Quick answer
Hackney and Dalston have quietly become one of the world's greatest concentrations of natural wine bars — sometimes called “the Dalston Wine Mile.” People’s Wine is the top-rated spot (4.9★), while Sager + Wilde pioneered the entire scene over a decade ago. Glasses run £7–£14, bottles £25–£55, and most bars are walk-in only.
- Best overall
- People's Wine — 4.9★ (113 reviews)
- Best hidden gem
- Binch — 4.8★ (134 reviews)
- Best value
- Yuki Bar — genuine value in East London
- Last verified
- 2026-03
Top verdicts
- People's Wine: The highest-rated natural wine bar in Hackney — a true locals' favourite with impeccable French selections.
- Binch: A tiny, intimate hidden gem that Reddit and locals adore — great owner, great soundtrack, exceptional wines.
- Weino BIB: Dalston's favourite — a natural wine taproom and deli championing sustainable formats like boxes and pouches.
Hackney's natural wine bars offer glasses from £7-£14 and bottles from £25-£55, with People's Wine offering particularly good value. The best natural wine bars are concentrated in East London's Hackney borough, especially along the 'Dalston Wine Mile,' making it a prime destination for natural wine enthusiasts. Expect a vibrant scene, especially on weekends, and consider booking ahead for dinner-focused spots.
East London’s Hackney borough has quietly built one of the world’s greatest concentrations of natural wine bars. The stretch from Dalston Junction to Hackney Central — sometimes called “the Dalston Wine Mile” — packs more natty wine per square metre than almost anywhere on Earth.
We combed through Reddit threads on r/naturalwine, r/Hackney, r/london, and r/wine, plus specialist guides from Palate Magazine, Time Out, The Infatuation, and Wine Enthusiast to find where actual Londoners and serious wine lovers drink in East London. From Sager + Wilde (the bar that started it all 10+ years ago) to buzzy newcomers like Blinds, these are the bars that keep getting mentioned.
Natural Wine Bar Map — Hackney
How we built this list
We analyzed 50+ Reddit posts and 200+ comments across r/naturalwine, r/Hackney, r/london, and r/wine — spanning 2022 to 2026. Bars were cross-referenced with Time Out, The Infatuation, Palate Magazine, Wine Enthusiast, and local Substack guides (Sour Wine, Decaf Espresso). We weighted responses from East London residents and regular visitors more heavily than tourist one-offs.
1People's Wine
Natural Wine BarFrench FocusQuick comparison
- Best for
- Natural Wine Bar, French Focus
- Strengths
- 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews · 73 Dalston Ln, London E8 2NG
- Insider tip
- Ask the staff about bottle provenance — they know every winemaker's story and host regular tastings from incredible regions.
- What to order
- Try the David & Nathalie Drussé Constellation for a silky, balanced red with prunes and truffle. Also the cheapest oysters in the area.
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2Binch
Hidden GemIntimateQuick comparison
- Best for
- Hidden Gem, Intimate
- Strengths
- 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews · 51 Greenwood Rd, London E8 1NT
- Insider tip
- This is a seriously small space, so arrive early on weekends. The owner personally curates every bottle and will guide you through the list.
- What to order
- Trust the owner's recommendation — the list rotates frequently and every bottle is hand-picked. Pair with their small plates.
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3Weino BIB
Taproom & DeliSustainable WineQuick comparison
- Best for
- Taproom & Deli, Sustainable Wine
- Strengths
- 4.8★ from 184 Google reviews · 39 Balls Pond Rd, London N1 4BW
- Insider tip
- Bring a reusable bottle for wine on tap. The deli section has excellent charcuterie to pair with your glass.
- What to order
- Start with their own Bianco Puglia — a great easy natty white for 'sliding into the evening.' Try the charcuterie board from their in-house deli.
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4Blinds
New OpeningSmall Plates & DJsQuick comparison
- Best for
- New Opening, Small Plates & DJs
- Strengths
- 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews · 279 Hackney Rd, London E2 8NA
- Insider tip
- Come on a weekend evening for the DJ sets — it transforms from wine bar to a proper East London social scene.
- What to order
- The small plates menu changes regularly. Start with a glass of pét-nat and work through the by-the-glass list.
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5dan's
Neighbourhood FavouriteBeginner-FriendlyQuick comparison
- Best for
- Neighbourhood Favourite, Beginner-Friendly
- Strengths
- 4.7★ from 321 Google reviews · 2-4 Tottenham Rd, London N1 4BZ
- Insider tip
- The blackboard menu skips the name/region/year formula — it reads 'spritzy white', 'easy red', 'funky skinsy', 'advanced natty'. Perfect for wine newcomers.
- What to order
- If you're new to natural wine, start with the 'easy red' or 'spritzy white'. The charcuterie pairs beautifully.
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6Hector's
Italian & French WinesDe BeauvoirQuick comparison
- Best for
- Italian & French Wines, De Beauvoir
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 157 Google reviews · 49a Ardleigh Rd, London N1 4HS
- Insider tip
- Try the Americano vermouth — it's excellent. Grab bar counter seats on weeknights to avoid the crowds.
- What to order
- The Americano vermouth is a must. Wine list leans Italian and French. Pair with the niche charcuterie selection.
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7107 Wine Bar
Wine Shop & BarLower ClaptonQuick comparison
- Best for
- Wine Shop & Bar, Lower Clapton
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 257 Google reviews · 107 Lower Clapton Rd, London E5 0NP
- Insider tip
- Browse their retail shelves before ordering — you can often try bottles that aren't on the by-the-glass list. Great for taking bottles home too.
