maternity leave. At lunchtime there is plenty of space for a buggy.. Great service and the food arrived quickly. It's not a cheap option but good when you need space at lunchtime.

Been to this bar numerous times, often for a post-work or pre-train glass of sherry. Love the atmosphere - lots of great wines to chose and decent choices of whisky and fortified wines. Possible to buy from list to take away. As a wine bar slowly me I'd give it five stars. Had lunch with my wife last week, we shared a mezze plate and had patatas bravas from the tapas menu. Patatas were very good. Tapas place was decent, but lacked balance - needed another dip, probably hummus. Prices were central London. The wine was as good as ever...

Bra tapasbar med trevlig serveringspersonal. Ett extra plus att de faktiskt kan spanska! Rekommenderar deras charkuterier och ost.

Lovely atmosphere, great wine list and nibbles - perfect for an after work drink. Will be back for food sometime!

We enjoyed some beautiful Argentinian wines and appreciated the advice of the knowledgeable staff (sorry I don't know your name but thank you), with a delicious array of tapas and a sharing board, and later coffee and dessert. We were delighted to have been allocated our own separate dining room so our evening was perfect!

Our company booked our Xmas dinner at El Vino. The service was very slow and resulted in us having to wait ages for food. The mains were brought out in drips and drabs and we had to ask for veg several times and then only got small bowls of veg which was only enough for 3/4 people. Waiters also opened wine bottle when we already had full open bottle on the tables resulting in us having to pay for more wine than needed. Very disappointed.

This is a wine bar which presents as a traditional establishment but is utterly ruined by mind-numbingly repetitive clubby music in my humble opinion. Looks fine from outside...

Buona pausa pranzo in questo locale, nei pressi di Saint Paul’s cathedral. Una birra gelata accompagna cinque tapas a 27 GBP. Tutto buono, servizio gentile. La tentazione di dare un voto in meno per la strana usanza di tenere in ostaggio la carta di credito dopo l’ordine. Eravamo seduti fuori e forse la gente scappa; mah!!

Um lugar que certamente tem tudo para dar certo, mas foi decepcionante. O restaurante junto com uma enoteca e cervejas.

Authentic Spanish food, with great service! Right off the bat you can tell this restaurant has put in the time and effort to enjoy your meal. Would recommend highly.

OK to have a glass of wine from the selection they run. The place as such doesn’t impress me. Dark and outdated. Have been there 2 or 3 times, just because it is a convenient place to meet after work other than a regular visit to a pub. I guess the place could do better.

He estado muchas veces en el vino para el almuerzo y para bebidas y es conocido principalmente por su bar de vinos y un menú estilo tapas. Sin embargo, yo fui allí para desayunar y tengo que recomendar el Vino desayuno cocinado, que incluía piri piri bacon, el aguacate, los huevos fritos, tostadas, etc. Estaba delicioso y regados con una buena taza de té.

Very good recommendation from Carol. Experience very positive. Environment is great. Traditional English style pub with great choice of wine and beer selection together with good tapa food as recommended. Thanks.

Beautiful bar and such friendly staff really make it, great recommendations will definitely go back.

Entramos un día a desayunar porque lo anuncian en un cartel. Tienen muchos platos de desayuno en plan de huevos y bacon. Lo que es tostadas y dulces poca variedad. Les costo mucho tiempo para hacer una tostadas y caro para lo que nos sirvieron.

This is one of my faourites in the area and you can't beat it for a team night out. We had prosecco and lots of it. Great service and good value.

Los camareros muy amables, nos buscaron muy buena mesa. La comida buena, en especial la carne muy tierna.

El personal en el bar no hablan suficiente inglés para entender las preguntas del cliente, no están familiarizados con los platos que sirven y hay que pedir el chef, pero al volver de la cocina simplemente empezar a servir alguien. Que tome el orden equivocado, te dan mal el recibo y al llegar a casa te das cuenta de que has pagado la factura de otra persona. No volveré.

Conocí a mi hijo para cenar en Londres, ya que ambas estaban de visita por trabajo. Me gusta esta zona de Londres según donde yo solía trabajar en Londres hace 16 años. Todavía estoy asombrado por todos los edificios altos y el perfil ya que...

Servicio increíble y un bar de Londres. Un clásico.

