Le Beaujolais in City of London, Westminster

C'était vraiment super! Excellent place and the master of ceremonies are amazing. Typically French, but in London. It is an experience and I am sure that you will appreciate the enthusiasm of the hosts. I have given 4 stars for the food, as I do not want you to believe that I am related to them, in any way (but really should be 5). I have no criticism of anything here. I loved it!!!

What a nice wine bar! Very characterful, - ties hanging from the ceiling! Great selection of French wines to choose from and really friendly staff who helped recommend what we might like. We also had a charcuterie board with bread, which staff kindly topped up when we ran low. (Cold food only during the day, hot food available after 6pm I believe). We didn’t have a reservation on a Saturday afternoon but found a space easily. All in all, a great place to while away an afternoon with friends. Or maybe a fun place for a date!

Lovely and charming😍! It was crowded but we were lucky to find a place after a few minutes. You can have a good quality drink 🍷🍻 and also a French cheese board 🧀 which was really great👌And the guys were very cool and friendly.

I’ve been meaning to go for sometime, and watching a show nearby meant the opportunity finally arose. I didn’t have a booking but a seat was found on a big table where others were also sat. The whole place was packed with quite an eclectic bohemian crowd in this quirky bar/restaurant which gave the place a charming energy. Both the food and wine was excellent, served quickly, and the bill when it came showed great value too. If you, like me, love bars and restaurants that herald to a bygone time in a bygone place, then please do give this place a go.

Best wine bar in central London, brilliant staff, incredible wine and cheese and great prices.

Secret gem of a bar tucked away in central. Very French great wine and cheese

Amazing French place in london ! Staff very friendly and very good food !

An absolute gem in the heart of The West End!

Really good wine. Simple, tasty food. Friendly attentive service. Remarkable value.

Fun after dinner drinks with a lovely atmosphere. Eclectic seating and a great wine list

This is an exceptional find, centrally located in Theatreland, 3 minutes walk from Leicester Square. A vibrant and busy spot, yet, service and attention to detail are second to none. Prices are reasonable and food and drink excellent. We would recommend Le Beaujolais without hesitation.

Nice atmosphere, very cozy, good for a glass of wine accompanied by a platter.

Love the ambience and good variety of wine though would say they are above average price

Been there for years, will be there for years, hope to end up on the bar !

Fantastic spot! Highly recommend

Lovely bar and charming atmosphere

Man with freckles was horrendously rude on two separate occasions. I won’t be returning again.

A sweet spot for pre and post theatre drinks, and my go-to when I want to impress the wine drinkers in my life

Brilliant wine bar with an excellent selection of cheese. Staff are super friendly. Highly recommend.

They entertained my terrible French. In Covent Garden area looking for a charc board, this place came up and I had the opportunity to sit at the bar sipping glasses of wine (encore, s'il te plaît) as the patron count waxed and waned and I enjoyed the scene whilst reading some printed articles. Great evening.

My new favourite bar in London. A wonderfully quirky, buzzy place which couldn't feel further from the touristy, chain-heavy part of London it's situated in. Nice wine (I enjoyed a Viognier then a Beaujolais & Pinot Noir) & will be back to try the food. The place was absolutely packed but they seemed to be finding a way to accommodate everybody, whether standing, bar seating or at tables. We had reserved & were put on a table of 8 to share - sort of added to the charm but it wouldn't be for everyone.

A fantastic ambience, a genuine small part of France as we love it. The food is sensational, the Maison Vin Le Beaujolais is very moorish. It has the best cheese board I have ever seen in UK. It's a really great gastromical experience. It's run in the most inviting and friendly way by owner of Jean-Yves Darcel visited for the second time 16th October our review Fred Finn Local Guide ・226 reviews a week ago Cosy ambience delightful service out of this world it was a year ago almost but forgot to post. The best cheese board I have seen in the UK.

Great lovely decor and cosy place but APPALLING service. The whole evening experience was ruined by this older male (manager)? It was busy and I understand. We were just trying to find a place to sit down for drinks. Then, he was rude by saying “what do you want me to say”. How odd! We didn’t even say anything that might upset him. I used to work in hospitality industry and I DO understand the work can be exhausting. But, please at least show some kindness to jolly first time customer. My friend recommended this place to me several times and had high praised, so I thought give it a go this evening. Definitely not going back.

Small wine bar with extortionate prices. £66 for a bottle of white wine.

Very nice place,the restaurant is well located, the workers are amazing and the food is so tasty! I recommend 100%, and if you are French I recommend 1000%!

