The Black Book is a wine bar and restaurant at 23 Frith Street in Soho. Its walk-in Coravin cellar supports an unusually broad by-the-glass list, while counter seating, booths and late opening give the room an intimate, grown-up energy.
Mediterranean inspired small plates are designed to accompany wine without being an afterthought. Charcuterie and cheese boards sit alongside seasonal vegetable dishes, spiced chicken, steak, mini calzone and other savoury choices for sharing.
Larger late night dishes and a concise dessert selection allow guests to turn drinks into a complete meal. Vegetarian and vegan plates are integrated into the menu, giving mixed groups enough flexibility to assemble a balanced spread.
Cocktails and beer are available, but wine remains the defining feature, with staff able to guide guests beyond familiar labels. The Black Book is particularly suited to date nights and small gatherings where exploring different glasses and grazing over several plates are part of the appeal.
Address: 23 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D 4RR, England
The Black Book Menu
From the Bar
Rosemary mixed nuts
Nocellara del belice olives
Small Plates
Pea mint arancini & lemon crème fraiche
Prawn Beignet, Lemon & Basil, Saffron Aioli
Spanakopita, Pickled Walnut
Grilled rosemary focaccia, balsamic & olive oil
Skinny fries, garlic & parmesan mayo
Parmesan Churros
Salt cod fritters, lemon & caper
Beef bourguignon Croquette
Boards to Share
Cheese Board
Selection of three seasonal cheeses & grapes
Charcuterie Board
Coppa, serrano, saucisson, pickles & grilled focaccia
White Wines
125ml | Bottle
2025 Gruner Veltliner, Solomon, Ostertag, Austria
2019 Chardonnay, Foxglove, Central Coast, California, USA
2024 Fiano di Avellino, Ciro Picariello, Italy
2023 Albarino/Treixadura, Sameiras Blanco, Ribeiro, Spain
2025 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Andrea Felici, Italy
2022 Dao Branco, Conciso, Niepoort, Portugal
2023 Macon Villages, Sol et Roche, Selection XR, Burgundy, France
2023 Les Cargadous, Clos de la Barthassade, VdF, France
2023 Godello, Louro do Bolo, Rafael Palacios, Spain
2023 Roero Arneis, Brovia, Piedmonte, Italy
2024 Timorasso, Le Colombera, Derthona, Italy
2022 Petite Arvine, Ottin, Vale d’Aosta, Italy
2022 Rully 1er Cru Raclot, Jean-Baptiste Ponsot. Burgundy, France
2017 Le Soula, Terroir d’Altitude, Cotes Catalanes, France
2019 Saint-Joseph, Domaine Jean-Claude Marsanne, Rhone, France
2023 Riesling, Felton Road, Central Otago, New Zealand
2023 Xarel-Lo, Vinya del Col, Pastorello & Raventos, Penedes, Spain
2022 Saint-Aubin, Terre Blanche, Alex Moreau, Burgundy, France
Red Wines
125ml | Bottle
2024 Dolcetto d’Alba, Mandorlo, Elvio Cogno, Piedmonte, Italy
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Foxglove, Paso Robles USA
2024 Gamay, Clos de la Roilette, Domaine Coudert, Fleurie, France
2023 Syrah, Sol et Roche, Selection XR, Rhone Valley, France
2021 Cannonau di Sardegna, Sa Mola, Alberto Loi. Italy
2023 Mencia, Petalos, J. Palacios, Bierzo, Spain
2023 Cuvee H, Clos de la Barthassade, Languedoc, France
2022 Nerello Mascalese, Monteleone Rosso, Sicily, Italy
2023 Langhe Nebbiolo, Cascina Sciulun, Franco Conterno, Italy
2022 Rancho Monkey Jacket Red, Cuse Wine Co., North Coast, USA
2020 Cotes-du-Rhone, Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Rhone Valley, France
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Gramercy Cellars Lower East, USA
2023 Rosso di Montalcino, Fuligni Ginestreto, Tuscany, Italy
2022 Bear Cub, Pursued by Bear, Columbia Valley, USA
2020 Marsannay, Boivins, Domaine Coillot, Burgundy, France
2022 Pinot Noir, Fog Eater, Drew family Estate, Anderson Valley, USA
2022 Ronchi di Cialla – Schioppettino di Cialla, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
2018 Barolo, Monforte d’Alba, Diego Conterno, Piedmonte
2018 Syrah, L’Ame Soeur, Stephane Ogier, Seysuel, Rhone Valley, France
Sweet & Rose Wines
75ml for Sauternes; 125ml | Bottle for Rose
2023 Sauternes, Chateau Villefranche, Bordeaux, France
2024 Triennes Rose, IGP Var, France
Champagne & Sparkling
125ml | Bottle