45 Jermyn Street
WLC overall ranking: 54
WLC REVIEW: “45 Jermyn Street doesn’t have one of London’s longest lists, and neither does it carry a hugely eclectic range, but it manages to be one of the capital’s best places to drink wine. Curated by restaurant manager, David Nichter, previously of Villandry, the selection is littered with keenly-priced classics; the sort of names that have been edged out of trendier restaurants, but bring a smile to the face of anyone who loves wine.
“There are plenty of options by the glass, carafe and magnum at the front of the list, while standard bottles are arranged by region – starting with Herefordshire – and finishing with Sherry. Within each area is a well-known, benchmark offering: for example, the house pour fizz is Louis Roederer Brut Premier, the New World Pinot offering hails from Au Bon Climat, the Rioja from Lopez de Heredia, the Chateauneuf-du-Pâpe from Beaucastel, and the rosé from Domaines Ott*. There’s even a selection of Château Musar, both white and red.
“If there is a surprising element to the selection it is the handful of Hungarian wines, although this is explained by the fact Nichter comes from the nation. Indeed, one of the best value whites available by the glass, carafe and bottle is the Oremus Dry Frumint ‘Mandolás’.”
