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Wine Bars in San Jose, CA

18 of the 61 wineries, breweries, distilleries and wine bars we list in San Jose are wine bars.

Wine bars vary widely between neighborhood spots with small pour lists and upscale lounges offering deep cellar selections, Coravin pours, and full dinner menus. Some focus on specific regions or natural wines, while others cater to casual drop-ins or offer structured tasting flights. A map pin confirms the address, but it will not show whether the space leans quiet and intimate or functions as a lively evening venue with limited seating.

  1. Hop and Vine

    1435 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126

    Food served
  2. Wine Affairs

    1435 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126

    Food served
  3. Vintage Wine Bar

    368 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128

    Private events
  4. Epicure Club Cafe and Wine Bar

    820 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125

    Private events
  5. Vintage Wine Merchants

    377 Santana Row #1135, San Jose, CA 95128

  6. 20twenty Cheese Bar

    1389 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

  7. Ancora Vino San Jose

    320 W Saint John St, San Jose, CA 95110-2344

  8. FortyEight Wine, Craft Beers and Cocktails

    2050 Gateway Pl, San Jose, CA 95110

  9. Cielo

    355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128

  10. Devine Cheese & Wine

    27 Devine St Ste 30, San Jose, CA 95110

  11. Little Wine House

    350 W Julian St Bldg 4, San Jose, CA 95110-2305

  12. UnWined Wine Bar & Shop

    6946 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95120

  13. Santa Cruz Wine Bar

    Terminal B, San Jose, CA 95110

  14. The Wine Rack

    5768 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123-4540

  15. Forty Eight Wine Bar at DoubleTree

    2050 Gateway Pl, San Jose, CA 95110

  16. A Perfect Finish

    55 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

  17. Village California Bistro & Wine Bar

    378 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128

  18. Vino Vino

    87 N San Pedro St Ste 105, San Jose, CA 95110

Check for bottle shops or food menus. Many wine bars double as retail shops where you can purchase bottles to go, while food offerings can range from simple charcuterie boards to full kitchen service.

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Good to know

Do wine bars require reservations, or can I walk in?

Most neighborhood wine bars reserve space for walk-ins, particularly at the bar counter or outdoor tables. However, smaller venues or popular locations often recommend reservations on weekend evenings if you have a group or prefer a dining table.

What is the typical cost of a glass or flight at a wine bar?

Single glasses often range from $10 to $20 depending on the producer and region, while rare allocations command higher prices. Tasting flights typically cost between $18 and $35 for three to four small pours.

Can I buy food at a wine bar if I am not drinking alcohol?

Yes, almost all wine bars offer non-alcoholic options alongside their food menus, such as sparkling waters, juices, or zero-proof mocktails. You are welcome to sit and order food without purchasing alcoholic beverages.