Federico

Federico is built around a simple idea: that wine is better when it’s shared.

The name comes from a childhood memory in Tuscany – harvest season, long afternoons, family tables – and that influence runs quietly through the whole place. This isn’t a shouty, trend-chasing wine bar – it’s aperitivo culture, done properly.

Inside, the look is all dark maroon tones, golden fixtures and softly lit corners. High tables for quick post-work drinks. Low booths for settling in. Bar seats if you want to talk vermouth with someone who actually knows what they’re pouring. It’s elegant without being stiff.

The drinks list leans heavily European. Wines are carefully sourced, with accessible glasses starting at sensible prices and higher-end bottles available via Coravin if you fancy stretching a little further. The house wine is imported from a long-standing Tuscan vineyard dating back to the 18th century – a nice touch without making a big fuss about it.

Spritzes are a big part of the picture. Aperol, Campari, Hugo, Sarti, Malfy Limone, Crodino – the full aperitivo roll call. Cocktails stick to classics done well: Martinez, Americano, Boulevardier. There’s even a Martini flight if you want to compare notes. Champagne and Crémant are on hand too, because sometimes you just need bubbles.

From 4pm to 6:30pm on weekdays, Aperitivo Hour brings drink specials paired with a small complimentary bite – a nod to how it’s done in Italy. As the evening rolls in, charcuterie, gildas, olives, breads and premium cuts like Iberico and Curing Rebels salami make an appearance. It’s grazing food, designed to keep conversation moving.

Live jazz and house DJs take over later, shifting the mood from after-work unwind to late-night linger. In warmer months, the terrace leans into that Milan-in-summer feel. In colder ones, heaters and red wine do the heavy lifting.