What is the nearest tube/train/bus station?
The nearest station for Tube, Train and Bus is London Bridge.
If coming from the Underground, take the Borough High Street West exit, and at the top of the stairs take the first right turn into Stoney Street.
For the Main Visitor Entrance carry on to the end of Stoney Street and turn left at Starbucks/Amano Café. Wine Wharf and Brew Wharf are located further down Stoney Street on the left. For a map of the area please click here.
What are our opening hours?
Please click here for the Tour opening hours:
What is Vinopolis?
Vinopolis is London’s leading wine tasting based visitor attraction and corporate event venue. Located in London’s vibrant Bankside, Vinopolis sits alongside Borough Market, the Tate Modern, Southwark Cathedral and Shakespeare’s Globe.
Set under spectacular Victorian arches, this magnificent two and a half acre site is devoted to the world of wine, whisky and beer. Visitors can spend an afternoon or evening sampling and learning about wines from around the world.
Once you have completed the Vinopolis tour you can continue to sample the pleasures of food and drink in the Blue Bar, Wine Wharf, Brew Wharf or the Cantina Vinopolis restaurant. Vinopolis offers the greatest selections of whisky in London… if not the world, Majestic’s Wine Warehouse and three of the best bars and restaurants in the city.
What’s in the Vinopolis Tour?
The Vinopolis self-guided wine tasting tour offers a rare opportunity to learn about the wines, whiskies and cocktails from all around the globe.
Suitable for visitors of all levels of wine knowledge the Vinopolis self guided tour is an imaginative journey through the world’s leading wine producing regions including Italy, France, Australia and California.
You will discover how the process of wine production in a location is affected by the particular climatic conditions, or by specific local production techniques.
During your tour, you'll get the chance to taste at least five of the wines that most take your fancy after having had the chance to find out a little more about them, and about the flavours you should expect to experience.
What other tasting opportunities are available?
You will able to sample a specially prepared Bombay Sapphire cocktail prepared by one of our mixologists in our Bombay Sapphire bar.
For the brave, the Vinopolis tour provides a unique opportunity to sample Absinthe.
The Vinopolis tour also boasts a unique whisky attraction, The Still Room, where visitors can learn and sample exceptional whisky malts and blends.
Do I have to book in advance?
Yes, booking in advance is essential especially if you planning to visit Thursday or Friday evenings after 4pm or anytime on a Saturday.
For groups of 8 or more people please see our Tour Group Discounts section for the latest discounts. For groups of less than 8 people , you can pre-book tickets a minimum of 48 hours in advance by using our secure online shop.
How much does it cost?
You can create your perfect wine tasting tour experience with our wine tasting packages from as little as £17.50 per person.
How can I book tickets?
All tickets can be purchased online twenty four hours a day using our secure online shop.
Please note that pre-booked tickets must be booked at least 48 hours in advance or call the Ticket Hotline 0870 241 4040 (Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:30 hrs).
Is there a discount for groups?
Take a look at our Tour Group Discounts for the latest group discounts.
Is there food available?
On the Vinopolis site there are three dining options, Cantina Vinopolis Restaurant, Brew Wharf and the Wine Wharf Wine Bar.
You can also combine lunch and a tour on Sunday with our great value Wine & Dine Packages
Cantina Vinopolis has a lovely -relaxed atmosphere serving superb dishes with a Mediterranean influence. Wine Wharf and Brew Wharf are perfect for a light meal and to continue tasting the pleasures of some interesting wines and beers.
Check out our Restaurant & Bars section for the latest on our drinking and dining options.
Within the tour itself nuts and olives are available to purchase.
Is there a dress code?
Only in Cantina Vinopolis (our Restaurant) where smart casual is required. They can be contacted on 0207 940 8333.
Is there somewhere my group can meet before/after the tour?
An ideal meeting point is Bar Blue situated at the main entrance where people can gather and have a relaxing coffee, soft or alcoholic drink.
Can I upgrade my tickets?
Tour tickets cannot be directly exchanged for alternative tickets (i.e. Classic for Explorer), however extra tasting vouchers can be purchased at our main ticket desk or whilst in the tour as follows:
5 Extra Wine Tastings - £4
Premium Taste - £2.50
4 Premium Tastes - £8
Absinthe Taste - £1
Whisky Taste - £1
How to Taste Wine Session - £3
For full details see our wine tour packages.
Can I use Tesco Clubcard Vouchers?
Tesco Vouchers can be ONLY be used against the value of any of our self guided tour tickets but NOT for any other packages including the wine and dine packages. Please call 0207 940 8301 to book.
Is Vinopolis open in the evening?
The Vinopolis tour opens late on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday when the last admission time is 7.30pm and closes at 10pm, from January to November. Please click here for Wine Tour opening times.
If you would like help on planning a Corporate Event in the evening please click here.
Cantina Restaurant, Brew Wharf Bar, Bar Blue and Wine Wharf Wine Bar are all open into the evening from Monday to Saturday, please click here for further details.
When is the busiest/quietest time to attend?
The Vinopolis tour is at its busiest all day on a Saturday or a Thursday and Friday after 5pm.
The quietest period is between 12 pm and 5pm on a Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday - dependant on group bookings.
Can I bring children along?
Yes, children are permitted in the tour, admission for under sixteens is free however it is not possible to take small children into the ‘How to Taste Wine’ session where people are listening to a guide for twenty minutes.
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