Roswitha Delicatessen
19-21 John Street Market, Bradford BD1 3SR, UK
Bradford's wine scene blends Yorkshire tradition with global flavours. Explore 20 wine shops across the city—from independent off-licences and delis to specialist retailers—offering local bottles, international varietals and expert pairing advice for the city's diverse cuisine.
19-21 John Street Market, Bradford BD1 3SR, UK
Wine Rack, 20 Legrams Ln, Bradford BD7 1ND, UK
Manningham, Bradford BD8 9DS, UK
76-82 Carlisle Rd, Manningham, Bradford BD8 8BB, UK
14 Market St, Bradford BD1 1LH, UK
382 King's Rd, Bradford BD2 1NH, UK
6 Neville Rd, Bradford BD4 8TQ, UK
Bradford BD2 2DE, UK
Millergate, Bradford BD1 1SD, UK
89, 91 Stone Hall Rd, Bradford BD2 2EW, UK
32 Bingley Rd, Shipley BD18 4RU, UK
125 Buttershaw Ln, Bradford BD6 2DA, UK
Peel Centre, 1 Canal Rd, Bradford BD1 4RB, UK
41A Smiddles Ln, Bradford BD5 9NS, UK
24-28 Westgate, Bradford BD1 2QL, UK
35-39 N Parade, Bradford BD1 3JH, UK
Westfield Broadway, Bradford BD1 1EY, UK
Peel Centre, Valley Rd, Bradford BD1 4RB, UK
179-181 Dudley Hill Rd, Bradford BD2 3AQ, UK
122E Morley St, Bradford BD7 1BB, UK
Bradford has a convivial wine culture shaped by its multicultural dining scene, industrious market traditions and growing interest in English wine. Independent off-licences, delis and specialist shops have long served neighbourhood tables alongside pubs and restaurants, while newer retailers bring curated lists and tasting events to the city centre. Shops such as Roswitha Delicatessen and Cellar47 are part of that fabric, mixing everyday favourites with small-batch discoveries.
Interest in Yorkshire and English sparkling has grown locally: many Bradford shoppers now look for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-based sparklers alongside classic international grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. From hearty reds to aromatic whites and accessible rosés, Bradford's buyers reflect both traditional British tastes and adventurous palates influenced by South Asian, Eastern European and Mediterranean cuisines found across the city.
For a city the size of Bradford you have plenty of options: city-centre shops around Little Germany and the Broadway area serve commuters and professionals seeking well-labelled bottles and staff recommendations. Manningham and Great Horton Road are good for delis and independent retailers that stock regional or hard-to-find imports. Outlying suburbs and neighbouring towns such as Shipley and Saltaire also host boutique shops and Cellar47-style independents for weekend discovery.
Off-licences like OFF-LICENCE FOOD STORE, Carlisle Off Licence and Kings Road Off Licence provide quick access to essentials and local favourites, while Drinks Direct and J.D.Market often carry larger formats and competitive prices. Don’t overlook The Exchange Craft Beer House for mixed lists that sometimes include interesting natural and low-intervention wines. Use the map on this directory to plan a route: pop into a deli for a cheese pairing, then visit an indie for a tasting note and a takeaway bottle.
A great Bradford wine shop pairs selection with local knowledge. Look for shops that stock a balance of everyday bottles and special releases: English/Yorkshire sparkling (typically Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), classic French regions, Rioja/Tempranillo, Italy’s Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, plus fragrant whites like Gewürztraminer and Riesling. Shops that label grape variety, origin and tasting notes save time and encourage confident buys.
Other markers of quality are approachable staff, tasting events, clear pricing and provenance information, plus services such as click-and-collect or local delivery—handy for busy Bradford shoppers. Given Bradford’s rich curry and spicy-plate culture, many local vendors will happily recommend off-dry Rieslings, aromatic Gewürztraminers or chilled rosés that pair well with robust flavours. Finally, support retailers who promote responsible sourcing and offer a mix of small producers alongside well-known houses.
19 of the 20 wine shops listed in Bradford publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 9 am and closes at 11 pm on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 15 venues in Bradford (79% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 16 on Monday. 14 open seven days a week.
12 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. Rabbit Hole closes latest, at 5 am.
