Wine Bars in New York (2025)

A tiny East Village trailblazer where the list leans adventurous—think 250+ bottles and an unusually deep orange-wine lineup—paired with Eastern European‑inflected small plates. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and praised by local food critics for its personality‑driven program.

A Cobble Hill pioneer that helped define Brooklyn’s natural‑wine scene, June balances a globe‑spanning list with thoughtful, seasonal plates and a backyard that locals love. Frequently highlighted by Resy as a city essential for natural wine.

Midtown’s relaxed living‑room for serious wine: dozens by the glass, flights, and a bottle list guided by Le Bernardin’s famed wine director. Featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s best wine bars, it’s where Broadway crowds and collectors converge over smart pours.

A Lower East Side mainstay since 2008, celebrated for natural wines, late hours, and its beloved oyster happy hour. Frequently cited by travel editors as a quintessential LES wine hang; the room still feels like a candlelit neighborhood haunt.

Retail pro turned wine bar, Parcelle pairs design‑forward lounges with a 500‑bottle list that thoughtfully mixes classics and discoveries, with many options under $100. Spotlighted by Condé Nast Traveler and known for classes and one‑off tastings.

Dimes Square’s Paris‑tabac‑inspired hangout pours low‑intervention wines alongside tartare, tinned fish, and other bistro snacks. Covered by Eater and praised for channeling downtown energy without losing the fun of a neighborhood bar à vin.

Williamsburg’s menu‑free wine bar where staff dial in your tastes and pour accordingly—best enjoyed in the backyard or as the music turns up inside. A regular on Eater’s natural‑wine lists, with an East Village sibling for later‑night vibes.

A Bushwick favorite from illustrator Cerise Zelenetz, this playful bar layers a rooftop hang with a downstairs red‑glow room, priced for sipping and snacking. Recommended by Eater and loved by locals for easygoing natural wines and a sunset view.

Downstairs from Nolita’s wood‑fire institution, the brick‑and‑stone enoteca pours Italy across styles, with salumi, cheeses, and snacks that match the rustic space. Time Out and other locals flag it for an authentic, low‑lit sip below street level.

A West Village charmer pouring 100+ wines by the glass, with tastings and flights that make learning feel like play. Noted by city critics for an unusually broad by‑the‑glass program and a friendly, unpretentious team.

Eben Lillie’s LES spot spotlights small‑production, low‑intervention bottles with a soft spot for amber wines; there’s a snug room, knowledgeable staff, and snacky plates. Featured in Vogue’s natural‑wine guide as a go‑to for curious drinkers.

Part Italian vineria, part neighborhood living room, this Williamsburg spot dives deep on natural wine—thousands of options by the glass—alongside handmade pastas and salumi. Praised by local reviewers for warm guidance through an audacious list.