Paseando por las calles antes de dirigirse a una reunión y este lugar atrajo mi atención. Precioso por dentro y por fuera, me decidí por un sándwich de jamón serrano y queso manchego. Pedimos pan integral en vez de ciabatta y salimos triunfantes. Sandwich y servicio, bonita, agradable área para sentarse afuera para ver el mundo pasar.

My friend and I stopped here yesterday for lunch (to be honest, we tried to go to a different place but it was full) and it was a very welcome mistake. We had fabulous wine (and it was the cheapest on the menu, but delicious) and a delightful Brazilian waitress who was amazing. She was very friendly, helpful and accommodating. The food was also really good. We now have a new regular place for lunch!

Booked online. Was offered "terrace" as an option to book. Had never been before. Imagined delightful terrace with nice views, shady parasols, cooling wine, etc,. Totally hoodwinked. Terrace is in fact effectively a traffic island, facing right on to a huge road junction with traffic fumes and cigarette smoke fumes, litter, and pigeons. Not ok.

The food and the service at this El Vino never disappoints, even if the interior is little gloomy and the general dining experience a bit old-fashioned. This was a visit on a spectacularly hot and humid day, so most people were sitting outside, which undoubtedly stretched the service a bit. But we still got excellent and friendly treatment. The food is not gourmet, but always good quality and not over-priced. It's a great location for a social drink or meal, but even better for a business lunch. Always happy to come here and certainly shall again in the future.

We would looked after by Nahima, a very attentive Brazilian who made sure we were looked after at every stage of the evening.

Had several quick after work drinks with friends, staff was friendly, just always busy. Everytime was full of people. Wanted to try food but no table. outside seat was good. Just outside train station. Great location!

Any price is worth it when the service is of quality. I really appreciate it. Wine, food, staff, localization, price... I recommend.My new favourite at London.

Boring bar and they take away your drink without asking no matter how much is left. Save your money and your time by going somewhere more worthwhile.

I was in El Vino for a short meeting with a friend. I am currently undergoing treatment for a disc problem in my lower back. My back went into a serious spasm and I was totally immobile and in horrendous pain. Carol and her team were just amazing- she left the premises to fetch me heat pressure pads and pain killers and offered me advice and comfort for the 3 hours I was there and in absolute agony. Her staff were caring and sympathetic towards me even when I ended up lying on the floor for almost an hour.I will be back soon ( no pun), to offer my thanks personally once in better shape and can't speak highly enough, of especially Carol- and her team.I didn't manage to eat or drink anything due to the " event" which is a pity as every time we've been there previously, the food, wine and service has been outstanding- We jokingly refer to El Vino Blackfriars as our "London office".It's fabulous-

Stayed across the street at the Crowne Plaza The City. Stopped in and a 'few' glasses of various wines. The selection is very nice. Sat outside and people watched near the grass. Enjoyed it.

Been a couple of times, Lunch, Dinner and just a late glass of vino. Like it. Gets busy, as to be expected fro a popular place in a central location. Persevere.

This is one of my favourite spots in Blackfriars and it makes me sad to give it a poor rating but the service we go was very dissappointing. It took us ages to get served and food and wine took a long time to come. Shame as the setting is always good - nice tables to have girlie chats.

Pleasant moments with wine from Spain and Chile, casual pub-like setting, tapas -- some great some boring. Friendly service.

Picked this place for a quick business lunch with colleagues (didn't fancy Starbucks!). Think I had been here before but that was many years ago. A comfortable restaurant and relatively quiet on a Monday lunchtime. Sandwiches and a cheese and meat platter were decent and prepared and served in good time. Some nice wine selections to wash it down with. Definitely one to be considered again if in the area.

Sono stata oggi in questo locale ,molto bello il locale dove al piano di sotto si possono anche organizzare cene tranquille con amici ,devo dire che il menù lascia molto a desiderare,ma patatine e birra veramente ottime! Consiglio questo locale prevalentemente per un aperitivo, il personale è molto gentile e questo è molto importante!

The staff are simply amazing.- really friendly and know their stuff!!!!! They have the requisite knowledge to give advice on any type of wine and have a great sample of wine by the glass! It's never a bad night, with great wine, food and atmosphere - would 100% recommend

This bar/restaurant was next to our hotel. The tapas here was excellent and service quick and friendly. They even decanted our wine when asked.

