Boot & Flogger

The Boot & Flogger wine bar was recently named the No. 1 ‘best-reviewed in London’ by DesignMyNight – a proud recognition of our legacy and passion.

When John Davy opened The Boot & Flogger in 1965, he operated under the historic Free Vintners’ license from the Worshipful Company of Vintners’, (the license dates back to a charter of 1567 granted by Queen Elizabeth I), allowing him to sell wine only – no beer or spirits. At a time when quality wine by the glass was typically reserved for luxury hotels like The Savoy and The Ritz, most pubs offered little more than ‘plonk’. The license gave Mr Davy the freedom to do something entirely without the formality or cost of a grand hotel.

The Boot & Flogger became London’s first true wine bar, setting the standard for a new kind of drinking experience and inspiring several more Davy’s Wine Bars across the City and West End. Its launch marked a turning point in London’s wine scene, and we’re proud to continue that legacy today.

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Boot & Flogger
10-20 Redcross Way
Southwark
London
SE1 1TA

  • London Underground (London Bridge (6 mins))
  • National Rail (London Bridge (6 mins))

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Food & Wine

The Boot & Flogger offers classic British cooking, using carefully chosen, seasonal ingredients to create quality dishes which our customers return for year after year. All of our wines are supplied by Davy’s Wine Merchants and selected by James Davy and the wine buying team. Please ask about our fine wines – including a selection by the glass using Coravin – and fortified range, including vintage Port, Sherry and Madeira.

Dining Menu Sunday Menu Valentine’s Day Set Menu

Wine List

Our doors are open on:

Mon

12:00 – 22:00

Tue

12:00 – 23:00

Wed

12:00 – 23:00

Thu

12:00 – 23:00

Fri

12:00 – 23:00

Sat

12:00 – 23:00

Sun

12:00 – 18:00

Private Dining Rooms

The Boot & Flogger offers a range of characterful spaces in which to entertain; whether it’s a discreet private lunch or large sit-down dinner, a small drinks party or large reception. The courtyard is perfect for daytime events. The Boot & Flogger is also available for private hire.

Private Rooms

1x 10 seated / 15 standing
1x 22 seated / 40 standing
2x 14 seated / 20 standing

Semi-Private Spaces

1x 40 seated / 60 standing

Exclusive Hire

100 seated / 150 standing
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Interior of the Boardroom, a private room at The Boot and Flogger wine barGreen Room private room at The Boot and Flogger

Facilities

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Private Rooms

1x 10 seated / 15 standing
1x 22 seated / 40 standing
2x 14 seated / 20 standing
Semi Private Rooms Icon

Semi-Private Spaces

1x 40 seated / 60 standing
Exclusive Room Hire Icon

Exclusive Hire

100 seated / 150 standing

Air conditioning

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Close to transport

Free wifi

Multimedia facilities

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