La Dolce Bolla has been named Best Bar in Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire in the 2025 Muddy Stilettos Awards, following a public vote by Muddy Stilettos readers.
Located in Marlow, La Dolce Bolla is part of the Fizzy Happiness family — a specialist UK importer and retailer focused on Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG and small-production Italian wines.
Recognition from the Muddy Stilettos Awards
The Muddy Stilettos Awards highlight independent hospitality and lifestyle businesses across the UK. In the 2025 awards, La Dolce Bolla was selected as the regional winner in the bar category for Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, following a reader-led voting process.
The award places La Dolce Bolla among a group of established venues across the region and reflects continued interest in wine-led, specialist hospitality concepts outside of central London.
A Prosecco-Led Concept in Marlow
La Dolce Bolla opened in July 2024 with a clear focus on Prosecco Superiore DOCG — the highest classification for Prosecco, produced in the historic hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene in northern Italy.
The bar’s wine list centres on wines from independent, family-run Italian producers, presenting Prosecco as a wine of origin, structure, and regional identity rather than a simple sparkling aperitif. Alongside this, the selection includes Italian whites, reds, and small-production bottles chosen for balance and approachability.
Context of the Recognition
La Dolce Bolla received the award less than a year after opening in July 2024, positioning it among more established venues across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
The recognition reflected growing interest in specialist, wine-led bar concepts outside of central London, particularly those focused on provenance, regional identity, and curated product ranges.
About the Muddy Stilettos Awards
The Muddy Stilettos Awards are an annual, reader-led recognition programme covering independent businesses across the UK, including hospitality, retail, and cultural venues.
The process typically involves:
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Public nominations submitted by readers within each county
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A regional shortlist curated by the Muddy Stilettos editorial team
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A public vote to determine county and regional winners
The bar category recognises venues that combine product quality, atmosphere, and consistent local engagement, rather than national chains or multi-site operators.