Natural wine bars, craft cocktail lounges, and local beer destinations — the best bars in Kutaisi for every kind of drinker. From intimate wine cellars to lively expat hubs, curated by GT Tours.
8 Bars in Kutaisi
UpscaleCity Center
Gallery Terrace
Kutaisi's premier rooftop bar with stunning views of the Opera Theatre and the city skyline. Gallery Terrace is the best spot for sunset cocktails, with a sophisticated atmosphere and excellent drinks.
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Rooftop with Opera Theatre views
Best sunset bar in Kutaisi
Sophisticated cocktail menu
Must try: Sunset cocktail with Opera views
Best for: Best sunset drinks in Kutaisi
Mid-RangeCity Center
Amber Wine (Winetage)
A natural wine shop and tasting room specializing in local Imeretian vintners. Amber Wine offers degustations of amber wines from small producers across western Georgia in a knowledgeable, welcoming setting.
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Specializing in local Imeretian natural wines
Small-producer amber wine tastings
Knowledgeable, welcoming atmosphere
Must try: Imeretian amber wine flight
Best for: Discovering Imeretian natural wine
Mid-RangeCity Center
WILD
Kutaisi's expat hub and craft beer destination. WILD serves local and imported craft beers, creative cocktails, and pub food in a lively beer garden setting. The social heart of Kutaisi's international community.
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Expat hub and social gathering spot
Local and imported craft beers
Lively beer garden atmosphere
Must try: Local craft beer flight
Best for: Social craft beer garden with international crowd
Mid-RangeCity Center
Ziari Bar
A lively bar combining live music, board games, and affordable drinks. Ziari regularly hosts local bands and DJs, making it one of the most entertaining spots in Kutaisi for a casual night out.
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Regular live music and local bands
Board games and social atmosphere
Affordable drinks and casual vibe
Must try: Local beer and board games
Best for: Live music and board games
Mid-RangeCity Center
Wine Vibes
An underground wine cellar offering structured wine degustations for 45 GEL. Wine Vibes takes you through Georgia's major wine regions in a cozy, candlelit cellar setting with expert guidance.
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Structured wine degustation for 45 GEL
Underground candlelit cellar setting
Expert guidance through Georgian wine regions
Must try: 45 GEL degustation flight
Best for: Affordable structured wine tasting
Mid-RangeCity Center
The Blue Bar (Newport)
An Art Deco cocktail bar in the Newport Hotel, famous for its signature Newport Sling. The Blue Bar brings old-world elegance to Kutaisi with its plush interiors and expertly crafted classic cocktails.
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Art Deco elegance in Kutaisi
Signature Newport Sling cocktail
Plush interiors and classic cocktails
Must try: Newport Sling
Best for: Classic cocktails in Art Deco elegance
Mid-RangeCity Center
Memoire Wine Room
A wine bar decorated with vintage photographs and heritage memorabilia, with live piano music setting the mood. Memoire feels like stepping into old Kutaisi — warm, cultured, and deeply atmospheric.
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Vintage decor and heritage photographs
Live piano music
Warm, old-Kutaisi atmosphere
Must try: Wine with live piano
Best for: Atmospheric wine and live piano
Mid-RangeCity Center
Mary's Irish Pub
Kutaisi's expat favorite — an authentic Irish pub serving fish and chips, Guinness, and showing live sports. Mary's is the go-to spot for a taste of home, live football matches, and a reliably friendly atmosphere.
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Authentic Irish pub in Kutaisi
Fish and chips, Guinness, live sports
Expat favorite with friendly atmosphere
Must try: Fish and chips with Guinness
Best for: Live sports and pub comfort food
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the drinking age in Kutaisi?
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 Kutaisi?
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 Kutaisi?
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.