The Little Wine Shop & Social Wine Bar in Taunton Deane

My friend treats me to lunch for my birthday & we decided to come here whilst shopping in Taunton. Although we were late customers the waiter staff was attentive & helpful, offering me a taste of the Slovenian Sav Blanc before buying in case I didn't like it, it was delicious so no problem there. We chose our tapas & a guy came to ask if we needed any explanations, turns out he was the chef. Food was really delicious, calamari perfect, chicken Tsukane beautiful, the black cod was divine as was the rest of our choices, thoroughly recommend eating here.

My friends birthday treat to me. We were late walk-ins to eat at lunch time so it was quite quiet, the bar lad was very friendly & helpful letting me try the Slovenian Sav Blanc in case I didn't like it, it was delicious so no problem there. The tapas menu has a good variety of choice so amongst other dishes, the calamari was perfect, the chicken Tsukane was very tasty & the black cod was sooo good. All in all a really lovely meal & I would thoroughly recommend eating here

Booked a table for my partners birthday which in itself should have been a nice experience however the person who took the booking seemed to talk in riddles and seemed totally uninterested with it or us at that point I should have realised this was not the place for us. But as we had tried a small plate here early November and it was lovely I was so hopeful that the paella promised for Sunday lunch would be authentic and delicious. Sadly we arrived to an empty restaurant again I wish we had just left but to support local businesses we stayed and ordered the paella which turned up as it had come from a microwave stodgy clumps of rice crisp mussels no flavour other tomato purée hideous lumps of what I am guessing was chorizo it was totally inedible. I myself had the pig cheeks in sherry which were undercooked and still covered in sinew which instantly put me off and the patatas bravas was so soaked in oil it was all you could taste no lovely crisp potatoes and a lovely rich spicy sauce was on offer. We did say it was not as expected and totally not to our taste but paid the £55 for the unpleasure of a ruined birthday lunch. We won’t be back.

We were very dubious when Japanese inspired dishes featured on the tapas menu. How can Japanese dishes integrate with Spanish / Mediterranean dishes? Well - the answer is ‘very well’! We ordered a favourite of old ( the slow braised pork cheek) in case we didn’t like the other dishes but it wasn’t necessary. We had the crispy tofu, the tuna sashimi, the beef teriyaki and the chicken dish and all were really delicious. We are converts! The small tasty dishes are just like small tapas dishes. My favourite was the crispy fried tofu and my husbands was the tuna sashimi (he who won’t eat anything foreign). The chocolate dessert went down well too. It is also so nice to go somewhere that serves sherry which is so under rated. The fino is a great aperatif and the Pedro Ximine a sumptuous sweet wine.

Reading the reviews it looked good. We tried it out and it was hugely disappointing. The mixed beans, sun blushed tomatoes and fire roasted pepper on sourdough bread and so on, was tasteless cold and totally boring. The Tempura was the worst I have ever tasted. We refused to pay for it. I have never done that ever. Overall a very poor experience. We ate some of it, and finished none of it. Not with the £59.00!

A very pleasant decor and location which would be even nicer in Summer. This was a vist for a light lunch. The range and selection of wines is admirable and the owner is to be congratulated. Unfortunately, the food did not match up. Our party included a chef/owner of a highly thought of eatery and so our comments are considered. The tapas menu has too many items and the ones we selected were dull and not at all appetising. A bit disappointing.

This place is excellent! Great wine and service!

Food was a little disappointing but staff were great and accommodating.

We went for tapas but were seduced by the main menu and weren’t disappointed. The game terrine with apricot chutney was perfectly balanced. The beef bourginon marinated in red wine for three days was perfect. My husband thought the haddock fish cakes were excellent and he loved the Mediterranean cod with samphire (advertised as wilted greens!) was to die for. We both enjoyed our desserts and our decaf coffees with a great selection of whiskeys and liqueurs. We have loved this restaurant since it opened and it goes from strength to strength. We are now looking forward to the new tapas menu which will include some Japanese influences.

Popped in on off chance for some food, excellent service and food is lovely definitely recommend..great find.

We had cocktails and a sharing plater...it was absolutely amazing. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone. Staff were super friendly and accommodating.

