New York is the best wine bar city in America, and this list proves it, from The Four Horsemen's James Beard-winning natural wine program in Williamsburg to Vinatería's Black-owned Harlem elegance and Therapy Wine Bar 2.0's Bed-Stuy neighborhood vibe. Pour by pour, these twelve rooms are where the city's cigar-and-Cab crowd unwinds.
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Yvette Leeper-Bueno's proudly women-led, Black-owned spot has anchored Frederick Douglass Blvd since 2013. Italian-Spanish plates meet a thoughtful regional wine list in a candlelit room.
Pip’s Tip Yvette Leeper-Bueno's women-led, Black-owned room on Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem.
The reborn Bed-Stuy favorite pours approachable wines alongside R&B playlists and a true neighborhood-living-room feel. A cornerstone of Black-owned Brooklyn nightlife.
Pip’s Tip Open till 1am Friday and Saturday, noon opening at weekends. Black-owned Bed-Stuy favourite with R&B playlists.
A warm, intimate Black-owned wine bar named for the owner's mother, pouring an easygoing list to a loyal Flatbush crowd. One of The Infatuation's picks for Black-owned bars in NYC.
Pip’s Tip Wednesday to Sunday evenings only. Black-owned in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, named for the owner's mother.
NYC's definitive natural wine bar, with a deep cellar and a kitchen that earns its own destination status. Expect a wait, it's worth it.
Pip’s Tip James Beard-winning natural wine icon
A long-running Harlem wine bar and restaurant at Lenox and 120th with a 40-plus-page list and lively brunch scene. Big windows, big pours, classic Harlem energy.
Pip’s Tip Lenox Avenue wine-and-brunch staple
A wine shop-turned-bar from sommelier Grant Reynolds with rare bottles at fair markups and sharp bar snacks. One of the city's best places to drink something you've never heard of.
Pip’s Tip Sommelier-run Dimes Square standout
From Le Bernardin's world-best-sommelier Aldo Sohm, a plush Midtown lounge with 200-plus wines and elegant snacks. Serious wine without the stuffiness.
Pip’s Tip World-champion sommelier's living room
A Paris import with 600-plus bottles, killer Champagne selection, and a romantic, low-lit room. Perfect for a date or a late-night Burgundy.
Pip’s Tip Candlelit Parisian wine den
A slender East Village jewel-box pouring esoteric wines from Georgia, Slovenia, and beyond with a Mediterranean-leaning menu. Grab a counter seat and let the staff guide you.
Pip’s Tip Tiny room, adventurous old-world list
Paul Grieco's irreverent Tribeca institution pairs an encyclopedic Riesling-loving list with zero pretension. A pioneer of the modern NYC wine bar.
Pip’s Tip Elitist wine bar for everyone
An art nouveau-tinged Cobble Hill charmer with natural wines, a leafy back garden, and seasonal plates. One of Brooklyn's prettiest rooms to drink in.
Pip’s Tip Romantic natural wine hideaway
A Clinton Hill corner spot from the Oxalis team with sharp French-leaning wines and one of Brooklyn's best bar menus. A fixture on every current NYC best-wine-bar list.
Pip’s Tip Corner-bistro wine bar done right
Co-founded by LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, this Williamsburg icon won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program and remains the gold standard for natural wine in America. A tight, brilliant list, seasonal small plates, and a warm wood-lined room make it worth the wait every single night.
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