Authentique Epicerie & Bar
Kentish Town, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
Why go
Book Authentique Epicerie & Bar for an easy north London wine-bar stop, not a formal dinner. Star Wine List recognition gives it a clearer reason to choose it over a generic local, the late opening pattern makes it useful for a relaxed second stop or low-pressure date.
About Authentique Epicerie & Bar
Authentique Epicerie & Bar is a casual London venue with verified opening hours across Tuesday to Sunday and closure on Monday. With limited confirmed public detail beyond its hours, casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition in 2021, the most reliable way to plan is around when it is open rather than around unverified claims about menu format, price, seating, or service style.
The useful way to think about it: come here when you want a straightforward London stop and the current opening window suits your plans. Earlier opening applies from Thursday through Sunday, while Tuesday and Wednesday begin at 3 PM. The venue is listed as casual, so it is not a dress-up booking on the verified information available.
Book it for a casual London stop with verified evening hours
The clearest planning facts are practical. Authentique Epicerie & Bar is closed on Monday; open Tuesday and Wednesday from 3–11 PM; Thursday and Friday from 11 AM–11 PM; Saturday from 10 AM–11 PM; and Sunday from 11 AM–9 PM. No verified price, booking policy, seat count, chef details, cuisine, or menu structure is available here, so avoid building the plan around those specifics unless the venue confirms them directly.
The confirmed recognition is Star Wine List in 2021. That is a useful trust signal, but it should not be stretched into unsupported claims about the full drinks programme, food offer, or overall ranking. Treat it as one verified accolade alongside the practical details above.
If the plan is broader than one venue, use Pearl's London coverage to cross-check the category before committing: Our full London bars guide is the right place to compare options, while Our full London restaurants guide is better if dinner is the main event. For hotel-led evenings, see Our full London hotels guide; for other planning, use Pearl's wider London guides.
Where it fits in a London night
Choose it when the verified hours and casual dress code match the kind of London stop you want. Skip any assumption about outdoor seating, group capacity, set menus, prices, or a specific food offer unless you have checked directly with the venue. For other London options, you might also compare the occasion with The Bull & Last, The Parakeet, Greenberry Café, Scout, or The Flask, Highgate, depending on the kind of evening you are planning.
The decision is simplest when you keep to the confirmed facts: Authentique Epicerie & Bar is a casual London venue, open most of the week, with Star Wine List recognition from 2021. For anything more specific, including current menu details or reservation needs, confirm with the venue before you go.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Authentique Epicerie & Bar operates as a focused, neighbourhood wine destination that privileges curation over spectacle. The hybrid epicerie‑bar format blends retail and on‑site drinking, giving the room a specialist, purposeful feel: it attracts regulars who appreciate depth of selection rather than a broad, trend‑driven crowd. Continued Star Wine List recognition across multiple years signals consistency in taste and careful programming, so the atmosphere skews sophisticated and quietly assured rather than flashy. The result is a small, personable venue that feels like a well‑kept local secret with a strong wine personality.
Best For
This is a wine‑centric spot that works especially well for milestone evenings and intimate celebrations where the bottle itself plays a starring role. Its model encourages guests to browse producers on the shelves and choose something to open in house, so it suits couples on date night who want something considered and wine‑savvy groups marking a special occasion. Because the program is curated and award‑recognised, it also appeals to diners who prioritise provenance and variety in their wine choices rather than a generic bar list.
Ordering Tips
Treat the shelves as your menu: Authentique encourages browsing retail bottles and opening them on site, so take time to look through producers rather than relying on a short laminated list. The venue operates with retail pricing on many bottles consumed in house, typically with a corkage or room fee applied, so factor that into your selection. This format rewards guests who have an idea of the style or producer they want; if you prefer guidance, ask staff about standout bottles or recent arrivals to match your evening’s plans.
Planning details
Location
114A, 116 Fortess Rd, London NW5 2HL, United Kingdom · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants a fuller pub meal, choose The Bull & Last instead. If the night is cocktail-led rather than wine-led, Scout is the cleaner substitute.
Bar context
How it compares with nearby London picks
Choose Authentique Epicerie & Bar over The Parakeet or The Bull & Last when the night is more about a flexible wine-led stop than a fuller pub-style meal. The booking difficulty signal is easy, so it is a lower-effort option for a casual evening, while those peers make more sense when food is the anchor of the plan.
The Flask, Highgate is the better choice if the group wants a classic north London pub feel. Authentique is better when a wine-shop/bar hybrid sounds more useful than a pub. Greenberry Café sits in a more café-led lane, so it is a stronger daytime or meal-adjacent choice than a late glass.
If cocktails are the priority, Scout is the sharper cross-shop. If ease, neighbourhood convenience, wine credibility matter more than cocktail theatre, Authentique is the simpler call.
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Compare Authentique Epicerie & Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Authentique Epicerie & Bar | London | Star Wine List (2021) |
| The Parakeet | London | , |
| The Bull & Last | London | , |
| The Flask, Highgate | London | , |
| Greenberry Café | London | , |
| Scout | London | , |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Authentique Epicerie & Bar?
Use the verified hours to plan. Authentique Epicerie & Bar is closed Monday; open Tuesday and Wednesday from 3–11 PM; Thursday and Friday from 11 AM–11 PM; Saturday from 10 AM–11 PM; and Sunday from 11 AM–9 PM.
Does Authentique Epicerie & Bar have outdoor seating?
No verified outdoor-seating information is available here. If that matters for your visit, confirm directly with the venue before you go.
Is Authentique Epicerie & Bar open late?
Yes. It is verified as open until 11 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, until 9 PM on Sunday. It is closed on Monday.
Is the food good at Authentique Epicerie & Bar?
No verified food details, menu format, or cuisine information is available here. The confirmed recognition is Star Wine List in 2021, so for food-specific planning, check the venue's current information directly.
Is Authentique Epicerie & Bar good for a date?
It can suit a casual London plan if the verified hours work for you. The confirmed dress code is casual, but details such as seating style, ambience, reservation policy are not verified here.
Do I need a reservation at Authentique Epicerie & Bar?
No verified reservation policy is available here. Check directly with Authentique Epicerie & Bar before visiting, especially if your timing is fixed.
Is Authentique Epicerie & Bar good for groups?
No verified group capacity or seating information is available here. If you are planning for a group, confirm directly with the venue before you go.
