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Vagabond Charlotte Street

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Relaxed wine store & bar offering bottles to sample, plus artisan cheese & charcuterie. People often mention wine, wines, good, great, nice, experience, glass, time, selection, card,


Address

25 Charlotte St., London W1T 1RW, United Kingdom

Website

www.vagabondwines.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 4599 8607

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (323 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: wine (29) wines (16) good (10) great (10) nice (9) experience (9) glass (8) time (7) selection (6) card (6)
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  • 5/5 Natasha K. 1 year ago on Google
    Met up with two friends here tonight. We booked a table in advance and got a lovely little spot by the window. The waiters were all friendly and helpful. The concept is that they have many wines which you can have by the glass. A taster (25 mls) is 1-2 pounds depending on the bottle. My friend got a taster which was a drop only because the bottle was empty and the waitress came to fix it and gave her a whole glass for free which was nice. The wine selections were excellent. We also had a flatbread which was good and Padron peppers. Would definitely come back and bring more friends!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 George M. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent selection of wines. Exceptional service from two of the waiters and rubbish from the third one(which came to us as the "manager) - Short black hair, glasses, dark skin - Yeah, I'm talking about you. We complained about not getting the wines that we were charged for and he came with an attitude telling us it's our fault. As an attempt to find out what was the cause of the issue i asked if it could be possible that when we used the card, someone else was pressing a button and thus our card was charged. He apparently didn't understand that this was just a scenario and jumped ahead to tell me that then it's not their fault. When i told him again that this is just an attempt to make sense of the situation and that I don't really know why we were charged, he straight forward accused us of either not paying attention or trying to scam them. I then asked him if that could be an issue with the machine, if he can show us the transaction history and if he can check the camera feed to see that we only used the machine twice for the minimum cost. He came back twice, showing different transaction histories both times. The second time was the correct feed as at the first one there were 4 transaction that did not add to the amount we've spent. The second feed was showing a drink in between ours for the outstanding amount of 7.20£. Yes, he was accusing us of scamming for 7.20£. He didn't even bother with the camera feed. Upon realising that they made a mistake he gave us back 20£ instead of 7.20£. A common pattern to make mistakes at this point. It goes without saying that I gave back the card with all the extra money in. Overall what could have been a pleasant evening for 6 people, was ruined by one rude person.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elena M. 5 months ago on Google • 186 reviews
    I like the concept of choosing my own drink in my own pace while reading the profile of each one. There are various options at different prices. We sat on a shared table. They offer tap water free of charge. Friendly staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stephanie H. 1 year ago on Google • 332 reviews
    A busy place for a variety of wines. I don't think any of them were particularly spectacular, but it was a fun experience to have wine from an automated box. I'd say the experience is what you go for. The food is good, but again nothing spectacular. This place is the perfect spot to meet up with friends, have a nice glass (or many) of wine, try different wines you may not have heard of, and/or to have a quick drink before dinner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karencita L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice wine bar with an extensive wine list and delicious small plates. The place is cosy, the staff is friendly... I mean is everything you need if you are looking to have a glass of wine with delicious charcuterie! Absolutely recommended!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Manu K. 1 year ago on Google
    Had read so much about this place- we walked for almost 1km and fortunately walked right in. In terms of wine selection- have to hand it to them- very expansive. A prime example of technology being put to use for customer experience, efficiency and profit (all good). In my mind that was the only good thing about the place- the large selection. Where it falls short 1. Too impersonal and no conversation. You are asked if this is your first time (which it was) and then explained how it works. That is the last time someone speaks to you. I would prefer to have conversation with the resident sommelier in the recommendations, history, grape etc. 2. None of the wines were excellent. I tried 8. Then I gave up. Maybe a reflection of my ability to choose wine but I don’t think I am that bad. 3. Food was really bad. Had a flat bread- Brie/walnuts and the Turkish starter. Both were tasteless- no flavor. And there was no one to tell to because everyone was busy in their own rhythm not sure doing what. Will I go back- never. Visited Dec 2022
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Adam G. 1 year ago on Google • 163 reviews
    What a fun spot. Jamming on a Friday night. A great selection of wines. Great place to post up pre dinner for a vino. Great location too on Charlotte street. Would love to see more orange skin contact wines for an option. Everyone was super nice
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Meredith G. 1 year ago on Google • 81 reviews
    Very busy serve yourself wine bar with a cool, lively vibe. Selection is large and frankly, choosing and pouring your wine like that is fun! Seemed like an after work crown so it was kinda chaotic and not a ton of space to claim but good for a meeting spot for a glass before your next pub. Non-alcoholic options too!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hilde W. 1 year ago on Google
    So good wine selection, and best food ever! With excellent service as well, I can do nothing but recommand this bar😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pritpal J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great experience. All the staff were so amazing and friendly. They all have knowledge of the wines and went quite in depth if asked. The wines were excellent too. Great way to understand the different types of grapes and figure out what you actually like, without spending a fortune
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elisa 4 months ago on Google • 216 reviews
    Happened upon this gem whilst waiting for Monopoly on Tottenham Court Road. What a find! Every wine you could imagine with no commitment to buy a bottle. Sample everything and great choices on offer. Highly recommend the unusual Georgian wine and the house champagne! Delightful, reasonably priced tapas on offer for the perfect accompaniment to your deink choices. Atmosphere is vibing and decor on point. Love love love. Will be back for sure. This place is everything. You don't event have to wait for the bill because it is all paid up front. What’s not to love?

