The East Bay pours some of the most soulful wine in America, from The Punchdown's pioneering natural-wine bar in Uptown to Broc Cellars' urban winery in West Berkeley. Leading the pack is CoCo Noir, Oakland's first Black woman-owned wine bar, anchoring downtown's Black Arts Movement district.
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Alicia Kidd's shop-and-bar pours wines from Black, BIPOC, and women producers in the Black Arts Movement Business District. Expect tastings, charcuterie boards, chef pop-ups, and live entertainment.
Pip’s Tip Alicia Kidd's shop and bar in the Black Arts District, pouring Black, BIPOC and women producers. Wednesday to Sunday.
A Black-owned coffee shop and wine bar near the Fox Theater pouring rotating selections from Black and brown winemakers. Equal parts living room, gallery, and gathering place for The Town.
Pip’s Tip Coffee from 7:30am, wine later, near the Fox Theater. Black-owned, so it works morning or evening.
Open since 2010, this pioneering natural wine bar and bottle shop pours low-intervention wines from Georgia to California. Blind flights and a temperature-controlled retail cave keep the geeks happy.
Pip’s Tip Open since 2010 and it is the Bay Area natural wine pioneer. Bottle shop as well as a bar.
A beloved shop-plus-bar near Lake Merritt that has trained scores of Bay Area wine pros since 2014. Grab a glass at the picnic table and shop small-production bottles from Slovenia to Sonoma.
Pip’s Tip Cool wine from good people
One of the country's most respected natural wine bars and shops, with a huge low-intervention selection. Winemaker nights, dinners, and neighborhood parties keep the Grand Lake room buzzing.
Pip’s Tip Natural wine mecca with parties
A Michelin Bib Gourmand natural wine bar famous for decadent snails and a weekly-changing seasonal menu. First-come, first-served and always a scene.
Pip’s Tip Michelin Bib Gourmand wine bar
An Art Nouveau, Parisian-style wine bar from Lou Berard with French small plates and a transporting bistro feel. Sunday brunch and a smart French-leaning list make it Piedmont Avenue's newest gem.
Pip’s Tip Paris comes to Piedmont Avenue
Diva Robin's Brazilian-inspired wine bar brings tropical warmth, traditional bites, and a globe-trotting list to Berkeley's Gilman District. Cultural events and friendly guidance make it a standout newcomer.
Pip’s Tip Brazilian soul, global cellar
Chris Brockway's cult natural urban winery pours $20 flights and $10 happy-hour glasses in a laid-back West Berkeley tasting room. Kid- and dog-friendly, with local food pop-ups on weekends.
Pip’s Tip Cult urban winery tasting room
Alameda's lo-fi listening bar spins vinyl on vintage Kenwood Kabuki speakers while pouring small-producer Old and New World wines. Come for the wine, stay for the vibe.
Pip’s Tip Hi-fi listening bar meets wine
Sommelier Alicia Kidd built Oakland's first Black woman-owned wine shop and tasting bar, spotlighting BIPOC, women, and underrepresented producers who make up less than 1% of the industry. Part bottle shop, part lounge, part cultural hub, with chef pop-ups, live music, and charcuterie in the historic Black Arts Movement Business District.
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