Tapas for two was amazing and seriously filling We had the veggie option it was delicious Thank you 🙏

We went here with friends last night after reading the reviews and had a very lovely evening. The food, wine, atmosphere and service was all brilliant, very please we found this place!

The choice of wines is amazing, the staff are always so friendly, attentive and knowledgeable! The food is INCREDIBLE, the mushroom croquettes and cheeses are some of the best I've ever tasted. We even had a cocktail last night and it was delicious and all very reasonably priced for what you get! We came to a private party here last night and the staff couldn't do enough for us all and our hosts. It was a great atmosphere and the food was just wonderful! Thank you so much, and see you soon!

What a gem! Lovely food and a great atmosphere!😊😊

Great atmosphere, and the sort of place taunton could do with more of.

Wow! This is a must go to place Its a stylish relaxing atmosphere. The service is excellent and the food exceptional. Will certainly be back

Great to see this place thriving

We went for a wine tasting experience it was brilliant from start to finish. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff who explained all about the different wines we tried and the food that went with the wine. We would definitely recommend

Great service, good wine and some tasty charcuterie board. I will definitely be back for a few glasses (or bottles) of wine and to try the food. Totally enjoyed talking to the owner and listening to his stories about wine. A gem in Taunton! * Sorry to remove one star, but the food is below average and overly expensive for what it is... frozen microwaved dinner. I will keep visiting for the wine though.

Got the sharer platter and would not recommend. Very carb heavy. No sauce for the cauliflower wings BUT the ham and cheese croquettes were to die for. But with the fishcakes it was like battered everything with extra carbs. Slip some potatas bravos in and some sweet chorizo in red wine and next time I’d be more than happy to pay for the over priced wine.

This is such a lovely venue in Taunton, it helps to be walking distance from work and home! Great selection of wine - and knowledgeable advice from experts, all staff are friendly and efficient. The tapas is excellent as is the atmosphere. Will be back soon….

Amazing experience with lovely people

What's not to like about the Little Wine Shop, Social Wine Bar and Tapas. Our recent trip was alcohol free but still worth a visit for the tremendous tapas and cheese selection. Had many a visit wih delicious wines but still loved the ambience and friendly customer service without the wine! Thank you.

We had the tapas sharing menu with a superb bottle of Roja. Lovely meal Definitely recommend

Amazing service amazing cocktail good food

I was with friends in your restaurant, I really liked the cocktails ,I haven't tried anywhere in the city such delicious cocktails. Very tasty snacks, smiling bartender and a good service. I will definitely come back to you and recommend it to all my friends. Special thanks to the bartender Maria

Only stopped off for drinks, but what a fab time, shout out to Charlie, great staff member, chatting to us and making sure anyone coming in was served just as well... Would highly recommend 😁 ... I don't know why it saved with only one star! I choose 5.. hopefully I have updated it now!

Super place, great food and drink, and a lovely atmosphere - it was a real treat to have live music to accompany the tapas. Would highly recommend.

Really tasty tapas, excellent wine and delicious desserts. Lovely intimate atmosphere - perfectly accompanied by beautiful live music.

I wouldn't say traditional tapas the meals here were larger and more expensive so the menu was more limited. That being said everything was excellent

Dropped in for a quick lunch and was shocked at cost of Tapas and wine. 3strips of chicken breast with a dip for £12.95 Chirizo (maybe 1 sausage sliced)£9 glass 175ml of medoc £15 good medoc which I buy by the bottle for approx £20. Certainly will not be returning next time I am in Taunton. Could not be convinced it was value for money.

Wow what a find, we're not from the area but so lucky we came across this place. Accommodated us although we didn't have a booking. Super friendly male server, who recommended some dishes to us. We opted for the chimichuri steak, croquetas, calamari and bao buns, all dishes were amazing. Fab french glass of cold white and good beer selection made for a perfect night. Thank you

Delicious food, amazing atmosphere!

Excellent afternoon despite the weather. The owner and staff made it a very enjoyable few hours.

Great food and quick service. The tapas was home made. Extensive wine list and next time will be back for the cheeseboard.

Excellent lunch of tapas and wine. Good quality food and great staff and ambience. I also bought a bottle of wine .

