The Olde Wine Shades is a historic wine bar at 6 Martin Lane, close to Cannon Street and Bank. Dating from the seventeenth century and among the few buildings in the area to survive the Great Fire, it combines genuine City history with a welcoming modern bar.
Seasonal small plates, sandwiches and desserts provide a flexible food selection for lunch or an after work visit. Ingredients are sourced locally where practical, and the menu is designed to support grazing as easily as a more complete meal.
The ground floor retains the building’s character, while the cellar, private spaces and former smugglers tunnel create distinctive settings for larger gatherings. That sense of place makes the venue more than a conventional contemporary wine bar.
Wine is selected by Davy’s Wine Merchants, including labels shipped exclusively for the group, with craft beer and other drinks also available. The Olde Wine Shades is especially suited to diners who enjoy exploring wine alongside unfussy, seasonally led plates in atmospheric surroundings.
Address: 6 Martin Lane, Cannon Street, London EC4R 0DP, England
El Vino The Olde Wine Shades Menu
Premium Set Menu
£60.00 per person. All prices include VAT. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Please ask a member of the team should you require any allergen information.
Seared Goats Cheese Salad
Beetroot, orange and caper dressing
Ham Hock Terrine
Toasted sourdough, house pickles, autumn fruit chutney
Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta
Topped with artichoke and olives
Severn and Wye Smoked Salmon
Gribiche potato salad and Melba toast
Roasted Duck Breast
Raspberry and red wine jus, served with Dauphinoise potatoes
Prime 280g Bedfordshire Rib-Eye
Served with grilled tomato, chunky chips, peppercorn sauce. £6 supplement.
Pan Roasted Seabass
Beetroot purée, curly kale, roasted squash
Wild Mushroom and Aubergine Stroganoff
Fragrant basmati rice
Chunky Chips or Fries
Roasted Carrots
Mixed Salad
Creamy Mash
Chimichurri Broccoli
Chunky Creamed Corn
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Custard, butterscotch sauce
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Fresh respberries
Apple and Cinnamon Crumble
Coconut ice cream
British Cheese Plate
Stilton, Somerset Brie, matured Cheddar, grapes, membrillo and biscuits
Deluxe Set Menu
£50.00 per person. All prices include VAT. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Please ask a member of the team should you require any allergen information.
Severn and Wye Smoked Salmon
Gribiche potato salad and Melba toast
Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta
Topped with artichoke and olives
Davy’s Scotch Egg
Soft-boiled egg wrapped in Davy’s sausage, crisp breadcrumbs, piccalilli
Suffolk Cider–Marinated Chicken Supreme
Chunky creamed corn, crispy kale, and cider jus
Pan Fried Hake
Potato salad, herb oil
Roast Rump of Lamb
Peas, broad beans, new potatoes and anchovy dressing
Prime 250g Bedfordshire Sirloin Steak
Served with grilled tomato, chunky chips, peppercorn sauce. £5 supplement.
Wild Mushroom and Aubergine Stroganoff
Fragrant basmati rice
Chunky Chips or Fries
Roasted Carrots
Mixed Salad
Creamy Mash
Chimichurri Broccoli
Chunky Creamed Corn
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Custard, butterscotch sauce
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Fresh respberries
Apple and Cinnamon Crumble
Coconut ice cream
British Cheese Plate
Stilton, Somerset Brie, matured Cheddar, grapes, membrillo and biscuits
Classic Set Menu
£45.00 per person. All prices include VAT. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Please ask a member of the team should you require any allergen information.
Seared Goats Cheese Salad
Beetroot, orange and caper dressing
Smoked Mackerel Rillette
Melba toast and dressed baby leaves
Homemade Soup of the Day
Sourdough bread
Suffolk Cider–Marinated Chicken Supreme
Chunky creamed corn, crispy kale, and cider jus
Pan Roasted Salmon Supreme
Sweet potato mash, broccoli
Mixed Seed Sweet Potato, Red Onion Marmalade Tart
Mixed leaf salad, romesco sauce served with new potatoes
Chunky Chips or Fries
Roasted Carrots
Mixed Salad
Creamy Mash
Chimichurri Broccoli
Chunky Creamed Corn
Chocolate Brownie
Hot chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream
Apple and Cinnamon Crumble
Coconut ice cream
British Cheese Plate
Stilton, Somerset Brie, matured Cheddar, grapes, membrillo and biscuits