So I flew into town to visit my wonderful husband who has been working in the city this week. I came early to maximize time with him only to wind up at wine down by myself while he's making the bacon. I have to say, I love the decor. The bathroom just makes me smile with the sparkling gold walls and floors. Three glasses of Malbec in, I have done a lot of talking and observation of this bar. The staff is very personable and friendly. They all seem to enjoy their jobs, even after the crowd really picked up for happy hour. The crowd was just FUN. Everyone is here to have a good time with great wine (and/or craft beer) with their favorite coworker or friends. No creepy people. No overly drunk people. No BS. read more

Went here for a friend's birthday party, and we all had an awesome time. The staff member helping us was a total gem. She was accommodating, kind, and checked in on us without being obtrusive. We ordered a few plates of meat and cheese with warm flatbread, and it was all tasty, though I hope they add more meats and cheeses to their menu so that there will be more variety, especially if you plan to be here for a few hours drinking and snacking. If you're here celebrating something and want cupcakes, they do use La Luna Cupcakes as their vendor. The "Drink Up!" sign on the wall as you walk in as well as the gold glittery walls in the restroom are perfect for selfies and photos. It's very accessible by foot and not far from BART. Overall, we had a great time and agreed that it's a place we'd return. read more

I came in with a group of friends this afternoon and had an excellent time. The bartender was knowledgeable and helped us pick out which wine we would like a carafe of, recommended some food we may enjoy, and we sure did. Definitely go for the rosé and the pretzel knots. Love it! Keep it up guys! read more

Wine Down is legit one of my favorite bars in San Francisco. As someone who mostly hits dives with $2 PBRs and ornery bartenders (I love Doc's Clock), I didn't think I'd click at Wine Down the way I did but they had me at Weekly Bachelorette screenings. I think the vibe/decor is right- it's very inviting, tongue-in-cheek, sleek but not pretentious. The bartenders are all super knowledgeable and friendly. The wine/beer selection is solid, as is their light snack menu (gotta love pretzels, man). It really nails the balance of neighborhood bar + upscale night out, without leaning too far to either side. I couldn't think of a better place to hold my birthday party in October- Sarah was completely responsive and helpful over email and I absolutely had no qualms or hesitations with booking with them. It was a total success, had nothing but great feedback from partygoers, I even had a chambong waiting for me when I checked-in. I go here with some frequency since it's so close to my work, but I wanted you (yes, you) Yelp users to know that you should come here too. Especially if you're less into NFL games, more into rose ceremonies and 40oz bottles of rose. read more

A little gem right next to work: really cute place! They have a nice selection of wines and we noticed right before we left they have games too in the front. Got 3 different kinds of empanadas to share and they were all real good. Decor inside is very modern glam - it feels like a nice comfortable spot to "wine down". Will be coming back for sure! read more

This is a very fun place to go after work or later on in the evening. Love the wine selection and the two owners are very sweet and hardworking. The Girl Scout cookie wine pairing night was a fun event and I'm looking forward to celebrating their 1 year birthday on the 17th! Also, the bathroom is something to behold. Love all the glitter that they used in that. My gf was a huge fan. read more

Awesome experience from start to finish. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly! Great atmosphere, good wine and good bites. Came in last Friday and the two woman helping us were fantastic. We decided to come back today and once again everyone was awesome. If you want a good drink, clean bar, and amazing customer service check this place out! read more

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Bright and friendly. Love the locally sourced wine and beer. Verrrry knowledgeable about all of the wines and beers (I think they may partake themselves ;) Good spirit and fantastic location. Was in town for a convention at moscone and I think I was there every night after the days activities. Two thumbs up ladies way to keep that small town charm in a big city read more

We hosted a private event here in conjunction with a large conference. Everything was excellent - the event went off without any problems. We wanted a breakfast event and Sarah was very accommodating to open in the morning for us. She put together a great menu (including mimosas!) she was so easy to work with through all the logistics. All the food was excellent and the staff was great as well. We would definitely come back! read more

