Bar in London, United Kingdom

Josette

150Pearl Points

Wine-first, time-smart

About Josette

Josette is a practical Farringdon pick when the wine list is the reason for going. The 2026 Star Wine List recognition gives it a clearer case than a generic after-work bar, but go with a bottle budget because published pricing is not part of the profile.

In London, Josette is easiest to shortlist from the verified basics: it has Star Wine List recognition in 2026, a smart casual dress code, and published opening hours that vary by day. Those facts do not confirm prices, cuisine, menu structure, seating style, or service format, so plan around the confirmed details rather than assumptions.

The verified practical details are concise: Josette is in London, the dress code is smart casual, and opening hours vary by day. It opens in the evening on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, has midday and evening opening windows on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and is closed on Sunday. If the priority is a named chef, a set menu, a published price point, or a specific dining format, those details are not verified here.

Book with the confirmed basics in mind

The 2026 Star Wine List recognition is the main confirmed distinction to note for Josette. It supports including the venue on a London shortlist, while leaving other details, such as food style, menu format, and pricing, unconfirmed.

For planning, use the verified hours carefully. Monday and Tuesday run 5–11 PM; Wednesday and Thursday run 12–2:45 PM and 5–11 PM; Friday runs 5–11 PM; Saturday runs 12–2:45 PM and 5:30–11 PM; and Sunday is closed. Smart casual dress is the stated code.

Use it as a London option, then cross-shop by mood

Compared with Quality Wines, Josette is another London option to consider when Star Wine List recognition is relevant to the plan. The Eagle may suit a different kind of London outing, while 155 Bar & Kitchen, Cafe Kick, and 51 Cave à Manger are also useful names to check when availability or group mood matters.

For broader planning, use Our full London restaurants guide, Our full London bars guide, Our full London hotels guide, Our full London wineries guide, and Our full London experiences guide. Other comparison options include 155 Bar & Kitchen, Quality Wines, The Eagle, Cafe Kick, and 51 Cave à Manger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josette open late?

Josette is open until 11 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It is closed on Sunday.

What's the best time to go to Josette?

Use the verified hours to plan: midday opening is listed on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 12–2:45 PM. Evening hours are Monday to Friday from 5–11 PM, with Saturday evening from 5:30–11 PM. Sunday is closed.

What is Josette known for?

Josette has verified Star Wine List recognition for 2026. Other specifics, such as cuisine, price, menu format, and service style, are not verified here.

Location

104, 102 Farringdon Rd, London EC1R 3EA, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Compare Josette

Comparison snapshot

Josette sits in the wine-first lane of this London set. Quality Wines is the closest comparison for readers who want wine with more of a meal-led feel, while The Eagle and Cafe Kick are better when the group wants a less formal bar or pub rhythm.

155 Bar & Kitchen and 51 Cave à Manger are sensible backups if the priority is simply keeping the night in London with a similar drinking brief. Josette has the stronger published wine-recognition signal, so it is the one to prioritise when bottle selection is the point.

Where to go if Josette is not the fit

Try Quality Wines if the group wants a wine-led evening with stronger food intent. Choose The Eagle if the night should feel more casual and pub-like rather than list-driven.

How Josette compares in London

Choose Josette when wine-list credibility is the deciding factor. Its 2026 Star Wine List recognition gives it the clearest signal in this set for drinkers who want a curated bottle rather than a casual round. Quality Wines is the natural cross-shop if the night is also food-led, while Josette is the tighter call when the list itself is the draw.

The Eagle is the better alternative for a more relaxed London pub mood. Cafe Kick makes more sense for a social, low-pressure meet-up where the room matters more than wine depth. For a group that has mixed priorities, those options are safer than forcing everyone into a wine-first plan.

If availability is the issue, also check 155 Bar & Kitchen and 51 Cave à Manger. The value call is simple: Josette is easier to justify when the group will engage with the list; pick one of the broader-feeling peers when the goal is a looser round with fewer decisions.