Selection of wine bars in Bordeaux
A place to meet up with friends, an address for a romantic tête-à-tête or an epicurean's paradise, it's up to you to choose your wine bar. Whether chic or no-frills, the wine flows freely and is accompanied by sweet nibbles. Here's our selection. Welcome to Bacchus' banquet.
Cornichon, the wine cellar that toasts
At 1 Quai Richelieu, Cornichon pops open the good bottles and serves up simple snacks in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.. Here, we toast nature, organic or biodynamic, around generous sharing plates and sincere cuisine that gives pride of place to raw produce. More than a wine bar, it's a cellar to live in, designed for epicureans who like to raise their elbow without lowering their standards.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Cornichon
- 1 Quai Richelieu, 33000 Bordeaux
The CIVB Wine Bar, downtown
Soberly christened Le Bar à Vin, there's nothing ordinary about this place. First of all, you'll have your nose in the air as you enter the ground floor of the Maison du Vin de Bordeaux. The wine bar, housed in an 18th-century building opposite the Grand Théâtre, has been completely renovated by architect Françoise Bousquet. Contemporary furnishings sit alongside a vine-themed tapestry by Marc Saint-Saëns, creating an elegant, intimate atmosphere. The frequently renewed wine list is completely dedicated to Bordeaux wine and its many appellations.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Le Bar à Vin,
- 3 Cours du 30 Juillet, Bordeaux
- (+33) 05 56 00 43 47
Complanterra, an introduction to biodynamics
Complanterra: a name that refers to complantation (the art of blending grape varieties in a terroir) and mother earth sets the La! Here, we've resolutely set our sights on biodynamic, organic and natural wine. Romain, Sacha and Clémentine promote biodiversity, and for them polyculture and agroforestry will hold no secrets. The winery, located in the Saint-Paul district, also organizes tasting workshops in its pretty vaulted cellar, to discover biodynamic and natural wines. All tastings are accompanied, how could it be otherwise, by planks to share, sourced from agriculture that respects the environment and animal welfare.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Complanterra
- 42 Rue Sainte-Colombe, Bordeaux
- (+33) 05 57 30 82 79
Latitude 20, the Cité du Vin's wine bar
Between exhibitions at the Cité du Vin, Latitude 20 is the place to discover bottles of the institution's star beverage. Located on the first floor, the establishment offers almost 800 references from some 60 countries, including over 50 wines by the glass, making it the largest wine cellar in Europe! There's also a bistronomic area, a gourmet snack bar and a terrace overlooking the Garonne River. Open non-stop, it's the ideal stop-off for lunch or a break, discovering vintages from all five continents.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Latitude 20
- 134-150 Quai de Bacalan, Bordeaux
- (+33) 5 64 31 05 50
Wine Corner, cosy bar with terrace
This cosy wine bar, opened in 2014 and set in the heart of a traditional cellar on rue de la Merci, offers a cutting-edge selection of French wines, from small organic estates to grands crus. Enjoy tasty boards of charcuterie, cheeses, burrata or rillettes, in a warm atmosphere, and you can even take part in mini-tasting courses. Since 2025, a terrace has been added, allowing you to enjoy the royal nectar as much as the fine weather.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Wine Corner
- 5 rue de la Merci, Bordeaux
- (+33) 5 57 30 96 98
Les Clés du Vin, boutique and wine school
Located on the grounds of the prestigious Château Pape Clément in Pessac, Les Clés du Vin is both a boutique and a wine school. It features some 200 wines from Bernard Magrez vineyards, with tasting packages available. Oenological workshops are offered (initiation, workshop around the five senses, cuvée creation...) in a historic setting - a former 19thᵉ century dispensary - or the superb château grounds (paying visit) where it's good to stroll between two tastings.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Les Clés du Vin
- 216 avenue du Docteur Nancel Pénard, Pessac
- (+33) 5 57 26 43 04
Levain le vin
A stone's throw from Porte de Bourgogne, this artisanal bar marries with originality so-called " vivants "... and 100% sourdough bread! Kneaded and baked on site with stone-crushed flours from organic farming, the bread comes in a range of flavours: country, fig, sesame... As for the cellar, the selection favours natural, organic or biodynamic wines. All this is accompanied by delicious plates of charcuterie, cheeses or spreads to share in a good-natured atmosphere, indoors or on the terrace.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Levain le vin
- 75 Rue de la Rousselle, Bordeaux
- (+33) 5 56 23 12 17
Max Bordeaux Wine Gallery, the gallery of royal nectar
Since 2009, Max Bordeaux has made it possible for everyone to taste Bordeaux wines by the glass, especially the Grands Crus, thanks to an innovative system: the Coravin.Located in the heart of the city center, the store offers over 70 references, with the possibility of being guided by experts. It also organizes wine workshops and private events. The ideal place to discover the great (and not only!) names of the vineyard - Margaux, Lafite Rothschild, Latour to name but a few - without having to break the piggy bank to acquire a bottle !
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Max Bordeaux Wine Gallery
- 14 cours de l'Intendance, Bordeaux
- (+33) 5 57 29 23 81
L'Ampélo, a wine and food bar
The rather telling name for anyone who's done Greek: ampélo is formed on the Greek ampelos: vine! Ampelography is the joint discipline of botany and oenology that deals with grape varieties. The latest addition to the Dock du Vin network of wine shops, l'Ampelo, located between the Quinconces and the Allées de Tourny, offers an extensive selection of 600 wines from Gironde and beyond. While L'Ampélo sees itself and presents itself above all as a wine shop, it is of course possible to consume your own bottle for a modest corkage fee, or to pick and choose from the vast selection of wines by the glass! The wood-colored setting is vast and perfectly located.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- L'ampélo
- 3 Rue Gobineau, Bordeaux
- (+33) 5 56 52 12 86
