London Wine Fair 2027: Hotels & Where to Stay
17 May to 19 May 2027 Olympia London 10,000+ trade visitors attendees
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Where to stay for London Wine Fair 2027: the closest hotels to Olympia London are in Kensington (Olympia) and Hammersmith, with Earl's Court a short ride away. The fair runs 17 May to 19 May 2027 and rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised tax invoice.
The London Wine Fair is the United Kingdom's leading annual wine trade event, hosted at Olympia London in Kensington. The 2026 edition takes place in May and welcomes more than 10,000 trade visitors, including buyers from supermarkets, independent merchants, restaurants, hotels and the on-trade, along with importers, agents and producers from every major wine-producing country. It is the key date in the British wine calendar for discovering new listings, tasting across thousands of labels and meeting suppliers face to face under one historic glass roof. Olympia sits in a well-connected but largely residential part of west London where hotel stock is limited, so demand from fair attendees quickly absorbs the nearby rooms. When the show coincides with other London events, rates in Kensington, Hammersmith and Earl's Court rise steeply and the closest properties book out early. Getting a room within a short walk or one stop of the venue makes long tasting days far easier. Event Escapes shows live, bookable hotel rates sorted by distance from Olympia London, so you can lock in a convenient base before the nearest hotels fill up.
Popular areas for attendees: Kensington (Olympia) · Hammersmith · Earl's Court · Shepherd's Bush.
- Hotels are distance-ranked from Olympia London so you can find rooms within an easy walk or a single stop of the halls.
- Live 4 and 5 star rates are displayed in your own currency, with no manual conversion from pounds.
- Free-cancellation options are prioritised so you can book before your badge or exhibitor space is confirmed.
- You get an instant tax invoice for every booking, ready for expenses and company records.
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 17 May to 19 May 2027
- Venue
- Olympia London
- City
- London, United Kingdom
- Airport
- LHR
- Attendance
- 10,000+ trade visitors
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Rates shown for the event window, Sun, May 16 → Thu, May 20 (arrive the day before, leave the day after) — or choose your own dates above.
Hotel rates near major event venues rise as the dates approach and the closest hotels sell out first. Booking a free-cancellation rate early locks the price with no downside.
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Where to eat during London Wine Fair
ExCeL sits in the docks, but the Elizabeth line puts serious dining 15 minutes away — book the client dinner in town and keep the dockside gastropub for post-show pints.
Da Terra
Latin American-Italian tasting menus
Bethnal Green — ~25 min from ExCeL via Elizabeth line
Rafael Cagali's two-star room in the old Bethnal Green Town Hall — East London's most impressive client-dinner ticket and the closest two-star to the Royal Docks.
Tip: Last seatings ~8pm — leave the show floor by 7. Book before DSEI/WTM week.
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Galvin La Chapelle
French-Mediterranean
Spitalfields — Elizabeth line from Custom House (~15 min)
A soaring converted Victorian chapel holding its Michelin star since 2011 — one of the easiest genuinely impressive rooms to reach from ExCeL.
Tip: The set lunch is strong value for a starred room between sessions.
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Rules
Traditional British · since 1798
Covent Garden — ~30 min from ExCeL
London's oldest restaurant — game in season, steak and kidney pie year-round, beneath gilded art-crammed walls. The definitive old-London experience for international colleagues.
Tip: Upstairs cocktail bar for a pre-dinner martini; book evenings.
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St. JOHN
British nose-to-tail
Smithfield — Elizabeth line to Farringdon (~15 min)
Fergus Henderson's whitewashed smokehouse has defined modern British cooking since 1994 — Michelin-starred, unfussy, and beloved by every chef you'll meet.
Tip: Roast bone marrow and parsley salad; zero dress-code anxiety.
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The Fox Excel
Gastropub
Royal Victoria Dock — 2 min walk from ExCeL's west entrance
A converted tobacco warehouse beside the ExCeL entrance — the default for post-show pints, casual client catch-ups and decent pub food without leaving the docks.
Tip: Slammed within an hour of halls closing — grab a table before 5:30pm.
