Hedonism Wines Shop
Fine Wine Rare Spirits Coravin Bar
Hedonism Wines
Mayfair
$$$$
Davies Street's fine-wine and rare-spirits cathedral, Coravin tasting bar at the back
Shop
Berry Bros & Rudd
Britain's oldest wine merchant, 3 St James's Street since 1698, Royal Warrants and a working cellar tour
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Berry Bros & Rudd has traded from 3 St James's Street since 1698, the Georgian shop opposite St James's Palace, leaning floors, eighth-generation family ownership, two Royal Warrants. The cellars beneath the shop run under the street and hold one of the deepest fine-wine inventories in private hands in Britain. The retail counter is open Monday-Saturday for walk-in advice and purchase; a private 'Spirits Room' tour and tutored cellar tasting (book ahead, around £100) is the audience booking, an hour-and-a-half through the cellar with a Master of Wine, six wines from the BBR portfolio, the history walked through as it happened. The chapter's wine-merchant pilgrimage.
Editor's Tip
Book the cellar tasting through the website four to six weeks out. The retail shop alone is worth thirty minutes, ask to see the antique scales (Byron, Pitt and the Aga Khan were all weighed on them). The Spirits Room next door, run by the BBR spirits team, is the better stop for whisky than for wine.
At a Glance
- View
- Royal Park, Historic Monuments
Views & Setting
View Type
Royal Park, Historic Monuments, London Skyline
View Quality
Exceptional
Indoor Terrace
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Berry Bros & Rudd, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Berry Bros & Rudd?
Berry Bros & Rudd is located in St James's, London, 3 St James's Street, London SW1A 1EG.
What are the opening hours of Berry Bros & Rudd?
Berry Bros & Rudd is open 10:00 - 18:00 Mon-Sat, closed Sun.
What is Berry Bros & Rudd best for?
Berry Bros & Rudd is especially popular for Shopping, Wine Tasting, Afternoon.
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