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Plume Wine Bar
Review
About
Travellers' Choice
2024
Wine parlour & hideaway specialising in sparkling wines from around the world, with exotic sharing plates and a wine list focused on discovering something new. "A safe place to explore the unusual" Financial Times Housed in Charles Dickens' offices, eccentrically decorated and focused on laughter and conversation.
Features
CUISINES
European, Contemporary, Wine Bar
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Gift Cards Available
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Location
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 12:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 - 21:00
Monday
12:00 - 23:00
Tuesday
12:00 - 23:00
Wednesday
12:00 - 23:00
Thursday
12:00 - 23:00
Friday
12:00 - 23:30
Saturday
12:00 - 23:30
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4.7
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Julie B
Peterborough32 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
We happened across this wine bar last Saturday during an impromptu visit to the West End. The service from Cameron was great, the sharing platter of cheeses and meats was amazing value for money and the wine finished lunch off nicely. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend.
Written 17 July 2023
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Abigail C
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • couples
Hello! I have THE best evening at Plume!! The wine was delicious the nibbles even more so. Seb directed us through the menu with such skill and knowledge - it was incredibly helpful and made the evening even more enjoyable. Thank you all for wonderful such a brilliant evening!! Will be back ASAP!
Written 9 March 2024
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Jorge M
United Kingdom2 contributions
Sept 2023 • friends
I was at their bar on Saturday and it was a very pleasant afternoon with my friends. The waitress Lana gave us very good recommendations for the quality of the wines for each of the tastes of those at the table. The meat and cheese board still makes a good “match” with the quality of the wine recommended. I will surely return with more friends. thank you
Written 28 September 2023
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bvef73
Jersey14 contributions
Mar 2025 • friends
My daughter and I enjoyed and drink a sharing plate before a show. We chose to sit outside and the waitress asked if we minded paying up front as outside. We didn’t mind at all as understood people must just walk off. However, she asked us if we’d like to leave a tip. Under pressure I said yes and asked how much the bill was, I added 10%. It was only when I took the print out that I realised she had already added 13% optional service charge. When questioned she said the service charge was shared between all staff and tip was just for her, she didn’t seem to understand that to the customer they are the same! No apology, no offer to rectify. Very cheeky and left bad feeling, hate feeling duped. Shame as otherwise would have been a nice experience.
Written 10 March 2025
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Karl2708
Cambridge15 contributions
Feb 2024 • friends
Food options very basic . Gluten free options even worse. Staff seem not to understand what gluten free is - advised no bread on dish, only to find dish fried in batter. On top of that dish was forgotten and had to be chased twice - by that time the rest had finished. Then the fried courgette (in batter) came out with the batter soggy and not crisp and hanging off. To be fair, they didn’t charge as for that dish, but would have been hard to do so. Other dishes had were also basic and looking at them could have been so much better with a little effort. Sadly considering what great options there are in London and particularly close by, I’d go elsewhere
Written 24 February 2024
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Smoothguide
55 contributions
Dec 2024 • solo
Called in today for a glass of wine and a bite to eat … as always, received a warm and friendly welcome … on this occasion by the wonderful Olivia. The spicy beef mince on flatbread with yoghurt and secret dressing was brilliant … and the Cotes du Rhone an excellent accompaniment. The atmosphere was calm and cosy. All in all a very nice experience.
Written 11 December 2024
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Giuseppe Napoli
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
I never write reviews but after my visit to the Plume bar I feel compelled to share our experience.
Stopped in for a pre-performance glass of wine with my wife, lovely decor good wine and a very helpful Chef called Charlie helped to get our evening started.
By the way if Charlie gets to see this, thanks for recommending the burrata, will definitely be in to sample some of those new dishes you mentioned.
10 out of 10!
Written 3 July 2022
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pippa t
Durham155 contributions
Mar 2024 • friends
Pleasant wine bar in a good central location. Nicely decorated with a good choice of seating. Attentive service.
Personally, I would have preferred more choice of traditional cocktails on the menu. My friend and I tried 4 different ones which sounded interesting, but we found them all a bit strange and wished we could have ordered something more familiar. They looked very pretty though!
We should perhaps have stuck to wine.
Written 21 March 2024
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Bethan S
5 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
You wouldn't believe this little place is right off Covent Garden - it was like stepping into another world: quiet, candlelit, and atmospheric. Friendly and attentive staff, really great value nibbles as well, and very reasonably priced all in all for a few hours spent catching up and forgetting about the world outside. Goes without saying that all the drinks (we tried a variety of wine and cocktails) are outstanding. We were very happy with the time we spent here and would heartily recommend it to others!
Written 7 February 2022
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THFC69
Berkshire716 contributions
Mar 2022 • none
Tiny little corner spot in Covent Garden. Great wine list, nibbles and chilled carafe of water. Small menu if you fancy a bite. Really worth visiting but be prepared to pay a 12.5% service charge on even one glass of wine.
Written 24 March 2022
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Jess I
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • friends
We had the best time at Plume! The whole team was great but Gracie in particular took such good care of us. She was very knowledgeable and helped us pick our drinks, which were perfect!! We also had the cheese and charcuterie boards which were amazing!
Only downside is that the booking is only 1.5 hours though they let us stay a little bit longer. Loved this bar, loved Gracie’s service and we will definitely be back!
Written 15 November 2024
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begodr12
Madrid211 contributions
Apr 2021 • none
We have gone several times now, we have tried some of the long menu of wines they have. The cheese toasts and the poutine fries are good to try some food and share.
For some reason in one of our toasts one half was missing and they brought us an additional entire toast.
They prepared a nice terrace and I think they were offering blankets for the night cold.
The best part is the staff. They are very friendly and nice!!
Written 19 April 2021
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Sab
London119 contributions
Oct 2021 • family
After having an amazing meal at a restaurant in Covent Garden we had an hour to kill before heading to the theatre. We saw this quaint wine bar & thought we would have a glass of wine. We ordered two glasses off Sancerre at around £14.50 per glass. That’s absolutely fine!
But after paying my bill I discovered a service charge that bought our two glasses of wine £29 … up-to £33.50!!! Wow!! I don’t mind paying this on a restaurant, but to pour two glasses of wine & walk to a table & deliver it for around £4 is an absolute disgrace. I’m still waiting for my refund of my service charge. It’s not even an exclusive wine bar. I hate being ripped off in London. Check your bill before paying for drinks
Written 15 October 2021
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FrenchLeave
London55 contributions
Jan 2023 • couples
Have been to Plume several times over the last few months. Lovely atmosphere with great friendly staff (Tom & Connor), terrific wines & amazing cheeseboard. Went recently but it was chaotic. We arrived 5 mins before the booking (made a month ago) which threw the upstairs staff into a state of flux. Quite why was a mystery. We thought we’d made a mistake! We were escorted downstairs to be seated in the alcove area (which is a cool place) only to be told that in 30 mins we’d have to move elsewhere as a large group was expected - remember we’d booked a month back! We ordered wine & cheeseboard and as warned and after our order had arrived, we were then shifted to another table. 30 mins later we were then moved to a third table! If this had been our first visit, we wouldn’t be going back but this was a very strange experience. Afterwards & on reflection, I think on this occasion, they were over- booked which accounted for the chaos!
Written 16 January 2023
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Lisa Pitman
Biggin Hill443 contributions
Aug 2024 • friends
Walking down Wellington Street and stumbled upon this wonderful wine bar, immediately we were greeted with a warm welcome and seated and served with a smile. Emily & Tori that served us made us feel so welcome and felt at home. Would definitely 💯 return, thank you ladies
Written 26 August 2024
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