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The Best Wine Bars in New Orleans

The city’s best wine bars include classic French Quarter wine dens, trendy neighborhood hangouts, and lively backyard bacchanals

by Clair Lorell Updated
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Bacchanal’s wine room.
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by Clair Lorell Updated

Ernest Hemingway famously said that his only regret in life is that he didn’t drink more wine. Thanks to these super wine shops, New Orleanians needn't worry about the same — it may be a city known for cocktail dens and dive bars, but there’s no shortage of wine appreciation (after all, one of the most famous Mardi Gras krewes is named in honor of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine). While not all of these spots serve food, most do, and they all offer a place to enjoy a bottle or a glass, chat about wine, and hopefully learn something new.

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Swirl Wine Bar & Market

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This super wine shop in Faubourg St. John specializes in amazing wines in the $12-$30 range, with a loving emphasis on Italian vintages. Small plates from the delightful 1000 Figs next door are available to accompany your wine selection, best enjoyed at a sidewalk table, great for people-watching. Swirl even plays Saints games, no sports bar required.

3143 Ponce De Leon St, New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 304-0635
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Faubourg Wines

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This sweet shop on the border of Marigny and Bywater on St. Claude Avenue is a neighborhood favorite for small-production wines and newer labels. Grab an astonishingly well-priced glass of wine — there’s a different red, white, and sparkling to choose from just about every week — to sip while you peruse the large inventory, which includes tinned fish and rare spirits.

2805 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 342-2217
(504) 342-2217
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Bar Pomona

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This hybrid wine bar/jam shop is a St. Claude Avenue oddity, in the very best way. Bar Pomona is a cool little spot in the former Shank Charcuterie, which was also funky, that punches above its weight in every way — wine, food, and character. Wines are mostly natural and from smaller producers from Oregon, California, Italy, and South America, and always include affordable options by the glass. Did we mention the soft serve, weekend pastries, and savory specialties like focaccia, salads, and lasagna night? It’s got it all.

2352 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 224-9644
(504) 224-9644

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Saint-Germain

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Sit at the bar or out back at Saint-Germain, the Bywater neighborhood’s tasting menu/wine bar hybrid. Separate from the pre-fie route, wine and cocktails along with a small menu of small plates is available to enjoy in either setting; knowledgeable staff can help guide you through the extensive list of modern wines, from sparkling and pet-nat to Gamay and Montepulciano.

3054 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 218-8729
(504) 218-8729

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Effervescence

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An ideal spot for date night, girls' night, and all other celebratory nights out is Effervescence, a Rampart Street wine bar that sets an elegant, Parisian-inspired scene. With 200+ wines by the bottle and over 30 wines by the glass, it’s all about bubbles and fun here, with chambongs, Prosecco popsicles, and other sparkling cocktails in addition to more standard wine bar offerings. A charming outdoor patio area is lovely for sipping if the weather is nice. 

1036 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 509-7644
(504) 509-7644
Effervescence Josh Brasted/Eater NOLA

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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

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Bacchanal might still be on every New Orleans visitor’s list, but it’s actually one of the oldest wine bars on this list, even if it’s evolved into much more. Beloved for its unique and extensive wine selection, knowledgeable wine experts, and uniquely New Orleans courtyard, there is also excellent food and daily live music.

600 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 948-9111
(504) 948-9111

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Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro

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The French Quarter’s charming Orleans Grapevine can be counted on for its great wine selection and hidden courtyard. Visit for the rare wines, friendly atmosphere, and contemporary, hearty takes on American and French cuisine.

720 Orleans St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 523-1930
(504) 523-1930

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Patrick’s Bar Vin

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Perhaps the most classic wine bar on the list is Patrick’s Bar Vin, an upscale French Quarter opened by longtime New Orleans figure Patrick Van Hoorebeek (who also serves as the King of the Krewe of Cork). Wine is serious business here, with an emphasis on old world varieties and some of the most celebrated wines available. Patrick’s offers climate-controlled wine lockers for serious customers to rent.

730 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 200-3180
(504) 200-3180
Patrick’s Bar Vin

The Independent Caveau NOLA

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The Independent Caveau is as cool as a wine bar gets, a storage unit-like building off the beaten path in Mid City. Husband and wife team Jim Yonkus and Joanne Close handpick a wide-ranging selection of old world and cutting edge winemakers, offering a collection so vast it requires an old-school library ladder to access. The pair’s use of wallpaper and color helps close in the high ceilings, creating a cozy nook for a bar at the end of the space where customers can enjoy a bottle and specialty meats and cheeses.

1226 S White St, New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 702-8033
(504) 702-8033

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Oak

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This sophisticated Uptown wine bar with some of the best bottles in town is a neighborhood favorite with nearly a hundred bottles and crafty bartenders. Low-key and with live music on the weekends, it’s a good spot if someone in the group isn’t a wine fan — the cocktails are excellent.

