The Greenhouse
The Greenhouse was awarded the ‘Best for Champagne’ accolade at this year’s WLC Awards. One of the judges said of The Greenhouse’s sparkling offer: “The Champagne list is insane! Krug Grande Cuvée by the glass. There is so much of interest here – lots of single vineyard and old vintages but some great grower Champagnes too.” Another judge commented: “Their whole approach to Champagne is extremely food-friendly – you’re unlikely to leave there without trying at least a glass with your meal.”
Review extract: “The Greenhouse preserves an astonishing collection of bottles, including: Dom Pérignon Oenothèque 1966, Penfolds Grange 1961, Salon 1959, Musar 1956, Cheval Blanc 1949 (magnum), Calon-Ségur (magnum) 1945, Marqués de Murrieta Ygay 1935, Romanée-Conti 1929, d’Yquem 1928, Pétrus 1928, Margaux 1924, Franz Karl Schmitt Niersteiner Fläschenhahl 1921, Latour 1900 (magnum), Massandra Kagor Prince Golitzin Lacrima Christi 1896, Málaga PX 1890, Lafite 1870, and Tokaji Essencia 1866…
In total, sommelier, Elvis Ziakos, who has a fine collection of Prince of Wales checked suits, oversees more than 3,400 bins at this leafy, luxurious haven, amassed with patience and strategy. To an innocent bystander, such a venerable list may appear intimidating. However, Ziakos has humility, and aside from the aged icons starring on his list, there is plenty of interest even sub £50 a bottle, and even the odd bargain, such as Sine Qua Non’s Stripes and Stars rosé, which is cheaper here than retail…”
WLC ranking: 3
Address: 27a Hay’s Mews, Mayfair, W1J 5NY
