The 12 best wine bars and restaurants in Bordeaux 2025
Within one of the world's most famous – and most prestigious – wine-producing regions, the city of Bordeaux only gets better as a wining and dining destination of its own.
Let our Bordeaux Ambassador take you on a tour of the top spots for wine lovers. And guess what: you don't just have to drink Bordeaux! Alongside the historical châteaux, you'll find wines made by young, exciting producers from near and far.
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Phone: 05 57 34 37 29
Address: 8 Rue de la Devise, Bordeaux
Bordeaux Wine List of the Year France, presented by Chateau de Pez 2025
The original idea behind the creation of the “Four Cs” was to demystify wine and its sometimes overly complex world. The owners decided that Enomatic sampling machines would be the ideal tool for offering the maximum number of wines by the glass, while adding a fun and playful touch to the tasting experience – guests are able to taste several vintages independently without the pressure of a ‘scary’ sommelier hanging over them. This place proves that the world of wine is accessible to everyone, by offering a simple approach and a new kind of experience!
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Phone: +33 5 57 14 94 85
Address: 2 Place du Palais, Bordeaux
Perfectly built for its intended audience with a philosophy of conviviality and warmth, the large bar counter here welcomes everyone – family, friends, strangers. This is a place to meet people from all backgrounds while sharing wines starting from €20 a bottle or even €3.50 a glass. The food is focused on sharing plates while the wine list is casual and yet so clever, with every listing carrying some thought. If you can’t be bothered reading pages showcasing around 1,000 bottles, you are more than welcome to stand up, walk up behind the bar, open the wine fridges and dive through all the hid...
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Phone: +33 05 56 30 00 80
Address: 10 Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux
What a better spot could there be than sitting at a nice table on the Place de la Bourse, facing Bordeaux's famous water mirror? This place is run by the owners of Château Angelus, which you can get by the glass or as part of the wine pairing. Former three-Michelin-star Arnaud Donckele’s sous chef, Bertrand Noeureuil, has taken over the kitchen with an incredible cuisine to match the nicely-curated wine list (for all budgets). An extraordinary wine list awaits. There are pages devoted to celebrated appellations such as Burgundy, the Rhône and the Loire Valley but the focus is, unconventiona...
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Phone: +33 05 33 09 46 90
Address: 11 Rue Rode, Bordeaux
Maison Nouvelle opened in December 2021, in the Chartrons district of Bordeaux, north of the historical centre. It is a two-Michelin-star restaurant by chef and television personality Philippe Etchebest housed in a former wood maker's studio, featuring a glass floor overlooking the cellar at the entrance. [Editor's note: Florian Valieres, Star Wine List's Bordeaux Ambassador, is Wine Director for Groupe Philippe Etchebest, which owns Maison Nouvelle.]
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Phone: +33 05 56 98 43 08
Address: 59 Rue Georges Bonnac, Bordeaux
Scottish chef Daniel Gallacher has run this charming restaurant since 2015, and more recently obtained a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin guide. As per the restaurant's name, Gallacher takes inspiration from his Scottish roots. His cuisine stays away from the classics, and changes weekly with sleek, vibrant and colourful plates. The wine list is short but smart, focused on Bordeaux along with great producers from Burgundy, the Loire, the Rhône Valley and Champagne. All your drinking needs can be fulfilled, and the selection is well-matched to the food offering.
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Phone: +33 09 70 66 72 32
Address: 126 Rue Fondaudège, Bordeaux
A one-Michelin-star restaurant with a smart food offering, led by chef Tanguy Laviale and a front of house team whose members are all knowledgeable about the 700-strong wine selection. You can find a sip for all budgets – Champagne, Loire Valley, Roussillon, Burgundy and so on... With so many hard-to-find producers showcased here, it almost becomes difficult to choose which one to go for. Your only option? Coming back for more and trying one of the three menu formats on offer. What a place! And if you like the experience, make sure to check out their other venue, Vivants. Top tip: the resta...
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Phone: +33 05 56 52 62 12
Address: 59 Rue du Palais Gallien, Bordeaux
It’s hard to stand out in a crowded market, but when you’re offering mostly Italian wines, the best way to do so is to add personality, quality and difference – and ensure pleasure. A modern list for a modern Italian, the selection reflects a focus on organic and low-intervention wines with an array of cult bottles. The Champagne selection is incredible, the Piedmont offering to die for, and the French section never lets you down with rare offerings still available at incredible reasonable prices. A special mention goes to the extremely fair pricing, which just encourages you to go deeper tha...
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Phone: +33 09 86 10 42 40
Address: 35 Rue du Cancera, Bordeaux
Oh Soif, how you turn on the charm with every page! You tease from the start. It’s the little things that make this list truly shine, like the hard-to-find artisanal producers and the broad range of grape varieties. And while it proclaims a natural wine focus, the selection is much more comprehensive than that. This is a list of great wines from producers who put their heart and soul on the line to make characterful wine. It’s clear that a lot of love and thought are behind the choices here. The food menu is simple and fits in perfectly with the incredibly-curated wine selection. Top tip: t...
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Phone: +33 05 56 81 49 17
Address: 18 Rue Notre Dame, Bordeaux
When you find a wine bar named after an iconic Australian wine producing region with an owner who is Australian himself, you know you’re in for an incredible journey. This is a very good wine selection with personality, persuasion, and fabulous bottles. Just stand up, look at the wine wall and pick your bottle. Or ask Aaron, the owner, whose French is incredibly good, and you’ll be in for a treat. Top tip: try to get in early on those summer days, to get a spot in their very charming backyard.
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Phone: +33 5 56 23 01 53
Address: 40 Rue Lecocq, Bordeaux
A 62-page wine list, more than 1,300 references, and affordable prices? The perfect combo for a great night. Within the pages of this list is a truly mind-boggling array of wines and winemakers, with many of the world's greatest producers represented across multiple vintages – a true vinous treasure trove. The cuisine is authentic, featuring local and seasonal produce. Alongside, the wine dances between continents, varieties, styles and price points. You can take your time exploring the comprehensive wine menu and get lost on never-ending nights with friends, family, or on a date. Any questi...
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Phone: +33 06 37 73 73 19
Address: 24 Quai des Chartrons, Bordeaux
One of the deepest wine lists in Bordeaux. Remarkable. And consistently excellent in its mesh of fine wines and being a playground for emerging producers to tout their wares. A brilliant collection that continues to push boundaries. The by-the-glass selection may be compact, but their Enomatic wine-serving system allows you to try interesting, diverse, fun and great wines. If you wish to travel the world, don’t be shy to ask the owner, Pierre, for some guidance – Austria, Germany, Italy, USA, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand... you can fly anywhere and sip on the greatest producers of the...
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Phone: +33 05 57 30 82 79
Address: 42 Rue Sainte-Colombe, Bordeaux
This is one of those wonderful wine bar lists that makes drinkers feel comfortable. Incorporating affordably-priced boutique wines, benchmark regions and prestige wineries, the overarching focus is clearly on biodynamic and organic-leaning listings. While their food offering is quite limited, the wine selection and the service from co-founders Romain and Sacha are both, by far, some of the best in Bordeaux. For wine novices, they also offer wine tasting courses in French and English. Top tip: every Wednesday evening and Saturday lunch, you can get €1 oysters!
