Bar come shop & eatery, Moto is everything a sake and artisanal drink fan could want. Nestled within the heart of Covent Garden, the staff at Moto are always more than happy to help you find the perfect pairing, whether it's sake, shochu, gin, or absinthe. Pop by to buy a bottle or two, and find yourself staying for an obento. 

Part bottle shop, part bar, this place puts a focus on small producers and family-run vineyards, showcased by a team obsessed with good wine. Corkage is free on Mondays and Tuesdays, but it’s a great one to know about on any night of the week as it manages to remain just under the radar in a very busy part of town.

The auditorium is beautiful, with its curving rows of gilt-edged galleries; and then there’s the modern extension with a rooftop terrace overlooking the piazza that anyone can visit. Both the building and the roster of shows (contemporary ballet alongside world-class opera) are a clever mix of modernity and history. Everyone should go to the Royal Opera House at least once in their life.

Duck inside to find stone walls, wooden tables and a candlelit atmosphere that’s the same on a Saturday night as at lunchtime on a Monday. London’s oldest wine bar is a serious drinkers’ destination, and while everyone is welcome, don’t make the mistake of asking for anything other than wine.