London · Izakaya · casual
Yuki Bar
Japanese Natural Wine BarNatural wineJapanese-European small platesRailway arch bar
Intimate natural wine bar in a London Fields railway arch run by ex-Noma sommelier Yukiyasu Kaneko, with Japanese-influenced small plates.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- London Fields
- Since
- 2024
- Owner
- Yukiyasu Kaneko
Plate № 1010
About
Yuki Bar is the first solo venture of Yukiyasu Kaneko, formerly a sommelier at Noma and P Franco — two of the world's most influential natural wine addresses. Tucked beneath a railway arch near London Fields, the bar seats around 20 guests in an intimate setting that prioritises exceptional wine over spectacle. The menu of small plates blends Japanese and European influences in Kaneko's quietly distinctive style, matching the careful curation of his wine list. The bar opened in March 2024 and quickly won devotees in east London's wine-savvy community for its discernment, atmosphere and the quality of its Japanese-style hospitality.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Yukiyasu Kaneko's pedigree — sommelier at Noma and P Franco — makes this one of the most credible natural wine bars to open in London in years.
- The intimate railway arch setting creates a genuinely cosy atmosphere that feels closer to a Tokyo wine bar than a typical London pub.
- Small plates blending Japanese and European influences offer an intelligent counterpart to the wine selection — refined without pretension.
- A walk-in bar that rewards spontaneity — no website, no booking system, just great wine and Japanese hospitality.
Walk-ins welcome; DM on Instagram for group bookings of 4 or more.
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Frequently asked
About Yuki Bar
- Is Yuki Bar an authentic japanese natural wine bar restaurant in London?
- Yes — Yuki Bar is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese natural wine bar in London: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Yuki Bar located?
- Yuki Bar is located at 426 Reading Lane, London E8 1DS, London, United Kingdom in the London Fields neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yuki Bar?
- Yuki Bar does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in London we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Yuki Bar?
- Yuki Bar sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese natural wine bar of this format in London.
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