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Tbilisi is the best city on Earth for discovering natural and qvevri wines — with glasses starting at 8 GEL (~$3 USD) and full tasting flights for under $20. 8000 Vintages is the benchmark for education and breadth; Vino Underground for rare natural bottles.
- Best overall
- 8000 Vintages
- Best natural wine
- ღvino Underground
- Best food pairing
- St.Bunny
- Last verified
- 2026-03
Top verdicts
- 8000 Vintages: The definitive Tbilisi wine experience — tastings with a sommelier, 200+ bottles, and multiple locations across the city.
- DADI Wine Bar: Organic and biodynamic wines from family-owned wineries across Georgia, with an exceptional by-the-glass selection.
- ღvino Underground: The natural wine temple — owned by John Wurdeman of Pheasant's Tears, with ~350 bottles including rare producers you won't find elsewhere.
For the price of a coffee in Paris, Tbilisi's wine bars offer an unparalleled tasting experience of Georgia's 8,000-year-old wine culture, with prices ranging from 10-80 GEL ($4-$30 USD). Our top recommendation is 8000 Vintages, offering a comprehensive introduction to Georgia's 400+ indigenous grape varieties. This guide focuses on bars favored by locals and serious wine travelers, ensuring an authentic experience.
Georgia is the cradle of wine — 8,000 years of continuous winemaking, 400+ indigenous grape varieties, and a clay qvevri fermentation method recognized by UNESCO. Tbilisi's wine bars are the gateway to all of it.
We combed through Reddit threads on r/tbilisi, r/wine, r/Sakartvelo, and r/travel, plus dedicated wine blogs and local recommendations, to find where locals and serious wine travelers actually drink in Tbilisi. The city's exchange rate means world-class wine tastings for under $20 USD. Every bar on this list has been cross-referenced with Google reviews, wine industry recommendations, and traveler reports.
Wine Bar Map — Tbilisi
How we built this list
We analyzed 50+ Reddit posts and 200+ comments across r/tbilisi, r/wine, r/Sakartvelo, and r/travel — spanning 2022 to 2026. Bars were cross-referenced with wine travel blogs (Wander-Lush, Everybody Hates a Tourist, Port Wine and Adventure), local sommelier recommendations, and Google Maps review data. We weighted responses from wine professionals and repeat Georgia visitors more heavily than one-time tourist posts.
18000 Vintages
Wine Bar & Tasting Room
Quick comparison
- Best for
- First-time Georgian wine education and comprehensive tastings
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 1,231 reviews · 4 Tbilisi locations · Massive selection · Professional sommelier tastings
- What to order
- Book a tasting flight (4–6 wines, ~35–60 GEL). Ask for Saperavi, Rkatsiteli amber, and a Kisi if they have it. The food boards pair well — Georgian cheese, churchkhela, and cured meats.
- Insider tip
- The Tabukashvili Street flagship is best for tastings. The Rustaveli location is perfect for a quick glass before the Opera. Book ahead on weekends — it fills up fast.
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2DADI Wine Bar
Organic & Biodynamic
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Organic and biodynamic wine enthusiasts; those who want depth without pretension
- Strengths
- 4.7★ from 1,210 reviews · ~30 wines by the glass · Multi-page bottle list · Small producer focus
- What to order
- Ask for the Georgian wine experience flight. Then order a few small plates — the food here almost tempts you to stay for dinner. Try an amber wine from a producer you haven't heard of.
- Insider tip
- Open since 2017 and centered around their love for food and artisanal wine. Labels from small producers that you'd be hard-pressed to find elsewhere in Tbilisi. Great for a slow afternoon session.
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3ღvino Underground
Natural Wine Legend
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Serious natural wine lovers seeking rare Georgian bottles
- Strengths
- ~350 different bottles · Rare producers exclusive to this bar · Owner is John Wurdeman (Pheasant's Tears)
- What to order
- Ask the staff — they're passionate and knowledgeable. Try a Pét-nat (Georgian sparkling) if they have one open, and an amber wine from a producer you can't find elsewhere. Iago's Winery bottles appear here when available.
- Insider tip
- The vibe is classic rock on vinyl (Led Zeppelin, Queen), dim lighting, and serious wine conversation. Best on a quiet weekday evening when staff have time to guide you through the selection.
4St.Bunny
Gastropub & Wine Restaurant
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Wine dinner pairing; those who want a full meal with their wine exploration
- Strengths
- 4.7★ from 2,420 reviews · 300 wines by bottle · 30 by glass · Full kitchen with creative Georgian fusion
- What to order
- Rabbit khinkali, khachapuri with Gorgonzola/pear/pancetta, and a Simoneti Rkatsiteli amber wine. Finish with a Barbale Late Harvest white for dessert.
- Insider tip
- Identifies as women-owned. The hookah bar is in a separate building. Book for dinner and plan to spend the evening — the piano player sets the mood perfectly.
5Patara Dzagli
Wine & Coffee · WSET Certified
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Rare boutique wines; expert guidance from WSET-certified owners
- Strengths
- Perfect 5.0★ · WSET certified · Small production wines · Excellent glassware
- What to order
- Ask the owners to show you their rare bottles that can't be found elsewhere. They also serve coffee, making it a great morning-to-evening stop. The glassware is some of the best in the city.
- Insider tip
- Located on Kote Afkhazi Street, a touristy strip lined with restaurant hawkers. Don't let that deter you — Patara Dzagli is the opposite of a tourist trap. The owners genuinely love wine education.
