Wine bars I actually trust

Marisol Quintero

@mquintero_sf

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Honestly, I review insurance claims all day so I know a good risk assessment when I see one — and these spots never let me down. Ok but the real criteria here is simple: can I walk home up the hill after, or do I need a cab. Built from years of Bernal hikes that conveniently end at a bar. Pour generously, judge kindly.

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Wine bars I actually trust — 4 items
Name	Neighborhood	Address	City	Vibe	Pour size	Why
120 Spot	Mission	3565 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110	San Francisco	Record shop that grew up into a wine bar	Generous	Honestly the vinyl on the walls alone is worth the walk down the hill.
2Arcana	Mission	2512 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110	San Francisco	Plant shop by day, buzzy natural wine by night	Moderate	I've bought a fern and left tipsy here. Multitasking at its finest.
3Bar Gemini	Mission	2845 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110	San Francisco	Mid-century moody, pét-nat heavy	Small, but you order more	Lighting so flattering I've forgiven a few too many small plates bills.
4Buddy	Mission	3115 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110	San Francisco	Chill, casual, unpretentious	Generous	Wish it existed on my actual block. Settling for the Mission.