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At Bottles 'N' Jars, our boutique wine and deli store in East Finchley, North London, we’re proud to announce the launch of our much-anticipated wine bar. As a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional service, Bottles 'N' Jars is extending its opening hours until 8pm every Thursday to Saturday, starting from 20th July 2023. Get ready to immerse yourself in an evening of elegance, exquisite wines, and gourmet delights as Bottles 'N' Jars invites you to experience their new wine bar first-hand. A Wine Oasis in Highgate: Nestled next to the Hexagon Classics car showroom, Bottles 'N' Jars has...

There’s more to Portugal than just Port! We’ve always been super proud of our Portuguese wine selection. There are plenty of interesting indigenous grapes to explore. Unique regions with a story to tell. And they always represent excellent value for money. So let's jump in and explore a bit deeper. If you’re keen to taste, join our Portuguese tasting on 20th July. The History Portugal has a long history of producing wine, and ancient civilisations like the Greeks, Romans and Phoenicians have made wine there. There’s winemaking evidence that dates back nearly 4000 years. Portugal is known for producing some...

There was a fabulous turnout of local residents at this year's East Finchley Festival. We got to meet many of our customers who saw our stall and came and said “Hi” and bought a glass of wine, beer or cider. We also had some readymade cocktails that people enjoyed drinking while they sat and watched the entertainment on the stage.  Nearing the end of the day, The East Finchley Festival Raffle was held. Bottles N Jars supplied a wonderful luxury hamper filled with lots of goodies. Below is a picture of Mr Skolnick who picked up the prize on behalf...

An Irishman, an American and a Frenchman walk into a bar. How do you stop a brawl breaking out? Whip out a phenomenal Irish whisky that’s distilled in Dublin, aged in American Oak and finished in French wine casks… Enter Mitchell and Son’s Green Spot, Leoville Barton Edition! Mitchell and Sons produce a line of whisky’s, known as the ‘Spot Range.’ The regular iteration of the Green Spot is already a top-quality Irish whisky. It is a Single Pot whisky, meaning it is made from a single grain at a single distillery. You can only legally call something Single Pot...