Welcome to Friarwood

Welcome to Friarwood

Founded in 1967, we are an independent and family-run business of wine and spirits experts, connoisseurs and avid enthusiasts. We have come together to bring you the best wines and spirits of the world to the UK.

Friarwood was founded by Peter Bowen in 1967, leveraging his deep-rooted connections and experiences with the Chateaux's of Bordeaux. Starting in Sand's End, his vision was to bring the finest Bordeaux wines to London and the broader UK market. Peter would deliver his wine on a horse until he could afford a car.

Quickly establishing itself as a prominent importer, Friarwood became one of the largest importers of Bordeaux wines into the UK. The company gained an exclusive distribution partnership with many renowned estates, becoming a crucial supplier to top-tier restaurants and hotels across Britain.

Within a short period after its establishment, Friarwood moved its operations to a more permanent location in Parsons Green in 1971 where we still reside to this day. Originally a bakery, Peter transformed the building into a private venue for trade tastings, catering exclusively to industry professionals and connoisseurs.