San Francisco is a wine lover’s paradise. Between our proximity to wine country and a world-renowned restaurant scene, it’s no surprise that you can find amazing vino in nearly every corner of the city. Our wine bars range from chic and sophisticated to wine-fueled dance parties and everything in between. Check out some wonderful, eclectic wine bars in SF, in no particular order.
1. Bar Part Time
Bar Part Time is located in the Mission District and specializes in natural wine, but is equally famous for its frequent DJ nights and packed dance floor on the weekends. It’s fun, irreverent, and unlike any other bar in the city. The bar is regularly packed, so don’t be surprised if you see a line out the door on the weekends.
📍 Location: 496 14th Street
2. Céleste
This popular wine bar in Cow Hollow is regularly packed on the weekends, with people spilling out into the street to enjoy the wine. The bar is lively, with music and the occasional DJ. If you go earlier in the night, you can have a delightful meal from their food menu to accompany their curated wine selection.
📍 Location: 2165 Union St
3. Amalie
Located on Polk Street, Amalie features unique theater-style seats accompanied by old-school booths. The bar has an extensive wine selection, along with a select list of cocktails if you want to branch out. They regularly have live music to complete the vibe. It’s the perfect place to start on a night out or for a romantic date night.
📍 Location: 1754 Polk St
4. Fool’s Errand
If you love Riesling and tinned fish, you’ll be right at home at Fool’s Errand. This NoPa District wine bar features breezy outdoor seating and a moody cave-like interior. It truly shines during happy hour with cheese, charcuterie, and tinned fish to nibble on. Their rotating by-the-glass list includes a section dedicated to dry riesling, their house specialty.
📍 Location: 639A Divisadero Street
5. Bar Jabroni
This cozy new bar in the Lower Haight has an extensive wine collection paired with a delicious menu of food. Wine bottles turned into candle holders, funky bathroom art, and colorful decor are the final touch that make the bar a must-visit. Mushroom ragu, black cod, and roasted squash cheesecake all stand out on the food menu.
📍 Location: 698 Haight St
6. Millay
This woman-owned wine and sake shop in Duboce Triangle is in a class of its own. The space feels like a neighborhood cafe in its warmth and sense of community. Their selection of delicious wines alongside over 60 sakes available by the glass makes them a must-visit for both wine devotees and the sake curious.
📍 Location: 691 14th Street
7. Press Club
This sleek wine bar in Yerba Buena features great service and wine in an ample space underneath Union Square’s Four Seasons. They have a wine selection from around the world accompanied by small bites such as olives, cheese plates, and pizzettas.
📍 Location: 20 Yerba Buena Ln
8. High Treason
This wine bar in the Outer Richmond offers a classy yet casual environment to enjoy their superb wine selection with great music on vinyl. Check out their wine club, where you can pick up a curated wine box each month to enjoy at home!
📍 Location: 443 Clement St
9. 20 Spot
Enjoy a worldly selection of red, white, and sparkling wine alongside a lovely food menu, including charcuterie boards, pizzas, oysters, and more. The cozy bar is filled with records and unique art, perfect for a date night or catching up with friends. They don’t take reservations, so we recommend getting there early to snag a spot.
📍 Location: 3565 20th St
10. Birba
This Hayes Valley wine bar offers dozens of wines to enjoy in its gorgeous outdoor patio garden. The food menu is simple but doesn’t mess around – options include stuffed squids, Atlantic lobster, and impressive cheese boards. The back patio is peaceful and tucked away from the street, perfect for relaxing.
📍 Location: 458 Grove St
11. Ruby Wine
This wine store and bar focuses on curating an artisan living wine selection with no additives or adulterations. The space is small, and there are only a few seats inside, with more space outdoors. Luckily, the bar is prepared with blankets for the colder days, but we still recommend being prepared to sit outside if you want to check out the natural wine bar and shop.
📍 Location: 1419 18th St
12. InoVino
The charming little hideaway in Cole Valley is known for its exceptional Italian food and extensive wine selection. It’s perfect for happy hour but equally suited for an intimate dinner featuring house-made pastas and pinsettas.
📍 Location: 108-B Carl St
13. Arlequin Wine Merchant
This specialty wine shop in Hayes Valley boasts the “best wine shop in San Francisco,” with an excellent international wine selection and a sleek, welcoming storefront. This family-owned business has been around for 20 years, so they are experts at curating a great selection, from their wine club to their in-store bottles.
📍 Location: 384 Hayes St
14. VinoRosso
As you might guess from the name, VinoRosso showcases primarily Italian wines, which are often hard to find outside of Italy. Not only is this a wonderful wine bar, but they also have a great Italian food menu that includes pizzettas, handmade ravioli of the day, and cheese and meat plates.
📍 Location: 629 Cortland Ave
15. Arcana
Arcana is a wonderfully unique wine bar in San Francisco. Filled to the brim with thriving plants, the bar regularly hosts live music to complete the already wonderful atmosphere. The bar serves a variety of natural wines, perfect for trying something new. Located in the Mission District, the bar is definitely a must-visit in our book.
📍 Location: 2512 Mission Street
16. Scopo Divino
Scopo Divino sees wine as something you can pair with emotion, meaning that they put great emphasis on customer service. They refer to the enormous wine selection as the “Library” and just added a weekend brunch menu!
📍 Location: 2800 California St, Divisadero
17. Buddy
This swanky neighborhood wine bar serves an exciting selection of low ABV cocktails, cider, beer and wines ranging from Northern Spain to the Shaennadoah Valley of Virginia. The list is constantly rotating and always delicious. The food is equally extraordinary and ranges from gougères with bay leaf lebneh to roasted trumpet mushroom with a walnut salsa macha. It’s a near-perfect date spot and very easy to love.
📍 Location: 3115 22nd Street
Written by Jamie Ferrell, Dana Flynn, and Grant MacHamer,