California Wine Merchant
California Wine Merchant is a mid-range cozy, neighborhood, and date bar in Marina. A wine bar inside a retail wine shop and floor-to-ceiling bottle racks set the tone. Come for wine by the glass.
2113 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 567-0646
Hours
| Mon–Thu | 1 PM–10 PM |
| Fri–Sat | 1 PM–12 AM |
| Sun | 2 PM–7 PM |
Hours via OpenStreetMap — double-check before a special trip.
Cozy, neighborhood, date, and conversation — mid-range.
Established date, friend crew, and solo.
Wine by the glass.
What makes California Wine Merchant worth it
- a wine bar inside a retail wine shop
- floor-to-ceiling bottle racks
- California-focused tastings
- a warm, knowledgeable owner (Greg)
Good to know
- Where is California Wine Merchant?
- California Wine Merchant is in Marina, San Francisco, at 2113 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is California Wine Merchant?
- It's a mid-range Marina spot that leans cozy, neighborhood, and date.
- What should I drink at California Wine Merchant?
- Go for wine by the glass.
- What is California Wine Merchant known for?
- A wine bar inside a retail wine shop, floor-to-ceiling bottle racks, and California-focused tastings.
- Who is California Wine Merchant good for?
- It's a solid pick for established date, friend crew, and solo.
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