Wine snobbism is just a retarding force , and to quote one twenty-first - century philosopher , " Ai n’t nobody got time for that . " With so much vino to savour and so small time to taste it , these SF wine bars are keen places to just hang out , and maybe learn a little bit about wine in the mental process . You wo n’t find Robert Parker doing his affair , or onetime serviceman in smoking jackets , or a lot of wine-colored snob attitude at these governance . So if you ’re looking toavoid the whole Bay Area wine - taste experience(which , you know , can be fun from sentence to time ) and just desire to hit up friendly , abject - key preferences for some neat ice , we ’ve get you covered .
Internos
A good neighborhood wine-coloured measure that pours more than just the local varietals , with Italy and France being well - represented on the menu . You ’ll detect a nice mix of local tribe savor a glass and visitant from other areas who have heard about Internos ’ good report . There ’s also a menu full of refined bar nutrient , including a roast cauliflower and Francis Bacon , which … yeah .
Que Syrah
Opened by a local hubby - and - wife squad 10 years ago in the quaint West Portal neighbourhood , this couple has ahugestash of vino with a very external focus ( how they fit it all in the 500sqft bar we ’ll never get it on ) . More importantly , they also have a decent , unintimidating approach shot to the business .
20 Spot
Thisteeny - tinywine bar / restaurant in a former record shop class has a great vibe . There ’s intelligibly some sloshed rivalry in the Mission , but we love 20 Spot ’s miserable - key , cozy background . And all the buzz and attention in the wine-colored forget me drug speaks more straight off to how well - rounded , and worldly , their wine lean is . You definitely need to get here .
InoVino
It ’s no surprise that the wine-coloured list at InoVino is load up with Italian varietals , give that Tuscan - born Claudio Vallani is course the show . Do n’t worry if you ca n’t navigate Italian wines ( it take fourth dimension for even the best sommeliers ) , but you should totally ask any questions you have – it ’s actually OK to do that here . Vallani ’s pedigree and outstanding wine selection will all but secure a enceinte experience , and the simple carte du jour does n’t disappoint either – it ’s chock - full of fresh alimentary paste and pizzas .
Caskhouse
From the surprisingly easy parking to the super - casual setting , Caskhouse is one of the more relaxed bars on this list . credibly not even a unfeigned wine bar by definition , you’re able to snaffle a snack while you enjoy a glass , and even live up to your beer drinker friends with their totally respectable beer list . And if you want a bottleful to take home , you do n’t even have to move the automobile – just hoof it one block to the fun local wine shop , Noe Valley Wine Merchants . It ’s a serious two - fer in Noe .
Bacchus
This tiny precious stone has a great position , but only about a dozen seat . favorable and fun , Bacchus is a great spot for a pre - dinner glass . wander the dice a bit : let the sommelier bang your preferent taste perception , a little bit about your roof of the mouth , and see what you get .
The Hidden Vine
It ’s brisk and reassuring to find an unpretentious wine bar in the Financial District . Most SF wine-colored partisan are already going to have Hidden Vine on their radars , but for those who have n’t walk in yet , Hidden Vine is a overnice spot to lounge for the evening after oeuvre . you’re able to even play a little bocce ball while you ’re there . You have to reserve the court in advance , but we feel like the elbow room they do this , it does n’t come off as snooty … it just gain them seem super effective . Besides , their bill of fare is deep unpretentious : go for one of their bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwich , or a little set of sliders .
Jamber Wine Pub
Jamber is a " pub , " that serves wine in " jug . " In terminus of unpretentiousness , enough order , correct ? Purists might indicate that the wine lineup is a little light , but you ’ll probably appreciate the fact that it ’s just that much more manageable ( it ’s no 100 - page Gallic Laundry wine list , that ’s for trusted ) . Jamber likes to keep it simple , and we really like that about the place .
Yield
baby wine bar to Pause , Yield is a gravid place to stop in for local , sustainably produced wines from family - black market vineyards . And then there ’s theirWednesday - night trivia night , which is just a super merriment , relaxed time . payoff is an excellent option for wine-colored drinkers in the Dogpatch .
Blush!
The Castro is just a great space to masses watch and cool down out . With no bottle over 100 clam , Blush is advanced , but not in your brass about it . It ’s a gracious bar space just off the pavement , with openhanded , call for windows , and a estimable dinner carte du jour ( which let in tarte Tatin , just sayin ’ ) .
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Seann Rooney is to begin with from the East Bay and now calls the Sacramento Delta home plate . He has organized festivals , hosted food events , consulted with restaurants , and written about food , beer , and wine for almost two decades.@RooneySeann
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Hidden Vine
Yield Wine Bar
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