I stepped foot inside this bar for the first time and I was so amazed. Everybody is friendly and down to earth. This place is suitable for anybody that wants to decompress with friends/family and watch football games while drinking some bomb wine! I personally know the owner, Kyle, and he is the right man for the job. The wine business is in good hands! read more

This little wine bar is an absolute gem. I am an official wine and food brat and this place delivers beyond!! The owners Kyle and Patsy will make you feel welcomed and invite you into their home. Wine is amazing, plates of charcuterie to die for and ambiance just lovely. Treat yourself to a wonderful experience! You'll leave knowing you want to bring friends/family to share in this special establishment!!! read more

We walk down to hang out here after putting our name on the list at Burmatown [one block north] to have a glass of wine before B-town calls us with a heads up that the table is ready. They put a lot of thought into the selections here, and the small town ambiance--bikers stopping in, locals having a party in the back, great wine selection poured by a helpful staff, prices are fair, and overall lack of attitude--make this a great place to start to unwind. the appetizers look appealing, but I haven't tried any--saving room for those hoisin ribs at B-town... read more

This was our first time at the new bar-we liked rick's wine cellar and 3 birds was just ok-this place is the same. The server was so forgettable! He barely talked to us, sat at his computer acting as if it was a chore to serve us-no one else was in there so you would think he would of engaged us but nothing-the wine, well the wine selections are good but there isn't a glass of wine for under 15 and the pours are very small. It never ceases to amaze me when going to a wine bar in Marin-they just don't get it. How about you offer some imported selections-it is a wine bar for heaven's sake. You can get great quality wines from other countries at a fraction of the price. Not going back-too expensive for a so so place read more

Awesome neighborhood place for a taste. Great wine and also beer. Friendly staff and relaxed vibe. Light bites also and terrific happy hour.

This place is a gem!! Such a great atmosphere, great wine, snacks and service!! Not to mention they have football on Sundays to appease my husband. Kyle provides great advise with a pleasurable humor! Can't wait to go back. read more

I've lived in the neighborhood for years and the new owner is doing the location justice. The carpet is gone and the service is authentically warm. Oh and the wine selection is better than yours. read more

Really enjoy Zinz. Happened in for the first time 3 months ago, and have been back about 6-8 times since then. Very relaxing vibe, with friendly service. Seems like a lot of locals / regulars go there, but very welcoming when I was a newcomer (and staff always seems to recognize us when we go back and make a point of saying hi, etc.). Nice selection of wines, and a great cheese board to boot. Definitely recommend Zinz for a relaxing and enjoyable time. read more

Cozy, friendly, fine selection, chatty company, neighborhood hang out... Zinz proprietor was welcoming, knowledgeable and really enjoys where he is. It's refreshing and it makes one feel right at home and comfortable at this little wine bar. We were there early so it was quiet, laid back and we had the opportunity of his undivided attention at times. He mentioned some of the raucous good fun that happens there over the weekends and in the evening hours. If I am in the area i am sure i will be back. read more

Super Fun local and warm place to sit and enjoy new wines, good snacks, and make new friends! What a Gem. read more

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Can't beat the price! Friendly and a nice spot. Just needs more foot traffic and some promotion to get this place popping!

Fabulous local wine bar with new owners that have given the place a bit of a face lift (new floors and paint). Great selection of wines to choose from. The owner, Kyle, is very knowledgeable about wines and was fun to talk to. Great place to gather with friends and possibly do events. I think they have a monthly wine club as well. Definitely work checking out! Can't wait to go back! read more

I LOVE Zinz. The proprietor Kyle and his family are amazing host. The wine is superb and the bar snacks a favorite. We love the back living room area for that homey couch + wine mood. The guest are super friendly and a night out there feels like a neighborhood 'Cheers' experience. I highly recommend supporting these fine people pouring us great wine. read more

Excellent wine at an affordable price, in a cosy atmosphere, with a bar owner whose humor and wit reminds me of Bill Murray. I've been twice, loved it both times. It's my kind of Groundhog Day! read more

came in late afternoon and sat down at the bar where place was pretty empty, was greeted properly by the friendly kid behind the counter...told me it was happy hour all day today and offered me his best choices by the glass. I went with a Spanish Tempranillo at $6 and it was good, once done I was offered a taste of a Columbia valley cab which was pleasant from the bartender, I could tell his wine knowledge was limited but he didn't make things up obviously learning on the spot and had a really positive attitude! He also handed me different menus to see what offering they have depending on which day of the week, happy hours, blind tasting, etc... people like that are a major plus for me in the food/wine industry... was told lady outback in flip/flop was "the sommelier", zero charisma and the vibe I got from her was not good when I entered the place, no greeting and look she gave me said A LOT, I could not have cared less but I doubt this is how you want to handle customers being such a recent addition in the area. anyway back to what matters, I had a good glass of wine for the money and was told my business was appreciated. read more

