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.
I find Sohm’s eponymous wine bar to be a place of star power where Sohm — also Le Bernardin’s wine director — pairs affordable glasses like Lambrusco and Cinsault with splurge-worthy special-reserve wines poured via Coravin (many priced upward of $50 per glass). Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Midtown spot offers a prix-fixe lunch ideal for quick networking meetings and is one of the rarer wine bars in the city with a full back bar for guests who want to switch between wine and cocktails like a Negroni or spritz.
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.
I watched a Parisian‑bent natural wine bar and café prepare to open in Dimes Square at 37 Canal Street (at Ludlow) on May 10. Beverage director Ashley Santoro defines the natural wine program as wines sourced from organic, biodynamic farms that use low‑intervention winemaking methods, with glasses starting at $13 and bottles at $42, and she emphasizes a friendly, educational approach so people “don’t feel stupid [asking] what is sulfur versus sulfites.” Executive chef Nicole Gajadhar has put together snacks and small plates including smoked salmon with a dill cream, radishes and butter, artichokes and aioli, and tinned sardines. Owner Jon Neidich envisioned a sunny corner spot inspired by Paris tabacs — complete with a large neon namesake — that feels like an inherited tabac updated for how younger diners eat and drink today; Le Dive will start with dinner on weekdays and lunch and dinner on weekends (Tue–Fri 5 p.m.–12 a.m., Sat–Sun 12 p.m.–12 a.m.) with plans to extend hours to about 2 a.m. most nights.
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.
