The Sherry Bar Scene

Sherry bars have exploded in London, on the back of the popularity of tapas, and Sherry is fast becoming the after-work drink of choice. Bar Pepito, established March 2010, was the first to open, with backing from Gonzalez Byass. They are all styled, more or less, like Spanish bars, and mostly – but not always - run by Brits. Due to their popularity, you need to get there early.  The following are the top 10 as selected by the Drinks Business Magazine, although there are even more. So if you find yourself in London – or even live there - it is your duty to pay a visit (if you see what I mean!)

Tramontana, 152-4 Curtain Road EC2A 3AT, 020 7749 9961

Donostia, 10 Seymour Place W1H 7ND, 020 3620 1845

Rosita, 124 Northcote Road SW11 6QU, 020 7998 9093

Morito, 32 Exmouth Market EC1R 4QE, 020 7278 7007

Copita, 27 D’Arblay Street W1F 8EP, 020 7287 7797

Opera Tavern, 23 Catherine Street WC2B 5JS, 020 7836 3680

Barrafina, 54 Frith Street W1D 4SL, 020 7813 8016

Jose, 104 Bermondsey Street SE1 3UB, 020 7490 379

Capote y Toros, 157 Old Brompton Road 020 7244 8970

Bar Pepito, 3 Varnishers Yard N1 9DF, 020 7841 7331

The tapas revolution is sweeping the country - and not just the UK, there are tapas bars in New York and elsewhere - and Sherry is thus being introduced to new consumers all the time. After all, there is no better combination of food and wine.

Viva la revolucion!!