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Forza Wine

A round table set with a variety of dishes including grilled shrimp, fried chicken, beef steak, mussels, roasted vegetables, a basket of bread, and assorted appetizers. Three glasses of red wine are placed around the table, with cutlery on the side.
A dining table outdoors with various dishes including fried cauliflower, sliced tomatoes, meat skewers, and dips. Two glasses of wine, one red and one rosé, are also on the table. A person is using a fork to pick up a piece of tomato.
A modern restaurant interior with an open kitchen under a grid-patterned ceiling. A green sign on the wall reads

Enjoy Italian-ish dishes, an extensive list of natural wines, cocktails, river views and a buzzing atmosphere.

Lots of vegan and no-alcohol options available (if that’s your thing!).

Walk-ins always welcome, but booking strongly recommended for any pre-theatre tables.

‘Forza Wine – an instant smash hit overlooking the Thames’
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Forza Wine opening times

Monday – Saturday: 12 noon – 12 midnight
Sunday: 12 noon – 11pm

Please note, our kitchen closes at 10.30pm.

Reserve a table

For bookings of nine or more and events, please email nationaltheatre@forzawine.com

Find us above the Lyttelton Lounge, or via the Weston Terrace – where Forza Taps is now serving.

Forza Wine at the National Theatre, Upper Ground
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On a table outdoors, a selection of small plates of Italian dishes and glasses filled with wine are spread out.
On a table outdoors, a selection of small plates of Italian dishes and glasses filled with wine are spread out.
On a table outdoors, a selection of small plates of Italian dishes and glasses filled with wine are spread out.
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On a table, a selection of small plates of Italian dishes and glasses filled with wine are spread out. On a table, a selection of Italian dishes and glasses filled with wine are spread out. On a table, a selection of small plates of Italian dishes are spread out.

The menu includes Forza staples such as cauliflower fritti, soft-serve ice cream and Custardo, plus a lunchtime fixed menu.

When we say the menu changes with the seasons, it really does and sometimes faster. Here’s what we’re serving now:

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And why not try something from the latest line-up of cocktails:

View the cocktail menu

Bar and dining

Our riverside terrace decorated with greenery includes seating for up to 70 guests and shelter for those rainy days, as well as views over the Thames.

Indoors, we can host up to 100 guests at a time, with an open kitchen and mix of banquette seating, high-tops and larger tables for up to eight people, perfect for groups.

This summer, visit us on the lower terrace for Forza Taps, where we’ll be serving ‘on tap’ drinks, alongside some classic ‘Italian-ish’ snacks. Open for walk-ins only.

Forza restaurant interior - featuring high bar stools and tables, with a large green 'Forza Wine' sign.
Forza restaurant interior - featuring high bar stools and tables, with a large green 'Forza Wine' sign.
Forza restaurant interior - featuring high bar stools and tables, with a large green 'Forza Wine' sign.
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Green metal tables and chairs set out on the outside terrace of Forza Wine, looking towards Waterloo Bridge. A brightly lit sign for Forza Wine sits overlooking a balcony within the concrete architecture of the National Theatre
Overhead shot of multiple plates of food from Forza Wine

Open-air terrace dining

This summer, Forza Taps is taking over the Weston Terrace (just below Forza Wine’s outdoor terrace), serving ‘on tap’ drinks, alongside their signature ‘Italian-ish’ snack menu.

The menu will feature seasonal summer dishes including courgettes, garlic and mint; tomato, basil & pork-grattato and the trademarked chilled Custardo®!

Open 4pm to 10pm weekdays, midday-10pm on weekends.

Walk-ins only.

The team

Forza Win is an independent south-east London restaurant brand owned by childhood friends, Bash Redford and Michael Lavery. It started as a supper club in 2012 and after five successful sold-out years, Forza Win opened as a restaurant.

Forza now has ‘Forza Wine’ Peckham, a rooftop wine, cocktail and snack bar with exceptional views of London, and Forza Win a ‘proper’ sit down Italian restaurant in Camberwell. Forza is inspired by fond memories of growing up in Manchester where Italian(ish) restaurants were central hubs of the local town.

Forza Wine is all about delicious food and drinks delivered by people who do things properly, make you feel welcome and don’t take the whole thing too seriously. If you leave full and happy (having enjoyed a few drinks) then we’re good.
Michael Lavery, Chef and Co-Owner, Forza Wine

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Bash Redford and Michael Lavery, founders of Forza Wine sit at a table on the balcony, smiling at the camera.
photo by Caitlin Isola