Gordon's

This is such a great place. I've been going for decades on and off and it never seems to change. The food is fairly basic but extremely good and the wines are extensive and really good value. A bottle of Manzinilla and some olives is a wonderful way to relax in this atmospheric wine bar.
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, January 31, 2008

Gordons is fabulous. The atmosphere is relaxing and chilled out. The food is basic bistr, pate and brad, cheese and olives and just what you want with a good bottle of wine. The wine list is extensive and offers something for every pocket, the staff are friendly and plesant. overall an excellent hideaway from the hustle & bussle of the city even if you are just visiting for a few days. We make a point of going every time we are in london.
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Fiona willis
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, May 17, 2007

This is a charming little wine bar, with emphasis on the wine. The wine list is not the best in town but it's well selected and you're not expected to pay top-notch prices. Personally I think the ambiance of the place is second to none. The decor is perhaps not to everybody's taste but if you want unusual and intimate while being just the tiniest bit dingy and candle-lit then this is very much the place for you. If you’re a French polished mahogany and gleaming brass lover steer clear. There is a small selection of food available all of which is hearty and tasty and good collection of cheeses too. I love the place.
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Jonty
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Thursday, November 30, 2006

A London institution. Great wines (the house porter is my favourite) and great location. Very atmospheric but not for the claustrophobic.
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Friday, November 11, 2005

Saturday. All was going well, I order our wine the bar person was not smiley or helpful but you get that. I then returned to the bar for a second round, it was a different bar person this time. I asked for 2 glasses of wine and that I would settle the bill. She did even look at me and just said “and” I repeated I would like two glasses of wine and to settle the bill, she again replied with “and”…it was getting a bit confusing at this stage. So I spoke very clearly and then she smirked and said ok.

All the while she was talking to an equally “scruffy too cool for school” colleague about his debaucherous night previously. The transaction action was settled she slammed the bill on the counter all the while continuing to talk to her colleague.

This place has great atmosphere, it is ruined by bar staff who really don’t deserve their jobs and are an embarrassment to an institution like Gordon’s. A lot of tourists were in the bar and I can only feel they are getting yet another example of appalling customer service in London.
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Dave
Thursday, November 03, 2005

Good place for after work drinks

this is a relaxed wine bar where the emphasis is on good company with access to good wine and food.

essentially this is a coal cellar in the bottom of Villiers street where things have not changed a great deal from the days when it was used to store fule. Some kind sole has move the barrales from the wine cellar into it and hass also added ttables chairs and a couple of food trollies.

the food is not especially cheap but its very good. poached salmon fresh new potatoes andcold meats basic salads and generous helpings. wine list is very good and there is a good selection of port .

this is the last place i would come for a sunday roast. that simply isnt what this place is for papers a bite to eat and a glass of madira on sunday morning is much more its style. Wines vary depending on what you buy but expect to pay about 2.50 a glass minimum and a minimum of 15 for a bottle of decent wine. Expect to pay about 6.50 to 8.00 for food.

If your persistant - or early - you will get a seat.
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Ru Anderson - View all reviews by this user
Tuesday, November 01, 2005

this was my favourite afterwork venue in the west end for many years. NOw that im working in the city It is still my favourite I just dont get there as often as I would like.

this is a place to meet friends and have a conversation . It happens to be a coal cellar.Some one rather thoughtfully has added a bar where they sell a good range of wines and ports and they do excellent plain food. Ploughmans lunch, salads, poached salmon.excelent basic fare at a reasonable price . A glass of wine and lunch will set you back less than £12. Food after work with the same glass of wine might rise to £15 pounds - but usually only because the conversation is good and you decided to have a second glass.

If your persistant you will get a seat - Possibly outside if your lucky.

Tall people and those suffering from claustrophobia may not like the deeper recesses of the cellar under villiars st. Which is good caus it makles more room for me. I wouldnt advise a sunday lunch here. Its not what the venue is about - but by all means bring the paper, talk to strangers and have some food and wine at lunch time on a Sunday.
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A Cuffe
Wednesday, October 26, 2005