As a soon-to-be chef, food is not the only side of the culinary arts I want to explore whilst in London. As Borough Market will be my food haven, Berry Bros. & Rudd will be my wine and spirits hub. Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain's oldest wine and spirit merchant, having traded from the same shop since 1698. Today the company also has offices in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong, a Wine School and an exclusive fine wine & dining venue in London's St James's. With over 315 years of history, Berry Bros. & Rudd is justly proud of its past. In 1698, the Widow Bourne established a shop at No. 3 St James’s Street. Over three centuries later, with two Royal Warrants and eight Masters of Wine, the family business continues to flourish, with its heart still very much at No. 3. The company’s colourful history encompasses wines on board the Titanic, supplying smugglers running alcohol into Prohibition-era America, and sheltering Napoleon III in cellars beneath the shop. Nowadays, Berry Bros. & Rudd continue to supply wines and spirits to royalty, have a successful presence in Asia, and lead the world of wine with a philosophy of constant innovation. In 1998, two years before the start of a new century, Berry Bros. & Rudd celebrated 300 years in business. The run-up to the 300th anniversary celebrations was marked in 1997 with the award of Berry Bros. & Rudd’s second Royal Warrant by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. If the second half of the 20th century had been characterised by expansion of the traditional business, the 21st saw new sides of the business established. The beautiful historic cellars below the shop and rooms in Pickering Place were gradually renovated to facilitate private wine events and the highly-respected wine school. Berry Bros. & Rudd’s business in Asia continued to flourish, with new websites and physical presence in Japan and Hong Kong. In 2013 Berry Bros. & Rudd was the first major UK retailer to give the wines from China a permanent place on its shelves. Today, with two Royal Warrants, 300 years of history and eight Masters of Wine, Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain’s original wine and spirit merchant. While the firm embraces progress, traditions are also valued. Everyone is welcome to the Widow Bourne's shop by the Palace, whether they want one bottle or a cellar full. It is run by members of the Berry and Rudd families and they continue to supply the British Royal Family, as we have done since the reign of King George III. Just because they serve the royal family does not mean that they are so ridiculously expensive that the wealthy cannot afford them. They have a wide variety of wines, spirits, and other drinks that can vary in price, for example from some as low as £6.95, up to even £220,000.00. So whether you want a nice little bottle of wine to go with your dinner, or a magnum of champagne for a wedding or celebration, you can find it all at Berry Bros. & Rudd Winesellers. Store Information
3 St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1EG Phone: 0800 280 2440 (from within the UK) +44 20 7022 8973(from outside the UK) Shop Hours Mon - Fri: 10am to 6pm Sat: 10am to 5pm Sun / Public Holidays: Closed For more info including a detailed history of the shop, shop deals, and even online ordering, check out the official website below!
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