My personal picks — the wineries, bottle shops, wine events, and restaurants that make Philadelphia one of the most exciting wine cities right now.
You don't need to drive to wine country. These urban wineries are making something genuinely special right in the city.
Winery · Tasting Room · Kensington
A genuine gem. Winemaker Tom Caruso grew up in South Philly making wine with his grandfather and brought his acclaimed Oregon operation back home. Low-intervention, world-class wines in an open-concept tasting room — no pretension, all craft.
"I love their wine. One of my favorites in the city, full stop."
Visit WebsiteWinery · Garden Bar · Fishtown
Community-first winery with an incredible garden space. They hand-harvest grapes within 300 miles of the city and make wine with a neighborhood brewery vibe — casual, fun, and proudly un-stuffy. The garden alone is worth the trip.
"The garden is stunning. Fun setting, fun wine — always a good time."
Visit WebsiteA new winery generating real buzz in the Philly wine community. Still early days, but the anticipation is high and the people excited about it know what they're talking about. One to watch closely.
"Cautiously optimistic — hopefully it lives up to the hype."
Beyond the glass — these spots host wine events worth putting on your calendar.
Restaurant · Wine Events · Fishtown
Set inside a stunning 1899 brewery boilerhouse — 35-foot ceilings, original arched windows, incredible bones. Oysters, wood-fired rotisserie, and a wine program with real intention. Their events have genuine energy.
"Some of the best wine events in the city. Always check the calendar."
Visit WebsiteWine Bar · Multiple Locations
Philadelphia's original casual wine bar since 2004. Tria helped shape Philly's wine culture and keeps it fun — a rotating list of smaller producers, artisan cheese from Murray's, and a staff that actually wants to help you find something new.
"A Philly institution. Their tastings and events are always worth it."
Visit WebsiteWhere to find an excellent bottle — and maybe stay for a glass while you browse.
Wine Bar + Bottle Shop · Fishtown
Fishtown's OG spot for natural wine. Women-owned, unpretentious, and genuinely welcoming. Sustainable, organic, biodynamic wines at honest prices. You can stay for a glass or take a bottle home — or both.
"One of my go-to spots. Great selection, great vibe."
Visit WebsiteBottle Shop · Rittenhouse
Grown out of Audrey Claire's legendary COOK kitchen — a brilliantly curated bottle shop with wines unavailable in state stores, alongside charcuterie, barware, and everything you need to set a perfect table.
"Solid selection, knowledgeable staff. Great place to discover something new."
Visit WebsiteRestaurant + Bottle Shop · Fitler Square
A cozy Fitler Square gem combining wood-fired sourdough pizza, seasonal small plates, and a seriously curated natural wine bottle shop. Rose-colored chandeliers, great throwback music, and a wine list big enough to warrant its own wall mural.
"Pizza and natural wine in one spot — hard to beat."
Visit WebsiteThese spots take their wine programs seriously — curated lists, knowledgeable staff, and the kind of atmosphere that makes every glass feel like an occasion. Every one is worth a regular table.
Coffee by day, wine and jazz by night. Named after a Sun Ra record — a natural wine bar with a vinyl shop and an intimate live music room in the back. Quintessentially Philly-cool.
solarmythbar.comParis meets Passyunk. A French épicerie, wine bar, and bottle shop in one — sunshine yellow booths, grower champagne, perfect cheese. Opened 2025 from the team behind Le Caveau.
superettephl.comThe wine bar Philly didn't know it needed. Dark, intimate, upstairs from Good King Tavern — a list split between France and Not France, with a very good hot dog in a baguette on the side.
lecaveaubar.comAn intimate Midtown Village staple with 30 wines by the glass, French-inspired small plates, and thoughtfully crafted cocktails. A Philly classic that never disappoints.
vintage-philadelphia.comFounded by an archaeologist, run with personality and heart. Themed tastings, great events, a garden, and an eclectic wine selection. South Street's most fun and unpredictable wine destination.
jetwinebar.comFemale-led neighborhood wine bar on the cobblestones of Headhouse Square. Natural wine without pretension, homemade vermouths, a book club, and a prosecco water ice float that is genuinely delightful.
bloomsdayphilly.comAbout Trey
I'm Trey Dodge, a Philadelphia realtor with Rarity Real Estate. This guide is a living list of spots I genuinely love — and recommend to every client new to Philly. Welcome to the city.
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