It is a great place to share a bottle of wine with friends or business associates after a day at work. The food is fine, but nothing to write home about. However, it has a great atmosphere, and is a place I will visit again.

Fantastic restaurant, staff really nice and made really welcoming, food really good and not expensive for London. Easy to get to and easy to find practically right next to Blackfriars station.They have a private dining room which was great to use.

Welcoming venue, great service. Octopus tapas excellent as well as house Rioja Would definitely visit again

Lovely tapasAnd a great choice of quality winesVery reasonably priced considering its location near to the river and St Pauls

Lunchtime in the city and we decided to step by before our business meeting. We ordered something to eat and to drink. Well....when I saw the plate I could not believe my eyes, the portion was for the 7 dwarves of Snow White. Ridiculously small and expensive. The wine we ordered was mediocre and for more than £7 per glass I would expect something better.

Very good wine list, reasonable prices and a great location a few yards from Blackfriars tube. Although usually very busy you can often get a seat and there is no loud piped music, very clvilised.

Slip into el Vinos before going home and you'll want to miss a couple of trains! I'm enjoying the Lord Mayor's business lunch 16.95 for two courses , 18.95 for three - proper food at reasonable prices.This is the new kid on the blog in what is now the El Vino chain but it has the same charm and grace as its elder brother round the corner in Fleet Street, the wine list is great , we had a reasonably priced Malbec reserve from Argentina and a half of Meantime beer. the service is old fashioned , courteous and friendly.

Great fish and chips and a wide variety of beer this restaurant / pub has a local following. Walk around the back of the pub and you are in the Blackfriar village (or lane) it is picturesque with some great food finds.

El Vino has long been a favourite - initially for my partner when he worked in the city and now, as retirees, for a casual lunch. The classic wine bar has undergone renovations over the past year but has still retained its charm, good food and excellent wine selections. Carol the longstanding hostess still holds forth, making you feel welcome when you walk in and, very important, ensuring the place runs smoothly.

Hicimos una cena de tapas con una buena seleccion de vinos, disfrutamos mucho, se puede ir con niños pequeños, buen precio, buena atencion, sitio hermoso y acogedor

great little hidden gem amidst the hub hub of the city, great selection of wines and beers, and great staff

This is an unusual wine bar in the City of London that has been pouring wine for many years. The venue has a good selection of wines by the glass and by the bottle, and sells bottles to take away, as well. It is relatively small with a handful of tables, and yet it can be much quieter on a Friday afternoon than many pubs nearby! It is a shame that they do not have sophisticated decanters or wine glasses to match some of the nicer wines they have on the menu. They also have a couple of simple tapas on the menus, but compared with the wines, these are much more basic.

Great location and service, food was basic but ok. Has great wine list.If passing great place to catch up with friends for a catch up

El Vino Blackfriars has a good lunch time vibe , if the sun is shining the early evening trade is brisk with lots of people meeting for great wines and tapas. We have had some enjoyable evenings when food and wines are pared and themed in regions , look out for these events.

Cuando entramos solo había 2 clientes en la barra, el resto del restaurante estaba vacío. La camarera nos dijo que esperáramos una y otra vez y pasaron 20 minutos sin que nadie nos atendiera. Nos levantamos y nos fuimos.

We stumbled across this restaurant after doing a walking tour of Hidden London. It`s like being inside an old pub the furnishings are lovely and the food was really really good. Can highly recommend the meatballs and the risotto. Would seek it out again next time we do a break in London.

Table service, tapas style food and a quiet place to go in a very busy city, we had a lovely team lunch here and gave us a chance to connect.

We visited for a glass of wine and tapas mid afternoonLimited menu for tapas but a very good wine selection good atmosphere and friendly staff

Its rare in the City to find someone that feels like your local pub, but that's how Carol and her team make you feel. She remembers what you drink, even if you don't frequent it very often, and makes you feel welcome every time. It would be just a good venue, but it is a little gem in the heart of London. The food is ok too.

