Whole Venue at Ebi Wines

Take the whole of Ebi Wines, a 452 sq ft wine bar and bottle shop in Clerkenwell, for a tasting or informal reception hosted by sommelier Raku Oda, formerly of The Fat Duck. The room is built around a buttermilk-yellow tiled bar, with counter seating along it, a window nook for two and tables that seat up to eight, plus an open-plan kitchen along one side. The list runs from sparkling, white, orange, rose and red through sweet wine to sake, matched with British cheese, charcuterie, homemade crackers and chilled Hiyashi tomatoes. Slim brushed-metal shelves of art and ceramics books line the walls, so the space works as well for a guided flight as for a standing drinks reception.

An intimate independent wine bar and bottle shop on Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, from sommelier Raku Oda (formerly The Fat Duck). The compact room has window seating, a counter and a handful of small tables. The list covers sparkling, white, orange, rose and red wine plus sweet wine and sake, matched with British cheese, charcuterie, homemade crackers and Japanese-inspired dishes. Best for small tastings, client drinks, team socials and informal receptions; hire and capacity by arrangement.