Dropped in for lunch and were kindly given a table if we ordered fast because we were close to closing time! The best place in Taunton and consistently lovely service and excellent food. Fantastic tapas menu and excellent wines, served with panache by Will and the team. Thanks guys!!!!

We went as a group of friends for wine tasting and tapas. Philippe hosted us at the table and shared his impressive sommelier knowledge of the wine he had chosen for us. It was a really nice evening and I would recommend it to anyone looking for something different. Only thing I would say is, if you are feeling very hungry it's probably worth eating a small meal before as it wasn't enough to fill me up. I'd definitely go back and try a meal from the actual menu.

Best cheese and charcuterie in town! Best wine selection as well ! Service is top of the top, friendly but mannered and professional. Terrace is so welcomed for the British summer times and inside is also cozy for the chilly night. Definitely coming back - favorite new place to eat in Taunton and by far !

Perfect meal with excellent wine to accompany it. Really good selection of dishes to enjoy with an extensive collection of beautiful wines to enjoy. Thank you for a great experience with excellent service

We were served by Julia, she was outstanding. Despite claiming she was in training she gave us all we needed. A genuine gem of a location and brilliant staff.

Best place I have eaten in Taunton. The food was exceptional, we tried the tapas and the quality was very high. There are so many delicious options we will be back very soon! The waiter was also great, really friendly and knowledgeable and helped recommend tapas dishes.

The place that impressed me especially with the wine table😍 Their wines have a great selection and taste! Be sure to reserve your table before you arrive.

Lunch with my son and daughter in law on Mother's Day. All staff we met were cheerful friendly and attentive. I've not had tapas before and was not disappointed. We had a selection of dishes and it was all full of flavour. All well presented and hot. The desserts looked and tasted great. Thank you for making my tapas first time such a good one. My children have been before and I'll be back as there are so many new things for me to taste! Imagine first calamari at the age of 70! Sheltered life😊

Amazing food, service and great atmosphere. Will definitely return

Amazing place. Fantastic service. Cocktails are superb. Highly recommended. Will definitely be going back to sample the tapas.

Can't fault the food, apart from the price. But Philippe, the owner, came over as being totally uninterested to the point of being rude. Having lived in France for 48 years we have seldom met a frenchman so arrogant and unfriendly.

We went for a work night out, we did wine tasting with tapas and would highly recommend and have already told my friends. It was good range of wines, great food, overall great evening.

We have made a reservation for two through the phone which was answered quite fast, when we arrived we were very well welcomed and all the staff were very polite and kept our coats on as soon as we walked in. Initially we were seated on a corner and it was quite a small table so we were in uncomfortable but requested to move to a different table and the waitress kindly helped us move without any hesitation, the tables are extremely small specially if you order tapas which are served in different plates and we were left out of space with the drinks and the food which was a bit unpleasant. The temperature it was quite cold inside and my partner ended up having to request his coat because he was uncomfortable, the atmosphere it was good but we were expecting much more as being a wine shop we thought it would be more cosy and as well the music could be improved with something like jazz that would definitely go much better than comercial music. They have an extensive menu and you can either choose a la carte or the tapas, they also have plenty of wines but we were a bit disappointed that there were no Spanish red wines at all but a lot of to choose from, we have ordered a French red wine which was divine. I was extremely disappointed with the tapas we ordered five tapas and even that I know tapas are small plates, the portions were too small and we ended up hungry without time to order more. The calamari were full of taste but the texture it wasn’t great as they were not crunchy, the supposedly Ali oil it was normal mayo and didn’t had any taste of garlic at all, the bravas were good but the sauce it was just a bit on top and none below, the house bread it was excellent we had the sourdough and came with olive oil and balsamic we have also had the meatballs which it was disappointing as well because of the meat flavour and they were also dry when they should be succulent as we were expecting, we had also croquets and requested them to be two of each so we had two of mushroom and other two of ham and cheese, the croquettes of mushrooms were nothing special but the ham and cheese ones were simply delicious it was what we enjoyed the most they were full of flavour and very creamy and full of texture from the ham, we also had the pintxos which were made with goats cheese and caramelised onions that were also divine and full of flavour. We had to add salt and pepper to all food to improve the taste, and we were left hungry and disappointed and unfortunately very unsatisfied as we were expecting more than we had, the prices are average and the service it was great, all the waiters were extremely attentive and friendly.

