Loved the vibe here overall- the space, the energy, the wine. What I didn't love- ordered pretzels and empanadas at 5:50. Around 6:50, I told the waiter we had never gotten our empanadas. He said he'd go check (note he didn't apologize). He never came back, nor did the empanadas arrive. At 7:30, our friend whose put his card down for our tab has to head out. He checks out at counter. At 7:35, our friend has left and I ask one more time (1 hour, 45 mins later) where the empanadas are. I'm told that they were removed from our bill (at 1 hour and 40 mins after we ordered them, and our friend was checking out). I asked- what about the 1 hour & 30 minutes we waited for them? I didn't get an apology, didn't get the empanadas. really upsetting. We had wanted to stay for another few glasses of wine but left instead. read more

This place is awesome!!! Came across it while looking for bars to go to downtown. It's a small place that has a couple tables outside and also tables inside with a bar. When we went there was probably about 3 other parties there, so it wasn't busy at all! The guy working (not sure his name) was so great! Very attentive and easy to talk to. They do happy hour every day from 3-6 as well which is awesome! They have a decent wine and beer selection, and my personal favorite was the chambong! We also got the cheese and meat plate, empanadas, and the roasted almonds, all so delicious! The almonds were my favorite, they were flavored to perfection. I'm so glad we stumbled upon this place, if I'm in the area again I will definitely be back!! read more

First time at Wine Down after work yesterday and I had a lot of fun, the crowd is nice and the wine is delicious, we bought a bottle of Cab and I literally felt the one glass of wine for a while, it was great quality wine. The staff was friendly, especially for a super busy evening, we were served immediately and waters were poured once while we got settled and once before we left, perfect timing. The decorations inside give the place a very chic vibe, unicorns, gold accents, blues, whites, yellows, wood accents....it has personality and I love that. I took one star off due to the capacity and size. I believe it is a very small space for the amount of people requesting service. It felt like we were really packed inside and it made the "sit, sip, and chat" experience a bit impossible with people literally hovering over you. If I could suggest one thing it will be to have a better system that allows for a better flow of people and service. They also gave us cool bingo cards that they keep with your name on them and when you return they check off wines that you have not tried which allow you to be a part of a "rewards" type of game, thought that was pretty cool! I will definitely be back, maybe not on a Friday evening but I'll be back. read more

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Finally! This little nook of the city is getting something fresh and new. At least it's new to me, since I don't get to SF as often these days. A quaint little wine bar that has my favorite beverage on tap. Uh huh. So many options, pretty impressive for a freshman effort. I had a glass of Albariño and it was just the right drink for a warm, sunny day. Fresh, crisp and chilled. I wish they had wine to-go, but they only have sparkling bottles available. I would've gladly taken a few stills to dinner. That's ok, it makes the "dining in" experience even better. read more

Love Wine Down! In addition to being female owned, they have a most lovely employees working there. There is bar seating with a couple tables inside. You can email them to reserve one. They also have a small set of outdoor tables and do some great theme nights, not to mention their epic "blackout bingo" game. Great variety of wines and beers and a bonus that they serve a light array of food. Bonus: The bathroom is full of goldddddddddd read more

Catchy name and surely needed after the work day flow! Reliever to wine down, indeed! I like that it is tucked away and a bit difficult to notice. A communal outdoor table outside and indoor is all about contemporary vibes. There are side plates to possibly pair with the flattering of wines! Happy hour is happening here. The name says it all. read more

I know it's a wine bar, but we ordered three types of beers and they were all flat and not cold at all. In fact, they were completely room temperature. The food was just okay, but came out within 10-15 min of ordering. We liked the mozzarella and onion empanadas better than the spinach and feta. The pretzel knots were definitely the best thing we ordered, the mustard they use is really good! If I come back it'll be for the friendly staff/nice decor or to try the wine read more

