First things first: the atmosphere. It’s like walking into your very sophisticated friend’s living room, if that friend had impeccable taste and a secret obsession with green glass. Exposed brick walls and low lighting make it feel intimate, not stuffy. You half expect a jazz trio to pop out from behind the shelves.
The name isn’t just for show, either. There’s a genuine nod to the old nursery rhyme, but instead of falling down, the bottles here are carefully curated to make you stand up and cheer. And yes, they have way more than ten—so no counting anxiety, okay?
The Shop: A Treasure Trove for Grape Hunters
Let’s start with the shop side, because you don’t have to stay for a glass to fall in love. The shelves are a rainbow of labels, from tiny French producers to bold New World stunners. You’ll find bottles that cost the price of a cinema ticket and ones that require a small bank loan—but all with a story.
The staff? They’re not wine snobs; they’re wine pals. Ask for something “fun and fizzy” and they’ll hand you a pét-nat with a grin. Try to be vague and they’ll say, “Red or white? Sweet or dry? Let’s find your new best friend.” It’s like speed dating, but with corks.
Plus, they do refillable wines on tap. Yes, you can bring your own bottle and fill it up. It’s eco-friendly, cheaper, and makes you look incredibly virtuous. “Oh, this? Just saving the planet, one sip at a time.”
