The Best Wine Bars in San Francisco
6 wine bars in San Francisco ranked by list quality, expertise, and atmosphere.
San Francisco wine bars sit at the centre of the American natural wine wave. The proximity to Napa and Sonoma means SF wine programs run deeper into California than anywhere else, while the natural wine scene has reached every neighbourhood.
The bars cluster in the Mission, Hayes Valley, and Russian Hill. Most SF wine bars run 200 to 500 bottle lists with deep California and European representation.
Prices match the city — $16 to $24 by the glass at serious bars.
The 6 best wine bars in San Francisco
Verjus
Natural wine bar with a deep European focus. The list is one of the most considered in the United States. Reserve.
Birba
Italian focused wine bar with a serious regional list. The food is small Italian plates. Reserve.
Ordinaire
Wine shop with an attached bar. The list is global with a deep natural focus. Open daily.
Dogpatch Saloon
Heritage saloon now with a serious natural wine focus. Casual, neighbourhood, excellent.
Gibson
Cocktail and wine bar at the Hotel Bijou. The wine list is short but considered. Open daily.
Ruby Wine
Wine merchant with an attached bar. The list rotates weekly. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
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