Best Wine Bars In Los Angeles

(credit: Vendemia Winery)

When it comes to Los Angeles, we can without a doubt say that this city loves its wine. Whether red, white, sparkling, or rose, Angelenos have a thing for wine that won't be going away anytime soon. From Santa Monica to Downtown and each city in between, we've gathered a list of the best wine bars Los Angeles has to offer.

Wally's
447 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 475-3540
www.wallysbeverlyhills.com

Wally's in Beverly Hills might just be the hottest wine bar in Los Angeles. Whether or not it's your first time visiting or not, upon walking in, you'll be amazed at the vast selection of wines by the bottle and the beautiful interior space. While Wally's has outposts dedicated to purchasing wine and bringing it home, the Beverly Hills location is all about being a wine bar and a place to come in and purchase a great bottle to take home. If you decide to stay, which most do, you'll be treated to a worldwide assortment of the finest collection of wine, spirits and specialty foods to indulge in. Wally's Beverly Hills transforms the combination of food and wine to an entirely new dimension. Sourcing the world's finest ingredients, it stocks over 2,500 wines, and has a huge assortment of wines by the glass for you to take part in with friends. This is one wine bar you will surely keep coming back to!

Sonoma Wine Garden
Santa Monica Place
395 Santa Monica Pl, #300
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(424) 214-4560
www.sonomawinegarden.com

With an indoor/outdoor setting that rivals the best, Sonoma Wine Garden is easily one of Los Angeles' best wine bars in the city. The sprawling outdoor patio where patrons sip down wine and dine on delicious Mediterranean bites is just one of the many draws here though. In addition to offering its wide selection of Californian wines, they also offer bottles and wine by the glass on many international wines. If you find yourself enjoying the wine here so much, you can even join their wine club. For a $25 membership, you'll get special discounts as well as a priority notification and discounted tickets when their wine tasting dinners and events happen. But, if you bring a date that doesn't love wine as much as you, fear not. The bar offers an extensive listing of cocktails and spirits. Make sure to stop by for happy hour Monday thru Friday from 3:30-6:30pm as well as on the weekends for brunch where you'll enjoy bottomless champagne. The view of the Pacific Ocean from its patio is unrivaled at any wine bar in the city day or night.

AOC
8700 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 859-9859
www.aocwinebar.com

With its move to its more charming location, AOC Wine Bar stepped up its charming wine bar vibe. Serving small plates of Mediterranean California inspired dishes alongside an impressive wine list, its a great place for a date, or with a group of friends to sip on some great reds or whites. In fact, the restaurant/wine bar boasts over 50 wines by the glass, as well as cheeses from around the world. Their wine list includes everything from Napa Valley wines to Rose's from the Sonoma Coast, Reds from Paso Robles and the Santa Maria Valley and elsewhere in the world. Add in their outdoor patio with its Mediterranean charm, and you will be hard pressed not to want to come back for a second, third and fourth time.

Vintage Enoteca
7554 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 512-5278
www.vintageenoteca.com

A small wine bar overlooking the Sunset Strip, you might walk or drive right past Vintage Enoteca. But, you'd be missing out if you did. A great place to bring a date, this casual Hollywood wine bar serves up boutique wine, as well as beer with its Italian small bites. What's on the wine menu? Sparkling wine from Spain, Germany and France, as well as white and red wine from all over the world, including Rhone, France. For a small place, it definitely packs a big wine punch with its fine selection of worldly wines. View their full menu here.

Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 660-4400
www.barcovell.com

Sitting in the heart of Hollywood, Bar Covell is one of the more popular wine spots in LA these days. And, for good reason. Attracting hundreds of patrons nightly, the name of the game here is the service. In fact, servers won't just hand you the menu and let you pick something if you're an inexperienced wine drinker. They'll help figure out your mood, and other characteristics in order to guide you to the best selection. After all, their selection of over 150 wines can be pretty overwhelming! Once you've chosen a wine, the bar offers other eats that go perfectly with your red, white, rose or sparkling wine. Olives and almonds, tater tots with Sriracha, vegetable salads, as well as cheeses from around the world are at your disposal. They even offer desserts like a croissant bread pudding. Beer drinkers can also select from 8 rotating beers on tap.

Barbrix
2442 Hyperion Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 662-2442
www.barbrix.com

This Silverlake charm is a must for anyone looking to get out and sip on wine under the stars. Set in a house-like building, you can either choose to sit inside, or sit outside and enjoy a great food menu along with a fine selection of worldly wines.

Rustic Canyon
1119 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 393-7050
www.rusticcanyonwinebar.com

More of a restaurant than strictly a wine bar, Rustic Canyon Wine Bar and Kitchen is Santa Monica's answer to a charming and rustic day or night out. The restaurant/bar features wines from boutique vineyards around the world, as well as sparkling wines, and cocktails as well. Rustic farmer's market dishes are what you can expect here, and it's no wonder why this restaurant/wine bar continues to thrive. Wines by the glass include everything from Pinot Noir's from Santa Barbara County, and Bourgogne, France, but also Riesling's from Germany and Sauvignon Blanc's from Italy. You won't leave disappointed.

Vinoteque on Melrose
7469 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(310) 860-6060
www.vinotequeonmelrose.com

Boasting a courtyard, a dark and romantic lounge, a cozy and comfortable cabana and more, there's something for everyone at Vinoteque on Melrose. With a wonderful wine and beer selection, lively atmosphere, friendly staff and food ranging from lamb meatballs to sliders, it offers an experience all its own. People swear by the food too.

Bodega Wine Bar
814 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 394-3504
www.bodegawinebar.com

One of Santa Monica's most popular wine bars, Bodega Wine Bar offers 14 rotating beer and wine taps, as well as great food to snack on. As a wine bar, you can expect to order from an impressive selection of wines too. Want a full body or crisp wine? There is something for everyone here.

Silverlake Wine
2395 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 662-9024
www.silverlakewine.com

Although Silverlake Wine is more of a store than a wine bar, you might consider it a hybrid of the two. After all, you can stop by here, hang out by the bar and sip wine with friends for as long as you want. Or, stop by and grab a quick wine tasting before heading out to your favorite East side restaurant. The wine store/bar also features a variety of tastings, and is available for work parties, bridal showers, birthdays or just because. Thursdays mean 'Thursday Night Flights' where you'll get a wine flight lined up of three reds and three whites with a theme in mind. You'll be walked through the various wines and it's only $15 per person. Or, stop by on Monday's for 'Blue Monday' where they pour three brand new and unique wines to try for just $15 per person. On just one Sunday a month, Silverlake Wine brings their friends from the restaurant world to prepare four courses to pair with wines for patrons. Starting at 3pm, its just $25 per person and is a definite must.