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Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping
Internos Wine Cafe is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

1. Internos Wine Cafe

8.3
3240 Geary Blvd (at Parker Ave), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Laurel Heights-Jordan Park · 22 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: There are no shortage of dining options in the Inner Richmond, but the only wine bar we know of is Internos, a no-fuss neighborhood spot with a fairly large beverage menu. Read more.

The Hidden Vine is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

2. The Hidden Vine

408 Merchant St (btwn Washington & Clay), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Financial District · 62 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: There's little not to like, assuming you like a wine bar that elicits descriptions like cozy, intimate and private. If an escape from the city is what you need, there's also lots of brick and bocce.

Nook is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

3. Nook

1500 Hyde St (at Jackson St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Nob Hill · 76 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Spend the afternoon at this no-fuss wine cafe that's equally perfect for reading a book or playing catch up with a group of friends. Snag a table outside and back in the charm of Nob Hill. Read more.

inoVino is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

4. inoVino

8.8
108B Carl St (Cole St.), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Cole Valley · 18 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: An actual neighborhood wine bar for grown-ups, with just enough food from chef Matt Duncanson to satisfy without leaning into restaurant territory and wine service that's a focus, not an afterthought.

Wine Kitchen is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

5. Wine Kitchen

507 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Panhandle · 28 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: This is a great option if you're looking for a drink before dinner at one of the aforementioned restaurants, but Wine Kitchen also has its own small plates menu if hunger calls.

Hotel Biron is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

6. Hotel Biron

9.1
45 Rose St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Civic Center · 60 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Is your idea of the perfect bar one that's comfortable, romantic and vaguely European? There's something about this tucked-away space and stone walls that make you never want to leave. Read more.

Fig & Thistle Wine Bar is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

7. Fig & Thistle Wine Bar

8.8
313 Ivy St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Hayes Valley · 48 tips and reviews
Noir Lounge is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

8. Noir Lounge

581 Hayes St (btwn Octavia St & Laguna St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Hayes Valley · 55 tips and reviews
Amelie is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

9. Amelie

8.2
1754 Polk St (btwn Washington St & Clay St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Polk Gulch · 63 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Head to Amelie tonight if you're in the mood for sipping and socializing. The wine menu is huge, and there are plenty of nosh options in case you drink un verre de vin too many. Read more.

Wine Jar is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

10. Wine Jar

1870 Fillmore St (at Bush Street), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Lower Pacific Heights · 22 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: A solid happy hour deal (20% off bottles before 7 p.m.), a decent cheese plate and no rules about bringing in outside food.

Nectar Wine Lounge is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

11. Nectar Wine Lounge

3330 Steiner (btw Lombard and Chestnut), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Marina District · 22 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Nectar's friendly staff, good nibbles and, most importantly, abundance of seating make it a great spot for an easy night out with a small group.

Yield Wine Bar is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

12. Yield Wine Bar

2490 3rd St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Dogpatch · 29 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Settle in and drink up at this Dogpatch sister bar to Pause in Hayes Valley. Known for its sustainable wine selection, Yield also offers a happy hour option and enough bites for a satisfying dinner.

Terroir is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

13. Terroir

8.5
1116 Folsom St (at 7th St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · SoMa · 62 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: The vibe feels authentic and the aesthetic, while on trend, is appealing. Choose from their curated wine list—scrawled on a chalkboard, of course—and snag a seat in the upstairs loft space.

20 Spot is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

14. 20 Spot

9.1
3565 20th St (at Lexington St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Mission District · 60 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: A Mission wine bar that finally delivers on both food and wine cred, tucked into a mod, exposed-wood design from Wylie Price (Trick Dog, Fatted Calf).

BIN 38 is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

15. BIN 38

3232 Scott St (btwn Lombard & Chestnut), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Marina District · 48 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Bin 38 has been a neighborhood fixture in the Marina ever since. You have your pick of wine bars in the area, but Bin 38 earns major bonus points for the back patio.

Fat Angel Food & Libation is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

16. Fat Angel Food & Libation

1740 Ofarrell St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Fillmore District · 117 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Fat Angel doesn't bill itself as a wine bar—it also has a comprehensive beer list and robust food menu for full dinner dining. But with wines on draft and an impressive cheese plate, it definitely is.

Les Clos is one of Wine Bars Where You Should Be Sipping.

17. Les Clos

234 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · SoMa · 37 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Since there are so many appetizer-like menu items to share and a wine menu that offers a nice selection of French wines by the taste, glass or carafe, Les Clos leans more bar than bistro.