Wine bar and restaurant ‘Vinoteca’ Borough has opened on the bustling Stoney Street in the new Borough Yards development, located within a once forgotten railway arch and looking out onto Borough Market. This location adds to the portfolio of five other Vinoteca wine bars dotted over the city, the first launching in 2005. Vinoteca Borough’s wine list is dedicated to independent, sustainable producers, and food menus will follow a similar, carefully sourced approach.

Bi-folding doors will open out onto Stoney Street in the summer months, revealing an expansive bar and high-top tables for drinks or dining. An open kitchen adds a touch of theatricality, along with a bold coloured mural that frames the double-height space. The wine bar won’t just offer wine though – a range of exciting artisanal beers, spirits, and no-and-low-alcoholic drinks from all over the world will be available alongside an ever-changing selection of 25 wines by the glass. Customers will be able to take home any of the wines at highly competitive retail prices from Vinoteca Borough, whilst nationwide visitors will be able to explore Vinoteca’s online shop.

Vinoteca founders have always set out to make wine accessible – championing small, independent producers, and the wine list is divided into digestible sections, such as ‘Fresh, Lighter Whites’ or ‘Full-bodied, Deeper Reds’.

Vinoteca Borough channels a similar approach to their food offering. They celebrate carefully sourced and seasonal produce with Borough Market neighbours like Ginger Pig, Flor and Neal’s Yard supplying meat, bread and cheeses.

The menu will comprise of ‘Bar Snacks and Small Plates’ and mains, including Vinoteca’s signature, Grilled marinated bavette steak, watercress, horseradish and chips. Breakfast will be served all week, with brunch on Saturday and Sunday, with options for those wishing to drop in and grab a freshly baked Croissant and Coffee, what’s not to love?

For more information visit: www.boroughyards.com

Address: Vinoteca, Borough Yards, Unit 207, 18 Stoney Street, London, SE1 9AD

Written by Lenny Wright

Photography courtesy of Vinoteca