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.
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.
Must try: Natural amber wine and cheese plate
Best for: Intimate natural wine experience
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.
Must try: Signature degustation flight
Best for: Structured Georgian wine education
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.
Must try: Rotating natural wine flight
Best for: The original Tbilisi natural wine experience
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.
Must try: Saperavi chocolate cake with Saperavi wine
Best for: Discovering rare Georgian wine regions
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.
Must try: Comparative tasting — Georgian vs European
Best for: International wine comparisons in a refined setting
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.
Must try: Natural wine flight with dinner
Best for: Romantic natural wine evening
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.
Must try: Microzone wine flight with pan-Asian bites
Best for: Exploring every Georgian wine microzone
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.
Must try: Signature medicinal cocktail
Best for: Creative cocktails in a heritage pharmacy
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.
Must try: Georgian Malamo gin and tonic
Best for: World-class gin selection with Georgian twist
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.
Must try: Churchkhela cocktail
Best for: Creative aperitivo in Sololaki
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.
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.
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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