Slovak roots. Wider horizons.
Wine is a passport to the world.
~
Michele Shah
Gipsy Hill’s Friendliest Wine Shop
We like wines with personality. The kind you've probably never heard of, but won't stop talking about afterwards.
Tipsy Hill - set up by Darren & Lucia - is home to London's largest collection of Slovak wines, alongside a carefully chosen gang of delicious bottles from Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) and a few wonderful rule-breakers from further afield. If it's interesting, beautifully made and has a cracking story behind it, we're interested.
WE LIKE THE UNDERDOGS
Our shelves are filled with family wineries, indigenous grape varieties and bottles that rarely make it this far west. We spend our time seeking out wines that surprise people - in the very best way.
Most wine shops ask whether you'd like a Sauvignon Blanc or a Rioja. We'll probably ask if you've ever tried Devín, Dunaj or a volcanic Frankovka.
No Wine Snobbery. Ever.
Whether you know your tannins from your Tempranillo or simply know you like "the nice white one", you'll fit right in.
Tell us what you're cooking, what you usually drink, or even what you don't like, and we'll do our best to find you something delicious. We promise not to make you feel like you're sitting an exam.
Our Little Wine Mission
Slovakia has been making remarkable wine for centuries. The only problem? Hardly anyone knows about it.
We're here to change that.
Every bottle we pour, every story we share and every tasting we host is our way of putting Slovak wine firmly on the map, and introducing curious drinkers to the hidden gems of Central & Eastern Europe, one glass at a time.