Aged to perfection, Raleigh boasts a vibrant wine scene. Want to know where to sip? Keep reading for 18 wine bars + bottle shops featuring everything from natural wines and porrons to wine clubs and curated selections.
Barcelona Wine Bar, 430 W. Martin St. | Build a flight with a selection of 40 wines offered by the glass or order a bottle for the table — there are nearly 400 to choose from. Plus, have vino poured directly into your mouth with a porron.
Chatham Street Wine Market, 111 W. Chatham St., Cary | This downtown Cary spot has been pouring it up since 2015 and offers a curated selection of small production + organic and biodynamic wines.
DRINK, 215 Glenwood Ave., Ste. A | This neighborhood wine store offers a small patio where guests can sip by the glass while watching the downtown hustle + bustle.
The Hippo Wine Bar, 123 E. Martin St. | This wine bar + shop was recently renovated with the help of Gussie’s and specializes in natural, low-intervention, and estate wines.
Napa Bistro & Wine Bar, 3705 Exchange Glenwood Pl. | This stylish new spot features hundreds of wines and tasty bites to pair.
Postino Wine Cafe, 401 Daniels St. | Equal parts chic and laid-back, this spot is the perfect place to split a charcuterie board, bruschetta, and a bottle.
Raleigh Wine Shop, 317 S. Bloodworth St. | This community fave offers Sir Walt’s Wine Club, a monthly bottle selection carefully curated and only available to members.
RBF, Your Authentic Champagne Bar, 210 E. Chatham St., Ste. 10, Cary | Bring your authentic, bubbly-loving self to this moody champagne and wine bar.
Ridgewood Wine & Beer Co., 1214 Ridge Rd. | Don’t let the construction fool you — this spot is open with 1,500+ wines to choose from.
Seaboard Wine, 1914 Bernard St. | Stop by for a weekly wine tasting at this spot featuring over 1000 hand-selected wines.
State of Beer, 401 Hillsborough St. + 851 W. Morgan St. | Grab a bottle and sammy from this local bottle shop — we’re also fans of the pimento cheese.
Taylor’s Wine Shop, 10005 Six Forks Rd. | In addition to over 1,000 wines, grab a sandwich, biscuits, and live bait while you’re in.
Vinos Finos y Picadas Wine and Tapas, 8450 Honeycutt Rd., Ste. 110 | Choose a South American wine to sip in this warm, intimate setting.
Vita Vite, 313 W. Hargett St. + 200 Park at N. Hills St., Ste. 130 | Pick a cozy spot near the fireplace to curl up with a glass of vino at this sophisticated art gallery and wine bar.
Westgate Wine, 6405 Westgate Rd., Ste. 115 | This store prioritizes a smaller and more curated selection of vino.
winestore, 417 Woodburn Rd. | As part of Village District’s new Sip n’ Shop program, get a glass of wine from this modern store for your shopping spree.
Wine Authorities, 211 E. Franklin St. | Grab a glass of estate-grown wine to enjoy on the large outdoor patio or take a bottle to go.
ZincHouse Winery, 6225 Wake Forest Hwy., Durham | Located on 80+ acres near the Falls Village Golf Course, this winery grows muscadine grapes on site, which will eventually be used to produce in-house wine.
