Best Wine Bars Worldwide

Weinstube Nikolaihof Wachau ★ 4.8 · Wachau

Mautern · Nikolaigasse 3, 3512 Mautern an der Donau, Austria

The seasonal wine tavern at Austria's oldest winery and the first biodynamic estate in the Wachau. Open late April to early November, Wednesday to Saturday, under a century-old tree in the garden; Christine Saahs' organic Austrian menu is inseparable from the wine.

Bobajka Wine Bar ★ 4.8 · Tokaj

Tarcal · Fő utca 94, 3915 Tarcal, Hungary

Wine bar within the Bobajka restaurant at Andrássy Kúria, with an exclusively Tokaj-focused list of 120 wines. Tamás Langó, Michelin Sommelier Award winner, curates pairing flights from renowned and emerging producers.

Enoteca Picone ★ 4.8 · Sicily

Politeama, Palermo · Via Guglielmo Marconi 36, 90141 Palermo (PA), Sicily

Palermo's most storied enoteca since 1946; floor-to-ceiling bottles, an encyclopedic Sicilian list and an expert team that stocks wines rarely found elsewhere on the island.

Tip: Arrive at 5pm for aperitivo with a charcuterie board before the evening rush.

Osteria dei Vespri Wine Bar ★ 4.8 · Sicily

Kalsa, Palermo · Piazza Croce dei Vespri 6, 90133 Palermo (PA), Sicily

Michelin-listed Palermo restaurant in Palazzo Gangi (the location of Visconti's 'The Leopard') with a 650-label cellar that is among the finest in Sicily; bar area allows wine-only visits.

Tip: The bar seats offer the full wine list without a food commitment; recommended for solo wine explorers.

Abadia Retuerta Cellar Lounge ★ 4.8 · Ribera del Duero

Sardon de Duero · Monasterio de Santa Maria, 122 Km. 332.5, 47340 Sardon de Duero, Valladolid, Spain

Wine lounge in the vaulted cellars of the 12th-century Abadia Retuerta abbey. Full estate pago catalog including library vintages; the Romanesque stone setting is unmatched in the Ribera del Duero wine zone.

Schloss Dürnstein Bar & Wine Cellar ★ 4.7 · Wachau

Dürnstein · 3601 Dürnstein 2, Wachau, Austria

The historic wine cellar bar of the only 5-star hotel in Lower Austria, housed in a 17th-century castle overlooking the Danube. Over 400 years of accumulated Wachau bottles available in the cellar bar, which is accessible to day visitors.

Domäne Wachau Kellerschlössl Evening Heuriger ★ 4.7 · Wachau

Dürnstein · Domäne Wachau Nr. 107, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria

The sought-after pop-up Heuriger in the baroque Kellerschlössel garden, open only two weekends each summer with views of the Ried Kellerberg terraces. A Wachau-bucket-list evening combining wine flights with traditional regional snacks.

La Maison des Beaujolais Bar a Vin ★ 4.7 · Beaujolais

Belleville-en-Beaujolais · 441 Avenue de l'Europe, 69220 Belleville-en-Beaujolais, France

A Beaujolais wine bar covering all 12 appellations, managed by Master Sommelier Guillaume Mithieux. Open daily from 10am, pairing the full regional spectrum with local macon and charcuterie boards.

Tip: Arrive before noon for a traditional Beaujolais machon: warm saucisson, grattons, and a glass of Morgon poured by the sommelier.

Auberge du Cep Wine Bar ★ 4.7 · Beaujolais

Fleurie · 11 Rue des Quatre Vents, 69820 Fleurie, France

The wine bar of Fleurie's Michelin-starred restaurant anchors the village square. The cellar spans the full Beaujolais spectrum with aged-Cru selections; guests can enjoy wines without the full dining menu.

Au Bon Manger ★ 4.7 · Champagne

Reims centre · 7 rue Courmeaux, 51100 Reims, France

A neighbourhood bar, cave and kitchen on a quiet Reims street, run by Aline and Eric Serva. The focus is small-scale, organic and biodynamic champagne with local.

La Mirande Bar a Vins ★ 4.7 · Rhone Valley

Intra-muros, Avignon · 4 place de l'Amirande, 84000 Avignon, France

The wine bar and salon of La Mirande hotel behind the Palais des Papes. Sommelier-led list dominated by Rhone Valley estates with regular vertical and thematic evenings; tasting events coordinated with top estates.

Enoteca Allegra ★ 4.7 · Sicily

Lungomare, Catania · Viale Artale Alagona 36b, 95121 Catania (CT), Sicily

Sleek Lungomare wine bar opened by sommelier Andrea Allegra after experience abroad; 320 Italian labels with 70 off-list rarities, priced from EUR 25 a bottle, in a refined seaside setting.