First time here been meaning to go for a while booked a table for a double birthday. Staff were lovely. The food was delicious! Ordered the tapas sharer for 4 it came on 2 identical boards there was enough food per person for a small lunch. The quality and presentation of the tapas was great! We also ordered the cheese fondue (must preorder) it was so yummy very rich! You got a lot of bread and salad with it we'd happily trade some of the bread and salad for something to cut through the richness of the delicious cheese fondue like pickles maybe? Great selection of wines to choose from with your food. No faults at all with the atmosphere food or staff thank you. There's also a small deli counter selling cheeses and cures meats as well and a very good selection of wines and premium spirits also Best of all it's dog friendly!

We had the Christmas menu last night. I had 2 courses for £30. I thought the food I had was really lovely and well presented....however I contemplated the 3 course for £38 as I really wanted the goats cheese starter but I'm so glad I didnt. Others on our table did have this starter and they were disappointed... I really struggled to see the four slices of beetroot and the thumb sized amount of goats cheese in amongst the small handful of Rocket salad. To the owner.... I know the cost of living has gone up and you have your over heads, but your customers have to watch their pennies too. If you continue to make the portions this tiny for the money you are charging you won't have customers. Please don't let this be another Taunton restaurant with so much potential go down the swanny. It would be a real shame.

Fantastic relaxed venue in the heart of Taunton, beautifully located next to the river. Great staff, consistently excellent food and the wines are just out of this world. We’ve recently attended three of their wine tasting nights and they are not to be missed! We are truly lucky to have this gem in Taunton - we also highly recommend stopping in and buying some cheese to go with all the delicious wine to take home!

We have visited and eaten here on several occasions but we tried the food and wine pairing evening this time. What a great evening. Excellent food, great wine and fab service. Previously we have tried the spring menu and the tapas. Each time the food and wine has been delicious.

Last minute booking for tapas on a Saturday night , lovely selection of food and wine, service was speedy and attentive. Can’t fault the night really! Highly recommend, but do make sure to try to book as weekends seem to fill up quickly

Beautiful food, lovely setting and on a warm, summer evening, with the sun setting, the atmosphere would be perfect. The food was second to none, and the salami with the charcuterie melted in your mouth. And the lemon sillabub was out of this world. Really friendly staff, jazzy shirts to boot and the owner is a top fella. Highly recommend, even if it is a bit pricey, but worth it for a special treat. Price of meal for 2, including 3 ipa’s and a bottle of wine was under £100, so can’t complain.

Manager was very helpful and provided a sour dough brunch with marvellous scrambled eggs with ham . Absolutely excellent food and very reasonably priced

Asked for recommendations on gin and said surprise me beautiful gin given amazing service will definitely return

Lovely food wine and service Recommend for any occasion. Really nice guy who presume is the manager Great to support local businesses

You know you’re in for a special experience when your hosts greet you as long lost friends. We were ridiculously early due to the weather but were shown to our table immediately and walked through the options for dining. We both opted for the tapas and honestly, what an excellent decision. To begin our evening we enjoyed cocktails which were crafted to perfection whilst we perused the menu. We opted for all of the fish selection with the tortilla and mushrooms for the table. Everything was utterly delicious. We could not find fault with a single item. The service was truly impeccable, every member of the team were entirely faultless, showing a level of attentiveness and professionalism that is seldom seen. We both had puddings, with mine being the vegan option, they were again, delicious. I’m rather picky with my wine selection but our sommelier was exceptional in finding us the perfect accompaniment. This small but perfectly formed team are a force to be reckoned with. Chef and his supporting staff deliver sheer perfection with the front of house team creating that wonderful magic that accompanies all great dining experiences. Thank you all so much, it was an absolute delight.

