Welcome to The Little Wine Shop, Social Wine Bar & Tapas
Nestled in Taunton, The Little Wine Shop, Social Wine Bar & Tapas offers a delightful culinary experience. This charming venue combines an inviting atmosphere with an exquisite selection of wines and gourmet tapas. Guests rave about the attentive staff, who ensure personalized service—including tastings before selections. Signature dishes like calamari and chicken Tsukane receive high praise, while the cheese fondue delivers rich, indulgent flavors. With options for alfresco dining and a dog-friendly policy, it’s an ideal spot for casual gatherings or special celebrations. Overall, this charming hideaway promises a memorable experience for wine and food lovers alike.
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2, Off Riverside Pl, St James St, Taunton TA1 1JH, United Kingdom2, Off Riverside Pl, St James St, Taunton TA1 1JH, United Kingdom Hotline: +44 1823 288898
Welcome to The Little Wine Shop, Social Wine Bar & Tapas, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Taunton, located at 2, Off Riverside Pl, St James St, TA1 1JH, United Kingdom. This enchanting venue is not just about food and drink; it's about creating an experience, whether you're indulging in a leisurely lunch, celebrating a special occasion, or simply enjoying a cozy afternoon with friends.
Imagine stepping into a stylish atmosphere where every corner invites you to unwind. From the moment you enter, the attentive staff ensures that your needs are met. As Amanda Searle notes, their "helpful and attentive" approach makes you feel right at home, even if you're among the last customers of the day. You can savor exquisite wines, like the tantalizing Slovenian Sauvignon Blanc, before choosing your tapas.
One of the standout features of The Little Wine Shop is its diverse selection of tapas designed for sharing. Whether you're indulging in perfectly cooked calamari, sumptuous chicken Tsukane, or the divine black cod, the flavors are impressive. Reviewers have praised the quality and presentation of each dish, with Simon highlighting the delightful tapas sharer board that caters to a small lunch perfectly. There's also a unique cheese fondue, an option you must pre-order, that proudly stands out for its rich and luxurious texture.
The space fosters a vibrant yet intimate atmosphere where both indoor and outdoor dining options thrive. It’s a favorite spot for celebrations, as Cherry Clarke discovered during a friend's 60th birthday celebration, where replacements from the à la carte menu kept the evening joyous and flavorful. For those who love to bring their furry companions, it’s heartwarming to know that this dog-friendly establishment is welcoming to all.
Moreover, The Little Wine Shop goes beyond being a delightful restaurant; it features a small deli counter selling cheeses and cured meats, further complementing its wine selection. Mark Turner loved the outdoor dining experience, emphasizing that everything—from food to wine—contributes to an enjoyable outing.
Ria Russell encapsulates the essence of this establishment perfectly by remarking on the exceptional service and stellar food. Whether you're a local or just passing through, make it a priority to visit The Little Wine Shop, Social Wine Bar & Tapas. Each experience is crafted to leave a lasting impression on your palate, making you want to return time and again.
My friend treats me to lunch for my birthday & we decided to come here whilst shopping in Taunton. Although we were late customers the waiter staff was attentive & helpful, offering me a taste of the Slovenian Sav Blanc before buying in case I didn't like it, it was delicious so no problem there. We chose our tapas & a guy came to ask if we needed any explanations, turns out he was the chef. Food was really delicious, calamari perfect, chicken Tsukane beautiful, the black cod was divine as was the rest of our choices, thoroughly recommend eating here.
First time here been meaning to go for a while booked a table for a double birthday. Staff were lovely. The food was delicious! Ordered the tapas sharer for 4 it came on 2 identical boards there was enough food per person for a small lunch. The quality and presentation of the tapas was great! We also ordered the cheese fondue (must preorder) it was so yummy very rich! You got a lot of bread and salad with it we'd happily trade some of the bread and salad for something to cut through the richness of the delicious cheese fondue like pickles maybe? Great selection of wines to choose from with your food. No faults at all with the atmosphere food or staff thank you. There's also a small deli counter selling cheeses and cures meats as well and a very good selection of wines and premium spirits also Best of all it's dog friendly!
Lovely restaurant in my home town. Great service, some things were sold out on the set menu so we were offered a replacement from the a la carte We went on a Friday night to celebrate a friend's 60th birthday and it was lovely to see people eating inside and outside
Wow! This is a must go to place Its a stylish relaxing atmosphere. The service is excellent and the food exceptional. Will certainly be back
Lunch outside. Had the shared tapas meal. Fantastic. Food, staff, outside space and last but not least, the wine was great. It's going to be a regular thing in the summer.
Very nice place and restaurant. We had few tapas like croquetas (very nice crust in the outside and flavour). The patatas bravas were really tasty and also the tortilla very original mixture and flavour. We had also pig cheeks that were tender. The place is really nice also the terrace and has a little corner for all the wines you can imagine. The variety of the menu is high and the staff was friendly and efficient. The desserts we had were a special tiramisu from the place, amazing and the iles flotante that was a very original and interesting dessert. Good place to have nice tapas and wine.
I entered the place by chance because the weather was good and I wanted to eat something and I saw the word "tapas", I asked for a table on the terrace and the attention was phenomenal. I had a wine with my partner, and we ordered ham and cheese croquettes and calamari and we loved it. I will definitely go again
We had the tortilla, patatas bravas, croquetas, pig cheeks for mains. Tiramisu and iles fotantes as dessert. Patatas bravas were not amazing and croquetas lack bechamel but spanish tortilla was well made and pig cheeks mixed well with the mash potato. Surprisingly high quality of desserts especially the tiramisu. Highly recommended.