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WatchHouse Cabot Place
Specialty coffee
Canary Wharf — one Elizabeth-line stop from Custom House
The polished specialty roaster's Canary Wharf outpost — excellent espresso and laptop-friendly seating, the best serious coffee minutes from ExCeL.
Tip: Before 8:30am on show days to beat the Wharf commuter rush.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after London Wine Fair — bookable experiences in London, same account, same checkout.
While you're in London
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Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
Getting there
From London Heathrow (LHR)
- Heathrow is the closest major airport, around 45 to 60 minutes from Kensington by road.
- The Elizabeth line and the Piccadilly line both link Heathrow to central London, with easy changes toward Olympia.
- The dedicated Kensington (Olympia) station has direct District line and Overground services during major events.
From other London airports
- Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and City airports all connect to central London by train, then Underground or Overground to Olympia.
- Allow extra time from the outlying airports, as journeys to west London can take well over an hour.
Getting around during London Wine Fair
Public transport and reaching the venue
- The Underground and Overground are the fastest way around; Kensington (Olympia), West Kensington and Hammersmith are the handiest stations.
- Use a contactless card or phone to tap in and out, which caps your daily fares automatically.
- Many Kensington and Hammersmith hotels are within a 10 to 20 minute walk of the venue.
Taxis and rideshare
- Black cabs can be hailed on the street or booked, and rideshare apps operate widely across London.
- Traffic in west London is heavy at peak times, so the Tube is often quicker than a car.
Visa & entry
Entry to the United Kingdom
- Many visitors enter the UK for short business visits without a visa, though an Electronic Travel Authorisation may be required in advance for eligible nationalities.
- Passports should be valid for the duration of your stay, and border officers may ask about the purpose of your visit.
- Attending a trade fair as a visitor is generally permitted, but paid work is not covered by standard visitor entry.
Entry requirements change, so always verify the current rules with an official UK government source before you book travel.
First time at London Wine Fair?
- Wear comfortable shoes and pace your tastings, as Olympia's halls cover a lot of ground over the show days.
- Plan your must-see producers in advance using the online exhibitor list to make the most of limited time.
- May weather in London is mild but changeable, so pack a light layer and a compact umbrella.
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Staying one stop away in Hammersmith or Earl's Court can be noticeably cheaper than right beside Olympia.
- Arrive at opening to catch key suppliers before the aisles get busy in the late morning.
- Use the spittoons and drink water between tastings to stay sharp through a full trade day.
- Book dinner near your hotel rather than in the West End to avoid long evening journeys after the fair.
London Wine Fair travel FAQs
When is London Wine Fair 2027?
London Wine Fair takes place 17 May to 19 May 2027 at Olympia London in London, United Kingdom.
Where is London Wine Fair held?
London Wine Fair is held at Olympia London in London, United Kingdom. The nearest airport is LHR.
When and where is the London Wine Fair?
It runs in May at Olympia London in Kensington. Check the official website for the exact 2026 dates before booking.
Which areas are best to stay in?
Kensington near Olympia is most convenient, with Hammersmith, Earl's Court and Shepherd's Bush all close and well connected by Tube.
How do I reach Olympia from the airport?
From Heathrow, take the Elizabeth or Piccadilly line into London and change for Olympia, roughly 45 to 60 minutes in total.
Do I need a visa to attend?
Many nationalities visit the UK visa-free for short business trips, though some now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation, so check official UK guidance.
Will hotels near Olympia sell out?
Yes, local hotel stock is limited and fills quickly, so book distance-ranked options on Event Escapes early to stay close to the venue.
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Hotels near Olympia London
The closest hotels to the venue, with indicative nightly rates refreshed weekly. Live prices for your exact dates are in the booking section above.
| Hotel | Distance to venue | From per night |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Hotel★★★★ | 443m | $190 |
| Comfotel BLU★★★ | 890m | $91 |
| Miiro Templeton Garden★★★★ | 1.1km | $282 |
| W6 Hotel Hammersmith★★★ | 1.3km | $121 |
| Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison★★★★★ | 1.5km | $509 |
| Cheval Gloucester Park at Kensington★★★★★ | 1.8km | $917 |
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