Whether you're looking to develop your palate or simply want a good glass of wine, Los Angeles has plenty of wine bars to choose from. See below for the best spots for natural wine lovers, expert connoisseurs, East Side drinkers, Westside revelers and more.
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Website/ 32039 Agoura Rd 91361
Feel like you’ve escaped to Europe without leaving the city just at Westlake Village Inn’s onsite wine bar. Also serving a variety of small plates, explore its global wine list through a flight or glass of your choice. Come in on the right day and you also might happen upon live music, happy hour with a winemaker and more exciting events.
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Website/ 4628 Hollywood Blvd 90027
Cozy and welcoming might not be the first two descriptors you think of for anything associated with Hollywood Boulevard, but it perfectly captures this Los Feliz wine bar located right along the famous street. Bar Covell is the kind of place that works for afternoon weekend hangs with friends, intimate first dates or even a last-minute pop-in with your family. All you have to do is let the bartender know what sort of wine you like and they’ll do the rest.
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Website/ 12023 Ventura Blvd 91604
Vintage Wine + Eats is about two things: community and good wine. The Studio City establishment regularly hosts “wine school,” book clubs, holiday parties, food pop-ups, occasional karaoke and more. Even better, it's home to a rotating selection of more than 50 wines by the glass curated by sommelier Rebecca Rose Phillips. Consider stopping by $10 Grilled Cheese Wednesdays; Italiano Tuesdays (pasta and salad for $20, plus a carafe of house wine for $25) or Sunday Funday for the $10 Drive Thru Burger.
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Website/ 12518 Burbank Blvd 91607
Don’t you go thinking “local watering hole” can only describe breweries, taverns and pubs. The label goes for wine bars too, as evidenced by Mirabelle. The Valley Village spot boasts a robust wine list that will please any kind of palette. Furthermore, whether cozy at the bar or outside on the lively patio, you’ll relish in Mirabelle’s vibrant energy.
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Website/ 903 Westbourne Dr 90069
A wine bar with a twinkle-lit tree in the center and a library-influenced aesthetic—need we say more? V Wine Room is quietly tucked away between the hustle and bustle of Santa Monica and Sunset Boulevards. Set inside a building formerly part of the L.A. County Library system, stacks of books rise high above the central bar top and tables fit for tasty morsels and rounds of vino. The extensive wine list jumps from France, Italy and Germany to Napa, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara and more.
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With locations in West Hollywood and Brentwood, A.O.C. Wine Bar offers sensational wine and must-try small plates to create an enhancing wine experience. Business duo Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne embarked on this pioneering wine bar to ensure a place for customers to enjoy pristine food and sustainable, organic and biodynamic wines. With a garden setting and a cozy indoor wine room, A.O.C. is a great place to sit back and relax with friends.
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Website/ 8310 W 3rd Street 90048
If you love wine and are interested in learning more about it, Melanie Wine Bar in Mid-Wilshire is the perfect spot for you. Dedicated to being an approachable environment, this wine bar celebrates curiosity and goes against the grain of a typical stuffy wine bar. With food and wine both inspired by French and Italian culture, Melanie Wine Bar has a delightful menu worth exploring.
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Website/ 128 E. 6th St 90014
Also taking a stand against stereotypical wine bars, Mignon in DTLA considers themselves an oasis for wine lovers who want to shake things up from a normal bar scene. Decorated with bright flower bouquets in wine bottle vases, Mignon brightens the world of wine drinking. Since they only accept walk-ins, you’ll want to arrive early to secure a chance to taste their organic wines and gourmet cheeses.
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Website/ 1010 N La Brea Ave 90302
The first and only wine bar in Inglewood, 1010 Wine and Events provides an upscale wine bar experience accompanied by shareable appetizers, salad options and a small selection of entrees. Sister duo Leslie and LeAnn Jones started 1010 because they were tired of having to go outside their neighborhood everytime they wanted to enjoy a nice night out with some wine. Thus, they worked to curate a menu to satisfy their needs as well as the community’s. P.S., if you decide to give 1010 a try, go on a Thursday night when happy hour is from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Website/ 2150 W. Sunset Blvd 90026
This Echo Park wine bar draws you in with its dark, romantic atmosphere and rustic wood finishes. Be sure to grab a bite beforehand, though because the only items on Bar Bandini’s menu are drinks. Open until 2 a.m. everyday, this wine bar is conducive to late night adventures alongside natural and organic wines. If you swing by on a Wednesday, expect a comedy show at 8 p.m. to enrich your wine experience.
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Website/ 1135 N Alameda St 90012
Oriel Wine Bar, a hidden Chinatown gem, has a great variety of wines including special organic and biodynamic wine offerings. French-inspired dishes such as French onion soup and duck confit parmentier help add to the cozy atmosphere of Oriel, making it a great spot for a romantic evening or an intimate gathering of friends.
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Website/ 868 S Olive St 90014
At Good Clean Fun in DTLA, say goodbye to pesticides, chemicals and other additives and enjoy natural wine made from organic grapes. Dedicated to clean drinking, they also offer beer, cider, hard seltzer and more beverages made with the same principles of their natural wine. To pair with their organic drinks, Good Clean Fun offers Baja Med dishes––a fusion of Mexican, Mediterranean and East Asian cuisines––for the perfect culmination of Southern California culture.
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Website/ 1314 7th St 90401
Esters Wine Shop and Bar celebrates leisure with a light and airy atmosphere perfect for friendly gatherings. With over 250 wine selections including vintage offerings, Esters has all the makings for a high-end wine bar without the pretension. Pair your certified organic and biodynamic wine with French bistro classics made from the best ingredients. Be sure to check out Esters on a Sunday during their wine tastings or on a Monday for cellar night.
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