Six New York Wine Bars for a Relaxed Glass

Wine in New York does not need a white tablecloth. These six pour by the glass in relaxed rooms, from a landmarked West Village cafe to a Hudson-side pier and an 18th-floor rooftop, most with small plates to match.

Settle in for wine and small plates.
Stripes Wine Bar & Café
4.5 (871)
Mon, 08:00 – 20:00; Tue – Fri, 08:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 09:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 09:00 – 20:00
28 East 13th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA

An industrial Manhattan cafe that pairs earthy cacao drinks with wine in a laptop-friendly room. It works for an afternoon of work that slides into an evening glass. Open to midnight Tuesday through Friday. Confirm current pricing on arrival.

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Anton's
4.5 (656)
Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00
570 Hudson St

A nostalgic West Village cafe and wine bar set in a landmarked 1850s building, plating seasonal European-American dishes. It suits a low-key dinner over a bottle. Open daily, 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.

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Columns Wine Bar
4.4 (141)
Mon – Tue, 16:00 – 23:00; Wed – Thu, 09:00 – 23:00; Fri, 09:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 10:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 10:00 – 23:00
2756 Broadway

This Upper West Side bar pours kosher Mediterranean wines and craft cocktails beside creative, dietary-friendly shared plates. It fits a flexible group with different needs at the table. A reservation carries a ten dollar fee. Pricing is mid-priced.

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ofCorsica
4.4 (137)
Tue – Sat, 12:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 16:00
25 11th Ave, Pier 57 at Hudson River Park

Out on Pier 57, this spot pairs sunset views over the Hudson with French-Italian plates and New York's largest Corsican wine list. It rewards an early evening before the light goes. Closed Monday. Pricing is upscale.

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Keuka Wine Bar & Kitchen
4.9 (47)
Tue – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 22:00
435 East 86th Street

A welcoming Upper East Side room built around local New York wines, cheeses, and charcuterie, with the owners often telling the stories. It suits a slow, conversational evening. Closed Monday, open from noon otherwise. Pricing is mid-priced.

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Roof at 66 Park
4.6 (69)
Tue – Sat, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1)
66 Park Ave

An 18th-floor rooftop bar with cocktails, light bites, and clear views of the Empire State and Chrysler buildings. It works for an evening drink with a skyline backdrop. Open from 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Pricing is mid-priced.

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