I was introduced to a great new wine bar in Marylebone this week, which is a relief as I was beginning to tire of 28°-50° around the corner (gasp).  Zoilo is an Argentinian bar and restaurant tucked away on Duke Street, just down from Manchester Square – handy for Marylebone Villagers and Selfridges shoppers alike.  The sister venture to nearby Casa Malevo on Connaught Street, it has more of a relaxed wine bar feel and manages to be cool, cosy and friendly at the same time.  

The small plate format is perfect for picking, sipping and chatting and elastic enough to cater for shorter dates or longer catch-ups.

The wine list is exclusively Argentinian (Champagne aside).  Many are available by the glass or 375ml carafe, which means you not an expert on wine from this part of the world you can dabble in something new without over-committing to a bottle.   As you would expect, there is a broad selection of Malbecs, but maybe try a chilled glass of fragrant Torrontés or a juicy Bonarda, two other varieties which Argentina has really made its own.

Sit at the bar if you can (upstairs or downstairs looking onto the kitchen) and best to book if you are going later in the week.

PS re 28°-50°, am already looking forward to their new Mayfair venture on Maddox Street opening later in the year…