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- 260 Valencia St. , Mission 94103
- 415-552-2050
Pauline's Wine Bar
Having built up a loyal following for their house wine over the last 10 years, Pauline's expanded into the space around-the-corner to feature their luscious organic reds. Small, attractive space is... read more
- 520 Ramona St., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-462-1968
The Wine Room
Historic Spanish-style adobe building restored lovingly by owner Michael Garcia has an ultra-cozy interior is the ideal place to waste a few hours contemplating a full bodied Cabernet Savignon with... read more
- 20 Yerba Buena Ln., SoMa 94103
- 415-744-5000
Press Club
Smart, simple concept that frankly we’re mad we didn’t think of first: a tasting room featuring eight boutique Napa wineries, each with a station staffed by their own employees. Ripped ... read more
- 1116 Folsom St. , SoMa 94103
- 415-558-9946
Terroir Natural Wine Merchant
Organic wine bar on a leafy block in SOMA with the unpronouncable name. Sounds snooty, right? Owners are actually totally chill and wines are accessible and amazing—who knew Italian biodynami... read more
- 368 Village Ln., Silicon Valley 95030
- 408-354-8006
Cin Cin Wine Bar
Any place kicking off happy hour at 4PM, let alone one with fantastic, diverse wine menu and slick staffers to match? Full pour, please. No-brainer brainchild of local restauranteur and lower-level... read more
- 975 First St., Napa Valley 94559
- 707-226-3976
Bounty Hunter
What you get when cross a saloon, piles of barbecue, a healthy does of taxidermy, and a wine bar: Hee-freaking-haw. This being downtown Napa though, the focus is on wine, with the historic space do... read more
- 344 Center St., Sonoma Valley 95448
- 707-473-0946
Zin
Comforting, classic American cuisine paired with America’s heritage wine is the mission to which Zin has faithfully adhered for more than a decade. Chicken and dumplings, meatloaf with Zinfan... read more
- 359 Divisadero St. , Lower Haight 94117
- 415-621-4132
Vinyl
It seems like the only bright spot in the music industry's otherwise bleak future is skyrocketing sales of vinyl. In honor of this charming aberration, Vinyl wine bar has become San Francisco's coo... read more
- 742 Valencia St., Mission 94110
- 415-626-8700
The Abbot's Cellar
With its focus on California cuisine and wine/beer pairings, this Cellar doubles as both an intimate and sexy going-out spot and a trendy place to eat. Dimly lit, stocked with lots of local beers, ... read more
- 45 Rose St., Hayes Valley
- 415-703-0403
Hôtel Biron
Euro alert! Not quite Barcelona or Paris, but close enough. Tiny back-street den-like boîte sporting leather, copper, and wrought-iron flourishes and romantic (read: horny and groping) clientele. R... read more
- 1954 Hyde St., Russian Hill
- 415-928-2633
Bacchus
Shoebox-sized wine and sake bar that serves as Sushi Groove waiting room (or get it delivered to the bar). Just enough space for you and seven of your friends. Always changing cheese plate to compl... read more
- 800 Post St., Tenderloin 94109
- 415-441-4099
Café Royale
Bastion of laid-back cool on corner of ho-hum block in the ‘loin. Plush velvet couches, snazzy wine list, live jazz/tango/folk, book and poetry readings, rotating art, and decent bar food. Pool tab... read more
- 3330 Steiner St., Marina 94123
- 1-925-954-9994
Nectar Wine Lounge
Sleek wine haven with make-a-night-of-it magic. Scene looks lifted from the cover of an ambient Late Night Lounge compilation, and sounds like it too. Ritzy clientele, scarlet back wall and an orch... read more
- 520 Hayes St., Hayes Valley
- 415-552-2671
Place Pigalle
Gentrification? What gentrification? In the midst of the boutique takeover of a once sketch neighborhood, artsy types, pool sharks and neighborhood locals keep it real with beer, wine, soju or sake... read more
- 601 Bush St., Union Square
- 415-986-8900
Tunnel Top
Unpretentious local hang-out perched above the Stockton Street tunnel (hence the name). Outside looks like a dive but hides a cool Parisian feeling interior with bottle rack chandeliers and dim lig... read more
- 216 Townsend St., SoMa 94107
- 415-896-2120
District
Hottest wine bar in the city doubles as headquarters for the cougar club. The exposed steel, brick, wood look you’ve seen a thousand times. Sorry, sommelier Caterina Mirabelli (yes, as sexy as her ... read more
- 1666 Market St., Civic Center 94102
- 415-437-1770
CAV Wine Bar & Kitchen
Upon opening, CAV dabbled only god's grape nectar, but soon realized that nothing goes better with wine than a well-prepared meal. They've since expanded into full-on restaurant mode, with the menu... read more
- 561 Valencia St., Mission 94110
- 415-487-1600
Bar Tartine
One of the most beloved brunch temples in town. Doesn't mean the dinner menu's less noteworthy -- California-American with French Continental here and there add up to tasty takes on bistro goodness... read more
- 2931 16th St., Mission 94110
- 415-701-8466
Bar Bambino
Italian cafe that serves small plates, whether they call 'em that or not. If you can get over the wee portions, menu sports solid Italian classics of the bruschetta and meatballs variety. Wines a l... read more
- 16 Jessie St., SoMa 94105
- 415-433-4400
Varnish Gallery
Pretty space this is, more coquettish gallery than rager bar but with the charms of both. Vaulted ceilings, warm, inviting wine bar, monthly openings for well chosen artwork. There are ... read more
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