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The Best Wine Bars in San Diego

6 wine bars in San Diego ranked by list quality, expertise, and atmosphere.

San Diego wine bars sit between Los Angeles and Mexico — both wine traditions show up in the lists. The scene clusters in North Park, Little Italy, and the Gaslamp.

Most San Diego wine bars run 80 to 150 bottle lists. Natural wine dominates new arrivals.

Prices are mid range — $11 to $16 by the glass.

The 6 best wine bars in San Diego

Born and Raised
Little Italy

Born and Raised

Steakhouse with a serious wine list. The food is restaurant level. Reserve.

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Trust
Hillcrest

Trust

Modern American restaurant with a serious natural wine focus. Reserve.

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Cellar Hand
Mission Hills

Cellar Hand

Casual natural wine bar with a tight European list. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

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The Wine Vault
Mission Hills

The Wine Vault

Tasting menu restaurant with a serious wine pairing programme. Reserve.

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Civico 1845
Little Italy

Civico 1845

Italian restaurant with a deep regional wine list. Reserve.

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Wormwood
Barrio Logan

Wormwood

Casual natural wine bar with a tight European list. The food is small plates. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

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