Always meet at Le B. with two old friends. One occasionally brings his dog Gromit, generally well behaved. Being here is as good as being at a bistro in Montmartre, Bordeaux, Avignon, or anywhere en La France. Simple, well ccoked food, charming service and an excellent wine list. An almost hidden gem.

I regret to say our experience at Le Beaujolais was highly disappointing. Despite it being lunchtime with ample space, the staff made it uncomfortably clear that our presence with a baby was unwelcome. We chose a table that accommodated our group of three adults and a baby in a pushchair without impeding any pathways, yet the server’s rudeness overshadowed our visit. His insistence that a baby should not be at the establishment was both shocking and disheartening. Such unprofessional behavior is unacceptable. I would urge families, especially those with young children, to consider the many other friendly options in the area where the welcome is warmer and the service is more accommodating.

Wonderful place, shame about the waitress

Excellent small bistro with a genuine French ambience. Great wine list simple rustic French food, good service.

Great place to chat, meet friends. Good good and interesting wines

Amazing shepherds pie - lovely clientele - great service - what more could you ask for?

Went there on a Saturday afternoon and the places was packed, but fortunately we managed to find a spot. Despite how busy it is, people there were very friendly and attentive. Service was very fast, and the prices are reasonable considering the location. Moreover, they are quite helpful in suggesting what to drink, which is good considering that they have a decent list to choose from. We didn't try the food, but it looks good, and would love to come back again to try it. Next time I would make sure to have a reservation before going there.

Lovely French wine bar, with a selection of decent wines by the glass. I dined by myself at the bar, which is a great place to meet people. It was packed when I walked in; the mademoiselle allowed me to stand by the bar to drink while waiting for a seat. Had a petite assiette de charcuterie to accompany my drinks. While food is not my main concern, the generous selection of 6 types of cured meats & a pate made me very happy. Drinks wise, started with a Ricard, then a glass each of muscadet sevre, Gigondas, Cahors. Enjoyed the progression between wine and the charcuterie. The eclectic decor of ties & glass mugs hung from the wooden ceiling made the place feel more fun. For me, service is good. I saw some scowls by other patrons, but it takes 2 to tango! ;) Highly recommended.

My nostalgic fleeting visit to the old 'Winkles Wine Bar' taken over by Joel from Louis in the 70's to 80's was a real treat; fabulous buzz and a genuineness and sense if fierce French independent hospitality was so much fun and a delightful change to the usual 'dry' corporate hospitality vibe ever-present in many metropolitan establishment; "vive la liberté" with good wine and "savoire-faire" and a toast to absent old friends

Such a gem. Tucked a few blocks from Trafalgar Square, its a great place for a delicious Parisian lunch/dinner. I really loved their carpaccio and frites!

Great food, great house red, and the service is great. A little gem.

One of the weirdest experiences. We were seated on the bar. My partner was pushed (not a exaggeration, and he did not attempt to say excuse me or anything) out the way by the manager when he was trying to get behind the bar. We were both in shock to even say anything and generally struggle to complain. We then moved ourselves to a table when one freed up. The other waiter seemed to have an issue with this as it was booked for two hours later, but almost seemed like she was doing us a favour by letting us sit there for a drink. We then asked for the bill after our drink. I could see three staff members trying to work out which our bill was. I offered to tell them what we had, which they completely ignored. I then got up to go to the bar to help, when another waiter acted like I was trying to leave without paying. Extremely weird staffing practise and just felt so uncomfortable and unwanted the whole time we were there. Very pretty interior and in theory would be a lovely bar

Found by complete accident, but we'll glad that we did. The host was more than happy to find room for us on a busy Saturday night. A vast selection of wines from France but a little disappointed not more French beers available rather than Stella!!! Food menu upstairs was well priced and good basic bistro selection. Would love to know how to become a member to eat in the restaurant downstairs. Will definitely be back soon

Lovely food was amazing thank you

Very nice vibe, a bit too small not that much space to seat and a bit expensive. Make sure to turn up sooner rather than later. Otherwise you won’t be able to get a space at the bar. The staff is French so it makes it more traditional

Wonderful old school French 🇫🇷 food, service and fun. Always enjoy returning

By far the best restaurant we found in Paris. The food was magnificent and the service was exceptional!!! Will come back

Another great afternoon at Le Beaujoulais. Sat upstairs outside in the sunshine for a change enjoying the wine and Croque Monsieur

Wonderful service. Lovely food. This is what a proper neighborhood restaurant should be in every sense. I will be back.

