Social Wine & Tapas
Our verdict
Social Wine & Tapas is listed as permanently closed following the June 22, 2026 status audit.
The menu
What to order
- Szechuan fried chipirones
- Patatas Bravas with potato foam
- Rose veal and foie gras mini burgers
- Mangalista pork
- Pan con tomate
Social Wine & Tapas is listed as permanently closed following the June 22, 2026 status audit.
Frequently asked questions
What part of town is Social Wine & Tapas in?
Social Wine & Tapas is located at Browning Court, 39 James St, London W1U 1DL, United Kingdom, in Marylebone, London.
Is Social Wine & Tapas a good option for a wine-focused dinner in central London?
Social Wine & Tapas is a Marylebone restaurant and natural wine bar with small plates, recommended for reservations and priced at about $45 per person.
What should I order at Social Wine & Tapas?
The tapas-style structure rewards breadth over depth, so the more effective approach is to order across multiple tiers rather than anchoring to a single substantial dish. Working through several smaller plates lets the kitchen demonstrate range and gives the wine list a better opportunity to function as it is intended, as a counterpart to the food rather than an afterthought.
Should I book Social Wine & Tapas in advance?
Reservations are recommended.
What is Social Wine & Tapas known for?
Social Wine & Tapas, on James Street in Marylebone, is known for its wine-forward format in which the list and the small-plates menu are designed to work in tandem rather than independently. The venue sits in a neighbourhood that has developed into one of London's more coherent dining pockets, and its format reflects that: considered rather than trend-chasing, structured around the pairing relationship between glass and plate.
Fast Comparison
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Social Wine & TapasThis venue (the venue you are viewing) | Modern Spanish Tapas & Natural Wine Bar | Not listed | Not listed |
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| Camino Monument | Authentic Spanish Tapas | $30–50 | Fenchurch |
| Lobos | Spanish Meat & Tapas | $30–50 | Soho |
| Tendido Cero | Modern Spanish Tapas | $30–50 | Earl's Court |