This is such a special place -- it provides some reprieve from the nearby concrete jungle. Fantastic knowledge from the staff and excellent pours. read more

Wine Down is a small, modern take on the wine bar. It has a techy, clean feel to it reminiscent of an upscale cocktail place, but it never gets too loud. I've been able to make connections with strangers here. It has a very nice selection of wines at reasonable prices. The best feature of Wine Down is the service. Everyone behind the bar is unfailingly friendly in a very genuine way. Sarah, one of the owners, is particularly wonderful. I'm brought quite a few friends here. You won't regret doing the same. read more

I wish I could give this place ten stars. I went in with two other girlfriends on a Saturday evening and to my surprise the place was mostly empty. But the staff was so on it. They were knowledgeable about the wine, food, and products, they took time to talk to us and they had amazing senses of humor. Aaron and Amanda were working and I can't praise them enough. Our group started with chambongs and when we learned about blackout bingo continued to try other wines to fill out our cards. The atmosphere and the staff made it so easy to be there for 4 hours without even realizing we were there for so long- plus they have great games to play too. The space is clean and cute and I recommend everyone give it a try. read more

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This review is long overdue. Wine (and beer). Empanadas and other delicious small bites. Ceiling to floor glitter bathroom. Awesome owners and staff. It's super convenient to walk to Wine Down as it's down the street from our office. I've heard they have black out bingo, but have yet to attend. It's definitely on my list! They also rent out their space for semi-private and private events, which is great for team offsites, bridal showers, birthdays, etc. I definitely recommend Wine Down if you are in the area (or not) and just want a drink or two in a cozy, cute space. read more

I love this place - very clean, open, and an excellent choice of wines - I recommend the Pinot Noir! What I love most is their charcuterie, because it actually comes with a lot of food with a great selection of meats and cheeses read more

This is honestly one of my favorite spots in SF. It is super close to my office and we do team off sites and recover from stressful days here. Everything on the menu is great but their empanadas are AMAZING! Sarah, the co-owner, is extremely accommodating and her staff is very attentive. Overall great atmosphere complete with a sparkly bathroom! read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE. So fun for after work drinks or small events. Bonus: it's female-owned! They've mastered the adult drinking game with their Blackout Bingo boards. To reserve a table for a group, just email them and they'll get back to you within a day or so. You'll have the option to preorder food/carafes, and they'll put a cute sign up for your group. It can get crowded after work, but it's definitely my go-to spot after a long day. read more

Initially, we were excited to try Wine Down, which looks like a low-key, yet classy place to sit down for some quick drinks. Though it's got this cool pop-culture vibe going on, we feel like it lacks a bit in genuine decor and that special touch that gives a place character. In addition, we felt like the service was a tad standoffish. Nonetheless, our waiter (who simply might not have been having her day) seemed knowledgeable and helped us make a choice from the tasteful selection of fun wines (especially the reds). Our choice turned out to be decent, but nothing too special. Thus, overall, Wine Down seems to be a good place to get a very decent (albeit slightly pricey) wine for a quick meetup. read more

Very cool spot. Excellent large wine bar inside as well as outdoor seating. Wine selection is good and reasonably priced. Highly recommend, especially for a group of friends. I'll be back to try their snacks! It's great to see more places opening in this area. Not too expensive and happy hour is even more reasonable. Clean and comfortable decor. Music is the right volume - good place to socialize where you can actually hear your friends talk! read more

Tried out Wine Down for a team happy hour for something new in the area. Nice little spot! Wasn't overly crowded (granted it was a Wednesday), but not all that big, either. I can see how it might get pretty crazy for Thursday/Friday happy hours. They have a couple of big tables and a lot of bar seating. The only complaint I have is it's a bit loud and hard to hear conversation (I guess just poor acoustics), but other than that, place was great and will go back again! Some other things I liked about Wine Down: * Pitchers of good beer (hard to find!) * Small plates/bar bites, including a meat/cheese platter that looked quite delicious * Staff was super friendly read more

