The Riddler
Wine bar · Hayes Valley
528 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Highlights
Sophisticated lounge serving sparkling wine & playful New American snacks in cozy surroundings.
Sophisticated lounge serving sparkling wine & playful New American snacks in cozy surroundings.
"There are now all sorts of Chambong knockoffs on the market, but Pelka says she’s been loyal to the original both at home and at the Riddler, her now-closed Champagne bar in San Francisco." - Priya Krishna
"Champagne bar with locations in San Francisco and New York, specializing in natural wines including Rosé de saignée." - Jordan Michelman
"The crowd at this women-run Champagne bar is about as bubbly as the brut everyone is drinking. But even though this is a wine bar, don't be intimidated: This is a place for the anti-snob. If you've have a particularly rough day, you can special order a cheap glass of white wine filled to the brim." - Jenna Scatena
"If anyone asks me who to work with, its always Hannah Collins and the ROY team,' says Jen Pelka, owner of ROY-designed Champagne bar the Riddler. That endorsement — Pelka is also a partner at restaurant publicity firm Magnum PR — matters a great deal, especially in a referrals-based business like restaurant design." - Caleb Pershan
"the fall opening of San Francisco transplant bubbly bar the Riddler will come with its own organic Champagne." - Stefanie Tuder
