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 à Tbilisi
Milieu de gammeOld 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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Winemaker-owned tiny cellar bar
Sioni Cathedral views from the doorstep
Outstanding natural Georgian wines
À goûter absolument : Natural amber wine and cheese plate
Idéal pour : Intimate natural wine experience
Milieu de gammeMultiple 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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Most comprehensive wine tastings in Tbilisi
Four locations across the city
Knowledgeable sommelier-led degustations
À goûter absolument : Signature degustation flight
Idéal pour : Structured Georgian wine education
Milieu de gammeSololaki
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.
À goûter absolument : Rotating natural wine flight
Idéal pour : The original Tbilisi natural wine experience
Milieu de gammeSololaki
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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Rare regional Georgian wines
Legendary Saperavi chocolate cake
Friendly, knowledgeable staff
À goûter absolument : Saperavi chocolate cake with Saperavi wine
Idéal pour : Discovering rare Georgian wine regions
Milieu de gammeChugureti
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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Georgian, French, and Italian wine selection
Antique-furnished, library-like atmosphere
Chugureti neighborhood gem
À goûter absolument : Comparative tasting — Georgian vs European
Idéal pour : International wine comparisons in a refined setting
Milieu de gammeMtatsminda
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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Candelabra-lit natural wine bar
Excellent food menu alongside wines
Romantic Mtatsminda location
À goûter absolument : Natural wine flight with dinner
Idéal pour : Romantic natural wine evening
Milieu de gammeOld 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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65 wines from every Georgian microzone
Unique pan-Asian food pairing concept
Beautiful marble interior
À goûter absolument : Microzone wine flight with pan-Asian bites
Idéal pour : Exploring every Georgian wine microzone
Milieu de gammeOld 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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1902 pharmacy with original heritage interior
Medicinal-themed creative cocktails
Vintage apothecary cabinets and marble counters
À goûter absolument : Signature medicinal cocktail
Idéal pour : Creative cocktails in a heritage pharmacy
Milieu de gammeOld 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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220+ gins including Georgian Malamo
Family-run with personalized recommendations
Cozy, welcoming old town atmosphere
À goûter absolument : Georgian Malamo gin and tonic
Idéal pour : World-class gin selection with Georgian twist
Milieu de gammeSololaki
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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Inventive cocktails including the Churchkhela
Stylish aperitivo atmosphere in Sololaki
Perfect pre-dinner drinks spot
À goûter absolument : Churchkhela cocktail
Idéal pour : Creative aperitivo in Sololaki
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the drinking age in Tbilisi?
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?
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?
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.