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The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square, London,

The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square

4.7
4.7
1485 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 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 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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What 1,485 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • London

    Contemporary European

Review summary

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The Cork & Bottle in Leicester Square is a beloved London gem, offering a "great choice of wines" and "excellent food" in a cozy, underground setting. Patrons rave about its "friendly service" and consistently "warm welcome." It's a "favorite escape" from the city's bustle, perfect for wine lovers and theatre-goers alike.

1,485 Reviews

  1. Ruth

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a firm favourite. We always receive excellent and friendly service from the extremely knowledgeable staff. Such a lovely place to escape to from the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square.

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  2. Lionel

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been going to C&B for many years, the quality of food, wine and service has always been great. We introduced some friends to the C&B and they were impressed and thought the C&B was a hidden gem.

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  3. Robert

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu always has a great, varied choice. Waiting and kitchen staff are helpful if you have allergy issues. Obviously the wine list is second to none!

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  4. Majella

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High level of service, nice food and excellent selection of wine available. Little expensive. Important to book as very busy.

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  5. Debbie

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the drinks were fabulous. The waiter made some excellent recommendations for wine which was greatly appreciated. The only downside was that we felt rushed for time. We had a 4:45pm reservation, we had booked early since we had the Opera to attend. We were told 3 times that we needed to be out by 6:45!!! We had plenty of time and we had a deadline (which we told them). It felt wrong that even though we had made a reservation, the felt the need to usher us out.

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  6. Carolyn

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure coming here. Real hidden gem. Delicious pie and wine. Good value for money too. Thank you to staff too 😊

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  7. Kieran

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another really lovely pre-theatre meal. We went for a late lunch at 4pm but the place was still buzzing with atmosphere. The waiting staff were great - we hadn't been as a family for a year or so, but the waiter recognised us and was very warm and welcoming. The food was stunning as always, and we had a lovely bottle of wine from their great selection. We'll be back again and again!

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  8. patrick

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food , lovely wine. Main course took a little while to arrive but we arrived at a busy time. Overlooking very enjoyable and will definitely be back .

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  9. Alison

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. This place is a hidden gem and we always go here if in Leicester Square. The food is of good quality, but the staff are outstanding and very attentive. We went late afternoon midweek, and it still had a buzz. Every table was full by 6pm and the place was 'alive'. Few friends hadn't been before and said they cannot wait to return with their friends and family Keep up the good work C+B!!!!

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  10. Christopher

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A first return visit after many years. Our party of four all enjoyed ourselves greatly. We shall return.

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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 1485 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 32 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 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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