Fool's Errand
Bar · North Panhandle ·
Subterranean bar with a Riesling obsession, craft beer, and fine wine
Subterranean bar with a Riesling obsession, craft beer, and fine wine
"The patio at this NoPa wine bar reaches capacity by 4pm most Fridays, regardless of weather. We also like snagging a seat at the bar facing the street—when the windows are open, it’s like being outside without running the risk of a surprise encounter from an overly curious dachshund." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
"Fool’s Errand is the perfect launchpad for a night out on Divisadero. This NoPa wine bar that looks like a small cabin only has a short menu of things to snack on like cheese boards and sardines, which will hold you over if you're waiting for a table at nearby Che Fico or Nopa. If you’re posting up, they have a good-sized bottle list, and a small by-the-glass selection." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, lani conway
"This subterranean wine bar off Divisidero stretches back farther than you might expect from the street and spills out onto the sidewalk thanks to a small number of tables outside. But no matter where you sit, you’ll enjoy more than a dozen options by the glass and even more by the bottle — plus plenty of beer for anyone not drinking wine. It’s a small but eclectic glass list spanning Portugal, Slovenia, California, and Greece, and the bar has a special affinity for Riesling with three options by the glass including two German and one made in California." - Dianne de Guzman
"Fool’s Errand is a wise choice when seeking a cozy bar. There’s an outstanding selection of local beers and wines to be had, including a healthy selection of natural and biodynamic wines. Another area of emphasis: Riesling, with several available by the glass at any given time. A cheese board is an option, should you need one. Consider this a great back-pocket date spot." - Paolo Bicchieri
"At Fool’s Errand, you’ll constantly overhear pairs discussing sibling quantities, upcoming travel, and, if things are going well, birth times. This is NoPa’s requisite first date bar, thanks to the low ceiling and snug cabin-like feel, ample seating out on the sidewalk, and nice selection of riesling. It’s easy to stay for hours and watch the action on Divisadero by the window, or you can down a cider and leave after 30 minutes if your date is overdoing it with stories about their ex." - lani conway, ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1