Best Wine Bars in New York City: Natural, Classic & Hidden Gems

New York City's wine bar scene is as diverse as the city itself — from the high-glamour wine lists of uptown institutions to the gritty natural wine bars of East Village and Bushwick. Parcelle in Tribeca is the city's most celebrated natural wine shop and bar, with a 1,000-bottle list that emphasises small-production European and American growers. Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels in SoHo brings a Left Bank Paris sensibility to its French-heavy wine list and charcuterie plates. La Compagnie des Vins in the West Village is a reliable neighbourhood favourite. June Wine Bar in Brooklyn Heights is an intimate neighbourhood bar with a well-curated list. Bar Boulud on the Upper West Side remains the gold standard for classic French wine lists in the city. For natural wine with attitude, Ten Bells on Broome Street in the Lower East Side has been championing small producers since 2008. The city's wine bars increasingly offer educational experiences — blind tastings, producer dinners, and verticals — making them as instructive as they are enjoyable.