El Vino is a longstanding favourite of ours for a lazy lunch. We were relieved to see that a recent take-over by another big wine bar chain has not dented the character or compromised the quality. A comprehensive offer of wines, ports, and sherries is on offer along with good food and great desserts. Carol the manager/hostess gives the energy and insight to make the service 'work'. A relief to find an old favourite not be tarted into a bland gastro-pub or generic restaurant. London wine bars as they were meant to be.

We came here for a lovely bottle of wine and a chat after work. Got seated in a nice quiet table, quick service with wine and water and then we were left to our own devices which was perfect.

An impressive range of wines, sherries and port. Better value than hotel bars and much more fun. There is another older branch on nearby Fleet Street

I work nearby and go in for meals and the odd drink. Carol is a wonderful hostess and makes you feel immediately welcome. The food is good, the wine list exceptional and the service top rate. I would recommend it to anyone.

We came here for a quick lunch and order off the new Christmas canapé menu. The Duck pate was amazing and the salmon bilini excellent. The service was slower than normal but food still good.

Hidden treasure! Lovely place for a pit stop, the wine was obviously fantastic and the staff were great. Definitely heading back for food next time!

First it was a lovely experience , lovely and welcoming young bar staff and waiter wonderfully polite and charming (left tips for him ) had a nice meal and wine then a lady with crude manners (dark hair , glasses , manager I think came to force some so call homemade ginger cake on us inducing us to think that she would give us some to try with coffee (samples are free no ? ) just to realised on the bill that we ve been charge for two small slice of those cake 3.95 each (a rip off) Go if you want but run if you re approached by the manager as she's crude and troll like and will scare you into buying this homemade cake pfffffffffffffffNever again

I spent a few hours in the bar after work today. Nice food, Great wine!!! Really friendly and helpful barman/staff. BUT what a rude unprofessional bar MANAGER? (Older lady light brown hair) the way she spoke to her staff and even customers!! Was enough to make me and my colleagues leave. It was 5 stars till she came in...

Wonderful place, like stepping back into the 80s. Great wines of course but also food, decor and people all perfect for a relaxing break from London City hustle and bustle...

Another lunch meeting but this time with someone who wanted a spot where they would not be overheard. Great for this type of occasion and food was god to. My favourite is cheesy chips.

Met my boss here for lunch. It was quiet, service was really good and the food was really good too. It's very close to Blackfriars so well worth popping in if you are near the venue.

We decided to go in and have some Tapas with some lovely Spanish wine. The waiter was wonderful very helpful and apologetic when he could not provide us with the Brie we should have had on our cheese platter. There were four of us, we firstly had some delicious tapas and then ordered the cheese and meat platters. It seems that by then the kitchens were closed so we got some very bad looks from the manager. As I said before the waiter... was lovely. We hadn't realised they closed at 10 so we were sort of being shoved out again, by the managers attitude. We were not the last was in but I assume they were locals and went there a lot.

I used to frequent a lot in the 90s and although the place has a great deal of charm compared with the various chains, it needs updating. The draught lager was revolting. Good wine selection however.

This could easily become my favourite place for an early evening drink. I have rediscovered El Vinos from my youth, when they used to be very popular with the publishing and city types. They still have some of the best wines by the glass or bottle, great bar snacks and excellent service.If you fancy a quick drink or want to meet friends - great place to do it.

A friend booked this for our annual reunion Xmas lunch. Looked up reviews day before and they were dire re food. Sorry to say this was proved correct - although the two of us who chose the trad turkey option ate it all as we were hungry and it wasn't too bad. I doubt they'd roasted and carved a turkey in the kitchen though, looked like those ultra thin slices that you'd get from factory-processed squashed together breast meat. The other two did not finish their meal (venison and a pie) and said it was dreadful. Their deserts looked worse than mediocre supermarket offering (lemon tart and Xmas pud) although my ice cream (with unexpected but quite nice berry sauce) was fine. The crackers (part of the Xmas set meal) did not arrive until coffee and, even then, had to be asked for several times. Ditto the mints which were meant to come with coffee.On the plus side (and very important were reunions are concerned) - we had a good time due to plenty of booze, pleasant staff and being allowed to occupy our booth from 12 noon to gone 5pm.

Tired, worn out, terrible food.Portions really small, cooked poorly.Really expensive and just not worth it. No wonder there is a Pret a Manger on every corner because London pubs cannot cook.

