Unwined

In Waterloo, Unwined sets an easy cadence for evenings measured in sips and conversation. The clue is in the name: a wine-first outlook where the glass leads and the plate follows. From first pour to final mouthful, the menu is built for sharing and savouring, bringing cellar and kitchen together in a way that feels balanced, fresh and just a little indulgent.

Aperitifs set the scene, whether a bright Domaine ‘Vignette’ or a lively Bocchoris Cava. Snacks keep things simple and assured: plump gordal olives and rosemary focaccia, ready to be dragged through balsamic and olive oil. Small plates offer comfort with a lift of herb and acidity, from mushroom bruschetta layered with wild mushrooms and herbs to burrata scattered with figs, red wine glaze and peppery rocket. When appetite leans heartier, there’s bavette steak with red wine jus and roasted shallots, or butterflied chicken with a peri peri marinade and chicory salad. To finish, classics beckon: apple and plum crumble or glossy sticky toffee pudding.

For a catch-up, a date, or simply a good glass done well, Unwined makes it easy to linger. Set a date, settle in, and let the evening unfold, one sip at a time.