8118 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 302-1485
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Pluck Wine Bar & Restaurant

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Pluck is one of the city’s newer wine bars, a chic Warehouse District gem opened by sommelier Skye LaTorre in 2021. Pluck offers indoor and romantic courtyard dining and around 20 wines by the glass, not to mention an extensive bottle list with natural and orange varieties included. A creative menu developed by chef consultant Heathcliffe Hailey pairs with the bar’s thoughtful approach to wine drinking and education.

722 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 233-9780
(504) 233-9780

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The Tell Me Bar

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A lush, sultry spot tucked away on a dead-end street in the LGD has taken over New Orleans’s wine scene. The Tell Me Bar, the city’s newest natural wine bar, highlights mostly young, small-production labels specializing in low-intervention winemaking — at least 10 wines by the glass, and dozens more by the bottle on an ever-changing menu. There are DJs every Saturday, a menu of tinned fish snacks from brands like Fishwife and Jose Gourmet (as well as Cajun caviar service with Zapp’s potato chips), and food pop-ups Wednesday through Saturday. It’s an undeniably cool spot, but not one to be intimidated by — the staff is friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable.

1235 St Thomas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Inside the Tell Me Bar.
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The Delachaise Wine Bar

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The  Delachaise wine bar is a longtime locals favorite, with its charcuterie options, terrific house pours, and seating along a tree-draped stretch of St. Charles Avenue. Customers also love that of the 350 or so wines offered, 36 of them are priced at $36 or less.

3442 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-0858
(504) 895-0858
A night at popular wine bar The Delachaise
The Delachaise.
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Second Vine Wine

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Now in its new digs on Magazine Street (after closing on Touro Street), Second Vine owner Troy Gant is keeping this gem going Uptown with the help of noted sommelier Roxy Eve Narvaez. The Magazine Street shop offers frequent wine tastings, a reasonably priced selection, and a warm, friendly atmosphere. A private room in the back can be reserved for parties, like at the old shop, and surely offers the same great times.

4212 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 354-9125
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Stained Glass Wine House

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Stained Glass is a different kind of wine bar, and not just because it’s self-serve (see also WINO in the Warehouse District). Owners Rick Davis and his wife, Tasha Davis, along with two friends, set out to create a space that was easygoing and accessible for curious wine drinkers, and they’ve done just that with this hip spot in downtown Gretna. Offering 24 wines on tap, beer, and Basque-inspired snacks, it’s already a Bachelorette and birthday party destination.

201 Huey P Long Ave Suite A, Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 812-0930
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce De Leon St, New Orleans, LA 70119

This super wine shop in Faubourg St. John specializes in amazing wines in the $12-$30 range, with a loving emphasis on Italian vintages. Small plates from the delightful 1000 Figs next door are available to accompany your wine selection, best enjoyed at a sidewalk table, great for people-watching. Swirl even plays Saints games, no sports bar required.

3143 Ponce De Leon St, New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 304-0635
(504) 304-0635

Faubourg Wines

2805 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

This sweet shop on the border of Marigny and Bywater on St. Claude Avenue is a neighborhood favorite for small-production wines and newer labels. Grab an astonishingly well-priced glass of wine — there’s a different red, white, and sparkling to choose from just about every week — to sip while you peruse the large inventory, which includes tinned fish and rare spirits.

2805 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 342-2217
(504) 342-2217
Faubourg Wines

Bar Pomona

2352 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

This hybrid wine bar/jam shop is a St. Claude Avenue oddity, in the very best way. Bar Pomona is a cool little spot in the former Shank Charcuterie, which was also funky, that punches above its weight in every way — wine, food, and character. Wines are mostly natural and from smaller producers from Oregon, California, Italy, and South America, and always include affordable options by the glass. Did we mention the soft serve, weekend pastries, and savory specialties like focaccia, salads, and lasagna night? It’s got it all.

2352 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 224-9644
(504) 224-9644

Saint-Germain

3054 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

Sit at the bar or out back at Saint-Germain, the Bywater neighborhood’s tasting menu/wine bar hybrid. Separate from the pre-fie route, wine and cocktails along with a small menu of small plates is available to enjoy in either setting; knowledgeable staff can help guide you through the extensive list of modern wines, from sparkling and pet-nat to Gamay and Montepulciano.

3054 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 218-8729
(504) 218-8729

Effervescence

1036 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116

An ideal spot for date night, girls' night, and all other celebratory nights out is Effervescence, a Rampart Street wine bar that sets an elegant, Parisian-inspired scene. With 200+ wines by the bottle and over 30 wines by the glass, it’s all about bubbles and fun here, with chambongs, Prosecco popsicles, and other sparkling cocktails in addition to more standard wine bar offerings. A charming outdoor patio area is lovely for sipping if the weather is nice. 