After a walking tour of london city my wife and I popped in here for the tapas at lunch time. We should have kept on walking. I felt sorry for the staff who had to serve this awful food. With service it was just under 25 pounds for 2 coffees and possibly the worst tapas I have ever had. Do not, repeat, do not go on in this place. They should be heartily ashamed of themselves.

Tired place, tired food undertrained staff and not good food at all. What looked promising and quirky from the outside proved to be a very disappointing experience. The tapas were just no good, a real con. Poor portions of reheated or deep fried freezer to firer lousy food. Never again

Really, really terrible place. The barmaid (actually, the bar manager I think) was one of the most unpleasant people that I've come across in a long time. She straight out refused to recommend any wines, which seemed odd.

A board advertised breakfast, so after an early morning business meeting I decided to take them up on their breakfast offer. £7 for a full English comprising of bacon, eggs, toast, beans, grilled tomato and mushrooms, and choice from a selection of hot beverages. All seemed reasonable, a little dearer than a greasy spoon, but perhaps what they had on offer was a bit better than that sort of fare. I found the inside of El Vino to be really charming, and you can feel its history of being an old merchant, but despite these first impressions they were quickly squashed. A young and friendly barkeeper greeted me from the wrong side of the bar, and when I enquired about the breakfast (served from 8.30 to 11.30 according to their signboard) at 9.45 and he said he would ask the Chef as he had only just turned up for work. After waiting for 5 minutes, it turned out I could get some brekkie. He took my order for a Cappuccino and a full English breakfast. The Cappuccino arrived, and it was actually a Latte - a very milky coffee and warm rather than hot, but as this mistake is done everywhere it would seem like a petty gripe. The breakfast was served with a teaspoon or two of jam and marmalade, but no butter and no sauces. The fried egg was covered in oil and grease, and the yolk was hard. One rasher of bacon. The sausage looked good until I bit into it, and it tasted tainted. A little mushroom, probably one chopped chestnut mushroom. Toast was generous, two slices of granary bread, and two tomato halves, fried rather than grilled. All-in-all not that great. After walking out, I saw a neighbouring Historical Blackfriars bar's menu advertising a more appetising breakfast for 50p less, making me wish I had stepped in there instead.

Stumbled past what looked like an interesting bar near black fryers bridge ordered two glasses of wine from the barman who was very friendly. Was completely & utterly disgusted as an older woman with black hair started bellowing across the bar to him. Unfortunately for him. It seemed like she was the manager...... Ogre more like. Poor lad looked really embarressed. Do people like this still exist.Shame nice place but will not be going back

I might be generous with that rating for the food. Pie was nice, the veg was from a packet I'd guess and under cooked. The Pasta isn't overly tasty either. Bill came in high as well. Staff are warm and the decor is interesting. Sure the wine list is probably good too.

I've been going here on and off for 20 years. But now I'm giving up. Over 23 quid for 2 small glasses of adequate Morgon and some water biscuits and sweaty cheap cheddar ceases to be amusing. There is a fairly clear distinction between charming eccentricity and frankly grubby. It gives the appearance of lack of cleanliness. The food preparation area on view to all really was not good. The loos (gents anyway) smellAnd the basement smells of stale frying. Its just not good enough and the dusty wine memorabilia is long since past it. Avoid till they sharpen their act.

Went for lunch with a friend. Lady who served our table was nice, attentive. 80's style, I guess. Didn't try but was told they have good selection of wine. Will go back, definitely.

Christmas lunched here with a party of 15ish. Put in a slightly musty basement room with 80's photos of Moscow adorning the walls. Service very slow and food very tired - think your typical pub from 30 years ago. Tiny pieces of bread arrived after 20 minutes with foil packed butter. Two button sized fish cakes for a starter. Small plate of Turkey with some of the trimmings for main course and small slice Christmas pud. Absolutely no atmosphere. I suspect this is the sort of place for those who like being reminded of school dinners or those who are after liquid refreshment with no need for ambiance.

Had a quick lunch outside in a very sunny day, food and wine is good. If you want a glass of wine with colleagues after work just go to El Vino.

