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Boot & Flogger
Tucked away on a quiet side-street close to Borough Market and just a short walk from London Bridge station, The Boot & Flogger is the original Davy’s Wine Bar. Opened in 1965 by John Davy trading as a Free Vintner – a privilege granted by the Worshipful Company of Vintners – it became the blueprint for wine bars in London.
Visitors to the Boot & Flogger enjoy classic British cooking. Look out for best quality meats, British fish and daily specials; all polished off with an artisan cheese selection and traditional puds. Our wine list boasts an extensive range drawn from Davy’s Wine Merchants cellars in Greenwich including fine wines by the glass using Coravin.
Brimming with genuine character and jovial service, The Boot & Flogger is also home to some of the most characterful local private dining rooms.
Boot & Flogger
10-20 Redcross Way
Southwark
London
SE1 1TA
- London Underground (London Bridge (6 mins))
- National Rail (London Bridge (6 mins))
What's On
Wine Tasting Experiences in London
We love to share our passion for wine and regularly host a variety of wine tastings in London, take a look at our calendar of up-coming wine tastings and events.
Big Steaks!
Join us every Wednesday at one of our Wine Bars & Dining Rooms for BIG steak Wednesday to enjoy a selection of juicy and succulent large sharing steaks.
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 standing1x 22 seated / 40 standing
2x 14 seated / 20 standing
Semi-Private Spaces
1x 40 seated / 60 standingExclusive Hire
100 seated / 150 standing
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.
Customer Reviews
"Favourite wine bar and restaurant in London. Amazing food and huge selection of wines with a professional service. All at reasonable prices. This is the benchmark against which I measure other establishments. "
"I have been coming to the Boot and Flogger for about 30 years. In all that time, it has remained a wonderful place to meet friends and entertain visitors. Please never change! This week, my Italian friends visiting from Rome declared it their favourite London dining experience. The manager and staff remain wonderful hosts and could not be more helpful. Thank you all. You are a very special group of staff in a very special place! "
"Love this place! Can't believe it took me so long to find this place, a fantastic find. I have now already been there twice within a month. Fantastic food, great wine list, excellent atmosphere, we will be back."
"A unique venue which feels like being in another more gracious time. Traditional good food and a wonderful calm ambience."
"This wine bar has retained a lot of its historical charm and feels like you're stepping into history. We were sat in the "cellar" section but didn't feel like we were completely isolated as staff were super friendly and attentive. Recommend checking it out for the decor, food was great too!"
"The party enjoyed the food and said the service was top class and they were very attentive "
"Recently had a dinner for 13 people in one of the private rooms. The food, service and venue itself were all fantastic and we will certainly be back again. "
"This cosy wine bar has left the best impressions! Attentive staff, delicious dishes, good presentation and a reasonably priced menu. I would recommend it to anyone and will certainly return in the future. "
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