A hidden gem in plain sight. Pascale and the wine were amazing. Merci bon monsieur!

Very authentic French bar (not the Club of the same name below - which is Incredible!). Had several carafe's of house white which was decent and great value. Regular haunt for me and will be back soon for food and wine - definitely worth a visit.

Fab place, very personable staff and owner. Don't often say this but it made a memory for me in all aspects of the experience. It is so nice to find a place that is authentic and so individual. Food was good and well priced. Every member of the staff smiled and it was clear that as well as being a great place to be a customer, the people who work there love it to. Bravo, Les Beaujolais!

Probably the nicest spot for a glass of plonk and a posh ham and cheese toastie in town

We shared a bottle of overpriced, and mediocre Brouilly between a few of us. Strange mixture of school ties and tankards. We won’t return

They say you should never go back. Over 30 years ago, when a young graduate, Le Beaujolais used to be our regular meeting place. Today I decided to engage in nostalgia whilst in London, and we came back to find that the place has hardly changed, a small haven of France in Central London. The food was still generously portioned and great to eat, the house wine delicious and the welcome as good as we remembered. Sometimes they say you should not go back, Le Beaujolais is the place that disproves that rule.

Loved it here, great vibe, friendly staff, hidden gem amidst all the chains in Central London

Such an small and buzzing place.

Great atmosphere, great for a pre-show drink

Tired of pub food and fish n chips in London, this place makes you feel like you're in Paris. Note many things on the menu aren't available until 6:00pm. But the food is authentic and reasonably priced

It's Le Baujolais, nuff said. Oh, cheese!

I love Le Beaujolais. Great food, great wine, and brilliant service. The cheese board is as good as anything I have tried

Was looking for a bite to eat and a drink before heading home. Found Le Beaujolais and gave it a try. Had very nice rillettes with frites and a good glass of wine. Busy, but friendly and helpful staff and a nice atmosphere. Fair prices for the West End. Genuinely French. Will definitely visit again.

I alway enjoy spending time, drinking and eating at this lovely cozy French wine bar. Their selection of wine is fantastic, and their cheese and charcuterie platers are so classic and top quality.

What a lovely place! Great service, fantastic wine and wonderful food.

Beautiful wine bar. Great atmosphere and fantastic wine!

Best restaurant in town. Could eat and drink there everyday.

Lovely staff who gave us a lovely cheese selection. ❤️

An odd little bar which you might find a little intimidating because of all the ties hanging down over the bar area! But they have a pretty good wine selection so don't be afraid to try it out!

Very French wine bar just down from Cambridge Circus

Great oldy worldy French bar. Lovely wines and fantastic bar snacks.

Amazing selection of wine, good atmosphere and lovely service.

Le Beaujolais is a charming French wine bar located in the heart of London's Seven Dials neighborhood. The bar has been in operation for over 50 years, and it has a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for a night out with friends or a romantic dinner. The wine list at Le Beaujolais is extensive, and the staff is knowledgeable and happy to help you choose the perfect wine to pair with your meal. The food menu features classic French dishes such as steak frites, coq au vin, and moules frites. The prices looked to be very reasonable. We only visited for some drinks as we already had a table booked elsewhere but we will definitely be back to eat. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Le Beaujolais. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was perfect. I would highly recommend Le Beaujolais to anyone looking for a great French dining experience in London. * Service: 5/5 * Atmosphere: 4/5 * Overall: 4.5/5

Great atmosphere but the food is very poor for the price. £20 for canteen-style sausage & chips. Another £20 for "fish pie", aka salmon with cheese sauce (definitely not a pie). "Fondue" is a small cardboard tub of melted herby cheese served with stale bread. £10 for a bowl of adequate onion soup (which costs about 10p to make). I've been around provincial France to recognise the level of quality - it's what you would get at any random bistro in any random town - but here it is twice the price. Drink enough wine and you might think it is classy but IMO this is just enough sign of the relative decline of French cuisine (compared with the incredible options from around the world elsewhere in Soho and London in general).

Superb and authentic French bar serving some food.

Nice atmosphere at first, shame for the waiter who was extremely rude over a misunderstanding and did not give us the time of day when we tried to explain and apologise. His belittling tone and attitude shocked other clients around us and helps feed into the french waiter stereotype. This place has potential to be a very lovely little wine bar but doesn’t hit the mark due to the not so lovely waiting staff

Typically French wind bar without the rudeness. Great choice of wine. I recommend the plat du jour. Clientele of regulars Monday to Friday.