Had a breakfast with my wife & son . Lukewarm runny eggs, foul looking sausage (did not dare to eat) and generally simply not good enough- badly cooked, badly presented, no care or attention, toast under-cooked. 3 of us ate there and we all thought it was very poor. On settling the bill they add on a service charge . Its a quiet dingy drab place that I would never go to again. I presume its focus is on wines- and it seems from reviews that its wines are good.But for having a breakfast- it is very poor .I rarely give one star and did not research this place; a lesson is to check trip advisor ratings and also - if a place is empty- think - WHY?

Close by Blackfriars Bridge and Tube station (recently refurbished) El Vino has a great wine list, with offers over a wide price range. Hence, you can find very reasonably priced "session" wines to drink with a bunch of mates, or a really nice vintage to savour with someone special. Knowledgeable staff will help you find just the right one. Part of a small chain, many of El Vino's wines are bottled especially for them, so won't be found elsewhere. Bar plate, tapas or restaurant service food is available, but it's wholesome food rather than gourmet. If you like a wine and want to take some home, most bars will want to charge their on-sale price. El Vino operates a proper off-sale option, so taking a favourite home needn't be expensive. You can even order by the case. A small private dining room is available downstairs, but sizeable private parties can also be accommodated. Periodically wine tastings are arranged to help you learn more about what you're drinking. An outside area is available in good weather. The high ceiling and windows make the main bar light and airy and I like the place a lot, and use it often. However, I can't give it more than 3 stars as there are two "let downs". The place is desperately in need of smartening up. It looks as if it hasn't been decorated since the 1950s. Whilst that may be reminiscent of your crumbling public school, it's very much "last century". Finally the ancient tiny toilets downstairs, whilst clean, are in need of a complete "rip out and replace".

Had a little time between meetings so decided to lunch here having enjoyed the El Vino on Fleet Street previously.Very extensive wine list and a busy wine bar clearly with a regular clientele - good selection of more unusual drinks; another patron was enjoying a glass of malmsey - of which there were a number available by the glass. Very large bottles of champagne were also in evidence, so perhaps the city is making a comeback.The bar lunch menu is limited, with Tapas much in evidence. The steak & onion baguette was tasty with a good quantity of beef, but the baguette was a bit chewy and could have done with being crisper.

El Vinos is a bit of an institution. It is very close to Blackfriars and well placed for the City. On the plus side it has a first class wine list, can be a great place to sit outside while waiting to meet someone, or waiting for a train, on a sunny day (apparently we do occasionally get those). and is often nearly empty at lunchtime. On the downside while the food has improved recently it is still particularly uninspired . They should look at the Hare and tortoise just up the road from them to see how to serve good hot food fast at a sensible price. That all being said I am delighted it is still going, the quality of the wine list alone merits its survival, and if you want a quiet place to meet, think, drink at a lunchtime, or want good place to meet in that part of town it works well.

I used to visit El Vino, especially this one, 1998-2004. When I returned a few years ago, I was disappointed that it seemed to have lost its way. What a difference today. Attentive staff who were knowledgeable (once again) about the wine list and food that was much much better. It is a good place to meet as it sits so close to tube lines,Blackfriars train station and the City itself. I think we may have been spoiled by being served by the the top person but it worked for me. Having vowed to stay away, I can now say that it is worth returning.

Not many people in on a Tuesday night, but the place had a welcoming atmosphere.. It's a bit 'trad' , but it's all the better for that . The food was very good ( we went for the tapas plates) the wine list is extensive and includes some very decent choices at £16 or so a bottle as well as the £400+ bottles. The service was excellent, friendly and helpful. All good. Also it's very handy for the Black Friar pub for a beer before, and close to the tube at Blackfriars.

Nette Bedienungen in diesem auf spanisch getrimmten Lokal, dasauch anständige Kost anbietet.das Steak mit Fritten und Salat für 10 engl. Pfund war in Ordnung.Angenehme Sitzflächen drinnen und draußen.Dazu gibt es auch recht gute Weine

Dropped in with my 2 children in the evening. Nice atmosphere. Friendly waitress. Unfortunately, we had to leave after inspection of the menue card... Different sandwiches and tappas on it, but no real meals... Separate rich wine card. Might be very good for wine lovers, however, limited if you also enjoy real food...

We had a lovely relaxing evening at El Vino's. The atmosphere was warm & friendly. The Staff were excellent and the food was superb. To be highly recommended. We wished we lived nearer.