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1913
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Mexican / Asian. Wine strengths: France.
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London, Ontario has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner in 1913 at 100 Kellogg Lane / Old East Village. The speakeasy serves small plates and cocktails, including cereal-infused creations, and its wine strengths include France. Bistro dining also includes wine lists and extensive lists. David's Bistro in Central London serves French cooking with daily prix fixe menus and à la carte options. The Sweet Onion Bistro in Wortley Village serves Greek-inspired dishes and holds monthly Greek nights.
Our guide covers 17 restaurants citywide. Mexican cooking includes IVANOPOBLANO in South London, where organic tacos and quesadillas are made from scratch in a heritage house with an open kitchen. The Mule - London in Downtown London serves a gluten-free Mexican menu alongside bourbon- and tequila-focused cocktails and beer. Hard Rock Hotel London, Ontario in 100 Kellogg Lane holds Star Wine List recognition for 2026.
Wine-led dining
These are the places in London where the wine programme is part of the point, from a Wine Spectator winner to bistro rooms with wine lists.
1913
A hidden speakeasy at 100 Kellogg Lane / Old East Village with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. The menu leans into small plates, and the wine strength noted in our guide is France.
David's Bistro
David's Bistro is a traditional French bistro in Central London with an extensive wine list. The restaurant serves daily prix fixe menus and à la carte options.
The Sweet Onion Bistro
The Sweet Onion Bistro is a cosy Greek-inspired bistro in Wortley Village. It serves an à la carte menu and holds monthly Greek nights, with an extensive wine list.
Casual and drinks-first
These picks suit a looser meal in London, with cocktails, beer, or a straightforward menu taking priority over formal service.
The Mule - London
The Mule - London is a Mexican restaurant in Downtown London with a 100% gluten-free menu. It serves tacos in a casual, group-friendly setting, with a drinks programme focused on bourbon and tequila cocktails, plus beer.
Rebel Layne
Rebel Layne is a restaurant in London suited to a quiet dinner for two people. The meal does not involve a heavily structured tasting-menu setup, and drinks can accompany dinner.
IVANOPOBLANO
In South London, this organic Mexican fusion restaurant works from a heritage house with an open kitchen. The menu is built around tacos and quesadillas made from scratch, with a standard wine programme and a small-plates option.
Planning FAQ
Which neighbourhoods matter most for serious wine lists in London?
100 Kellogg Lane / Old East Village has 1913, Central London has David's Bistro, and Wortley Village has The Sweet Onion Bistro. 1913 holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence; both bistros have wine lists and extensive wine lists.
How many Michelin-starred restaurants are in London in your guide?
London has no Michelin-starred restaurants in our guide. 1913 at 100 Kellogg Lane / Old East Village holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026 and has a wine list with strengths in France.
Which place in London holds the Wine Spectator award?
1913 at 100 Kellogg Lane / Old East Village holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in our guide. It is the city’s clearest wine-led pick, with a wine programme and France noted as a strength.
Where should a wine-minded traveller look for tasting-menu style dining?
David's Bistro in Central London offers daily prix fixe menus and à la carte French bistro dining, with a wine list, wines paired with the menus and an extensive wine list.
By Emmett Haley · Updated October 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
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David's Bistro
On Richmond Street in London, Ontario, David's Bistro occupies a position in a mid-sized Canadian city that has quietly developed a more considered dining culture than its size might suggest. The bistro format it represents draws on a long tradition of neighbourhood-anchored, chef-driven cooking that sits between casual and formal.
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IVANOPOBLANO
A Mexican-inflected restaurant on Wharncliffe Road South in London, Ontario, IVANOPOBLANO occupies a stretch of the city where independent dining has slowly pushed back against chain dominance. Booking details and hours are best confirmed directly with the venue.
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The Mule - London
The Mule - London is worth booking for a casual downtown meal when gluten-free Mexican food and a lively drinks-first atmosphere matter more than wine depth or formality. The 100% gluten-free menu, group-friendly setup, and cocktail-and-beer focus make it useful for mixed-diet tables, after-work plans, and easy social dinners.
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The Sweet Onion Bistro
On Wortley Road in London, Ontario's Old South neighbourhood, The Sweet Onion Bistro occupies a stretch of the city where regulars set the pace rather than tourists. The kitchen draws a loyal return clientele that treats the room as a neighbourhood anchor rather than an occasion destination. For visitors, that dynamic tells you something useful about what to expect.
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The Park Hotel London
The Park Hotel London occupies a heritage address on Pall Mall Street in London, Ontario, Canada, not to be confused with the London properties along Belgrave Road or elsewhere in the English capital. With 126 rooms, it sits in the mid-scale tier of the London, Ontario hotel market, offering a practical base for business and leisure travellers exploring the city's downtown corridor.
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Hard Rock Hotel London, Ontario
Hard Rock Hotel London sits at 100 Kellogg Lane in London, Ontario, a mid-sized Canadian city that rarely appears on premium hotel itineraries. A Star Wine List recognition for 2026 signals a beverage program with genuine ambition, placing it in a different tier from the standard branded hotel offering. For travellers crossing southwestern Ontario, it represents one credible full-service option in the city.
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