A permanent venue for free events and debates, the new space will offer more than 14,000 contemporary and classic titles from over 30 frenchspeaking countries around the world. Albertine in shepherds bush was opened by mcevedys mother in 1978 and. A few weeks ago sophie, one of our members, suggested a little place called albertine wine bar in shepherds bush, west london. Of our 150bottle list, some come from legendary producers and others are emerging talents of the wine making world.
The third book by tired of londons tom jones, is out now. Or book now at one of our other 6041 great restaurants in london. Built in a refurbished firehouse, a local historic landmark, they pride themselves on a local selection of beer and wine. Highest rated places of interest or tour operators on tripadvisor, promoting those where there is at least one tour or activity available to book on tripadvisor. Set upstairs at this homely shepherds bush wine bar, albertines restaurant has a lovely understated cosiness about it. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for. Wine bar in the heart of shepherds bush since 1978. Albertine is a candlelit wine bar with a gorgeously intimate atmosphere. Author tania teschke, food and wine gourmet, photographer, and lifelong student of french culture will take us on a cultural and culinary journey into the world of traditional french cuisine and french wine, and tips for ancestral living on the occasion of the publication of her book. An eastenders institution, albertine reopened under the tutelage of allegra. Chef and food writer mcevedy whose late mother sarah ran the bar, which.
A cabernet sauvignon, like mottos backbone cabernet sauvignon. Mar 02, 2020 an oasis of civility off shepherds bush green, albertine reopened with a new restaurant under the eye of allegra mcevedy, daughter of the bars original owner sarah. The concept of coffee shops in book stores has seen millions of lattes served in between the shelves. Nov 07, 2018 albertine wine bar, an oasis of civility off shepherds bush green, reopened with a new restaurant under the watchful eye of allegra mcevedy, daughter of the bars original owner sarah. But as far as nicole sullivan, the owner of the bookbar, is concerned, any time spent with a book and a glass of wine is a good time.
My mom had a thing for fake produce plastic grapes in particular. Were on a mission to find the most exciting places, new experiences, emerging trends and sensations. I rarely travel there but id definitely come back for this gem of a wine bar. It was great to meet folk and swap stories, jokes and memories. A man browses at albertine, a ravishing new independent bookstore in new york.
We visited an old bbc haunt of mine, albertines wine bar in shepherds bush, near television centre, for a gettogether with former work colleagues. Old spitalfields market 67 brushfield street, london e1 6aa. To throw away unopened is a memoir about family and relationships, told in vignettes, that is set in a backdrop of her mothers final months and days and the authors vigil. Albertine wine bar, shepherds bush perfect lighting at the albertine wine bar photo courtesy of ming tangevans i found the albertine wine bar one nippy evening when i was searching for somewhere for a drink and a bite to eat before a gig nearby. Albertine restaurant restaurants in shepherds bush, london. Excellent food in a great atmosphere albertine, london. Its the perfect place to decompress after an accidental trip to westfield. Albertine wine bar, an oasis of civility off shepherds bush green, reopened with a new restaurant under the watchful eye of allegra mcevedy, daughter of the bars original owner sarah. Upstairs the restaurant is calmer and has a broader menu.
And, as someone said, the wine bar is refreshingly unchanged it is friendly and homely, a quiet oasis in a busy city. Bottles wine bar in old spitalfields market and chelsea. Mozzarella sticks are the og bar food, so it makes sense that its wine pairing should be iconic as well. The best bars in bushwick bushwick new york the infatuation. Pairing wine and food can bring out the best qualities in each.
