Vinopolis
A 2.5 acre space devoted to the world of wine and its associated pleasures. Immerse yourself in the World of Wine tour, enjoying a region to region tour of tastes, cultures and history. Discover wine cultures from around the world and the origins of the art of winemaking. Five wine tastings are included in the admission price. The 'Bombay Sapphire Experience' adds a whole new dimension and a 'Bombay Sapphire' cocktail to the offering. The Still Room is a new attraction designed to appeal to whisky lovers and novices alike.
In 2010 a branch of Laithwaites replaced the Majestic wine warehouse.
Web: www.vinopolis.co.uk
Open: Mon/Thu/Fri 12 noon–10pm; Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 12 noon–6pm (Tue/Wed closed; Last entry 2.5 hrs earl
Open: Mon/Thu/Fri 12 noon–10pm; Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 12 noon–6pm (Tue/Wed closed; Last entry 2.5 hrs earl
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Prices: From £22.50; booking essentialNews & features about Vinopolis
- Mayor of Southwark hosts charity ball at Vinopolis (22 May 2012)
- Vinopolis to shut wine tour for multimillion pound refurbishment (21 Mar 2012)
- Borough Market cites 40 shillings fine for hawking in objection to Vinopolis wine market (14 Sep 2011)
- Vinopolis plans wine-focused market to 'complement' Borough Market (23 Aug 2011)
- Leading local architects clash over Stoney Street flats & restaurant development (26 Nov 2010)
- Daily 'fireworks display' in Clink Street tunnel (28 Oct 2010)
- Mayor of Southwark opens Laithwaites Wine shop at Vinopolis (20 Feb 2010)
- FT boss David Bell on "phenomenal" transformation of Bankside (8 Nov 2009)
- Councillors back 'saturation zone' for bar and shop licences in Bankside (9 Oct 2009)
- More than 100 jobs created in Southwark thanks to Earn and Learn (9 Aug 2009)
- Oz Clarke releases 1,000 balloons to celebrate Vinopolis 10th anniversary (30 Jun 2009)
- Bankside businesses hear analysis of 'neutral' Budget from FT expert (24 Apr 2009)
- Go-ahead for Vinopolis' restaurant, shops and bakery at Borough Market (5 Feb 2009)
- Southwark shuts its Tourist Information Centre (7 Apr 2008)
- Southwark confirms service cuts and job losses (11 Feb 2008)
- Kevin Spacey honours Southwark Council's stars (10 Dec 2007)
- Fair trade Latin American shop at Oxo Tower (10 Dec 2007)
- Better Bankside launch for TfL's Enterprise initiative (18 May 2007)
- Tate Modern extension gets green light (28 Mar 2007)
- Pancake race in Borough Market (21 Feb 2007)
- David Cameron visits children's hospital ... and Vinopolis (3 Mar 2006)
- Vinopolis broadens its horizons beyond wine (5 Jan 2006)
- London Eye turns pink to celebrate civil partnerships (22 Dec 2005)
- Last-minute Christmas shopping ideas (19 Dec 2005)
- Bankside businesses prepare for Christmas (1 Dec 2005)
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