Renegade Urban Winery And Bar

Uncork a London rarity where exceptional wines are poured just metres from where they’re made, amidst the city’s lively pulse.

https://www.renegadelondonwine.com/

Renegade Urban Winery, Arch 12, Gales Gardens, Bethnal Green, London E2 0EJ Get directions

Nearest station: Bethnal Green (0.3 miles).
Approx walking time: 8 minutes.

Public tours

Private tours

Tasting room

Restaurant or café

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Online shop

Winery on site

Disabled access

Hosts weddings

Organic or sustainable

Open year-round

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What's the vibe

Renegade Urban Winery in Walthamstow offers a distinctive urban wine experience with an industrial-chic setting, balancing rustic charm with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. It’s a lively, welcoming space known for its friendly staff and comfortable surroundings, where you can enjoy wine amidst the working winery.

Visiting information

Renegade Urban Winery operates from its main site in Walthamstow, London, where all wine production takes place, and also has a wine bar in Bethnal Green.
Operating Hours (Walthamstow Winery & Bar):
Monday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5pm - 11pm
Friday: 12pm - 11pm
Saturday: 12pm - 11pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
The winery is also open for takeaway wine Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Walk-ins & Bookings: You can generally pop in for a drink or meal, as tables are first-come, first-served for parties of 15 or fewer. For larger groups, reservations are highly recommended.
Tours: Weekly winery tours and tastings are held every Saturday afternoon at the Walthamstow winery, lasting approximately one hour. These tours require pre-booking.
Food & Drink: The Walthamstow site features a restaurant, Gaff, serving small seasonal plates and a popular Sunday roast. Renegade also offers cocktails and guest beers.
Special Events: In addition to regular tours, Renegade hosts tastings, live music, and offers venue hire for private events like weddings, birthdays, and corporate gatherings.
Dogs & Children: Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the tasting room. Children are also welcome when accompanied and supervised by an adult.

The Wine

Renegade Urban Winery takes an innovative approach to winemaking in the heart of London, breaking from traditional rules and focusing on crafting unique and premium wines. They produce a diverse range of 12-17 wines annually, with releases rarely repeated, ensuring a continually evolving selection. Their portfolio includes still, sparkling, red, white, rosé, and orange wines, as well as Pet-Nats, showcasing a broad spectrum of styles.

The winery sources top-quality, hand-harvested grapes from small, family-owned vineyards across the UK and Europe, with approximately 50% from England and the remainder from countries like France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. These grapes are transported to London in refrigerated trucks, ensuring their quality is maintained. All winemaking processes—from destemming and pressing to fermentation, ageing, and bottling—are carried out in their Walthamstow facility.

Getting here

By Car
The winery is located at Unit 7, Lockwood Way, London E17 5RB. On-site parking information is not widely advertised, and public transport is highly recommended for visitors.

By Public Transport
The nearest public transport is Blackhorse Road station, which serves both the Victoria Line (Underground) and Overground services. The winery is approximately a 15-minute walk from the station, or a short taxi ride.

What's nearby

Notable Restaurants:
Etles Uyghur Restaurant: Famed for its authentic Central Asian cuisine, including hand-pulled noodles and lamb dumplings, located conveniently near Walthamstow Central.
Big Penny Social: A large, lively venue on the Blackhorse Beer Mile offering craft beers, food, and often live entertainment, perfect for groups.
Notable Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express London Chingford-Nth Circular: A comfortable option providing modern amenities and good transport links for exploring London.
The Lion & Key Hotel: A well-regarded hotel in Waltham Forest, offering a restaurant and convenient access to the area.
Notable Attractions:
Walthamstow Wetlands: One of Europe's largest urban wetlands, offering vast green spaces, walking trails, and a stunning view, which can even be seen from Renegade's mezzanine.
Blackhorse Beer Mile: A renowned cluster of independent craft breweries and taprooms, offering a vibrant scene for beer enthusiasts, located close to the winery.