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Our organization hosted their "meet-up" at Wine Down SF. Sarah Garand and her staff were amazing. From planning the details to the day of the event, everything went smoothly. The food is wonderful with an attractive selection of wines. I would highly recommend Wine Down SF for a gathering! read more

My company hosted an event here for the RSA conference last week. As the marketing person in charge of conferences and tradeshows, it was my responsibility to throw this customer event together. I am so glad I had Sarah's help! Where do I begin? First, Wine Down SF is a cute and cozy wine bar on Folsom Street in SF. From my first inquiry to the final event logistics, Sarah was on top of everything! She was always responsive via email & answered all the uestions I had. I honestly could not have asked for a better venue to work with. Second, Wine Down's ambiance is perfect and on point for a wine bar! From the wine bar layout, to the carefully color-coordinated interior decor, this was the ideal venue for our customer event (corporate setting). Even the bathroom was elegant haha 5 stars hands down!! May I mention they put out several vases of fresh flowers to spruce up the ambiance the evening of our event? I would highly recommend this venue to anyone-- not just for an event, but for a nice girls night out or a romantic date in the City. I hope to return in the future to enjoy more wine! Thanks so much to Sarah and the staff for hosting our CipherCloud event! read more

We worked with WineDown for a private event and it was the event of my dreams. Working with their team was so smooth and enjoyable. The event itself went without a hitch. The food was amazing, the drinks were great, and the atmosphere was relaxed, fun, and just all around great vibes. Highly recommend. read more

Wine down is such a great place where the staff recognize you and are super friendly without being overbearing. Ever since I started participating in their black out bingo, my co-workers and I have been going very frequently. Basically you fill it out and at the end of the month you're invited to an unlimited wine party. Unlimited!!!! I will say though that each glass is kind of pricey at around $8-$12. I also wish that there were descriptions of the tastes/notes for each wine. Also, get a chambong read more

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I've been to Wine Down a few times now with friends/co-workers. It's easy to get to on foot or by public transit, and can also be easy to get to by car since there's street parking and parking lots/garages nearby. It's definitely a popular spot for after-work crews. As such, it can get crazy busy and be difficult to find a space (table, seats, standing room, whatever) for groups. That being said, I know *I* am a fan ;) Their wine is on point and they also have wine "bingo" to help you keep track of the wines you've tried off their menu. read more

Chill, cute, small spot to grab wine with friends in SoMa (across the street from SPiN and around the corner from Osha Thai). If you come during happy hour, the carafe is $5 off, and one pours out about 5 glasses of wine (four other friends and I paid ~$10 each for carafe of a white wine). My friend also got a chambong, which is basically champagne served in a curved champagne glass (like a bong). I mean... how else are you supposed to drink champagne?! There are also board games (like the recently popular "What do you meme?"). read more

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Wine Down threw me the pandemic birthday bash of my dreams. My friends gathered safely on the charming patio, drank expertly curated wines, and munched on delectable snacks and cupcakes--a spectacular spread. Sarah and Jaime made planning a breeze and their table and counter service so seamless that it felt more like an elegant house party than a bar. Lots of personal touches, like the best-ever paper crown, chambongs, and festive decor, made the afternoon event extra special. Thank you, Wine Down! read more

Met up with a few colleagues after work here. It was a Monday evening and so there was - thankfully- not much of a crowd and we spend a very pleasant couple hours sipping on wine & beer. Good place to go with a small group. read more

I can't speak enough goodness about the ladies who run this operation. I first discovered WD about five years ago, when a friend and I decided to have joint birthday get together. Since then, I have grown to love Jaime and Sarah for what they stand for as women, minorities, small businesses owners, and, just people with big hearts. I am also delighted (but not surprised) by the creative ways in which they stayed afloat the past few years, while the rest of the world was falling apart :( Most recently, these women went above and beyond to help me organize holiday gift boxes for nearly 100 team members. Timing was tight, and recipients were all over the country, but J & S, and their incredible team, more than delivered. Keep it up guys!!! Can't wait to see what you do next read more

