An excellent wine bar modeled on an Italian-style enoteca, featuring a superb selection of wines by the glass, a relaxed yet lively atmosphere and friendly, informative staff. An excellent selection of food is served, but this place follows its roots with a no-bookings policy in the evening and no pressure to order meals if all you want is to sit back and enjoy a glass from its 200-strong wine list. Daily except Sunday 11 am-11 pm. 7 St. John St. (Tube station: Farringdon), London. Phone 020-7253-8786. http://www.vinoteca.co.uk.
