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The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square, London,

The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square

4.7
4.7
1500 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary European

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Our beliefs are simple - in a world full of so much terrific food and wine, why settle for a slab of quiche and a glass of boring plonk? Our food is innovative, fresh and tasty... and available at all hours. The wine list speaks for itself - "Legendary for its iconoclastic notes. It doesn"t necessarily tell you what the wine tastes like - you have to make your mind up. It's there to provoke interest", says Harpers, the wine trade magazine. As Barossa wine making supremo John Glaetzer puts it so succinctly, "Don, this is not just a wine list - it's a book". And a readable one at that!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Mediterranean, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7734 7807
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Leicester Square
  • Cross Street
    Cranbourn Street<br />Bear Street<br />
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square tube station (Northern Line)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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What 1,500 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Contemporary European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cork & Bottle in Leicester Square is an "absolute gem" for wine lovers and food enthusiasts alike. Known for its "great food," "outstanding wine selection," and "attentive service," this hidden treasure offers a cozy, "quaint" atmosphere perfect for pre-theatre dining or a romantic escape. Book ahead to enjoy its timeless charm.

1,500 Reviews
  1. Ian

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous evening at The Cork & Bottle. The staff are knowledgeable, wine choice excellent food good and atmosphere has always been brilliant. We are looking forward to returning very soon.

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  2. Pamela

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic atmosphere. You go through an unassuming door just off Leicester Square and find yourself in a crowded cellar bar. When we were there they had opened a Nebuchadnezzar (not sure of spelling) of red and were serving from it which added to the buzz. The food was excellent and the wine delicious. We will definitely go back.

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  3. Mak

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and drinks and friendly / attentive staff.

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  4. Adam

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still wonderful after all these years!! Well done to the Cork and Bottle team.

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  5. Michelle

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always. A little hidden gem in the hustle and bustle of London. Alway come for lunch whenever we are in the big city!!

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  6. Sascha

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some builder next door was drilling. Service was great, Fish was over.

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  7. Alan

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time I had visited in 30 years. It hadn't changed at all in that time. Brilliant.! Perfect!

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  8. Oliver

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My 35th year of coming here. That says it all. :-)

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  9. Eve

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food. Everything is always tasty. It's rare to not be pleased with the menu.

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  10. Duncan

    Cornwall

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wine bar and restaurant, step off the busy street in Leicester Square into a more tranquil environment that is very conducive to a romantic dinner or catch up with friends, great atmosphere, great food and great service, we has the Ox Cheek that was cooked to perfection, a good few glasses of wine and the cheese and biscuits to finish, all excellent. Definitely book in advance they have to turn a lot of walk ins away!

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FAQs

The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Uber Eats. The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7734 7807.

The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square is rated 4.7 stars by 1500 OpenTable diners.

The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 23 times today

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Google Map for The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square

44-46 Cranbourn Street, London, WC2H 7AN

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cranbourn Street<br />Bear Street<br />
  • Area
    Leicester Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Mediterranean, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square tube station (Northern Line)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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