Wine Bars in Austin (2025)
LoLo
Wine bar · East End
Austin’s pioneer for natural wine keeps it playful with a sun-drenched patio, DJs, and low-intervention bottles. Frequently praised by The Austin Chronicle and the Austin American-Statesman, and covered by Eater Austin, it’s an East Side essential with real local DNA.
APT 115
Restaurant · Pershing
A tiny, vinyl-spun apartment bar with a deep list of small-producer wines. Spotlighted by The Infatuation, documented by Eater Austin, and beloved by neighborhood regulars, it’s where attentive service meets adventurous pours.
House Wine
Wine bar · Bouldin Creek
Female-owned since 2008 and freshly replanted in Bouldin Creek, House Wine blends neighborhood warmth with flights, classes, and a broad by-the-glass list. Eater Austin covered the reopening; local critics continue to recommend it for relaxed, inclusive wine education.
Rosie's Wine Bar
Restaurant · West End
Tucked behind Howards, Rosie’s pairs a natural-leaning list with Iberian-leaning small plates and a leafy patio. Noted by the Austin American-Statesman and Community Impact, it’s a Clarksville charmer for golden-hour spritzes and late-night bottles.
Cape Bottle Room
Wine bar · Swedish Hill Historic District
Dedicated to South African wine, this East Austin tasting room hosts lively classes and collabs—Texas Fine Wine has even partnered on comparative tastings. Expect thoughtful flights, biltong boards, and a staff eager to talk terroir.
The Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop
Wine bar · Abercrombie
Part bottle shop, part café, part neighborhood bar, this Crestview hub does weekly flights and community events. Opened in 2023 and featured by Eater Austin, Tribeza, and Axios, it’s an easy all‑day stop for natural-leaning pours.
Golden Hour Cafe & Wine Bar
Wine bar · South Austin
A South Austin favorite for low‑intervention wines, patio snacks, and a friendly bottle shop, covered by Eater Austin and Axios. Happy hour deals make it a savvy stop before a far‑south dinner or show.
The Austin Winery
Winery · East Congress
Austin’s urban winery doubles as a wine bar among tanks and amphorae, pouring 100% Texas fruit. Visit Austin highlights it, and the winery’s calendar is packed with tastings and release nights for a true local-maker experience.
LENOIR
New American restaurant · Bouldin Creek
Behind the beloved restaurant, a shaded garden pours grower wines with Texas spirit. Michelin Guide Recommended per Visit Austin and often cited by Eater Austin for smart bottle deals, it’s a sultry South First standby.
Wink Restaurant & Wine Bar
American restaurant · West End
A veteran of Austin dining with a serious by‑the‑glass program next to the famed restaurant. Time Out has long recommended the bar side, and Visit Austin routinely lists Wink’s special wine dinners and tastings.
Flo’s Wine Bar and Bottle Shop
Wine bar · Camp Mabry
Tarrytown’s cheerful patio pairs nearly 200 bottles with slices from Allday Pizza. Eater Austin, Community Impact, and Axios have all spotlighted Flo’s for approachable selections and neighborhood energy.