Review

Kensington Wine Rooms

Modern European
127 - 129 Kensington Church Street, London W8 7LP
Latest critic review: September 19, 2009

Extensive Wine Bar...

This wine bar, off-licence and restaurant has five, count them, Enomatic wine machines which apparently retail for around eight grand each, just so that Londoners can enjoy one of 40 wines by the glass. Beware the oh-too-handy credit card system which allows self-service! Apparently the food's not bad, either.

Critic Reviews

John Walsh Independent

Reviewed on September 19, 2009

"It was a perfectly good meal, made unnecessarily expensive by reckless experimentation in the wine menu." READ REVIEW

Zoe Strimpel City AM

Reviewed on September 08, 2009

"Perfect for a vinous adventure with friends, accompanied by either informal tapas or followed by a sit-down meal where the wine exploration can continue paired with good, gutsy salads and meat." READ REVIEW

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Hina Pandy View London

Reviewed by July 27, 2009

"Kensington Wine Rooms offers a tapas menu with a good deal of variety." READ REVIEW

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Susan Low Time Out

Reviewed on July 09, 2009

"Starters of grilled calamari with rocket and finely chopped walnuts, and pan-fried chorizo with crisp pan-fried potatoes were both starters were well conceived." READ REVIEW

David Sexton Evening Standard

Reviewed on May 21, 2009

"It’s hard to find a fault. The Kensington Wine Rooms re-invents the wine bar just about ideally, I’d say." READ REVIEW

Anon Metro

Reviewed on May 06, 2009

"But food is more than an afterthought. The short menu offers choices from Iberico ham to fish, chips and mushy peas – albeit with light tempura batter, excellent tartare sauce and minted pea purée." READ REVIEW