About us
Who we are
Delay No More is a modern bottle shop and wine bar in Bermondsey, run by siblings (and supervised by a small dog). Between us, we've spent over 20 years (and counting) in the drinks industry. So we'd like to think we know a thing or two about good booze. Come visit our shop, we'll find you something you'll love.
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Our story
We opened Delay No More towards the end of Covid, because we kept finding brilliant bottles from places nobody talks about, and nowhere chill to drink them without a lecture or pretence. So we created a place we'd love to visit: friendly and never taking itself too seriously.
On our shelves, you'll find low-intervention wines, craft beers, sake, speciality drinks and other hidden gems. We're all about quality, championing the underdogs, discovering something new and of course, bringing good people together over good drinks.
Why "Delay No More"?
We're from Hong Kong, where "Delay No More" sounds a lot like the Cantonese swear word 屌你老母 (diu nei lo mo), which translates to "fuck your mum." It's classic Hong Kong slang. Depending on the context, it can be an insult, a joke, or even a term of affection. It's also probably one of the first phrases expats or tourists pick up.
Crude? Yes. Very Hong Kong? Absolutely. It's our cheeky nod to our roots, but also a motto we live by. Don't wait for the perfect moment or a special occasion to crack open that bottle. Think carpe diem, or YOLO, with a better drink.
TL;DR: Delay No More = 屌你老母. Life's too short to save the good stuff.
Come and say hi
The best way to get to know us is over a glass. Walk-ins are always welcome.