Vinopolis

Lonely Planet review

Vinopolis, spread over a hectare of Victorian railway vaults in Bankside, cashes in on Londoners' love affair with things red, white and rosé. Vinopolis provides a pretty cheesy tour of the world of wine and it's very popular with hen parties; need we say more?

However, those with time and patience who want to know a little more about wine production and regional varieties from France to South Africa and Chile to Australia will find it interesting enough. Be advised, though, that you need to follow the audioguide to make sense of the exhibits, which introduce visitors to the history of wine-making, vineyards and grape varietals, regional characteristics and which wine goes with which food. All tours, including the Original Tour (around 19.50), end in the Grand Tasting Halls, where you sample five different wines from around the world. The Discovery (around 25), Spirit of Vinopolis (around 27.50) and Celebration (around 32.50) Tours include additional wine tastings as well as other alcoholic libations.