Located in downtown Woodstock, this wine and tapas bar serves wines by the glass and bottle from around the globe. People can even order wine flights here, highlighting wines from a particular region or by grape variety. Wines on the menu are divided up by whites, reds, and bubbles or are listed by country, grape variety, or under broader tasting note subcategories, like rich and textured. Expect food to lean wine friendly, including charcuterie boards and shareable dishes such as tomato and eggplant caponata, roasted octopus, and an eight-ounce bistro steak. There’s even a rooftop patio.

Walk into this wine market and bar in Smyrna to sample over 40 wines by the glass, 20 wines on tap, and 500 wines by the bottle paired with tapas-style dishes and charcuterie and cheese. The Vineyard Wine Market also hosts multiple wine tastings and wine events each month, featuring wine producers and sommeliers. Look for specials here, like $25 carafes with flatbread on Tuesdays and $15 off bottles of wine on Wednesdays.

Owned by sommelier and wine merchant Ben Ferris, people can sample up to 50 wines from self-service taps by either opening a tab or loading a prepaid card with a set number of 1.5-ounce pours. Wines are also offered by the glass and carafe, with bottles on tap available for purchase in the market. Taste carries an additional 100 bottles of wine for purchase, beyond what’s on tap, and people can build their own charcuterie and cheese boards or order a panini, salad, or one of the weekly specials from the food menu meant for pairing.

With two Atlanta locations on Howell Mill Road and in Inman Park, and nearly 400 wines to choose from, the Connecticut-based chain is a popular spot for wine and for groups gathering to sip through the menu. While many of the wines listed center around Spain and Italy, expect to find impressive bottles from other regions, including South America and France. 

Billed as a South American tapas, coffee, and wine bar, El Viñedo Local offers wines by the glass and bottle just one block north of the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Most bottles lean toward South American wine producers using sustainable and organic winemaking practices and come served as half or whole pours by the glass. Pair wine here with empanadas, ceviches, and arepas.

Few things may be better than a bookstore that also happens to double as a wine bar. Lucian changes its booklet of wine selections monthly, but typically carries close to 250 wines by the bottle and 15 wines by the glass, curated by co-owner and sommelier Jordan Smelt. Smelt keeps the deep wine list here approachable, grouping wines by easily recognizable varieties, like chardonnay, cabernet franc, or sauvignon blanc. Book titles on the shelves center on art, design, food, and culture, with a food menu including everything from oysters and crispy polenta to ricotta gnudi and roast duck. Don’t skip the fries here, which come served with a special aioli for dipping. Reservations highly encouraged, even for the bar.

Owned by Jordan Chambers (formerly Steady Hand Pour), this Midtown coffee bar features an all-day menu of freshly baked biscuits and focaccia, along with tinned fish, cheese and charcuterie, and daily food specials. In the afternoons and evenings, Larakin turns into a wine bar. On pleasant days in the A, it’s hard to beat the lively patio overlooking 12th Street near Piedmont Park, especially with a bottle of wine and some food shared with friends. Larakin is currently BYOB (and people regularly do) until its liquor license is approved, but once it is, expect wines by the glass and bottle to be served here. BYOB currently. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. until sold out. Hours subject to change.

From the team behind Forza Storico and Storico Fresco, this Buckhead Village wine bar specializes in Italian wines paired with charcuterie and cheese boards, oysters, crudo, bruschetta platters, and shareable pastas. 

Just across the way from Vin25, Deep Roots takes tastings and shopping to the next level with its tech-savvy approach to wine. Specializing in California wines, ranging from affordable bottles to bottles aimed at collectors, Deep Roots comes equipped with Napa Technology WineStations, which allow for self-guided (and self-service) “tours” of California wineries using a pre-paid card covering up to 24 samples. Be sure to keep an eye out for events here, including wine tastings with sommeliers and wine producers, wine and food pairing parities, and wine gatherings for charity.

A longtime neighborhood coffee cafe and wine bar, JavaVino is a casual spot for people to grab mostly Latin American coffees and wines paired with breakfast bites, sandwiches, and dessert. Known for its coffee and coffee drinks, the wine list here isn’t deep, but the friendly service, straight-forward menu, and relaxing vibe are what draw regulars to this spot. Follow on Instagram for updates on hours and the menu.

This wine shop and tasting room recently opened in Edgewood, adjacent to the Candler Park-Edgewood MARTA station. Owned by Dwight Cunningham, co-founder of the Roswell Wine Festival, Vin ATL offers wine tastings and a menu of daily wine flights consisting of three half pours. People can also order wine by the glass or purchase bottles here. Seating is available inside or outside on the patio. Vin ATL is neighbors with sandwich shop Bonafide Deluxe, owned by the team behind East Atlanta Village restaurant Banshee.

This Dallas-based chain includes two metro Atlanta locations: at Avalon in Alpharetta and the Battery in Cobb County, home to Truist Park and Braves baseball. In addition to an extensive bottle list, CRÚ offers sample flights, which allow for two-ounce pours of three wines at various price points, like the “Burgundy Beauties” showcasing three pinot noirs from Burgundy. 

Located in Stone Mountain Village, this wine bar and bookshop focuses on mostly organic and biodynamic wines. Grab a seat at the bar or on one of the sofas with a glass and a book to read or get a table to chat with friends while exploring the wine menu here. Pair wine with a charcuterie and cheese board, too. Some wines are also available for retail purchase. The Vibrary hosts wine tastings, book signings, and book clubs monthly.