- What to order
- Ask what's open and interesting. The staff are brilliant at matching to your mood. Their orange wine selection is particularly strong.
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8Newcomer Wines
Importer & BarGardenQuick comparison
- Best for
- Importer & Bar, Garden
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 179 Google reviews · 5 Dalston Ln, London E8 3DF
- Insider tip
- Head straight to the back room for a more intimate atmosphere, or grab the garden on a sunny day. Their Austrian wines are the real star.
- What to order
- Try any Austrian white from their shelves — the selection is extraordinary. The pét-nat options are always interesting too.
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9Sager + Wilde
PioneerHackney RoadQuick comparison
- Best for
- Pioneer, Hackney Road
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 475 Google reviews · 193 Hackney Rd, London E2 8JL
- Insider tip
- The bar-top made from pavement lights is iconic. Explore their Central and Eastern European selections — Polish, Czech, and Slovenian bottles are growing.
- What to order
- Splurge here — the list rewards bigger spends. Ask about their French whites and the increasingly impressive Eastern European section.
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10Elliot's
Restaurant & Wine StoreMare StreetQuick comparison
- Best for
- Restaurant & Wine Store, Mare Street
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 475 Google reviews · 121-123 Mare St, London E8 4RH
- Insider tip
- Come for weekend lunch — it's a completely different vibe to the evening service. The wine store section lets you buy bottles to take home at retail prices.
- What to order
- Order from the wine store side for retail pricing on glasses. The seasonal menu pairs brilliantly with their natural selections.
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11Planque
Restaurant & WineHaggerstonQuick comparison
- Best for
- Restaurant & Wine, Haggerston
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 408 Google reviews · 322-324 Acton Mews, London E8 4EA
- Insider tip
- Book ahead — this place fills up fast. The converted railway arch space is atmospheric and intimate.
- What to order
- Let the sommelier guide you. The food menu is designed around wine pairing, so trust their suggestions.
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12Yuki Bar
Nordic-JapaneseBest ValueQuick comparison
- Best for
- Nordic-Japanese, Best Value
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 98 Google reviews · 426 Reading Ln, London E8 1DS
- Insider tip
- The trains overhead shake the whole place — it becomes part of the charm. Come for the wine, not the food prices (which can sting).
- What to order
- The Dard et Ribo Crozes-Hermitage Rouge is stunning. Wine prices are markedly fairer than most East London spots.
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13Cadet
French BistroEx-P. FrancoQuick comparison
- Best for
- French Bistro, Ex-P. Franco
- Strengths
- 4.2★ from 163 Google reviews · 57 Newington Grn, London N16 9PX
- Insider tip
- Try the brains if it's on the menu. Come for Sunday boozy lunch — the French bistro dishes pair perfectly with an uneventful weekend.
- What to order
- Start with something carbonic — the staff love Cinsault and other light reds. The rillettes are excellent alongside.
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14Cave Cuvée (Top Cuvée Shoreditch)
SubterraneanBethnal GreenQuick comparison
- Best for
- Subterranean, Bethnal Green
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 77 Google reviews · 250A Bethnal Green Rd, London E2 0AA
- Insider tip
- The underground space feels genuinely Parisian. Part bottle shop, part wine bar — buy retail and drink in at a small corkage.
- What to order
- Browse the bottle shop shelves and pick something interesting — the staff are happy to open anything for you to try.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is made with minimal technological intervention — organic grape-growing, native yeast fermentation, and little to no added sulphites. It's closer to ancient winemaking methods than the industrial process that dominates conventional wine. The result can be funky, cloudy, and full of character. East London has become one of the world's great concentrations of natural wine bars, with Hackney and Dalston at the epicentre.
Where is the best area for natural wine in Hackney?
Dalston is the undisputed epicentre — you can walk between 6-7 natural wine bars in under 15 minutes. The stretch along Dalston Lane, Balls Pond Road, and Kingsland Road is sometimes called 'the Dalston Wine Mile.' Hackney Road (Sager + Wilde, Blinds) is another strong cluster, and Mare Street (Elliot's) and Lower Clapton (107 Wine Bar) round out the scene.
How much does a glass of natural wine cost in Hackney?
Expect to pay £7-£14 for a glass and £25-£55 for a bottle in most Hackney wine bars. Yuki Bar and People's Wine are known for better value. Sager + Wilde sits at the higher end. Many bars also function as bottle shops where you can buy at retail prices (typically £12-£30) and drink in for a small corkage fee.
Do I need to book natural wine bars in Hackney?
Most wine bars in the area are walk-in only — dan's, People's Wine, Newcomer Wines, and Weino BIB don't take reservations. Planque and Elliot's for dinner service are worth booking. Binch and Blinds are small enough that arriving early (before 6:30pm) is wise on weekends. Hector's can get packed on busy nights.
What should I order if I'm new to natural wine?
Start with a pét-nat (naturally sparkling wine) — it's approachable, fun, and a gateway to the style. At dan's, the blackboard menu labels wines as 'easy red' or 'spritzy white' instead of using intimidating jargon. People's Wine staff are excellent at guiding newcomers. Avoid jumping straight to 'advanced natty' or orange wines until you've calibrated your palate.
Can I buy bottles to take home from these bars?
Yes — many Hackney natural wine bars double as bottle shops. Newcomer Wines, 107 Wine Bar, Elliot's, and Weino BIB all sell retail bottles. You can often taste before buying. Some places like Cave Cuvée let you pick a bottle from the shelf and drink it in for a small corkage fee, which is often cheaper than ordering by the glass.
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