Charismatic little pub, great atmosphere and food 👍🏻

What a place. Highly recommended.

Love this place. Eclectic older crowd. Fine wine. Short tasty menu. Decor hasnt changer sine the 1980s.

Really easy going spot to enjoy wine and top notch hospitality

Service was great along with wine recommendations. Had a small plate of charcuterie and some cheese which were both amazing. Definitely will be going back for the main courses and to try more wines.

A quaint and quirky French wine bar that I would definitely recommend. The staff are friendly, there is a decent wine selection as well as other options if you still wish to visit London's oldest French wine bar but wine isn't your thing. The food is rustic yet tasty and a decent portion. The toulouse Sausages were enjoyed by my friends. The picture is the spicy sausages. Call for a reservation of you would like a table but I'm sure you could find space to pop in for a cheeky glass if you wanted. Definitely worth a visit and I will be returning.

An absolute gem. The sommelier Gerrard was an a absolute delight. Fantastic wine and excellent atmosphere along with classic French food.

Cosy French wine bar, lovely easygoing and welcoming French staff. What can I say ... that's the French way !

classic nice place, good food and wine, relaxed environment

Went to the underneath resteruant for dinner, found a plastic bag tie in my salad. When we tried to pay the bills, we wanted to split the bill, however, the guy who works there told me that in France people don’t split bill and it’s better that one person pays the bill. Excuse me? Are we in France? I’m not French…I went back to check the bills, he charged everyone more for the splitting bill, even though only roughly 1 pound more, he got very angry about that I was checking the bill, so what? As a customer, I’m not allowed to check the bills? Such a arrogant altitude and bad experience, I definitely not coming back again.

Great atmosphere, excellent food and cheerful staff.

A fab place to go for a quiet drink and to relax. Great staff as well

The venue for our annual alumni Christmas lunch, fantastic food, excellent wine. After missing 2 years due to COVID December's event was superb.

Wonderful piece of France, just off Charing Cross Road. Great wines, and food. Wonderful interior, and great staff.

Le Beaujolais is a fantastic hidden gem!!! Lovely vibe, food, and drink! A great place to visit solo, as a couple or as part of a group, as was my visit! 10/10 with a true French service feeling with a recognisable French attitude!!! This place transports you out of London and to a feeling of Montmartre, especially in the evening, as just before you enter you will glimpse St Martin's Theatre in the background, with The Mouse Trap neon light on. A must visit if you are passing Litchfield Street! Thanks for a great experience, everyone at Le Beaujolais!

What's the French word for dive, but in a nice way?

Nice place. Wine selection wasn’t my favourite and it was pretty pricey. Staff were fantastic though. No complaints there 🙂

Ok, i am French and i tend to avoid French restaurants abroad, as they usually turn into touristic traps. This one is not! The food was tasty and the wine went down like a charm. Discussing with the owner for a moment made me realise that it is definitely a place i could call home!

Nice piece of France in London! Good prices and good food. The meat board is delicious as well as the red wines.

While really busy, it has a great atmosphere

Great place to spend the evening with a bottle of wine and some cheese

Le Beaujolais is one of our favourite, centrally located yet hidden gems. You'll go for the French wine, cheese, pate, rillettes and authentic, select French recipes, with a friendly service. No bookings here, just come along and wait for the next available table. You can share a table, too, so waiting times are not prohibitive. I love dining in France and Le Beaujolais is the closest thing you can find in Central London. Highly recommended and, if you see me there, don't hesitate to say hello!

Nothing special, silly prices for bog standard wines

Love this place but slightly ruined now by the over lighting, feels more like a waiting room now so has lost its legendary atmosphere

Great food, great atmosphere and attentive staff. Well pleased with the quality and the cost of lunch - The cheese board is to die for !!

Very French , and lovely Staff....Nice Food.....and Good Atmosphere...

Tucked in on a side street, this spot is truly wonderful. We ducked in here for a glass of wine before a show and were immediately charmed. So much so that after the show, we came back for dinner. The dinner was lovely. If you find yourself in the area, I strongly recommend a cheese plate, the boeuf bourguignon, and shepherd's pie paired with a bottle of red of your choosing. They served us pretty late, around 10 pm.

Excellent French quirky Wine Bar in the heart of the Theatre District in Central London, just off Shaftesbury Avenue, the food snd excellent selection of wines, make this place a must. Just off a small side street, we always jus pop in whenever we are in London for a selection of cheeses and wine.

Sometimes you just find the perfect place. If you like an authentic french experience then this is the place for you. Superb.