6Wine Gallery
Wine Shop & Tasting
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Buying bottles to take home; browsing the full breadth of Georgian wine
- Strengths
- 4.9★ from 1,633 reviews · Huge selection · Free tastings · Beautiful space · Chacha collection
- What to order
- Browse and ask for recommendations. Staff will open bottles for you to taste. Good for building a mixed case to take home. The chacha section is excellent too.
- Insider tip
- Located in Chugureti, right next to Wine Merchants. Do both in one trip — Wine Gallery for the massive selection and ambiance, Wine Merchants for the curated rarities that Wine Gallery might not have.
7Nino Meris Wine Selection
Women-Owned Winemaker
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Personal wine conversations; meeting an actual Georgian winemaker; intimate tastings
- Strengths
- 4.9★ · Owner is a practicing winemaker · Personal guidance · Old Town Sioni Street location
- What to order
- Ask Nino to guide you — she'll select wines suited to your palate and join you in conversation. Try her own vineyard's production alongside her curated picks from other regions.
- Insider tip
- The shop is no wider than a traditional tone oven, sandwiched between two restaurants on Sioni Street. It looks like it used to be a breezeway. Don't walk past it — step inside.
8Tsangala's Wine Shop & Bar
Wine Bar · Near Gabriadze Theater
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Pre-theater drinks; guided tastings without pretension; chacha tasting
- Strengths
- 4.8★ · Location near Gabriadze Theater · No menu, just conversation · House-made chacha
- What to order
- Tell the staff what flavors you like and let them choose. No menus here. End with their house-made chacha — it's smoother than what you'll find at most bars.
- Insider tip
- Wines by the glass at Gabriadze Theater start at 30 GEL — double the price across the street at Tsangala's. Save your money, drink here first, then walk to the show.
9Poliphonia Natural Wine
Natural Wine · Fusion Kitchen
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Natural wine with excellent food; infused chacha tasting; a full evening out
- Strengths
- 4.6★ · Outstanding fusion food · Infused chacha range · Natural wine focus · Women-owned
- What to order
- Order the food — it's not an afterthought here. The Georgian-Asian-Italian fusion is genuinely creative. Pair with a natural wine flight. Try the infused chachas at the end.
10Wine Merchants
Curated Wine Bar & Shop
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Finding specific wines the bigger shops don't carry; relaxed afternoon session
- Strengths
- 4.6★ · Well-curated · Rare stock · Hosts wine tastings and tours · Chugureti location
- What to order
- An amber Kisi-Khikhvi-Mtsvane qvevri blend if they have one open — it's a beautiful multi-grape amber style unique to Georgia.
- Insider tip
- Right around the corner from Wine Gallery. Hit both — Wine Gallery for the massive selection, then Wine Merchants for the curated finds that the bigger shop missed.
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11Wine Boutique Tbilisi
Off-the-Beaten-Path Wine Bar
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Quiet, off-the-beaten-path wine session; celebrating with a magnum; art lovers
- Strengths
- 4.8★ · Quiet street · Art-filled interior · Magnums available · BYO food
- What to order
- Taste by the glass or buy a bottle at near-retail markup. Bring your own food or order delivery — they don't serve food but encourage it. If celebrating, ask about the magnums.
- Insider tip
- The paintings on the walls are by a French employee who moved to Tbilisi for love and stayed for the wine. A story that perfectly encapsulates this city's pull.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Georgian wine different from European wine?
Georgian wine is classified as "Ancient World" — distinct from both Old and New World wines. The key difference is the qvevri method: wine is fermented in large clay vessels buried underground, often with skins, seeds, and stems intact. This produces amber wines (skin-contact white wines) with a tannic, complex character unlike anything from France or Italy. Georgia has over 400 indigenous grape varieties, and the tradition dates back 8,000 years.
What should I order at a Tbilisi wine bar if I'm new to Georgian wine?
Start with a tasting flight (25–50 GEL). Ask for a Saperavi (Georgia's signature dry red), a Rkatsiteli amber wine (the classic qvevri white), and a Kindzmarauli or Khvanchkara (semi-sweet red). The amber wine will be the most unfamiliar — golden, tannic, and unlike anything you've had before. That's the point.
How much does wine cost in Tbilisi?
A glass runs 8–20 GEL ($3–$7 USD). Tasting flights cost 25–60 GEL ($9–$22 USD). Bottles range from 15–80 GEL ($5–$30 USD). For context, a bottle that would cost €40+ in Paris sells for $12–$15 in Tbilisi.
What are the best neighborhoods for wine bars in Tbilisi?
Old Town (Kala) around Sioni and Shavteli streets has the highest concentration. Chugureti/Marjanishvili has Wine Merchants and Wine Gallery side by side. Sololaki has the flagship 8000 Vintages. For a wine bar crawl, start in Old Town and hit 3–4 spots in an evening.
Should I visit Kakheti wine region instead?
Do both. Tbilisi wine bars are the best primer before heading to Kakheti (1.5–2 hours east). A tasting at 8000 Vintages or DADI will teach you the grape varieties, so you know what to look for at the wineries. Some rare small-producer wines are only available in the city's shops, not at the wineries themselves.
What is chacha?
Georgia's grape brandy — distilled from grape pomace. Think of it as Georgia's grappa. Ranges from fiery homemade moonshine to smooth, aged spirits. Try the infused varieties at Poliphonia. Stick to bar and shop versions — homemade chacha from market vendors can be dangerously strong.
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