Tip: The off-list section includes micro-producer Etna wines not found in retail; ask Andrea to unlock it.

Enoteca Solaria ★ 4.7 · Sicily

Ortigia, Siracusa · Via Roma 86, 96100 Siracusa (SR), Sicily

Ortigia institution since 1987, transformed into a leading natural-wine bar by AIS-certified owners Elisa Merlo and Gianfilippo Russo; triple Slow Wine award winner for best Cerasuolo di Vittoria selection.

Tip: Slow Wine has cited Solaria for three consecutive years for Sicily's best territorial selection.

Locale Firenze ★ 4.7 · Tuscany

Centro Storico, Florence · Via delle Seggiole 12, 50122 Firenze, Italy

Inside the 13th-century Palazzo Concini with multiple floors including a Renaissance courtyard. Ranked 22 on World's 50 Best Bars 2025; sommelier-led pairings alongside cocktail bar programme.

Vino Vero ★ 4.7 · Veneto

Cannaregio, Venice · Fondamenta Misericordia 2497, 30121 Venezia (Cannaregio), Italy

Opened 2014 by Matteo and Mara Bartoli, Vino Vero was the first natural-wine-only bar in Venice. Over 600 labels from artisanal producers; creative cicchetti with unusual ingredients. Canal-side position on Fondamenta della Misericordia.

Tip: Check the chalk-board for the daily col fondo Prosecco pour - usually a different producer each week.

Antica Bottega del Vino ★ 4.7 · Veneto

Centro storico, Verona · Vicolo Scudo di Francia 3, 37121 Verona (VR), Italy

Verona institution combining restaurant, wine bar, and wine cellar. Wine Spectator Grand Award recipient since 2004; cellar deep in Italian and international labels. Daily from 11:00 to 01:00; serious wine list with knowledgeable sommelier team.

Tip: The private cellar tour (ask in advance) shows historic vintages going back to the 1940s.

Tabanco El Pasaje ★ 4.7 · Jerez & Sherry

Jerez centro · Calle Santa Maria 8, 11403 Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

A long-running Jerez tabanco, El Pasaje operates in a traditional wine-tavern format with flamenco nights in a low-ceilinged bodega. Sherry poured directly from the butt; bar snacks of jamon and olives standard.

Casa Balbino ★ 4.7 · Jerez & Sherry

Sanlucar de Barrameda centro · Plaza del Cabildo 14, 11540 Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain

On the main plaza in Sanlucar de Barrameda, Casa Balbino is a long-established tapas bar in the Marco de Jerez triangle. The sherry list focuses on local Manzanilla and Manzanilla Pasada alongside Sanlucar-based producers.

Le Chapon Fin Bar a Vins ★ 4.6 · Bordeaux

Triangle d'Or, Bordeaux · 5 rue Montesquieu, 33000 Bordeaux, France

The historic Chapon Fin brasserie's ground-floor wine bar, one of Bordeaux's most celebrated cellars with 600 references. Flights across all major Bordeaux appellations; full food menu available.

Loiseau des Vignes Wine Bar ★ 4.6 · Burgundy

Beaune town centre · 31 Rue Maufoux, 21200 Beaune, France

The by-the-glass programme at the Michelin-starred Loiseau des Vignes near the Hospices, among the first in Europe to pour 70-plus wines by the glass, curated by MOF sommelier Eric Goettelmann.

Le Wine Bar by Le Vintage ★ 4.6 · Champagne

Place du Forum, Reims · 16 Place du Forum, 51100 Reims, France

The bar of the Le Vintage wine shop beside the Place du Forum in Reims, run by the Papavero brothers, with a vast list of grower and house champagnes.

Le Verger des Papes Wine Bar ★ 4.6 · Rhone Valley

Chateauneuf-du-Pape village · Impasse du Chateau, 84230 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France

Wine bar with panoramic terrace at the ruins of the Papal castle in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Exclusively Chateauneuf-du-Pape producers; sommelier Stephane Bonnet presents guided appellation flights at lunch.

La Part des Anges Lyon ★ 4.6 · Rhone Valley

Presqu'ile, Lyon · 30 rue Lanterne, 69001 Lyon, France

Lyon's pre-eminent natural wine bar on Rue Lanterne, long established in the Presqu'ile neighbourhood. Strong Rhone Valley grower selection with emphasis on biodynamic and natural producers; wine by the glass programme changes daily.

Le Bistrot du Sommelier Avignon ★ 4.6 · Rhone Valley

Intra-muros, Avignon · 18 rue Joseph Vernet, 84000 Avignon, France

Sommelier-led wine bar with one of Avignon's deepest Rhone Valley cellars. Weekly pairing dinners pair seasonal menu to a curated three-wine flight; bottle service available from the full 500-label list.

