In the heart of St James's and hidden beneath Berry Bros. & Rudd's historic wine shop is one of London's most exclusive and sought-after private dining venues. Dating back over 300 years and steeped in history, Berrys' 17th Century vaulted cellars extend under Pall Mall and provide an unrivalled setting for corporate entertaining or a private celebratory event.

Today The Cellars offer something completely different: a unique venue with impressive menus created by our talented in-house chefs and probably the most extensive wine list in London. The Napoleon Cellar is the setting for larger wine tastings, luncheons, dinners and receptions, whilst the Pickering Cellar (available in conjunction with the Napoleon cellar) provides the perfect space for a presentation or meeting.

Join us in this exclusive corner of London where living history resounds with memories of Napoleon III, Lord Byron, Beau Brummel and numerous other famous dignitaries and enjoy Berrys' very special hospitality.

• Exclusive private dining in our 300-year-old vaulted cellars
• Food and wine matching assistance to create the right tasting for you
• Menus from £55.00 per person
• No restaurant mark-up on wines - we charge retail prices plus corkage*
• Dinner or luncheon for up to 60 people
• Tutored walkaround tastings from 40 to 100 people
• Reception with canapés for up to 100 people
• Bespoke tutored wine tastings led by Berrys' expert wine advisors
• State-of-the-art audio-visual facilities
• Wine tasting quiz events

* there is £10 charge per bottle to cover opening, tasting, decanting and preparing the wines

The History of the Cellars

Berry Bros. & Rudd is the UK's oldest wine and spirits merchant and can trace its origins back to 1698 when the Widow Bourne founded a grocer shop opposite St. James's Palace. The Cellars lie beneath Berrys' historic wine shop at 3 St. James's Street which remains virtually unchanged since it was built in the 17th century.

The Cellars were enlarged in the 1730s and it is believed that at that time they were linked by a door to St. James's Palace. Louis Napoleon, later to become Emperor Napoleon III of France, famously plotted his return to France from these cellars during his exile in the 1840s.

Unusually, the cellars are located on two levels and prior to their renovation were the largest working cellars in London. The first level of the cellar continues to be a working cellar today and still stores 100,000 bottles including the Berry and Rudd Family Reserves.

Further Information

For further information or to book the Napoleon Cellar, please contact Giles Smith Walker, Demetri Walters, Penny Menzel or Rowena Hogan who will be delighted to offer their assistance.

Tel: 44 (0)20 7396 9600
Fax: 44 (0)20 7396 9619
E-mail: Corporate Events