  • 3/5 Adam S. 3 months ago on Google • 167 reviews New
    I have been to the branch in Victoria many times and it's fantastic. It mixes uber trendy, service and a great wine experience. However the manager here was so rude about us ordering, so unhelpful that it just all felt really sour. We needed help with the menu, she just didn't care and made us feel derogatory for asking questions. Fortunately though there was a young guy working there who was incredibly helpful and friendly and without him this would be a one star review. If he was running and managing the place it would be five stars, but this woman was so sour that I just don't want to go back. She was nice at the end of our meal but by that time it was too late. We just weren't feeling it and so only had one glass of wine each, then went to a local hotel bar nearby with real customer service and had a great time. To repeat, if the younger guy was the manager and doing the customer service we would have loved it and definitely return. The food was good though in very nicely done. I will return to their Victoria branch but probably not to this one.

  • 4/5 Isa J. 2 months ago on Google • 123 reviews New
    The selection of wine is interesting and we loved being able to taste lots of wines as you can have a small portion and tap your card to pay. The food we ordered wasn’t good. Bland undercooked cauliflower, beef brisket in some sort of bbq sauce, over salted potatoes and meatballs. Probably better to either stick to bread and olives with your wine or eat somewhere else. It’s a great vibe and if we hadn’t eaten there we would have given 5 stars.

  • 5/5 Maya H. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorite wine bars in London! I always have a great experience here, but most recently Nikesh was so lovely for accommodating us on such short notice. Will definitely be back!

  • 4/5 Benjamin H. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great time at Vagabond on the weekend before Christmas - the wine vending machines are a great idea that not only cut down on bar waiting time but also allows you to easily read about and choose wine to your taste. They offer in three sizes, the first being more of a taster and range from affordable to very expensive. We didn't try the food so can't comment on that but it had a nice chilled atmosphere and Charlotte Street felt very Christmassy. My only complaint would be that the staff didn't provide any explanation upon us entering which meant we weren't entirely sure how it all worked to begin with (it is simple once you know though).

  • 5/5 Gracie A. 5 months ago on Google
    Service was exceptional! Leila you went above and beyond in helping us sample the wines and find one we both liked. Thankyou so much - so kind and made the experience even more enjoyable! Would highly recommend☺️

  • 5/5 Emily T. 10 months ago on Google
    Cool and lively experience. Bring a contactless card and pay by the glass (or taster) of wine! Staff knowledgeable about the wines and helped me try to find a specific one. Has red, wine and rose in the optics. The food was nice - ordered pizza and some nibbly bits. As it's busy, table bookings are strict (our party arrived late due to transport issues!) As with all of these areas in London, it's not cheap.

  • 5/5 Francesca 7 months ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere. We were there for a private event and they could have made it a bit more organized but the tapas food was good and the automated wine bar was a nice novelty.

  • 4/5 Brian F. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool place and love the selections. You can buy 25ml samples to see what you like before getting a whole glass. 1 star off because the prices are noticeably higher than other bars/restaurants for the same quality wine.

  • 5/5 Kevin B. 3 years ago on Google
    Really cool concept for a wine bar. Your download the app, lodge your credit card, and order/pay/serve yourself through the wine machines. Food is good, as well. Great place to come with friends to try some unique, “different” wines that change regularly.

  • 4/5 Kris B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great wine bar with a huge selection. Popped in for a few late drinks and it wasn’t too busy. Decent snacks available too.

  • 4/5 Tânia T. 2 months ago on Google • 70 reviews New
    This bar is such a great idea for anyone wanting to taste and learn more about wine. The atmosphere is great too! It's a very tiny bar but very lively. We tasted some starters to share and it was overall a bit disappointing. I wish they enhanced this tasting experience, expanding the menu and suggesting pairings for each of the wines. It's a bit expensive but I guess that for central London this is okay. Love the concept. Will definitely be back. Just not for food 😅

  • 5/5 Phil M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is such a nice idea. Sample lots of wines, even super expensive bottles, for small amounts of money (be careful, they creep up on you). The food menu is perfect for sharing and everything we had was really tasty. The team were also really helpful when looking for a wine to try (but no malbec?).


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout

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