Sauska Padi Wine Bar ★ 4.6 · Tokaj

Rátka · Rátka 2722 hrsz., 3917 Rátka, Hungary

Stylish bar inside the Sauska Tokaj winery completed 2024, with open terraces overlooking the vineyards. Michelin Opening of the Year 2025 connection; sparkling and dry Furmint are the focus.

Tip: Best visited at dusk for panoramic views across the vine-covered hillside.

Percze Élményközpont Wine Bar ★ 4.6 · Tokaj

Mád · Árpád utca 70, 3909 Mád, Hungary

Wine bar and experience centre in Mád with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the vineyards. List focuses on Szepsy single-vineyard Furmints and Aszú, with small plates and seasonal specials.

Enoteca Butticè ★ 4.6 · Sicily

Politeama, Palermo · Piazza San Francesco di Paola 12, 90138 Palermo (PA), Sicily

Beloved Palermo wine bar where sommelier Salvatore Fanale fields a vast list of Sicilian gems and global stalwarts; outdoor terrace on the piazza is the place to be at sundown.

Tip: Ask Salvatore for his current Etna picks; the underground gems change seasonally.

Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina ★ 4.6 · Tuscany

Oltrarno, Florence · Piazza Pitti 16, 50125 Firenze, Italy

Wine shop and bar facing the Pitti Palace, focused on small-production handcrafted Tuscan wines. Tasting menus engineered around the bottle list; dinner service runs to 22:30.

Enoteca Al Volto ★ 4.6 · Veneto

San Marco, Venice · Calle Cavalli 4081, 30124 Venezia (San Marco), Italy

Founded in 1936 near the Rialto Bridge, Al Volto pours from a list of over 1,000 bottles with a strong Veneto backbone. Wooden-panelled interior plastered with wine labels; traditional cicchetti served alongside regional selections.

Tip: Open 10:00-16:00 and 18:00-22:00; arrive early evening to find a spot at the bar before the tourist rush.

Estro Vino e Cucina ★ 4.6 · Veneto

Dorsoduro, Venice · Calle Crosera, Dorsoduro 3778, 30123 Venezia, Italy

Opened 2014 by brothers Alberto and Dario Spezzamonte at the Dorsoduro / San Polo boundary. MICHELIN Guide Good Cooking designation 2025. Over 700 ecologically sustainable wines from small European producers; cicchetti and full dinner menu.

Tip: Closed Tuesdays; open Mon and Wed-Sat 11:00-midnight.

Millevini Enoteca ★ 4.6 · Veneto

Rialto, San Marco, Venice · Ramo del Fontego dei Tedeschi, San Marco 5362, 30124 Venezia, Italy

Founded 2001 near the Rialto by certified sommelier Lorenzo Menegus. Every bottle is personally tasted and selected by Lorenzo. Strong Veneto and Friuli backbone; also carries grappa, rum, whisky, gin, and balsamic. One of Venice's most acclaimed wine shops.

Tip: Tell Lorenzo your flavour profile and budget - his personal recommendations consistently overdeliver.

Prova ★ 4.6 · Douro Valley

Ribeira, Porto · Rua de Ferreira Borges 86, 4050-252 Porto, Portugal

Founded by sommelier Diogo Amado near Palacio da Bolsa, Prova is a calm jazz-lit room built around a wide-ranging Portuguese by-the-glass list and guided flights.

Tabanco Las Banderillas ★ 4.6 · Jerez & Sherry

Jerez centro · Calle Medina 22, 11402 Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

A lively central Jerez tabanco combining the traditional from-the-cask serving format with an extensive tapas kitchen. All seven sherry styles on draught; communal tables and an open courtyard for the warm months.

Bar Juanito ★ 4.6 · Jerez & Sherry

Jerez centro · Calle Pescaderia Vieja 8, 11403 Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

A Jerez institution and one of the city's best-known sherry bars, Juanito has been serving sherry alongside its famous tapas menu since 1943. The counter is lined with copita glasses and the list covers every style of the Jerez DO.

Taberna der Guerrita ★ 4.6 · Jerez & Sherry

Sanlucar de Barrameda centro · Calle Caballeros 7, 11540 Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain

A traditional Sanlucar wine bar dedicated exclusively to Manzanilla and the lighter Fino styles of the Marco de Jerez. The list showcases almacenista single-cask releases unavailable outside the region.

Bar Cubeta ★ 4.6 · Priorat

Falset · Carrer de la Font 16, 43730 Falset, Tarragona, Spain

Falset landmark wine bar cited by producers and visitors alike as the social hub for Priorat wine culture; deep regional list at cellar-door pricing.