I have no idea why some people are in customer facing roles. The food and wine looks great but we have never managed to try anything...and never will now. On the first occasion walking past on a sunny Sunday saw 3 or 4 tables with people chatting. We walked in, before getting though the door the man who 'appears' to be in charge stated "we're closed" I looked at the tables out side with half bottles of wine on them looked at my watch 3:40 on a Sunday. I looked back at him and said "we're only after a quick beer", he got quite offended with my gesture to give him my money, stared at me and aggressively said "we close at 4" and walked off. I wouldn't normally give that sort of beligerant behaviour a second chance, but again walking past on a lovely Saturday evening thought we would see if we caught them on a bad day. Walked in and there he was... "have you booked" in a, your bothering me Kinda way, I replied "no we're just after a drink and happy to sit at the bar" there were 3 stools available and 4 tables unoccupied. This time without eye contact he walked straight past us into the dining room and loudly and aggressively said "I've got booking coming in, you can wait". No third strike for this place, spend your money where it is appreciated.

How lucky are we in Taunton to have this place. Four of us went for lunch today. Friendly and welcoming greeting, fabulous food, wine was perfect and we all left feeling very happy. The staff were attentive in a relaxed way. Can’t wait to go back for an evening meal or a coffee during the day. Outstanding

Very nice place and restaurant. We had few tapas like croquetas (very nice crust in the outside and flavour). The patatas bravas were really tasty and also the tortilla very original mixture and flavour. We had also pig cheeks that were tender. The place is really nice also the terrace and has a little corner for all the wines you can imagine. The variety of the menu is high and the staff was friendly and efficient. The desserts we had were a special tiramisu from the place, amazing and the iles flotante that was a very original and interesting dessert. Good place to have nice tapas and wine.

We had the tortilla, patatas bravas, croquetas, pig cheeks for mains. Tiramisu and iles fotantes as dessert. Patatas bravas were not amazing and croquetas lack bechamel but spanish tortilla was well made and pig cheeks mixed well with the mash potato. Surprisingly high quality of desserts especially the tiramisu. Highly recommended.

Great selection of wine, tastie tapas. Jovial owner. Perfect location by the River Tone

Food was good but the service & attitude of the staff came across arrogant! Tables were dirty, plates left on the table instead of clearing them away! Service not great they could do with someone to clear tables & wipe down.

I can't believe we've only just discovered The Little Wine Shop! 6 of us went for lunch last Saturday and it was so good that we returned yesterday for tapas in the evening. On both occasions the food was exceptional including the tastiest, freshest, crispiest and lightest vegetable tempura ever. We've sampled just about every item on the tapas menu and they were all superb - the garlic prawns, ham cheek, ham and cheese croquets, tortilla, patatas bravas; all delicious and clearly freshly cooked. And the puddings are divine - we had the lime and ginger parfait which was beautifully and artfully presented with the most exquisite candied peel and my friend declared the tiramisu to be the best ever :)) The very well priced wine list is eclectic and the staff very knowledgeable, and happy to offer tastings. The ambience is just lovely and all of the staff are welcoming, friendly and attentive striking perfectly the balance between professionalism and good humour. We love it here and will be back many more times, maybe for breakfast next!

I entered the place by chance because the weather was good and I wanted to eat something and I saw the word "tapas", I asked for a table on the terrace and the attention was phenomenal. I had a wine with my partner, and we ordered ham and cheese croquettes and calamari and we loved it. I will definitely go again

A very nice small quiet corner of Taunton near the river where you can sit outside

Great shop with amazing wine, cocktails and beer. Didn't eat here but looked like it could be good 👍

Had an amazing dinner here last Saturday. Each dish is high quality and there is a great selection. Tapas portions are good. Service was even better. All the guys that served us knew the food and were super nice and helpful. Drink selection is great as well. Will definitely be going back.

Perfect pairing of cheese with a New Zealand Pinot noir. Followed by a light lunch of bean stew. We will return.

Paul at the little wine shop gave us 10/10 service from the minute we walked in! Stunning cocktails and the baby Guineas’ are to die for! Will definitely be coming back!

What a change! The food was brilliant but even better was the ambience. The whole atmosphere has changed, it is warm and cosy with lovely tapas and good wine

Just had an amazing breakfast. The smashed Avacado on sourdough bread with spinach and mushrooms topped with a perfect poached egg was superb. The smoked salmon was pretty good too and it was a delight to have a proper Buck’s Fizz made with freshly squeezed oranges. It was all so good that we stayed on and had lunch too!

