Description:
Not far from the re-created Globe Theatre of Shakespeare's heyday, this place has been called a "Walk-Through Wine Atlas." In the revitalized Bankside area, south of the Thames near Southwark Cathedral, this bricked, walled, and high-vaulted brasserie was converted from long-abandoned Victorian railway arches. Although many come here just to drink the wine, the food is prepared with quality ingredients (very fresh), and the menu is sensibly priced. Start with a bit of heaven such as the pea and ham soup. Dishes are full of flavor and never overcooked. Pan-fried snapper, with crushed new potatoes and salsa verde, won us over. A rump of lamb was tender and perfectly flavored and served with a polenta cake. Many of the dishes have the good country taste of a trattoria you'd find in the countryside of southern Italy. Naturally, the wine list is the biggest in the U.K.
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User Reviews for Cantina Vinopolis
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Atmosphere
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The atmosphere in the Cantina was excellent as the arches of the railway above form the rooms. The food was very good from the set menus and very reasonably priced. The a la carte...
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- posted on 11.19.12
- by Keith R
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Great building, fine wines and good food
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Love the spacious interior, makes for a great atmosphere. Had the set menu, and the meal was good. Though if I had gone for the a la carte I'd expect significantly more given the...
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- posted on 11.17.12
- by ctranter
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OK but I'm glad I didn't pay for it
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I went with work as part of a team event so everything was paid for. I was expecting the worst because I can't stand the taste of wine but I made sure to have a sip of all of...
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- posted on 10.26.12
- by uvarvu
Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 020/7940-8333
Address:
- 1 Bank End, SE1
- London Bridge
- London SE19BU
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Hours:
- Mon-Sat noon-3pm and 6-10:30pm; Sun noon-4pm
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