Fine wine and rare spirits merchant Justerini & Brooks has returned to its London townhouse at 61 St James’s Street this month. The reopening marks a new chapter in the merchant’s 277-year history and creates a dedicated space for private clients, producers, and collectors.
The St James’s landmark now unfolds across four floors. It houses one of the most specialist collections of wine and spirits in London.
Justerini & Brooks has held a Royal Warrant continuously since 1761. The merchant has supplied royal occasions and welcomed figures from Charles Dickens to Fred Astaire through its doors.
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Guests are welcomed with a reception and a curated boutique for tasting and purchase. The first-floor Library provides a private salon for clients to meet with those managing their collections.
The second floor presents a new invitation-only dining room. Deep beneath the building, the historic cellar has been restored as a tasting destination, housing rare vintages alongside a dedicated Casks of Distinction whisky alcove.
The venue brings the merchant’s producer relationships into a physical home. This includes direct access to rare releases from producers such as Pétrus, Château Lafleur, Roagna, and Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair.
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“We are very proud to reopen our home at 61 St James’s Street, a place for our community that reflects both where we come from and where we are going,” said Naomi Alston, managing director of Justerini & Brooks.
“The space combines our longstanding producer relationships and trusted advice to our clients with an extraordinary fine wine and spirit experience right in the heart of London.”
The buying team has selected bottles spanning younger vintages through to mature and ex-cellar releases. These include the merchant’s own 250th Anniversary Cuvée Champagne, single bottles of Bordeaux First Growths, and collector whiskies such as the Brora Triptych.
Justerini & Brooks serves private clients across more than 60 countries. It is anchored by a 50-year legacy in Hong Kong and hubs in Singapore and Taiwan.
From September 2026, private clients can book dedicated appointments at the venue. For more information, visit Justerini & Brooks.
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