I swung by here for happy hour after work. It's super cute and I love the decor. I sat on their outside patio (so my pug could join), had rosè and a cheese & charcuterie plate. The bread with the plate was warm and delicious. It's a great spot to go with coworkers or a group of girlfriends! I will definitely be back. Ps. Make sure to check out their *sparkling* bathroom. No really, it's literally sparkling and probably the most fabulous bathroom in SOMA (or all of SF for that matter). read more

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This place is my favorite new drink spot! My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this gem on a Saturday afternoon. This place is always packed on weekdays so I'd never checked it out before...But I will definitely brave the crowd in the future! We had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, Sarah. She was so friendly and her wine recommendations were on point! Their menu is unique, there are 8 reds, 8 whites, and a suite of beers available for your drinking pleasure. AND all of their wines are on tap! Such a cool little place, we will definitely be going back!! read more

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SUMMARY: Professionally run bar from top to bottom. We had a farewell party to plan for our departing manager and everything went smoothly. Oh and not to mention, great drinks, and especially GREAT service! BACKGROUND As mentioned above, one of our managers was retiring so we wanted to send him off in style. Wine Down was one of the few places that could not only accommodate a reservation, but was not overtly and outrageously overpriced (hey, we're not tech workers). All my communications with the Wine Down management was via email and a phone call. A space was carved out for us and was marked off as reserved. A party platter that was purchased by us was neatly laid out by the window and got a lot of gawks and stares from passers by and us too. All items in the party platter (cheeses and crackers) were outstanding and very tasty especially the soft cheeses. WINES AND BEER So I was the only black sheep who ordered beer because frankly, I prefer beer over wine. There were a lot of compliments about the wine that night and while I left earlier than most, I heard the next day from my coworkers about the different variety of wines people drank that night. So I surmise everyone enjoyed their drinks :) SERVICE Without getting long winded, service was excellent at the bar. We didn't have to make much effort as different staff member check up on us throughout the event without our prompting. This is always a nice thing and speaks to their staff's professionalism and their management's training. RETURN VISIT? Yes as a group, most definitely yes. We aren't terribly close to Wine Down, but not terribly far away either. But they have a great space, not too crowded, and serve great food and drinks. What's not to like about that? read more

Really great happy hour/after work spot. On a Tues at 6 pm, it had a few groups in it and grew more crowded as the evening went on. It never got ridiculously packed and loud like so many other spots in the area. I could have a conversation w the person I was with by only slightly raising my voice instead of shouting--a nice change of pace. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. They came around about 5 min before the end of happy hour and asked if I would like to order another round before happy hour ended, even though I had at least 1/3 of a glass left. Then, I realized my friend wasn't going to make it there in time for happy hour, and they were more than willing to have me order for him as well. I appreciated the graciousness, as some places frown on the happy hour "load up." The space is also a change of pace from all the reclaimed wood and dark interiors that are so ubiquitous these days. The decor is dominated by a clean white and gold palette, with the gold flecked, white quartz bar dominating the space. There is a good variety of seating - at the bar, large communal tables, and high-top/bar-like seating that faces the windows or wall if you want more private space. They keep a nice selection of domestic wines (white, red and sparkling) and local beers on tap (good range from pilsner to double IPA). Tastes are given without hesitation. They also have bar bites, but I didn't try them so can't rate them. The prices are fairly typical for this part of SOMA. $7ish for a beer. $10-15 for a glass of wine. $1 off all glasses during happy hour and $5 off carafes and pitchers. read more

