The Punchdown - Wine Bar + Bottle Shop

Wine bar · Downtown

The Punchdown - Wine Bar + Bottle Shop

Wine bar · Downtown

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1737 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612

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Natural wine bar with small plates, flights, and bottle shop  

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1737 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 Get directions

punchdownwine.com

$10–20

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1737 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 Get directions

+1 510 788 7877
punchdownwine.com
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$10–20

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The Best Bars and Restaurants in Uptown Oakland | Eater SF

"The Punchdown is one of Oakland’s top destinations for natural wine, prioritizing organic and biodynamic wines made with naturally occurring yeast and minimal intervention. The list constantly changes, with flights and half pours on offer so you can fully explore in a laid-back yet sophisticated space. There’s also a small food menu (charcuterie, cheese, sandwiches) and impressive selection of bottles to take home with you." - Paolo Bicchieri

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The Best East Bay Wine Bars | Eater SF

"It’s easy to switch into an experimental mode with the wide selection at the Punchdown. Fresh off a 2022 James Beard Foundation award nomination for outstanding wine program, this is one of the best spots in the East Bay to do a deep dive into the world of natural wines. By the glass pours are available in addition to bottles, and a happy hour wine menu makes exploring the world of natural wines a bit more affordable for those new to the scene." - Dianne de Guzman

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Where to Drink Natural Wine in the Bay Area | Eater SF

"The Punchdown, just above the 19th street BART in downtown Oakland, presents its extensive by-the-glass list not simply by color but by flavor profile: a wine might be described as cherry/cocoa/vivant/glou glou (French for “chuggable,” more or less). The list, presided over by wife-and-husband owners Lisa Costa and D.C. Looney, is thoughtful and flights are encouraged. The Punchdown also has a small but noteworthy bottle shop on site with well-priced rarities." - Sam Chapple-Sokol

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Bay Area Bars and Restaurants That Require Proof of Vaccination - Eater SF

"The Punchdown requires proof of vaccination for indoor drinking, dining, and shopping." - Lauren Saria

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Food-Service Workers Being Laid Off During Coronavirus Pandemic | Eater

"A neighborhood bar in Oakland whose staff faced sudden disruption after local shelter-in-place guidance limited restaurants to delivery. Bartender Jenny Eagleton says the unemployment website was overwhelmed as many employees scrambled to apply, highlighting how impossible it is for service workers to go weeks without wages. The situation illustrates how public-health orders and limited safety nets can quickly translate into acute financial insecurity for frontline hospitality workers." - Jaya Saxena

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Christine Uyemura

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Love this place! Wine and tinned fishes what more could you ask for. Their selection of tinned fish is vast and I love how many different types and flavors there are. They also had some nice non-tinnned fish, empanadas, burrata and spreads. The perfect accompaniments for wine! Everything came with so much warm bread. We probably ordered too much, but no regrets. They are dog friendly and the service was great! I saw they do popups sometimes so I'll have to check those out. Can't wait to go back.

Chaney Janssen

Google
Really nice place, bartender was very generous. Love the natty wine here and the small bites were tasty and fresh.

Lauren Dobias

Google
Awesome wine selection! Such great variety and you can get tasters or a glass, or bottles to go. Loved that I could try orange wine before buying. Area doesn’t always feel the safest. Service is hit or miss. I’ve had amazing servers before. Today I asked the server to close me out, and he served 5 more people before doing so. I had to ask 3 times before he would close me out. Really weird. He also gave me the wrong bottle that I asked for. I didn’t have time to check because he took 10 minutes to close me out so I had to leave fast to catch my bus. He probably would have gotten the bottle right if he grabbed it immediately instead of taking 5 orders in between.

Hussein Alywahby

Google
Great, cute little place. The service could be a little better but I know the servers are also working behind the bar. This can be remedied if you just go up to the bar and order there and sit back down. But I still had a great time! Happy hour prices are great.

Beau K

Google
Amazing wine selection. Like nothing I've ever had before. Awesome staff as well. It's easy to have a conversation there. The food is simple and delicious.

Moises Perez

Google
Excellent selection of wine from all over the world. There wine club is an absolutely amazing I regret not joining sooner love everything they send me. The bartenders are super knowledgeable and great to hang out with.

Johannes Thiel

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The best! If you are in the bay area and enjoy natural wine then you should not miss this gem. The selection is mindblowing with rare wines from all of the world

Kate

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Delicious wine, good happy hour!