Really pleased to see how much new owner Cindy and her team have improved this place. Good list of wines by the glass and diverse selection of bottles (including for retail sales.) Reasonable prices, enthusiastic staff. Nice nibble options to go with the wines, too. I'm very happy to have the vibe of a friendly neighborhood wine bar here once again. read more

The wine selection is very good always served at the right temperature. I have always had good wine here. Cindy the owner is wonderful and very friendly. The place is comfortable and the local crowd is friendly and seems to enjoy themselves. It is great to have a place like this in the neighborhood. read more

What I thought of this bar--meh... I came over with a friend and was really excited to try it out because of how cute the area was. Not very many Yelp reviews so we wanted to check it out and make our own judgement about this place. Initially, our visit was pretty average until we ordered our snacks from the happy hour menu. TERRIBLE. We ordered the charcuterie plate (I pronounced it the proper French way-not to sound like a douche bag but my friend from France is adamant that we pronounce her language correctly!-but the lady tending the bar made it a point correct my pronunciation with the American version of the word. RUDE.). She then started assembling the plate in front of us with the onion dip that we ordered as well. I know there is prep that goes along with any kitchen but these items were came out of tupperware wrapped in tissues. I also noticed that she dropped one of the JAR pickles onto the bar and continued to put it onto our plate--GROSS. I then watched as they took the onion dip from a mason jar and chips that looked like Ruffles. It tasted like prepackaged onion dip from one of those companies where you can buy it from a package and add mayo. In all, the food was memorable for all the wrong reasons. We ate it all anyways-cause hey, if I'm spending $16 on a single dish, I'm eating it. The guy who was training was really a nice kid though. I did observe that he got scolded for using the wrong glass to serve a lady on the other side of the bar. The lady training him just doesn't seem like a people person and it radiated throughout our entire experience here. We ended up leaving after finishing our flight to go to a more established wine bar. read more

Fantastic! Service great, fun atmosphere, food, and wine! Had a great time here and will return for sure! Bartender highly knowledgable and fun! read more

The new owners truly love this wine bar and have transformed it into the friendly, local wine bar that the neighborhood needed. They have redone the decor, softened the lighting, introduced new slick furniture and social areas, and most importantly, built a fabulous, exciting collection of wine to buy the bottle or sit and enjoy by the glass as the sun goes down. My husband and I just signed up for their new wine club too - these guys know wine and we are being introduced to a whole new world of wine thanks to Zinz.9 read more

The staff is knowledgable and friendly, they have a ​well-curated​ selection of wines and delicious cheese plates.

We stopped in for a quick glass of wine and really enjoyed our visit! Cindi, the owner, was lovely to chat with and offered up 2 excellent whites for us to try. I loved the vibe and the community feel. It is not loud so you can actually talk to one another. It would be a great spot for Book Clubs or girls nights out! We will definitely return! read more

A great place for a small bite and a great glass of wine. They have a very friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a fantastic selection of craft beers and local wines. They also have happy hour 3-7 Monday through Friday, Sunday, and all day Tuesday. The longest happy hour I've found in Marin! We will defined be back. read more

Love this bar, awesome and friendly bartender, great selection and tasty snacks. It's classy and reasonable. I loved spending my Friday night there sitting in a comfy chair chatting and drinking wine. I will be back for sure! read more

Hands down best wine bar I've been to. Great selection of wine and some great beers as well! We got to know some of the staff and will be coming back here frequently! There's a cozy area in back and plenty of space up front....great place! read more

Been there several times and enjoyed it, however I have been disappointed several times to find them closed long after their scheduled opening time. Very inconvenient to have to turn around and go back through traffic for my after-work libation, especially since they are local, and I would prefer to support them over others. read more

It's an amazing wine bar ! We come here couple of times a week and enjoy it every time with the same pleasant experience. Very good wine selections ! Owner Cindi is a very sophisticated ,smart woman to have a conversation. I highly recommend it ! read more