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Tldr: good for a casual wine with a friend or two, especially during happy hour. Known for their chambongs (champagne shooters) which I'll have to come back for! Came towards the end of happy hour on Friday with a friend. The deal is always $5 off carafes and snacks, like their meat/cheese plate. FOOD Charcuterie: 4/5 They ran out of one of the cheeses which was disappointing. Everything was yummy, but I felt there should have been more for $21, like some marcona almonds and figs. Rose: 3/5 There are only two options of rose. I got the non-bubbly one, which turned out to be not as sweet as I would have liked. SERVICE Great service! Super attentive and friendly. AMBIENCE It seems that this place hosts a number of events throughout the year, as signs around the restaurant were advertising their 12 Days of Christmas celebrations and new years eve party. There was even a small group celebrating a birthday (you can birthday packages through the restaurant). Would definitely come back for an event or to try a chambong read more

Small venue but a wide variety of wines. Perfect for casual drinks with a friend. Plus they offer these bingo like cards you can fill out every time you order a different drink; fill out the entire card and you get to attend one of their "black out" all you can drink events. We had a fun time + all of their staff were super nice. read more

Lots of wine options on draft. So cool. I came here after work one day to meet a friend for a glass of wine. We sat outside at first and when it got cold, moved to the bar. We had a great time catching up as the place wasn't too crowded and was perfect for that purpose. read more

We came to wind/wine down after work and simply loved the place. Called beforehand and Jamie and Sarah were kind enough to section off part of the bar for our group of 15+. Wine was great, charcuterie and snacks were both healthy and tasty (great hummus and empanadas), and atmosphere was fun and lively. The staff is incredibly attentive, knowledgeable about the wine, and just plain friendly :) read more

I have really enjoyed hanging out at Winedown the two Friday I came with friends. The space is fun and casual, the staff is really helpful, attentive, and kind. The wine choices were great, food was yummy, and even when it is crowded you can still have a conversation without yelling! I loved sitting at the bar or at a table. Check this place out! read more

Nice little wine and beer spot in SF, great on Sundays, nice everyday wine and great beer. Nice appetizers and great staff ! Will be back to build up my review... read more

This place is awesome. Simple, clean, and cute decor. Great wine selection, tables both inside and outside and some yummy snack options to munch on while you sip your wine. Came in with two friends to celebrate a work milestone and had to do the chambong -- it was so much fun! The staff was helpful and were so nice in offering up recommendations on the wine. I ordered one of the reds and my friends had the white blend. Everyone was pleased with their wines and it was a great ambiance to be able to talk/catch up. Definitely emptied out by 8ish when the after work crowd dispersed, at which point we decided to not hold up their closing process. Can't wait to come back and try more of these tasty wines! read more

Very cool spot! The crew that works there and very nice and fun!!! Had fun playing Bingo... read more

So fun! So cute! Perfect after-work girl date. We both had a glass of wine and split the pretzel bites, which was perfect. Def recommend for happy hour read more

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Cute place. Chock full of Millenials. The owners are nice. I live right down the street but nobody from my building goes to this wine bar because the crowd is so young. Wish they had a different vibe that wasn't super unicorny with gold glitter walls. The wine is expensive for the lack of decor and unique feel in this bar. They only serve cold cuts and empanadas, which is fine, but the ambiance needs work IMO. Target age group : 21-33 Age group of those living in this vicinity: 31-45 You tell me what's missing. read more

Recently discovered this place a few months ago and I am so bummed it took me this long to find it! It's the perfect spot for happy hour after work, so close! They have all sorts of wine on tap and bottled to choose from and even have a cham-bong (is that how you spell it?) if you are trying to get cray after work. Not bad HH prices and they also have empanadas if you're feeling peckish. We tried 3 different ones and they were all delicious. It's a small place so can fill up quick inside but they have some long tables outside as well. I LOVE the decor here! Glamorous and Pinterest cute! I would honestly have my wine in the bathroom if that weren't gross and frowned upon because the floors/walls are painted in gold glitter. Definitely will be coming back here for more happy hours after work! read more

