Vinoteca to open sixth site in October


Vinoteca, the London-based wine bar, restaurant and shop, founded by Brett Woonton and Charlie Young, will open its sixth and largest site in Bloomberg’s new European headquarters in the City his October.

Vinoteca City, located in Bloomberg Arcade, a covered pedestrian walkway that links the two Bloomberg buildings, will offer an ever-changing seasonal menu served alongside a superior global wine list. The corner site restaurant set over two floors, will comprise of three dining spaces and will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The 4,400 sq ft ground floor dining area will accommodate up to 90 covers, with additional seating for 40 people on the outdoor terrace.

Designed by CantorMasters, the main dining area will feature a prominent tiled central bar, mixed level seating, geometric mirrors, aged brushed brass pendant lights and a dedicated wine shop offering bottles from the restaurant’s own cellar.

A private dining area seating 30 will also be housed upstairs on the mezzanine level, with views over the restaurant and several glass wine cabinets highlighting the restaurant’s collection.

The kitchen, led by Head Chef Kieren Steinborn, will serve modern European and British cuisine from breakfast to dinner throughout the week, including set lunch on weekdays and brunch on the weekends. The seasonal weekly-changing menu will feature dishes such as Vinoteca’s signature grilled marinated bavette steak with chips.

The menu will accompany a wine list incorporating premium varieties from all over the world — from Côtes de Provence rosés to Bulgarian Mulvrud red wines, as well as a selection of craft beers, spirits, dessert wines and cocktails.

Vinoteca founders Brett Woonton and Charlie Young said, “We are excited to be launching our sixth site in the highly anticipated Bloomberg development this Autumn. It’s great to be in the City and we’re looking forward to showcasing our unique wine list with premium ‘off piste’ wines alongside our seasonal food menu.”