Gordon's Wine Bar
47 Villiers Street
London WC2N 6NE
If you have special access requirements we will do our utmost to help you.
Gordon's wine bar is based in cellars that go back to the late 17th Century and is the oldest wine bar in London. The bar has a very special character loved by many and is definitely worth visiting but unfortunately it has restricted space and access problems. We have therefore had to do the best we can to help make it accessible but hope that if you do visit that you will accept any inconveniences and most importantly have a wonderful time!
We have a number of regulars who have special needs and manage to cope with the somewhat challenging environment but in order to help first time visitors this page contains some general information specific to individual needs and some pictures of the stairs and relevant areas in and around the bar.
1) Restricted sight - most people visit with a friend who can help them but, if you are visiting alone and need help please let our staff know and they will be happy to oblige. They can guide you downstairs (be very careful - they are steep!) and either read our wine lists and food menus to you or provide you with a larger font printout. To alert our staff initially press the buzzers on the front or back doors or call in advance.
2) Restricted hearing - this should not affect your enjoyment of the bar but do bear in mind that the cellar is particularly noisy when full so if it is warm enough you may prefer to sit outside or look for a quiet corner in the main bar area.
3) Restricted mobility (wheelchairs see 4) - Please let our staff know if you need help by pressing the buzzer at the front door (to be fitted Q1 06) or calling in advance. Do note that the stairs are very steep from the street but during the hours of 11am to 7.30pm you can get in via the park next door or at any time down the Watergate walk steps and thereby get in via our side entrance which has less steps or (if it is warm enough) you can sit in our outside eating area.
4) Wheelchair access - Unfortunately it is not physically possible for us to accommodate wheelchairs in the bar itself due to the space available. However the seating outside is accessible without having to use any steps if you come in from the park entrance and into Watergate walk between the hours of 11am to 7.30pm when the park closes. Our staff will be happy to show you the way and help if necessary if you ring the front door buzzer. Whilst we do not normally do table service our staff will also of course be happy to serve you at the table. Public accessible toilets are available (a bit of a trek I'm afraid!) on the Embankment either through the park or by going round under the arches below Hungerford bridge from 7.30am to 11.00pm or we can show you to some closer accessible loos off Villiers Street which our friends in the New Players pub allow us to use.
To talk to me (Simon Gordon) about any aspect of this information or to make any suggestions please call 01264 783 435 or email simon@gordonswinebar.com. To talk to our managers Gerard or Carlos please call 020 7903 1408 or email gerard@gordonswinebar.com
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