Bottle Apostle

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Category: Beer, Wine & Spirits [Edit]

95 Lauriston Rd
Victoria Park Village
Hackney
London E9 7HJ
Neighbourhood: Victoria Park

020 8985 1549

www.bottleapostle.com

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Hours:

Tue-Fri 12:00 - 21:00

Sat 10:00 - 20:00

Sun 10:00 - 18:00

Accepts Credit Cards:: Yes

Parking:: Street

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Stephen B.

London E3

24/7/2009

bottle apostle has just opened in what was Frocks Restaurant on the edge of Victoria Park and 2 doors from the Ginger Pig.
It is an EXCELLENT wine shop.
There are wine tasteing dispensers where you put in a card and help yourself to a taste from about 20 different wines, sweet looking dispenser. And actually I guess that it is cheaper to buy than in a pub - they don't seem to have gone for a mark up on this part.
Wine selection is good and varied and they do a range of beers, say 15 or so different ones, that I haven't seen elsewhere.
How civilised to pop in there, try a glass or two for a few pennies and then buy a bottle or two for the weekend and a couple of beers for 'just in case' You can also buy your meat at the butchers two doors along at the Ginger Pig - I'll do another review for them
Decor is good
The two chaps that seem to run it appear enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
Only draw back is there are no young attractive women staff.

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Specialties

Bottle Apostle wine shop in Hackney features daily sampling, tasting events and excellent wine purchasing advice. We aim to make buying outstanding wine fun and easy.

Help yourself. Sample wine from our Enomatics in a relaxed environment.

No knowledge needed. Whether you're a beginner or wine connoisseur, we'll be on hand to offer advice and recommendations.

Everyday or special. Bottle Apostle is a wine store for every occasion... whether it's a bottle to accompany a Monday night movie or a wedding anniversary. We've something for everyone.

Free Street Parking. The free parking makes shopping much more convenient - particularly if you're buying more than a few bottles.

History

Established in 2009

We've only just moved into Victoria Park Village and we love it here. This is our first Bottle Apostle and we have had some very positive customer feedback. Our main goal is to make wine buying more fun through informal sampling and tasting events. We'll also be around to provide advice based on our in depth knowledge, and love of wine. We welcome your feedback, and look forward to seeing you in the near future.

Bottle Apostle

Meet the Manager: Tom J.

Tom J is the General Manager and main buyer for Bottle Apostle. He also leads many of our wine tastings.

After a brief spell as a History teacher Tom made the obvious jump from education into booze. He has worked in the wine trade for over 12 years, for Oddbins, Sainsburys and various smaller companies, with the odd break in commercial training. After gaining his Wine & Spirit Education Trust Diploma in 2001 he taught wine courses for many years and ran his own wine events company. When he remembers to pay the subs he will once again be a member of the Association of Wine Educators.

Tom's dream wine is the 1999 Barolo Pressenda Riserva from Abbona, to be drunk with roast pork and chestnuts, and shared with Dr Alice Roberts off the TV series Coast (sigh).