I went to Wine Down when I was out in San Fran visiting one of my best friends! When I was there a birthday party was going on and it was nice to see that they host events there. My friend is what you can say regular there she is on the wall of fame! They have a program called "Blackout Bingo" if I lived in San Fran I would more than likely participate in it. The staff was amazing it was nice to see them doing Beer Funnels out of unicorns. If you get the chance to do a Chambong they are pretty awesome but be careful not do too many. You could be riding the hotmess express out of there. I do know that I will be back there when I go to see my friend again. read more

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Came here for a birthday and was taken care of by Ally!!!!! Best bartender everrrr! Great wine and great vibes! thank you Ally!!! read more

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Friendliest wine spot I've been to. Ally deserves a raise for the best interpersonal skills and being the best bartender I've ever had!!!! read more

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I don't even know where to start. I love this place. I started coming here because it was so conveniently located - a block from my office. I was immediately hooked. Here are the highlights: 1. Great Wine Selection: The wine selection is on point. I've literally tried every wine on their menu and have never been disappointed. The variety is great, quality is awesome, and many are local! Feel free to be a little more adventurous with your selelction. You really can't go wrong. 2. Woman Owned: If you haven't checked out their story yet, jump onto their website. At least one of the two owners has been there every time I've been. They're awesome and their story of launching the business is awesome. And their passion shines through in the business. Who can beat that? 3. Amazing Environment: Gold sparkle bathroom. Unicorns on the walls. Happy hour heaven. 4. Blackout Bingo: I'll preface this by saying I'm very competitive, and, because of that, I've taken this very seriously. Do yourself a favor and ask for a board when you go. Bottom line: This is a gem. If you're looking for a great happy hour spot or a great glass of wine with your girls, this is the spot. read more

Wine Down has a really nice atmosphere and VERY friendly staff, who remember you when you come back (this is coming from someone who generally dislikes when staff recognise me). They have a good selection of wines (and beer, which I've never tried). The wine isn't ridiculously overpriced for SF - still expensive though, but reasonable for the variety and quality. They have a fun game they call their 'Bottomless Blackout Bingo Bash' which consists of 'wine bingo cards', where you're encouraged to try the various different wines and accrue stamps - the prizes consist of free carafes and an invite to the monthly party for bottomless wine! Overall, it's a solid choice for after-work drinks in a casual atmosphere. They sometimes get quite busy, but there's usually at least space outside and we've rarely had to go somewhere else. Recommend! read more

This is my new favorite wine bar in SoMa! The ladies that own or run the place are amazing! They are super nice and welcoming no matter what size group you are including if you are alone. The meat and cheese feast is super tasty and hits the spot. The wine taps are a great local variety of red and whites. They have an in house drinking game!! It is a black out bingo card that you get a stamp for every time you have a wine. And there are amazing prizes! How can you go wrong? The place itself is super cute with streamers and unicorn decorations. They have bachelor or bachelorette or bachelor in paradise viewings weekly that are just fun! I can't wait to have one of my favorite meetups meet here and since it is right down the street I foresee myself being a regular. read more

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Wine is amazing. Service is the bomb. Empanadas are delicious (mushroom one is the best though) music choice was also on point. Definitely give this place a try!! read more

Wine on tap!!! Such a fun gathering place for wine and beer! Staff was great and overall atmosphere was so fun! read more

Lady owned business. Check. Fantastic wine. Check. Gold glitter bathroom. Check. Gamified wine "Bingo" with rewards such as a unicorn horn hat (ah!), free carafe's of wine, and bingo winner parties? CHECK. I used to frequent a fancy pants wine bar on New Montgomery Street, since the only options south of Market Street in the area tend to be dive bars or restaurant bars. No more! Wine Down is your friendly neighborhood wine bar. These ladies have an awesome selection of vino, and are happy to take the time to make a recommendation or walk you through the menu. They put a lot of care into making your experience enjoyable. My one suggestion is for them to improve the snack selection a little bit, but frankly if they did that, we might never leave. read more