Wine Down opened down the street from our place so I was excited to finally be able to try it out. It was good but unfortunately too expensive for two glasses of wine and nuts. Casual atmosphere which is perfect for an after work drink with friends. The staff was really nice and friendly too. My wife and I had the pinot and tempranillo. Both were tasty and we enjoyed the nuts but $7 for that was too pricey for what we got. Good spot for a casual drink of good wine. read more

I want to live here. The wine selection is awesome, including some fun/unique/local wines that you could only really find in SF. They also have beer and delicious snacks. We had the pretzel (definitely get this), and hummus plate (great for sharing with groups). We hosted a happy hour here, and the owners were super accommodating for our group. They have a long bar and also picnic tables. The space is decorated to be fun, welcoming, and friendly. The bathroom is gold glitter top to bottom! I recommend visiting them for your next wine outing. The staff are friendly, the pours are generous, and it's a great place to "wine down". read more

Wine Down recently hosted a fantastic reception for my Company. Great food, drink, atmoshere and service - It's a great space. The team made us so welcome and I couldn't recommend them more. read more

My girlfriends and I came here to celebrate my birthday and we had so much fun! Great selection of drinks and a fun staff! A sweet gentleman was serving us that night and was a good sport as he heard way too much girl talk and laughter. We came on a Saturday night and were the only group in there. Love this! I don't live in the city but I will be back next time I visit! Thank you all for making my birthday special! read more

My coworker dragged several of us down the street to Wine Down on the first day of their soft opening. We thought we were early but the wine bar was almost full at 4:30. There are beer options in addition to wine for those who are not grape friendly. During Happy Hour, drinks are discounted by (only) $1, which is still quite pricey. I had a glass of the Gruner Veltliner ($13 HH price) and it was good but probably not worth the price. Thank goodness my coworker paid for me (thank you, Shawn). The seating is almost all bar style and I wish they would have more tables that would make it easier for groups larger than 2 or 3 to have conversations. The décor was pretty minimalistic but that could be because it was during soft opening. It's so close to my office and I'm sure I'll pay it another visit in the near future. read more

This is the only wine bar I'll ever take my out-of-town friends to in the city. The wines are SO delicious - a few of the best I've ever had. They also have one of my favorite cheeses of my life. The servers are extremely accommodating and friendly. After visiting this bar for several times and falling in love with it, I decided to throw my wife's birthday here. We had our own section reserved for 30 people, and it was AMAZING!! Everyone had such an incredible time! The servers helped set up a beautiful cheese and meat platter, and we drank and snacked until the bar closed. All of our friends had a great time, and they couldn't stop commenting on how much they loved the place. If you are ever thinking of holding an event, I highly recommend it to do it here - whether corporate or birthday! The owners and servers are super-responsive, smart and very accommodating. Aside from holding an event here, it is also just a wonderful place to relax. The wines are affordable, and the ambience is perfect for "winding down" after work. There were a lot of people there after work, but still a lot of space to not feel crowded or crushed. If you are thinking about where to go for a Wine Bar (they serve delicious beer too!), look no further as this is your spot!! read more

This wine bar tucked into the SOMA district is my favorite spot to grab a glass after a stressful day at work. Wine Down not only has a clever name but a trendy and modern interior. The staff is so kind, attentive and helpful no matter how busy it is. My three favorite elements of this bar are the wine bingo cards, Bachelor viewing parties and champagne bongs. Check this wine bar out and you'll surely won't regret it. Cheers! read more

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100% I'm not particularly well versed in wine. Either it's good or it's not and every single wine I've had here is great! The staff, bless their hearts, has even taken the extra time to tell me all about what I'm drinking and what to look out for as I'm tasting -- After I asked them, of course... No pushy wine snobs here! It was like my own private wine tasting. The place feels high-end without feeling stuffy and hip without trying too hard. The last time I was there they were super accommodating for a large birthday group and had more than enough space to simultaneously host smaller groups and couples looking for a quieter place to chat. I'll definitely be a regular here! Bonus points for the gold glitter bomb bathroom and the unicorn on the wall -- Because who doesn't love unicorns and glitter? read more

