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Tel: 0203 870 5000
BOW LANE, LONDON SINCE 1987
Welcome to Balfour at Bow Wine Vaults, Restaurant, Bistro, Bar with Private Function Rooms and Outdoor Terrace, situated in the heart of the City since 1987.
Nestled behind the famous Mary-le-Bow Church and just a stone’s throw to St Paul’s Cathedral, we serve gorgeous food and the highest quality wines. Bow Wine Vaults has been a local favourite for years, at any time of the year.
We pride ourselves in offering ‘The Best of British’; representing the revolution of wine (and English wine in particular), spirits and from across our isles over recent years. We’d love you to try it for yourself.
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“Bow Wine Vaults is an institution in The City of London.”
BOW LANE, LONDON SINCE 1987
Come for a tipple or three, we know you’ll love our wine flights.
Owning our own award-winning vineyard, Balfour Winery, we are immensely passionate about English wine.
Given Bow Wine Vaults’ sterling reputation and historical significance as a fine wine establishment, we celebrate wines from across England and the Rest of World.
Not only do we celebrate wine, but our expert mixologists have put together an eclectic drinks list full of the finest spirits and liqueurs, and can create cocktails to suit all tastes.
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Grab a space on the terrace for a quick lunch to watch the world go by.
Nestled amidst the hustle and bustle, between Cheapside & Cannon Street, Bow Lane has been a renowned thoroughfare for generations.
Balfour at Bow Wine Vaults’ terrace is the perfect spot for al fresco entertaining and dining in London.
With space to seat more than 30 diners, the heated terrace, is suitable whatever the weather. So, why not grab a glass of wine and a spot of lunch and enjoy a spot of people watching?
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Food, glorious food. Our menu is something of a passion.
Our menu will change with the seasons.
Drawn up by our Head Chef and Group Executive Chef, we work year-round to add new dishes from the best autumnal ingredients we can source.
We have a variety of dining experiences. You can grab a quick bite in our Bistro, enjoy counter-top seating at our Bar, enjoy outside dining on the terrace or, if you’re looking for something more secluded, you can experience private dining our downstairs ‘Vestry’ restaurant.
We’re open for Lunch & Dinner as well as drinks all day.
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Private events is our thing. Our downstairs space is perfect for weddings, parties and even corporate meetings.
Looking for the perfect spot to host your special occasion?
Balfour at Bow Wine Vaults has a superb offering on function rooms for private events in London; we can accommodate numbers including 20 to 46 (seated), 20 to 50 for a buffet, 20 to 50 for cocktail/drinks receptions, and even offer exclusive venue hire.
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