At the other end of the day, Cellar47 opens earliest, at 12 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
The 20 rated wine shops in Bradford carry 4,470 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.33 out of 5 and the median is 4.4, and 8 venues hold 4.5 or better — 40% of the list.
Roswitha Delicatessen carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 5.0 from 28 reviews. Sunbridge Wells is the most reviewed address in Bradford, at 1,251.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
Price level is published for 4 of the 20 wine shops in Bradford, and it splits as follows: 1 budget (25%), 3 moderate (75%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.
The specialisations that recur most often in Bradford are Wine Cellar (1), Local Wines (1). Filtering the list above by one of those is usually a faster route to the right shop than sorting by rating.
Bradford accounts for 20 of the 188 wine shops we list across United Kingdom, spread over 10 cities.
Sunday trading in Bradford runs in line with the national picture — 79% against 78%.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Bradford | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 20 | 188 |
| Mean rating | 4.33 | 4.58 |
| Open on Sunday | 79% | 78% |
| Median closing time | 11 pm | 9:15 pm |
Other wine venues in Bradford: 17 wine bars, 17 wine restaurants, 13 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in United Kingdom are Liverpool (20), Manchester (20), Glasgow (20), Edinburgh (19), Sheffield (19). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bradford has 20 wine shops on this list, averaging 4.33 out of 5 across 4,470 reviews. The median address opens at 9 am and closes at 11 pm; 15 of the 19 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, Roswitha Delicatessen is the highest-rated address with a real review base (5.0 from 28).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Selling alcohol to anyone under 18 is an offence under the Licensing Act 2003 in England and Wales, and retailers operate Challenge 25 on top of it, so expect to be asked for ID well past 18.
The United Kingdom taxes wine harder than anywhere else in this directory, and it taxes it by strength. HMRC's rate from 1 February 2026 is £30.64 per litre of pure alcohol for wine between 8.5% and 22% ABV, which is £2.87 of duty on a 75 cl bottle at 12.5% ABV, before 20% VAT is added on top of the duty-inclusive price. On a £7 bottle that leaves very little for the wine.
The Sunday Trading Act 1994 caps shops over 280 m² in England and Wales at six continuous hours of Sunday trading between 10 am and 6 pm. Smaller independents are exempt and may open all day, which is why a specialist wine shop is often the only thing open on a Sunday evening. Scotland is outside the Act entirely.
Sources: HMRC — Alcohol Duty rates (GOV.UK) · Sunday Trading Act 1994 (legislation.gov.uk) · Licensing Act 2003 (legislation.gov.uk)
Start your wine hunt in Little Germany and the nearby Broadway area (BD1). You'll find specialist retailers and delis within walking distance, ideal for tasting events and staff recommendations.
Ask shop staff for pairing suggestions with South Asian and Northern English dishes—off-dry Riesling, aromatic Gewürztraminer or chilled rosé are reliable choices for spicy foods common in Bradford.
Support local producers by seeking out English sparkling wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Many Bradford shops now carry regional labels alongside international classics.
Independent shops often offer click-and-collect or local delivery—handy if you're travelling from suburbs like Manningham or Heaton. Confirm Sunday hours, as they can be reduced.
There are 20 wine shops listed in this Bradford directory, ranging from small independent delis and off-licences to specialist retailers offering curated selections, tasting events and local delivery.
Yes. Bradford has several independent and specialist shops—such as Roswitha Delicatessen and Cellar47—that focus on curated lists, small producers and staff expertise, alongside larger off-licences for everyday bottles.
Many independents run occasional tastings, themed nights and introductory events—check shop listings or follow them on social media. City-centre retailers and some delis will advertise tasters around new releases or seasonal pairings.
Absolutely. Bradford shops increasingly stock English and Yorkshire wines, especially sparkling made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, reflecting the broader growth of UK vineyards and demand for local bottles.
Shoppers commonly look for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Riesling, plus rosés and aromatic whites like Gewürztraminer. Local interest in English sparkling (Pinot/Chardonnay-based) has risen too.
Many off-licences in Bradford have extended hours compared with boutique shops, especially those near transport hubs. Weekend and late-evening hours vary—check individual shop listings such as Kings Road Off Licence or Drinks Direct for current opening times.
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