No need to travel to Wine Country for a tasting. Marin has excellent wine bars sure to impress any wine lover. These bars are perfect for sampling some of the best wine in the country, from Napa, Sonoma and beyond. Whether you prefer red or white, or a refreshing rosé, find your favorite of the best wine bars in Marin County. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Voyage (pictured above). For the rest of Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County wine bar picks, see below.
Our 2024 Dining category sponsor is Rodney Strong. View the rest of the Dining category here.
Because there are so many great ones, we’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central and Northern Marin.
Southern | Central | Northern
Southern Marin
Squalo Vino
Tiburon
A large charcuterie board and a glass of Regis Bouvier Vielles Vignes Marsannay Burgundy Pinot Noir would make a nice dinner, especially while ensconced on one of the cozy banquettes in the window at this wine bar in downtown Tiburon focused on European and Californian wines.
34 Main St, Tiburon, 415.889.5585
Central Marin
Internos Beer and Wine Bar
Larkspur
After years of running a now-closed wine and beer bar by the same name in San Francisco, owner and Larkspur resident Adnan Abudaken, along with co-owner Tony Martinez, opened Internos on a stretch of Larkspur’s Magnolia Avenue, just before it turns into College Avenue. A C-shaped bar sports tall stools and ample room to enjoy a glass of wine or beer alongside a charcuterie board, salad or flatbread, while a sleek wood wall holds bottles available for takeaway.
1110 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 707.347.9599
Voyage
San Anselmo
Minimal intervention wines by the glass and bottle, and a low-ABV cocktail program featuring sherry and vermouth, spritzes and other drinks are at the heart of this downtown wine bar. That may mean a lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna or a “fire fuego” orange sauvignon blanc from Sonoma, best paired with an appetizer from Voyage’s menu of nibbles. Enjoy at the bar, on the rail in the window or at one of the lounges in front of the fireplace.
500 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo
Northern Marin
Mantra Wines
Novato
This Novato tasting room and winery was established in 2000 by the Kuimelis family. The family works to bring a taste of the Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys of Sonoma County down to Marin at their quaint lounge and tasting room in the heart of Downtown Novato.
881 Grant Ave, Novato, 415.892.9463
Best of the County Dining Sponsor
Rodney Strong
Rodney Strong was an acknowledged visionary who understood the potential that Sonoma County’s soil and climate held for producing world-class wines and was one of the first to plant Pinot Noir in Russian River Valley and the first to produce a Chalk Hill appellation Chardonnay.
How can I arrange a tasting appointment?
We are open Thursday through Monday from 10:30am – 5:00pm. We recommend making a reservation but we are happy to host walk-ins when we have availability for tastings until 3:30pm. Please visit rodneystrong.com/visit-us to see our tasting options and to make a reservation.
Where can I find a list of upcoming events at the winery?
Please visit rodneystrong.com/events for our upcoming events.
I’m looking for a wine country venue for an upcoming private event; could I host my event at Rodney Strong Vineyards?
Absolutely! Please visit rodneystrong.com/private-events for more information on our private events.
Rodney Strong | Healdsburg | 707.431.1533 | rodneystrong.com
