The Olde Wine Shades

The Olde Wine Shades is one of London's oldest public houses, having been built in 1663 in Martin Lane where it survived the Great Fire of 1666. Its origins were as a Merchants house and it is believed that smugglers used the old tunnel to the river from the cellars.

At the start of the 21st century, it still retained its traditional ambience under the management of Victor Little who still required all gentlemen to wear a jacket and tie. It is part of El Vino Co. Ltd where patrons can purchase food and wine.