Humble Grape

Had a fantastic dinner here with my girlfriend. We shared a bottle of wine and a couple of starters — the padron peppers and the crispy cauliflower, both packed with flavour and coated in a really delicious sauce. For mains, I had the pan-grilled gurnard which was cooked perfectly, and my girlfriend loved her pan-fried chicken in a rich, tasty sauce. We finished with the chocolate fondant, which was absolutely spectacular. The staff were warm, friendly, and genuinely lovely, and the service was spot-on from start to finish. Overall, a great experience with no issues whatsoever — highly recommended.

We came here last year around the same time and had the mulled wine and it was lovely. However, this time we ordered the mulled wine and they put it down on the table in takeaway cups? Which we thought was so odd, since this is a wine bar, not winter wonderland. We were a bit surprised since the service was also very different from last year. We struggled to get the attention of the waiting staff and would wait around for ages before being able to order another drink. Even after ordering the drink would take ages to get to us. There was also a function room at the end of the bar. Several men at the function kept screaming and being very loud, which did ruin the atmosphere. There was no door closing the function room and separating it from the rest of the regular customers, so it was very loud and inconsiderate.

When a place does the simple stuff so well you know it’s good. All I had was the steak rare and on its own with wine. This was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. I had madeleines which were very kindly delivered for the birthday at the table and these were frankly the most beautiful madeleines I have ever had. Add that we came here because it dog friendly and it’s safe to say my business has been secured for years to come.

The wine and overall atmosphere of the bar were truly lovely, and we would certainly consider returning on a different evening with friends. Unfortunately, the service did not meet the standard we were expecting. We had booked a wine and dine reservation for 8:30pm on a Sunday and arrived slightly early. While we weren’t actually planning to eat, there was no reservation option other than wine and dine, so that’s what we selected when booking. On arrival, we weren’t greeted with a welcome, but instead with a blunt “the kitchen is closed,” delivered in a way that made us feel more like an inconvenience than valued guests. Thankfully, we hadn’t intended to dine, as this would have been extremely disappointing given the booking we had made and our effort to arrive on time. If the kitchen needed to close early, this could and should have been communicated to us prior to our arrival. Throughout our visit, the service continued to feel abrupt. Our carafe was placed down rather forcefully, and the staff appeared visibly frustrated, not just with us but with other customers as well. We only stayed for around 45 minutes and were not the last to leave. Having worked late Sunday shifts in hospitality myself, I completely understand that late bookings can be challenging. However, that frustration should never be felt by customers. If a reservation has been accepted, the kitchen should remain open accordingly, or at the very least, guests should be informed in advance. It’s a shame, as the wine and setting were wonderful but the service unfortunately detracted from what could have been a much more enjoyable experience.

We had supper there yesterday evening and very much enjoyed the experience. We are served by a lovely South African who was very attentive and helped us select dishes. Very tasty food and a great atmosphere. Recommend

The food we had was very good and we also enjoyed the wine. The staff let our experience down and we felt very unwelcomed. The restaurant set up felt warm but served with cold staff. They were more hostile than friendly - we booked wine o'clock but when we arrived, there was no explanation of this and no menu given to us for it. When we asked for it, they had to check with the manager before giving us the menu. Again, no explanation given when finally given the menu. We enjoyed the food and wine so would have stayed for more but the staff attitude and atmosphere created made this prospect unappealing. We were loudly asked if we had paid as we left (which we had) which added to our discomfort. For the prices, much better service was expected so we will not be returning to this branch.

Really lovely staff. Great food and delicious wines. Thanks to Lana and Nico for looking after us.

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, we had Ana helping us chosing beers and helping us with food!The staff here really know their stuff and are incredibly helpful. We were fortunate enough to have assistance from a staff member while selecting our wine and food. They offered wonderful suggestions that perfectly suited our tastes. We were extremely pleased with the choices we made, all thanks to their expertise. Highly recommend this place!

I love this place! I can't get enough of it and they sell my favourite El Telar red wine (highly recommended!). Their charcuterie is delectable and the atmosphere is cosy yet vibrant. The staff are so friendly, open and very approachable. The interior is amazing. I live very nearby and I am proud of this local place. This is my go to place to catch up with friends and of course to buy my favourite wines.

If like me you're not 18 anymore and you no longer enjoy overcrowded pubs where a conversation with more than one person is impossible, this wine bar is the best option for an afterwork drink with friends or with your partner. You gonna end up in a stylish venue where you can talk without screaming and instead of the usual pub vinegar-like glass of wine, you'll discover very tasty, well balanced and original wines from all over the world. Try them all ! In each style, humble grape has made a good selection of quality wine across the whole price range (first wine by the glass starts at £6, cheaper than some pubs of northcote road). Staff is great and friendly, ask them if you don't know what to choose. Try the meat platter, the pâté is excellent. You can also buy a bottle in the shop upstairs to bring back home when they close.

I adooore the Humble Grape. A friend booked a table for 4 of us at 8.30 on a Saturday night, when we arrived the place was buzzing. We were led to our table by a really friendly waitress who explained that we could taste a few wines before choosing which one to go with. It was lovely to have such a good selection of wines & they didn't break the bank either (although there are more expensive options!). We shared 2 bottles of red between us & also went for a few of the sharing plates to line our stomachs! The baked camembert with honey was AMAZING, and the duck leg well worth the price tag. The interior feels sophisticated but cosy, and is the perfect place to come if you're looking for somewhere a bit more classy than the usual Clapham haunts!

Big, big fan. With most of the table seating located one floor underground, the Humble Grape is much more ambitious than its street-facing storefront lets on. Catering to wine aficionados who appreciate the eclectic and small vineyards, Humble Grape aspires to both those looking for a brilliant bottle for take away to drink at home or bring to a party, or for those who want to chat over wine with some nibbles. Although primarily a wine bar, the food is pretty fantastic. A well-curated selection of cheese and charcuterie ensure that there are selections that match well with your chosen wine. Their goat cheese salad has an amazing slice of cheese atop fresh greens, a surprising vinaigrette and candied pecans. I only wish we had discovered this place sooner - we'll definitely be visiting on a frequent basis over the next few months.

Came here a few nights ago we didn't have a reservation but we seen they took walk ins we get there. I believe the guy was the manager told us they're full for the night as they have a reservation coming. He clearly see he's lying to us we point out that it's an two open tables downstairs he says that's for the reservation that's coming. The time is now 10:45 they stop serving at 11:30. Is the reservation really arriving so we seat two two top tables and ask if we can sit there as we were a party of 4 after much resistance and calling him out on his b.s he allowed us & agreed if the reservation never shows up we can take the bigger table. Well when we got downstairs we seen it was 3 large tables available so he definitely lied to us about not having space. We ordered drinks they took about 10+ minutes to arrive because they needed to clean glasses yeah I I don't see myself ever coming here again

Cannot quite put into words the attitude of my new-found 'family' at the Humble Grape. They deserve a medal on humanitarian grounds let alone their cellar and cuisine. To find this kind of care about everything especially in Battersea to me is astonishing. Then you get your education in wine everything based around your own fundamental preferences. Superb together with some of the best cheese and vegetarian offerings and home-made fig chutney. It literally begs great conversation and a sheer feeling of well-being. Mark and Desiree take a bow. Don't be tempted to change anything. It's perfect. Winky Evans