Authentique - Epicerie & Bar
Wine bar · Kentish Town
114A, 116 Fortess Rd, London NW5 2HL, United Kingdom
Highlights
French wine bar offering regional wines, cheese boards, and charcuterie
French wine bar offering regional wines, cheese boards, and charcuterie
"Perfect for: last-minute day-drinking, classy vino edition Authentique is a wine shop, bar, and restaurant in Tufnell Park, and drinking in their little patio out back feels like being at a friend’s house. One that’s lucky enough to have a south-facing garden. And just like your mate, they have neighbours, so the fun ends at 8pm. Thankfully, they’re open from 10am, so it’s a great place to know about whenever you want to RSVP yes to lounging in the sun with a glass of white wine before the clouds show up." - heidi lauth beasley
"What It Is: A casual wine bar and small plates restaurant near Tufnell Park. Perfect For: Casual Weeknight Dinner, First/Early In The Game Date, Date Night, Catching Up With Mates We stopped by this spacious wine shop on a Saturday night, and were not disappointed. Despite it being busy, we still managed to walk in and and grab a couple of seats on the corner of their small bar. This place is run by a bunch of French guys, they serve exclusively Francophone wines, and their selection of wines available by the glass move around from one region (of France, obviously) to the next. A couple of glasses of Cahors, and a plancha of cheese later, we were fairly satisfied. The wine was a bit pricey but excellent, and the cheese selection was substantial without being overly generous. Different story with the bread, which just kept on coming, and was probably the best baguette we’ve had in London. Verdict: An excellent spot for a casual date night or an evening out with small group of friends and some very good wine. We’ll be back soon to try their small plates menu." - sam collins, oliver feldman, heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, eileen twum
"Cow. Goat. Soft. Ewe. No, we haven’t finally succumbed to our daily quarantine breakdown, we’re listing the types of cheese you can order along with Authentique’s excellent selection of wines. You can expect everything from natural reds to surprisingly affordable sparkling wines, and although they’re open from 10am to 8pm for collection, they’re also delivering locally around Tufnell Park." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing
"Authentique in Tufnell Park is a Francophone wine shop and bar that’s a perfect spot for a glass of something before moving on elsewhere. The regional wines on offer change periodically, and although wines by the glass are a little expensive, it’s a very good place for a couple of drinks. There is a changing menu inspired by French regions too." - Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Oliver, Daisy Meager, Sinead Cranna
"Authentique is a wine shop, bar, and restaurant in Tufnell Park, and drinking in their little patio out back feels like being at a friend’s house. One that’s lucky enough to have a garden. And just like your mate, they have neighbours, so the fun ends at 8pm. Get here early for a casual glass of wine and some ham and cheese before moving on. " - jake missing, sinead cranna
