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Welcoming Surrey Wine Bar & Shop - The Grape Variety (Chipstead), Coulsdon, Surrey

The Grape Variety (Chipstead)

4.9 (23)
£26 to £40
Wine Bar
12 Chipstead Station Parade, Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 3TE

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
The Grape Variety is a neighbourhood, independent wine bar, shop and restaurant, selling great wines and food from around the world, located just 2 minutes from Chipstead Railway Station.

We opened in the spring of 2018 with the aim that a wine bar should cater not just to experts, but to all, so we created one where our guests could unwind at the end of the day with a great wine in a warm, friendly and genuine environment, whilst getting sound advice about which wines to enjoy, as well as to take away.

For food, we offer quality artisan cheese and charcuterie, alongside dishes such as baked Camembert, bakery sausage rolls, hot chorizo and potato, hummus with a spicy sauce, Spanish pâté and the like. On Thursdays, enjoy our wood fired pizza pop-up and our legendary Quirky Quiz runs every other Wednesday. We also host various pop-ups, such as art classes, comedy nights, brunches, wine, cheese and gin tastings throughout the year. Follow us on Instagram to stay updated.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a charming and versatile space for private hire, ideal for a variety of occasions, such as birthdays, corporate events, or private celebrations. We are known for our warm ambiance, blending rustic charm with contemporary elegance, making it a welcoming venue for all.
  • Private party contact
    Ian Keith: 07846 572524
  • Neighborhood
    Coulsdon
  • Cross street
    Chipstead Stn Parade off Outwood Ln, B2032 between Coulsdon & Kingswood
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Chipstead Railway Station is just a 2 minute walk away with direct links from Tattenham Corner, East Croydon, Purley & London Bridge
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Quirky Quiz - Every other Wednesday 730pm

    Multiple dates available
    7.45pm START for our fortnightly, quirky quiz. A night of fun, banter and music, mixed with a selection of topical and unusual quiz categories...past evenings have had rounds on politics, crisps, racquet sports, music, sweet-shops, 1980s cop shows, geography and much more... A cash donation to enter, which is then collected and given to local community schools, Brownie and Cub packs, The British Legion and others. Our full menu is always available too.
    Quirky Quiz - Every other Wednesday 730pm Photo
  • Bottomless Brunch, 3rd Saturday of month, 1pm -3pm

    £45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A sophisticated bottomless brunch on the 3rd Saturday of every month, serving up some amazing food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere with great music and service. Menu: - Marinated olives and bar nuts - A generous cheese and charcuterie board to share - Patatas fritas - Hummus, hot sauce, tortillas All served with 2 hours of unlimited house fizz, wine, beer or soft drinks. Price - £45pp.
    Bottomless Brunch, 3rd Saturday of month, 1pm -3pm Photo
  • Sunday with The Kids' Table, 1pm - 5pm

    Multiple dates available
    Note: When booking your table, please include your children in the total number of your group. We have partnered with "The Kids' Table" to offer a Craft Table for children aged 3 to 10 years of age between 1pm and 5pm allowing them to be entertained whilst with us. The amazing team at "The Kids' Table" will oversee your little ones (space allowing) whilst they enjoy crafts and creative table-top fun in a safe environment. Please note that your children will need to eat and drink with you at your table, and also you will need to initially escort your children to the Craft Table to sign in. Their behaviour is also your responsibility and if your table is in our Green Room, located downstairs, you will need to escort your children on the stairs.
    Sunday with The Kids' Table, 1pm - 5pm Photo

Private dining

What 23 people are saying

The Grape Variety (Chipstead) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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  • Surrey

    Best Overall

  • Surrey

    Best Ambiance

  • Surrey

    Best Value

  • Surrey

    Neighborhood gem

  • Surrey

    Great for fine wines

23 Reviews
  1. Chrissy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always impeccable service Good food and staff are always friendly

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  2. Claire

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely place to enjoy am excellent glass of wine and catch up with friends
    The Grape Variety (Chipstead)Responded on May 24, 2025
    Hi Claire Thanks so much for the little review. We really appreciate it. We look forward to seeing you again very soon Adrian and the team!

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  3. Denise

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time. The wine was delicious, Thursday night pizza was great, staff are friendly, and so nice to see this lovely little chipstead wine bistro so busy! Only downside is that it gets quite noisy on Thursday nights and the service was a little slow - maybe they were short-staffed bc I haven’t had this happen before. Overall, My friends and I had a super night.
    The Grape Variety (Chipstead)Responded on May 24, 2025
    Hi Thanks for the lovely review. It's always lovely to receive such great reviews from our guests. We are very busy on the popular pizza evenings...and this week nearly all of our 7pm bookings were a little late, and the 7.30 guests arrived early so we did get caught out for a short while. Apologies. Hope to see you soon, Adrian and the team

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  4. Jim

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local wine shop incorporating a wine bar. Lovely people, food yummy. Recommended 🍛🥂👍
    The Grape Variety (Chipstead)Responded on May 24, 2025
    Hi Jim We really enjoyed the Burgundy wine tasting and are so pleased you did too. Keep your eyes peeled as we will be having more tastings in the coming months. Thanks for your kind review. Adrian and the team.

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  5. Denise

    Surrey2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The hard chairs are so uncomfortable but everything else is great.
    The Grape Variety (Chipstead)Responded on May 24, 2025
    Hi Please next time ask for a cushion...we have them! Hope to see you soon. Thanks Adrian

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  6. Bernadette

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting and we had such a lovely night. Great atmosphere with really friendly staff. Food and wine fantastic so we will definitely be back!
    The Grape Variety (Chipstead)Responded on May 24, 2025
    Hi Bernadette Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It is very much appreciated. We hope to see you soon. Adrian and the Team

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  7. Sam

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely local wine bar. Staff are always lovely, service is great, also have decent knowledge and recommendations
    The Grape Variety (Chipstead)Responded on May 24, 2025
    Hey Samirah Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. They really do help and mean a lot to us. See you soon Adrian and the team

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  8. David

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue with a great atmosphere. Had some delicious wines accompanied by a fantastic cheese board
    The Grape Variety (Chipstead)Responded on May 24, 2025
    Hi David. We take pride in our wines and cheeses and love the fact that you enjoyed your evening. Hope to see you soon. Adrian and the team

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  9. Meghan

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here for Mother’s Day while ‘the kids table’ were there. Everything about our visit was excellent! The people that work there clearly love their job, chefs food was fantastic which sadly was cold upon arrival but swiftly rectified and they even took 10% off to apologise. Is beautifully decorated inside. A hidden gem, will defo be back. :-)

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  10. Sylvie

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, excellent service! Delicious food & wine

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The Grape Variety (Chipstead) is rated 4.9 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Grape Variety (Chipstead)

12 Chipstead Station Parade, Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 3TE

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chipstead Stn Parade off Outwood Ln, B2032 between Coulsdon & Kingswood
  • Neighborhood
    Coulsdon
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Chipstead Railway Station is just a 2 minute walk away with direct links from Tattenham Corner, East Croydon, Purley & London Bridge
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a charming and versatile space for private hire, ideal for a variety of occasions, such as birthdays, corporate events, or private celebrations. We are known for our warm ambiance, blending rustic charm with contemporary elegance, making it a welcoming venue for all.
  • Private party contact
    Ian Keith: 07846 572524
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