Philglas & Swiggot

A few blocks off Oxford Street it just feels very tranquil when stepping into this small wine shop. They used to have a clear focus on Australian wine (and too some extent also New Zealand) but the past years strengthening of the AUD has made it more tricky to sell Aussie wine (and other stuff from down-​under as well). Luckily they carry a good selection of wines from many other parts of the world as well. The selection from South Africa was respectable but there are better places for it in London as well (check my other wine store reviews).
Service was really friendly and extremely knowledgeable and helpful (great recommendations for other places to go to as well). The selection of wine dis however to some extent fail to excite me so while a respectable selection of wines I only found a few things that really got me interested. As they did not really have much to taste I did not really feel like picking up that much but ended up buying some ‘house’ champagne Louis Barthelemy Brut at a decent price.
It is one of three outlets and I am yet to check out the others as well but this is a goos choice if close to Marble Arch and in need of wine. Check
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I came here the other day in need for some New Zealand wine — it only makes sense to serve wine from said location when having a New Zealand themed party at the office ;-) The staff here was super friendly and they helped me get a selection of various different wines.
The party in the evening was a big success — both thanks to the New Zealand wine, as well as to the Anzac & Hokey Pokey Biscuits that I had baked the night before (see image of all three items).
Today I called Philglas & Swiggot and inquired about Brazilian liquor — Cachaça. (Guess what — we’re having a Brazilian-​themed Happy Hour at the office ;-). Unfortunately, they don’t carry it, but the person on the phone was very helpful nevertheless and pointed me to a shop where I would definitely find Cachaça: at Gerry’s in Soho.
That’s what I call great service, thanks!

A tremendous wine shop! Great selection and an enthusiastic and knowledgeable owner. Granted, there’s pretty much nothing under a fiver (I think), but if you’re spending £8−10 upwards (right up to extremely nice/​spendy wines) this is absolutely the place to come. Our first purchases from here were both stunning and were chosen with care after some discussion with the owner, who was spot on in his recommendations. My new favourite wine shop!

This was one of the very first establishments I frequented upon moving to London. And I must say, I am very happy that I found it! They carry my favorite German riesling, Wolf. Not too dry, but not too sweet. Perfect for all dimensions of Asian cuisine. I’ve found a few good quality bottles of reds, too. They tend more toward continental (read: old world) labels, which knocks them down a bit.
That being said, though, their customer service is pretty great. We onced called at nearly 7pm, and asked if they were still open. The gentleman said that they were to close in five minutes, but didn’t want to disappoint a customer, and he would stay open, if we were coming straight away. He kept to his word, and at 7:20, we walked out with a few great bottles for the weekend.
All in all, a nice local proprietor, if you’re looking for wine in Marylebone/​Marble Arch.