While some oenophiles turn up their noses at Beaujolais Nouveau Day — a seasonal saturnalia in which folks enjoy the first wine made from gamay grapes harvested that year in France — it can be lots of fun, especially if you have the day off work. This year's Beaujolais Nouveau Day falls on Thursday 19 November 2026 and as ever, London is lapping it up. Here's where to get your glug on.
All events are on 19 November, unless otherwise stated. We'll update this list as more are announced.
Beaujolais Nouveau 2026 at Le Beaujolais, Charing Cross
London oldest French wine bar is naturally in on the Beaujolais Nouveau game — indeed, it has been since opening in 1972. They keep things très simple at Le Beaujolais on the third Thursday of November; it's walk-ins as usual, although you may be staggering out again a few hours later.
Beaujolais nouveau breakfast at Gordon's, Charing Cross
A full English breakfast, coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice... now what are we forgetting?... oh yeah, lashings of fruity red wine are served from 8am-10.45am at the legendary Gordon's Wine Bar. Though they don't usually take bookings, they're making an exception in this case. If you haven't wangled a day off work, Gordon's will continue to serve beaujo for the rest of the month at a more orthodox hour.
Beaujolais Day at Galvin Bistro & Bar, Spitalfields
Earlybirds can also make an appointment at Galvin Bistro & Bar, where their Beaujolais Day breakfasts kick off pre-midday, bristling with croque monsieurs and joie de vivre. There are also lunch and dinner sittings/menus for those who need a latte before they start tucking into the boozy grape juice.
Beaujolais Nouveau Supper at La Fromagerie Marylebone
The folks at La Fromagerie take great pride in racing back from France in a Morgan sports car, armed with a crate or two of Beaujolais Nouveau-Village. They've selected this particular label for its wild blackberry and blackcurrant flavours, and you can quaff a glass or two at a special supper at La Fromagerie Marylebone, featuring a three-course menu devised by Head Chef, Alessandro Grano — options including snails on toast, beef bourguignon and tarte tatin.
