The 7 Best Wine Bars in New York City

From upmarket wine bars run by wine connoisseurs, to small, intimate wine bars that focus on the ambience they create as well as the wine they serve. New York City is one of the best places to sample both local and international wines, and its resident wine bars offer a tasting experience and a chance to catch up with friends.

Wined and dined: The best wine bars in NYC

7. Amelie Wine Bar

Right in the heart of one of Manhattan’s trendiest neighbourhoods, the West Village, Amelie Wine Bar is an intimate and unsuspecting little wine bar that has earned praise across social media and several media outlets. Offering a wide selection of wines, small plates and charcuterie to accompany, and specialist cocktails, Amelie attracts a varied crowd that wants to create their own perfect night out. With a dimly-lit bar, eclectic and lively crowds and a strong focus on delivering high-quality service and drinks, Amelie is a top spot for wine lovers.

6. Farra Bar

Another small-scale but highly-praised wine bar in the city, Farra has a Michelin-starred sister restaurant that it shares its passion for wine and creativity with, but the bar deserves to be celebrated and well-known in its own right for the wine that it serves and the atmosphere it offers. It features an upscale menu that includes the best quality seafood, and an extensive wine list that’ll leave you spoilt for choice. Farra has that special feeling of a quaint neighbourhood wine bar.

5. Ruffian Bar

Offering more than 250 natural wines and a number of variations, Ruffian Bar is fast becoming one of the best and most talked-about wine bars in the city. Located in the hip and lively East Village, Ruffian Bar offers a laid-back and sophisticated dining experience, which is vibrant enough to satisfy those who are looking for a livelier night out, but calm enough to appeal to those who want a night of chatting and sipping. Ruffian also offers wines from across the world with an emphasis on Eastern European influences, allowing you to sample a taste of different cultures without having to leave New York. 

4. Cherry on Top

This wine bar offers a varied selection of natural wines, which you’ll want to savour every drop of from the rooftop terrace that offers stunning views of the city– what more could you ask for from a wine bar? 

Aptly named, Cherry on Top satiates both your hunger and your thirst, with a simple and unpretentious a la carte menu to accompany your tipple that won’t break the bank. At its core, Cherry on Top is a must-visit wine bar in one of New York’s most hip and edgy neighbourhoods. 

3. June Wine Bar

Date night heaven, June Wine Bar offers the best selection of natural wines in a dark and inviting atmosphere. Having only been open for around a decade, June Wine Bar is steadily growing in popularity among both locals and tourists and making a name for itself amongst stiff competition. Arguably the best thing about June Wine Bar is its thoughtfully and expertly curated wine list, offering variations of top-quality reds and whites from several international locations, plus the happy hour that takes place until 7pm each day.

2. Aldo Sohm Bar

Aldo Sohm is created with the wine connoisseur in mind– those who enjoy wine tasting, or sampling bottles from far corners of the world that have made their way to this bar, or simply those who want to sit and soak up the incredible atmosphere while enjoying a premium service like no other. Aldo Sohm, a celebrated winemaker and sommelier, fronts this bar, and his passion and advocacy for wine are showcased throughout the entire bar, from the decor and ambience to every glass that is poured. 

1. Four Horsemen Bar

Number one on our list is the highly praised and reviewed Four Horsemen Bar in Brooklyn. Quite simply, this is a snug, modern and hip place to drink wine in a vibrant location, which is something that every wine lover surely seeks. Four Horsemen has also earned itself a Michelin Star, which tells you quite a bit about its reputation and the quality of the food and wines they serve. Known across New York as having one of the best wine lists around, it’s a must-visit destination for every wine lover, connoisseur or novice in the area.