The Premier Cru - Wine Podcast

Ep 39: The Drapers Arms - London's best value wine list


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We welcome Nick Gibson to The Premier Cru!


Nick is the Founder of The Drapers Arms, a pub based in the heart of Islington. They have a ridiculously good (and good value!) wine list showcasing 300+ bottles many of which have some real bottle age.


Nick set up The Drapers Arms in 2009, following a career in finance, and believes that treating staff well is the cornerstone of a good business, with fantastic food and a great wines the rest should take care of itself.

The Drapers Arms also have a strong social impact supporting charities such as The Trussell Trust, Refuge and Action Against Hunger.

On this episode we discuss:

  • Moral values of running a business
  • Restaurant culture
  • The pub, food and wine list
  • And how Nick's created one of London's best wine lists

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