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Best Bars in Tbilisi

Natural wine bars, craft cocktail lounges, and local beer destinations — the best bars in Tbilisi for every kind of drinker. From intimate wine cellars to lively expat hubs, curated by GT Tours.

10 Bars in Tbilisi

Mid-RangeOld Town

Nino's Wine Bar

A tiny, intimate wine cellar owned by a winemaker. Nino's Wine Bar sits directly across from Sioni Cathedral and serves outstanding natural Georgian wines alongside simple, perfect cheese and bread pairings.

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  • check_circleWinemaker-owned tiny cellar bar
  • check_circleSioni Cathedral views from the doorstep
  • check_circleOutstanding natural Georgian wines

Must try: Natural amber wine and cheese plate

Best for: Intimate natural wine experience

Mid-RangeMultiple locations

8000 Vintages

The most comprehensive wine degustation experience in Tbilisi. With four locations across the city, 8000 Vintages offers structured tastings of Georgian wines from every major region, led by knowledgeable sommeliers.

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  • check_circleMost comprehensive wine tastings in Tbilisi
  • check_circleFour locations across the city
  • check_circleKnowledgeable sommelier-led degustations

Must try: Signature degustation flight

Best for: Structured Georgian wine education

Mid-RangeSololaki

Vino Underground

Tbilisi's first natural wine bar, a pioneer that helped launch the city's natural wine movement. Vino Underground offers an ever-changing selection of small-producer wines in a cozy, subterranean Sololaki space.

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  • check_circleTbilisi's first natural wine bar — a pioneer
  • check_circleEver-changing selection of small-producer wines
  • check_circleCozy, subterranean Sololaki setting

Must try: Rotating natural wine flight

Best for: The original Tbilisi natural wine experience

Mid-RangeSololaki

DADI Wine Bar

DADI Wine Bar specializes in rare regional Georgian wines you won't find elsewhere. The Saperavi chocolate cake is legendary, and the knowledgeable staff make wine discovery fun and approachable.

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  • check_circleRare regional Georgian wines
  • check_circleLegendary Saperavi chocolate cake
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Must try: Saperavi chocolate cake with Saperavi wine

Best for: Discovering rare Georgian wine regions

Mid-RangeChugureti

Wine Merchants

A refined wine bar and shop offering Georgian, French, and Italian wines in an antique-furnished Chugureti space. Wine Merchants feels like stepping into a collector's private library — if the books were bottles.

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  • check_circleGeorgian, French, and Italian wine selection
  • check_circleAntique-furnished, library-like atmosphere
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Must try: Comparative tasting — Georgian vs European

Best for: International wine comparisons in a refined setting

Mid-RangeMtatsminda

Kancellaria

A natural wine bar lit by candelabras, Kancellaria serves excellent food alongside its carefully curated wine list. The atmospheric Mtatsminda location and knowledgeable service make it one of Tbilisi's most romantic wine bars.

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  • check_circleCandelabra-lit natural wine bar
  • check_circleExcellent food menu alongside wines
  • check_circleRomantic Mtatsminda location

Must try: Natural wine flight with dinner

Best for: Romantic natural wine evening

Mid-RangeOld Tbilisi

Bu & Khari

A unique concept pairing 65 wines from every Georgian microzone with pan-Asian small plates. Bu & Khari's marble interior and extensive wine list make it a favorite for adventurous wine lovers.

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  • check_circle65 wines from every Georgian microzone
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Must try: Microzone wine flight with pan-Asian bites

Best for: Exploring every Georgian wine microzone

Mid-RangeOld Town

Apotheka Bar

Housed in a 1902 pharmacy with original heritage interior intact, Apotheka Bar serves 'medicinal' cocktails with theatrical flair. The vintage apothecary cabinets, marble counters, and creative drinks make it unforgettable.

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  • check_circle1902 pharmacy with original heritage interior
  • check_circleMedicinal-themed creative cocktails
  • check_circleVintage apothecary cabinets and marble counters

Must try: Signature medicinal cocktail

Best for: Creative cocktails in a heritage pharmacy

Mid-RangeOld Tbilisi

The Gin Corner

Family-run gin bar with over 220 gins from around the world, including Georgia's own Malamo gin. The Gin Corner offers personalized gin and tonic recommendations in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.

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  • check_circle220+ gins including Georgian Malamo
  • check_circleFamily-run with personalized recommendations
  • check_circleCozy, welcoming old town atmosphere

Must try: Georgian Malamo gin and tonic

Best for: World-class gin selection with Georgian twist

Mid-RangeSololaki

Soda Bar

A stylish aperitivo bar in Sololaki famous for its inventive cocktails, including the Churchkhela — a cocktail inspired by Georgia's iconic candle-shaped walnut candy. Perfect for pre-dinner drinks.

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  • check_circleInventive cocktails including the Churchkhela
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  • check_circlePerfect pre-dinner drinks spot

Must try: Churchkhela cocktail

Best for: Creative aperitivo in Sololaki

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the drinking age in Tbilisi?expand_more

The legal drinking age in Georgia is 18. Bars and wine bars are generally relaxed about ID checks, but it's good to carry identification.

What is the typical price of a glass of wine in Tbilisi?expand_more

A glass of Georgian natural wine typically costs 10-20 GEL at wine bars. Craft cocktails range from 15-30 GEL. Local beer is usually 5-10 GEL. Wine degustation flights start from 30-45 GEL.

Do I need to tip at bars in Tbilisi?expand_more

Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. 10% is customary for good service at bars and wine bars. Rounding up the bill is common at casual spots.

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