This Lady of the Grapes Borough preview by London Reviews covers the expansion of London’s favourite women-led wine bar into a grand new space at the Menier Chocolate Factory, opening 26 May 2026.
Last updated: 30 April 2026 — Independently researched and written by the London Reviews editorial team.
Preview article based on pre-opening information.
Lady of the Grapes SE1 — At a Glance
| Name | Lady of the Grapes SE1 |
| Address | Menier Chocolate Factory, 4 O’Meara Street, SE1 1TE |
| Type | Wine bar & restaurant championing female producers |
| Capacity | 60-seat restaurant, 20-seat terrace, basement bar (Forbidden Fruit) |
| Opening Date | 26 May 2026 |
| Original Location | Covent Garden |
| Nearest Tube | London Bridge (Jubilee, Northern lines) — 3 min walk |
What We Know So Far
The original Lady of the Grapes in Covent Garden carved out a distinctive niche: a wine bar and small plates spot that champions female winemakers. It’s a concept that sounds like it could be gimmicky but isn’t — the wine list is genuinely excellent, and the focus on women producers surfaces bottles you won’t find elsewhere in London. Now the team is expanding into a considerably larger space inside the Menier Chocolate Factory building, directly opposite Borough Market.
The new site is substantially bigger than the Covent Garden original. A 60-seat restaurant and 20-seat terrace will sit above a basement bar called Forbidden Fruit — a name that suggests late-night drinking with a certain theatrical flair, which would suit the Menier Chocolate Factory’s arty character perfectly. The proximity to Borough Market is a natural advantage, placing Lady of the Grapes in one of London’s most food-literate postcodes.
Borough already has a strong wine bar scene, but Lady of the Grapes’ particular angle — focused curation, female-producer ethos, and a lively atmosphere — should give it a distinct identity. We’ll return for a full review once they’ve settled into the new space.
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