1036 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 509-7644
(504) 509-7644
Effervescence Josh Brasted/Eater NOLA

Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

600 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

Bacchanal might still be on every New Orleans visitor’s list, but it’s actually one of the oldest wine bars on this list, even if it’s evolved into much more. Beloved for its unique and extensive wine selection, knowledgeable wine experts, and uniquely New Orleans courtyard, there is also excellent food and daily live music.

600 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 948-9111
(504) 948-9111

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro

720 Orleans St, New Orleans, LA 70116

The French Quarter’s charming Orleans Grapevine can be counted on for its great wine selection and hidden courtyard. Visit for the rare wines, friendly atmosphere, and contemporary, hearty takes on American and French cuisine.

720 Orleans St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 523-1930
(504) 523-1930

Patrick’s Bar Vin

730 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Perhaps the most classic wine bar on the list is Patrick’s Bar Vin, an upscale French Quarter opened by longtime New Orleans figure Patrick Van Hoorebeek (who also serves as the King of the Krewe of Cork). Wine is serious business here, with an emphasis on old world varieties and some of the most celebrated wines available. Patrick’s offers climate-controlled wine lockers for serious customers to rent.

730 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 200-3180
(504) 200-3180
Patrick’s Bar Vin

The Independent Caveau NOLA

1226 S White St, New Orleans, LA 70125

The Independent Caveau is as cool as a wine bar gets, a storage unit-like building off the beaten path in Mid City. Husband and wife team Jim Yonkus and Joanne Close handpick a wide-ranging selection of old world and cutting edge winemakers, offering a collection so vast it requires an old-school library ladder to access. The pair’s use of wallpaper and color helps close in the high ceilings, creating a cozy nook for a bar at the end of the space where customers can enjoy a bottle and specialty meats and cheeses.

1226 S White St, New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 702-8033
(504) 702-8033

Oak

8118 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118

This sophisticated Uptown wine bar with some of the best bottles in town is a neighborhood favorite with nearly a hundred bottles and crafty bartenders. Low-key and with live music on the weekends, it’s a good spot if someone in the group isn’t a wine fan — the cocktails are excellent.

8118 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 302-1485
(504) 302-1485

Pluck Wine Bar & Restaurant

722 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Pluck is one of the city’s newer wine bars, a chic Warehouse District gem opened by sommelier Skye LaTorre in 2021. Pluck offers indoor and romantic courtyard dining and around 20 wines by the glass, not to mention an extensive bottle list with natural and orange varieties included. A creative menu developed by chef consultant Heathcliffe Hailey pairs with the bar’s thoughtful approach to wine drinking and education.

722 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 233-9780
(504) 233-9780

The Tell Me Bar

1235 St Thomas St, New Orleans, LA 70130

A lush, sultry spot tucked away on a dead-end street in the LGD has taken over New Orleans’s wine scene. The Tell Me Bar, the city’s newest natural wine bar, highlights mostly young, small-production labels specializing in low-intervention winemaking — at least 10 wines by the glass, and dozens more by the bottle on an ever-changing menu. There are DJs every Saturday, a menu of tinned fish snacks from brands like Fishwife and Jose Gourmet (as well as Cajun caviar service with Zapp’s potato chips), and food pop-ups Wednesday through Saturday. It’s an undeniably cool spot, but not one to be intimidated by — the staff is friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable.

1235 St Thomas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Inside the Tell Me Bar.
Randy Schmidt/Eater NOLA

The Delachaise Wine Bar

3442 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

The  Delachaise wine bar is a longtime locals favorite, with its charcuterie options, terrific house pours, and seating along a tree-draped stretch of St. Charles Avenue. Customers also love that of the 350 or so wines offered, 36 of them are priced at $36 or less.

3442 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-0858
(504) 895-0858
A night at popular wine bar The Delachaise
The Delachaise.
Josh Brasted/Eater NOLA

Second Vine Wine

4212 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Now in its new digs on Magazine Street (after closing on Touro Street), Second Vine owner Troy Gant is keeping this gem going Uptown with the help of noted sommelier Roxy Eve Narvaez. The Magazine Street shop offers frequent wine tastings, a reasonably priced selection, and a warm, friendly atmosphere. A private room in the back can be reserved for parties, like at the old shop, and surely offers the same great times.

4212 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 354-9125
(504) 354-9125

Stained Glass Wine House

201 Huey P Long Ave Suite A, Gretna, LA 70053

Stained Glass is a different kind of wine bar, and not just because it’s self-serve (see also WINO in the Warehouse District). Owners Rick Davis and his wife, Tasha Davis, along with two friends, set out to create a space that was easygoing and accessible for curious wine drinkers, and they’ve done just that with this hip spot in downtown Gretna. Offering 24 wines on tap, beer, and Basque-inspired snacks, it’s already a Bachelorette and birthday party destination.

201 Huey P Long Ave Suite A, Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 812-0930
(504) 812-0930

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