“This elegant venue in the heart of London is a destination point for experiencing French elegance.” Design My Night
Why we love it
Enjoy an exclusive-to-Truly flight of paired cheese and wines at the charming and elegant venue, Le Bar. Sister to the iconic Michelin-starred restaurant, Club Gascon, located next door, Le Bar is a destination by itself that aims to take guests on a journey to the charming and elegant South West of France through intriguing Gascony-inspired cocktails, wines and frapas (French tapas) dishes. Enjoy six different French cheeses (two goats’, two ewes’ and two cows’ cheeses) complemented with wines from Gascony and the southwestern regions of France.
What's Included?
- Enjoy a cheese and wine pairing flight for two people at Le Bar
- Sample three glasses (125ml) of wine each
- Served alongside six cheeses to share; two goats’, two ewes’ and two cows’ cheeses
- Each wine is selected to pair perfectly with two of the cheeses and each pairing comes with a tasting card, designed by the sommelier, to help guide guests through each pairing
Exclusive to TRULY
- This experience is unique to Truly guests
Description
The cocktail, wine, and frapas (French tapas) bar to Michelin-starred restaurant, Club Gascon, Le Bar is a relaxed venue on the edge of London's historic Smithfield market, with an atmosphere that oozes provincial French charm.
Destination by itself, this bar aims to take guests on a journey to the charming and elegant South West of France. The soul of Le Bar lies in original, hand-crafted Gascony-style cocktails, intriguing wines and frapas dishes, all served in an elegantly decorated room and accompanied by relaxing, easy-going music.
Le Bar shares its wine list with sister restaurant Club Gascon and covers over 200 French appellations, most exclusive to Club Gascon in the UK and carefully selected by head sommelier Julien.
On this exclusive-to-Truly experience guests will enjoy a brief introduction to the wines and cheeses, presented by one of the knowledgeable bar staff at Le Bar. After this short introduction, guests are then free to enjoy the pairings at their own leisure using a tasting card, designed by the sommelier, to help guide guests through each pairing.
Sample Cheeses
- Goats’ cheeses: Valencay and Rocamadour
- Ewes’ cheeses: Oussau Iraty and Fourme d’ambert
- Cows’ cheeses: Brillat Savarin and Comté
Sample Wines
- Montravel; Château Moulin Caresse, Sauvignon
- Château Bouscassé
- Jurançon; Camin Larredya, Costat Darrèr
Additional Information
This experience is valid for redemption within six months from the date of issue.
Le Bar is able to host this experience Tuesday to Friday, 12pm to 10pm and Saturday, 5.30pm to 10pm.
A brief introduction will last approximately 10 minutes; guests are then free to enjoy the wine and cheese pairings at their own leisure.
The experience will last approximately 75 minutes.
Wines are served in 125ml measures.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Note that at least 48 hours’ notice is required for any cancellations or amendments to bookings.
Service charge (12.5%) is not included; this is left to the guests' discretion on the day.
Guests can pay in full on-site for any additional products or services desired.
Please note the bar can offer only gluten free bread, not any other dishes.
All bookings are subject to availability. We recommend booking at least two weeks in advance to guarantee desired dates and times.
How it works
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Choose your experience
Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.
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We arrange everything
Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.
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Relax and enjoy
Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.
Location
57 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DS
Le Bar 57 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DS
Paire Parfaite: Cheese and Wine Pairing Flight for Two at Le Bar
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