Occasionally, instead of taking it in turns to host it at each others homes, we just meet at an actual wine and cheese bar and go sufficiently wild for a monday or wednesday night. After the workday, in places like seville, milan, barcelona, and other cities that dot the mediterranean, people gravitate to wine bars to relax, meet friends, savor small dishes of flavorful food, and, of course, enjoy the local wines that perfectly complement the moment. With its own dedicated bar, chilledout vibe and sky views, you feel lightyears away from the madding crowd of shepherds bush below. Albertine is a reading room and bookshop that brings to life frenchamerican intellectual exchange. I found the albertine wine bar one nippy evening when i was searching for somewhere for a drink and a bite to eat before a gig nearby. May, 2019 this wine bar was a bit of a gamechanger when it first opened in 20, and its still just as trendy a hangout on the hackney road. They also have their own wine store called henry, so the servers actually know what theyre talking about if you ask. Set upstairs at this homely shepherds bush wine bar, albertines restaurant has. Throw in the fact that they host live music, and it becomes obvious that the spotty dog is a. Sunrisesunset is the best and only wine bar in bushwick. Make a beeline for glorious lunches of relaxed mediterranean food from an everchanging menu in the upstairs dining room, or drop in for charcuterie and superb wines by the glass.
For sameday bookings please call us on 020 7460 0158. Books cookbooks, cocktails, chef recipes, wine guide food. Bar downstairs is usually busy and buzzy and has a wellselected food menu to match. A wine bar where the creators of eastenders wrote the soaps first script is to. Albertine has a great list, with a bunch of really good bottles under a tenner. The wine list hosts some international wines with many available as a glass option. She set up a wine bar called albertine in shepherds bush in 1978. Drink at the albertine wine bar tired of london, tired of life. Once a regular for bbc staff in the late 70s and 80s, albertine is, apparently, the birthplace of eastenders, with its founders writing its first script there and taking the name albert square from the wine bars name. Our first floor restaurant is a relaxed, airy room providing the perfect contrast to the busy bar downstairs. Albertine s wine list is an eclectic, thorough romp around the world, showing off the best grapes, producers and techniques on the planet. An oasis of civility off shepherds bush green, albertine reopened with a new restaurant under the eye of allegra mcevedy, daughter of the bars original owner sarah.
Apr 22, 2008 after the workday, in places like seville, milan, barcelona, and other cities that dot the mediterranean, people gravitate to wine bars to relax, meet friends, savor small dishes of flavorful food, and, of course, enjoy the local wines that perfectly complement the moment. The ground floor bar is ideal for drinks and sharing plates while the upstair restaurant offers a cosier atmosphere in a homefeel dining room. A cosy italianinfluenced eatery above the albertine wine bar. Chef, author, tv presenter and proud west londoner allegra mcevedy has reopened the wine bar and upstairs restaurant which her late mother started in 1978 and where the first script for eastenders was written. Indiefab book of the year awards 2014 gold winner for cooking 100 wines paired with more than 100 dishes, from two of the most respected experts in the business. With over 100 wines on offer, including around 40 by the glass. The womenowned restaurants of london resy right this way. It is a story of feminism, single motherhood, family struggles, the unique bond the author shares with her mother, and of woman growing up in the 50s, finding her place in. The albertine wine bar, in shepherds bush, is a lovely little place, which serves wine, food and beer in ample portions in an excellent atmosphere which. Albertine wine bar in london, united kingdom facebook. Im heading to book club this evening, which if you remember essentially means wineandcheesetalkaboutbookfor5minsclub.
While the bar is all hustle and bustle, the homely restaurant, with its shelves laden with cookbooks, is an altogether cosier. Television centre came up with the shows first script in this shepherds bush wine bar. We only reserve tables for up to 8 guests at the restaurant, but we have a private room at the top floor for private parties. Albertine is a cute but busy little wine bar in white city. Cosy wine bar with excellent selection of wine and food. In london we run our courses at albertine wine bar in shepherds bush. Sep 24, 2014 we visited an old bbc haunt of mine, albertines wine bar in shepherds bush, near television centre, for a gettogether with former work colleagues. The menu is the same on both floors, only the atmosphere is a bit different. They also sell art supplies, making the spotty dog the type of eclectic salon that has something for everyone.