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The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square, London,

The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square

4.7
4.7
1548 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Our beliefs are simple - in a world full of so much terrific food and wine, why settle for a slab of quiche and a glass of boring plonk? Our food is innovative, fresh and tasty... and available at all hours. The wine list speaks for itself - "Legendary for its iconoclastic notes. It doesn"t necessarily tell you what the wine tastes like - you have to make your mind up. It's there to provoke interest", says Harpers, the wine trade magazine. As Barossa wine making supremo John Glaetzer puts it so succinctly, "Don, this is not just a wine list - it's a book". And a readable one at that!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Mediterranean, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–23:30 Sun 12:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    020 7734 7807
  • Website
    http://www.thecorkandbottle.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    44-46 Cranbourn Street, London, WC2H 7AN
  • Area
    Leicester Square
  • Cross Street
    Cranbourn Street<br />Bear Street<br />
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square tube station (Northern Line)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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What 1,548 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • London

    Contemporary European

  • West End London

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

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The Cork & Bottle in Leicester Square is a "hidden gem" with a "quirky" underground setting and "great atmosphere." It offers a "fantastic wine selection" and "delicious food," including the acclaimed ham and cheese pie. The staff are "friendly" and "attentive," making it a "favourite" for pre-theatre dining.

1,548 Reviews

  1. Carole

    London24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous prawn and crab linguine and same buzzy atmosphere as ever. It was a trip down memory lane to be repeated.

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  2. Laura

    Manchester5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem. 25 years since I last went here and it has not changed one bit.. for the best. Quaint, friendly, relaxed and copious amounts of wine. Perfect

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  3. Nicola

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Returning visit with friends. Had a lovely evening as always. Great staff and atmosphere. Enjoyed the food and drink especially the cheese but found it quite expensive. However we will be back next time we are in Lindon.

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  4. Chris VIP

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fun and delicious evening at the Cork. Great meal and super wine for a table of four. A special place that is an oasis in the middle of Leicester Square. Highly recommend.

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    Aberdeen2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad I was told about this place, it's a real hidden gem. Staff were lovely and the food - just wow - the ham & cheese pie is a must! What a place, it's going to be my go-to whenever I'm down in London

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  6. Peter

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place: personable staff, great food and wine and reasonable prices.

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  7. Emer

    Dublin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a lovely experience. Lovely vibe relaxed friendly. Cosy comfortable. Food gorgeous. Cool music in the background. Great service.

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  8. Mark

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fine institution with great wines, good atmosphere, friendly staff. Excellent venue for a pre show meal

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  9. Michael

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to place for great food and wine in London. Fantastic wine list with a food menu to suit everyone. Attentive friendly staff. Highly recommend.

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  10. Lynne

    Hampshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a very nice visit, loved my wine and cheese.

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The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Uber Eats. The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7734 7807.

The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square is rated 4.7 stars by 1548 OpenTable diners.

The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square

44-46 Cranbourn Street, London, WC2H 7AN

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cranbourn Street<br />Bear Street<br />
  • Area
    Leicester Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–23:30 Sun 12:00–22:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Mediterranean, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square tube station (Northern Line)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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