El Lagar de Isilla ★ 4.6 · Ribera del Duero

Aranda de Duero historic centre · C/ Isilla 18, 09400 Aranda de Duero, Burgos, Spain

Restaurant and wine bar with a 450-reference list preserved in natural-condition 13th-century underground cellars in Aranda de Duero. Cellar visit included during service; one of the most atmosphere-rich wine stops in the region.

Castilla Termal Monks Wine Cellar ★ 4.6 · Ribera del Duero

Valbuena de Duero · San Bernardo s/n, 47359 Valbuena de Duero, Valladolid, Spain

The Monks Wine Cellar within Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena. Guests taste regional and international wines paired with dishes; the hotel's own Converso wine is an internationally-awarded limited production Tempranillo.

Tastavin Vinos y Pinchos ★ 4.6 · Rioja

Calle San Juan, Logrono · Calle de San Juan 25, 26001 Logrono, La Rioja, Spain

Small Calle San Juan wine bar using Coravin to pour rare bottles by the glass; a Rioja-deep list matched to refined pintxos.

Leopold Weinbar & Vinothek ★ 4.5 · Wachau

Krems · Utzstraße 1, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Austria

The evening wine bar in Krems that stays open until 01:00, pairing over 100 Austrian labels with a warm kitchen. Wines are sold at shop prices, making this one of the best-value wine-by-the-glass programs in Lower Austria.

Restaurant Löwenherz Wine Bar - Hotel Richard Löwenherz ★ 4.5 · Wachau

Dürnstein · 3601 Dürnstein 8, Dürnstein, Austria

The bar and restaurant of the 4-star Hotel Richard Löwenherz, occupying a former convent in the heart of Dürnstein. Third-generation Thiery family hospitality pairs fine Wachau wines with regional cuisine in a historic riverside setting.

La Table du Brouilly ★ 4.5 · Beaujolais

Brouilly · 26 Montee de la Chapelle, 69220 Saint-Lager, France

A modern bistronomic restaurant and wine bar at the foot of Mont Brouilly with a self-service cellar containing 100+ references. Natural wine list focused on Beaujolais Crus with a strong Brouilly and Cote de Brouilly selection.

Cafe Lavinal ★ 4.5 · Bordeaux

Bages, Pauillac · Place Desquet, 33250 Bages, France

Cazes family-run village bar and bistro in the beautifully restored Bages hamlet, offering Lynch-Bages and Medoc pours alongside traditional Girondine food; popular lunch stop on Medoc vineyard tours.

La Dilettante ★ 4.5 · Burgundy

Beaune · 11 Rue du Faubourg Bretonniere, 21200 Beaune, France

Cosy bodega-style wine bar just outside Beaune's ring road, founded by 'Lolo' formerly of Caves Madeleine. Burgundy-led natural wine list poured beside seasonal small plates.

Le Coq Rouge ★ 4.5 · Champagne

Reims centre · 67 rue Chanzy, 51100 Reims, France

A lively champagne and wine bar on rue Chanzy near Reims Cathedral, serving small plates with cuvees from growers and houses. A favourite of visiting winemakers.

Sacre Bistro ★ 4.5 · Champagne

Epernay centre · 2-4 Place Auban Moet, 51200 Epernay, France

A youthful bistro on the Place Auban-Moet in Epernay with a serious champagne-by-the-glass and natural-wine list. Local, seasonal, often organic plates accompany.

C. Comme Bar a Champagne ★ 4.5 · Champagne

Epernay centre · 8 rue Gambetta, 51200 Epernay, France

The bar side of C. Comme on rue Gambetta in Epernay, pouring dozens of grower champagnes by the glass. Cheese and charcuterie boards make it a full evening stop.

Oenothek Wine Bar ★ 4.5 · Rhone Valley

Centre historique, Avignon · 14 rue de la Petite Fusterie, 84000 Avignon, France

Neighbourhood wine bar in a vaulted 17th-century cellar near Les Halles market. Florence Martin's selection foregrounds small growers and natural wines from across the Rhone Valley corridor.

Le Bouchon et l'Assiette ★ 4.5 · Rhone Valley

Tain-l'Hermitage, Northern Rhône · 16 rue Jean-Louis Souverbie, 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage, France

Intimate wine bar and small-plates venue in Tain-l'Hermitage village, ideally positioned near the Chapoutier and Cave de Tain cellars. Northern Rhone specialist list with bottle shop next door.

La Cave Avignon Bar a Vins ★ 4.5 · Rhone Valley

Centre historique, Avignon · 36 rue de la Masse, 84000 Avignon, France

Underground wine bar in Avignon's old town with vaulted medieval cellar setting. Hosts monthly tasting evenings with Rhone Valley domaines and maintains a strong list of Southern Rhone estates.