Yes, just yes! What a gem. You definitely need to book unless you're just dropping in for drinks on the off chance. We popped in for a drink, and luckily there was a table free. Lovely helpful knowledgeable staff and owner is good fun and clearly passionate about what is delivered. The menu looked fab and saw lots of mouth-watering food being brought out. Will be booking dinner there for sure!

Absolutely love this place and the atmosphere - owner is a gem and makes you feel so special and special welcome 🤍

Didn’t think it was open as there was no one else in but glad I tried the door. Delicious tapas and the wine was lovely. We’ll definitely be back as it was perfect.

Popped in for a drink mainly to check the place out! Great welcome, knowledgeable staff, now added to our list of Taunton favourites! Haven't sampled the food yet, but the menu looks great.

This is a great little tapas bar/restaurant, located within a wine shop. We regularly eat in tapas bars, and this is definitely one to return to. We received a warm welcome, lots of discussion over the wine and we had 6 dishes between two of us. All excellent. Looking forward to returning soon.

Just held my Mums 60th birthday celebrations here and wanted to thank them for being so great and creating the perfect evening. They catered for 35 of us and the food, service and setting were all amazing. The cocktails went down very nicely (a lot were drank!) and the tapas were amazing! They made the booking process and the event very easy - nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Everyone had the best time! Thank you.

Delicious cheese fondue served with a fresh green salad and a fab dry white wine.. on a great offer too. Excellent service from Paul who was very attentive. Lovely atmosphere as always. Highly recommend.

This is by far our favourite restaurant in Taunton. Paul, Will and the team are so friendly and informative. Every time we try somethingnewandare never disappointed. They take something straight forward like figs wrapped with Parma ham and stuffed with goats cheese and turn it into something fantastic by using first class ingredients. The N‘Djua is not on many menus but so good. You must go!

It’s always a pleasure to find great wine and great cheese. Finding it in Taunton is a double bonus! Hearing the story behind each wine makes it taste all the better. Food here is also excellent. Prepared and served with passion. Just how I like...

Tapas is spot on! Mushroom croquettes are divine. Lovely friendly vibe in this place

What a wonderful evening we had. Paul the host was friendly and welcoming with a fantastic sense of humour, ably helped by Will whose knowledge was wonderful. The food was superb and the team were very accommodating for the member of our party who has...

Lovely place for a well deserved treat; extremely tasty tapas and excellent variety of cheeses (and of course wine). The servers were knowledgable in relation to my gluten free requirements and provided me with a summary of what I could eat ahead of ordering which...

What started as a wonderful evening on ‘opening night’ after a long week, ended rather disappointingly and completely confusing. The food was really lovey, we had the chicken and the cod and the cocktails were delicious. Service started off brilliant. Decor just right. We were...

We had a wonderful evening. We picked 4 tapas dishes, which was plenty. The food was excellent - I loved the spicy bean stew - and the service was superb. They even put a table outside for us so we could enjoy the lovely evening...

It's a wine bar... If you like wine... Its the place for you..

We have just found this gem. To have such quality tapas and wine selection in Taunton came as an unexpected surprise. After this first visit we will definitely be back. Rather than a lunch time stop it has to be an evening event to savour...

Great night out as usual! Food, wine and service all fantastic. We are both vegan and were well catered for with various tapas dishes including the excellent Mushroom croquettas and vegetable tempura. Would highly recommend

Enjoyed another excellent lunch with fab tapas and delicious wines. Tip top service as always, never disappoints. Well done.

Wonderful wine, lovely atmosphere, enjoy!

Delicious selection of food and wine and we are always well looked after - our go to for a special night out

When you have something which Is of excellent quality and has been prepared with such skill. it is joyful. Very well done.

Friendly staff and great knowledge on wine . Wine reasonably priced and a huge selection. Food was ok but not great , however it was served quickly and presented well.

We love coming here for tapas and wine - both of which are always excellent, both in terms of selection and taste. The staff are always friendly and when the sun is shining you can sit out on the terrace. 😍

Brilliant little wine shop and bar hidden away in the Taunton independent quarter. Wide selection of good quality wine coupled with an interesting authentic tapas menu, along with cheeses and meats. Cosy atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend.

Fantastic choice of wine and authentic tapas, as well as cheese and meats, at this lovely little bar and shop hidden away in Taunton. Brilliant service and a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend!