San Francisco's wine bars come in all shapes and sizes, from intimate tasting counters and warehouse spaces to crowded dance floors. There is a wine bar for everyone!
The Press Club
20 Yerba Buena Ln.
Mon. - Wed., 4 - 9 p.m.; Thurs. - Sat., 4 - 10 p.m.
(415) 744-5000
Just off Market street, this dark yet beautiful space is a great place to host intimate gatherings. The Press Club offers California’s finest wines in a sophisticated, social atmosphere. Try their menu of seasonal small plates and thoughtful pairings.
High Treason
443 Clement St.Mon. - Wed., 4 - 10 p.m.; Thurs. - Sat., 4 - 11 p.m.; Sun., 4 - 10 p.m. (415) 742-5256Wine and vinyl lovers can mingle at this cool, Inner Richmond haunt. At High Treason, there's always a record spinning and different music-themed trivia nights each month. Plus, you can grab a bite to eat at the Unco Frank's pop-up inside, which has a menu full of Hawaiian food.
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485 Jefferson St.Sun. - Fri., 1 - 8 p.m., Sat., 12 - 9 p.m.(415) 929-9463Not interested in driving to Napa? Take a wine country tour on the shores of the bay at Winery Collective. The wine bar daily has walk-in wine tastings where you can sample wine from across California in selections of rotating flights. Get an introduction to multiple wineries around the region in one visit and take home what you like.
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700 Columbus Ave.Tues. - Fri., 4 - 11 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sun., 1 - 9 p.m.(415) 634-7002A great spot for a first date, Bodega labels its wines by the glass under fun categories like "Flirtatious" and “We Get It Susan, You Like Dry Rosé...". This small, yet airy bar feels classy but not snooty. Try out their food menu for great shareable snacks then head to nearby Washington Park for a stroll.
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408 Merchant St.Mon. 3 - 9 p.m.; Tues. - Sat., 3 - 10 p.m.415-647-3567A welcome and inclusive space invites locals and visitors to enjoy a technology-free (no WiFi or TVs) wine experience. Sip wines from around the world while you play a round of bocce with friends in the Financial District.
Visit The San Francisco Wine SocietyFerry Plaza Wine Merchant
1 Ferry Building, Shop 23Mon. - Tues., 12 - 7 pm; Wed. - Fri., 12 -7 p.m.; Sat. - Sun., 11-7 p.m.(415) 391-9400Located in San Francisco’s historic Ferry Building, the Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant & Wine Bar offers distinctive and delicious wines from smaller producers around the world. The space istself is well located, with the lively energy of the Ferry Building surrounding you. After your drinks, explore the various delicious restaurants the historic Ferry building has to offer.
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431 Balboa St.Fri. - Sat., 5 - 10 p.m.; Wed. - Thur., 5 - 9 p.m., Sun., 5 - 9 p.m.(415) 571-8027A very recent addition to San Francisco's wine scene, the Inner Richmond's Cantina Los Mayas is a treasure serving only Mexican wines, most from the Valle De Guadalupe in Baja California. This is the brainchild of the team at the famed Taqueria Los Mayas, so definitely order some delicious Yucatanean food with your pour.
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2113 Chestnut St.Mon. - Wed., 1 - 10 p.m.; Thur. - Sat., 1- 11 p.m, Sun., 2 - 7 p.m(415) 567-0646Just down the road from West Coast Wine and Cheese, California Wine Merchant is multifaceted. It's a well stocked wine shop, bar, and club all in one, located in San Francisco’s Marina district. Taste some of California’s best boutique and smaller batch wines with a few international surprises mixed in.
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496 14th St.Tues. - Weds., 5 - 11 p.m.; Thurs., - Fri., 5 - 12 p.m.Fri - Sat 5:00 - 1:30pmEquipped with a DJ booth and a giant disco ball, this trendy bar is not only a great place to drink curated natural wines, but also to get your groove on. Grab a group to party at this spot on 14th and Mission.
Visit Bar Part TimeJAX Vineyards
326 Brannan St.Wed. - Sat., 4 - 8 p.m.(415) 446-9505A fabulous winery founded in Calistoga, JAX offers a cozy (and heated) outdoor tasting area in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood. Experience their current selection of wines from Napa, paired with artisanal cheeses in an intimate and engaging setting.
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3115 22nd Street.Mon., 4 - 10 pm.; Weds - Fri., 4 - 10 p.m.; Sat - Sun., 2 - 10 p.m.Cozy, cool and casual are three great words to describe this beautifully designed natural wine bar in the Mission. It almost feels like your good friend's living room. With a full food menu that is also sure to surprise and delight, Buddy is definitely a bar where you want to linger.
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639A Divisadero StMon., 2 - 10 p.m, Tues. - Sat., 2 - 12 p.m.; Sun., 2 - 10 p.m.This little subterranean wine bar on Divisadero Street is great way to start your night. Try their smaller but varied glass menu with picks from countries like Portugal and Slovenia. They also specialize in riesling, with three options to choose from.
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572 Castro St.Mon. - Wed., 1 - 10 p.m.; Thur - Sat., 1- 11 p.m.; Sun., 2 - 7 p.m.(415) 864-2262With business in the front and party in the back, Swirl is a fun stop in the Castro neighborhood with both a bottle shop and wine bar. Open nightly, Swirl offers a selection of 20 wines to try. Whether your taste runs towards international vintages or strictly Californian wines, you will find it here.
Visit Swirl on CastroFig & Thistle
429 Gough St.Tues. - Thurs., 4:30 -10 p.m., Fri - Sat., 4:30 - 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 4 - 9 p.m.You’ll feel like you've come home when stepping foot into Fig & Thistle. Located in Hayes Valley, the rustic and intimate space offers select wines to pair with small bites. And if you’re wine’d out by now, you can always swing by their dispensary next door.
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1754 Polk St.Mon. - Thurs., 4 - 11 p.m.; Fri. - Sun., 2 - 11 p.m.(415) 292-6916If you're interested in expanding your knowledge of wine without spending a pretty penny, Amelie on Nob Hill is your place. They have a fantastic happy hour, offering a discount on appetizers and a heavily-poured flight for only $12. Stop by for live music on Saturdays.
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2419 3rd Street.Tues. - Wed., 12 - 8 p.m.; Thurs. - Sat., 12- 9 p.m.(415) 814-2129This massive, industrial-chic space in Dogpatch doubles as a tap room and wine shop. You can order a glass, or grab a bottle for home from their sweeping selection of wines. They also have varied small plates to share.
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