Such a friendly and warm vibe from the moment I walked in. Attended a Bacheloretee (reality TV show) viewing party and it was a blast. I will be back and so appreciate the warm and friendly service. You can tell that the owners really appreciate the patronage of their customers. Plus, it is owned by three women and the energy behind the bar is one of detail and consummate professionalism. These women have it right and I wish them nothing but the very best. I'd invest. read more

My team held an networking event at Wine Down SF and I couldn't be more thrilled with how it turned out. Sarah and her team were extremely accommodating and ensured our service was 10/10. The wine selection and food was exactly what we were looking for and the bar was set up flawlessly with so much attention to detail. We couldn't have picked a better place to host one of our first in-person events since the pandemic began. Would definitely host there again. read more

My company held a dinner at Wine Down in October 2021 and had a wonderful time. We reserved tables outside but when the cold was too much for our guests, the staff quickly and easily moved us inside. They were so flexible with us and our changing needs. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect for hosting our international guests who enjoy seeing SF's unique and funky spots. Thanks to Sarah and the whole team! read more

Love Wine Down SF. Great wine/ beer selections and yummy snacks. Perfect for events, great ambiance and wonderful service. Owners Sarah and Jaime are amazing and very welcoming. read more

I adore Wine Down. Im a regular here and you can't beat the fun bingo cards as an incentive to keep coming back and the service provided by the amazing owners. I recently had my bridal shower here and let me tell you these ladies went all out and made it a bridal shower like no other I've ever been too. The space itself was amazingly set up and my bridesmaids brought in the special touches that made the space feel like me. Once the guests arrived they kept the glasses full at all times and did not miss a beat. They were even able to get all the guests on board to take a Champbong even our moms and aunts! It was so fun no one wanted to leave so we all ended up staying for their rose all day party because it was too much fun to stop. Hold your bridal shower here and it'll be worth every single penny. The personal touches, the service, and the wine really made it a memorable shower that i'll never in my life forget. Thanks Wine down! read more

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Love this place and can't wait for the grand opening in a month or so!! Been wanting a nice place to go to when we're in the city. Great things coming from WD! read more

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This place has been my go to spot since it opened! Sarah and the staff are always friendly and accommodating. Rarely have to wait to get a glass of wine with how attentive they are. 12/10 would recommend! read more

This place is awesome bc it's never crazy on the weekends and the service is phenomenal. Their tastings are hefty and they have many decent wines. They also have good food options and much of it is a la carte so you don't have to pay for things you don't want. The people that work here just really seem to love the wine and want to share that with you. Also unicorns. read more

Ally is the best! She single-handedly handled a full bar and I never felt a delay in service! She's also super personable and great to talk to. She makes "wine down", wine down!! read more

The service was great. The wine was expensive. We tried several wines and didn't love any of them.

My friend and I were here for the weekend and were so happy we stumbled upon this place. The atmosphere is fun, and everyone was so friendly! We had a glass of champagne and thought it would be fun to do our first chambong. Let's just say we started off the evening the right way! We didn't have any food because of dinner reservations, but I wish we had. Come here it's fun! read more

This is such a fun place to hang out and relax. Great atmosphere and Sarah the owner is amazing , friendly and such a good host. I will definitely be back . Thanks Sarah for such great customer service. read more

Wow! What an amazing experience at Wine Down. I helped to plan a friends engagement party and Sarah was super accommodating from the start of planning to make the bride feel special and constantly checking in to make sure we had everything we needed for the event. All the staff was super attentive the minute we sat down and loved the extra touches of a personalized sign, YAY champagne glasses, and not to mention the food was absolutely delicious. We even had a very private table in the back that made it feel like we could all converse around the table. The bride & guests were super pleased and I will definitely be back! read more