Barrique

This was a great place in a great spot– very charming, and the chicks that worked in here were very friendly and cool to talk to about wine. I have only been here x2, always saying I would come back, then just walked by and saw it was closed– since APRIL!!! Apparently some rent dispute. What a downer.
The wine was pretty good, wonder what is going in? been vacant for a while now…

Wonderful place. I went with a friend who wanted to try local wines as she was visiting and this place is great! The waiter was really nice and gladly advised us in terms of choosing the best wines for our taste. They make their own wine out of Napa and I highly recommend trying those rather than more known wines. The appetizers were good although the portions are really small so fairly pricey for what you get but nothing beats cheese to go along with red wine.

Went there for the first time yesterday and I really loved it.
I’m French and a wine and cheese lover, this place was just perfect for me. Wine was delicious, the cheese platter was great (especially the Laura Chenel goat cheese), and staff is very friendly.
It’s a bit expensive but worth it.
I would prefer real bread with the cheeses though.

Awesome ambiance and great wine!
A friendly staff will help answer any questions you might have and drop some knowledge on their wines. Definitely recommend trying some of their barrel wines, what a concept!
The space is really open and inviting and the dim lights set a nice mood. Great place for a laid back night.
A hidden gem!

Be sure to go here when in SF! A beautiful place with good wines, food and service. Even though it’s not in the very center, it’s well worth the visit. Also, the wines are produced by people they know at the bar so you can get a really nice experience here.

We love the concept and presentation of this place. Imagine a warm, rustic bar with long aged in barrel wines that are gone as soon as the barrel is finished. We stumbled here prior to our dinner reservation and enjoyed six flights for $ 30. Great for wine snobs and newbies alike!

Barrique is a unique space, offering barrel tasting at a wine bar. You may choose to stand at the bar, sit at a high table or long table; the open spaced wine bar will give you the same vibe no matter your placement.
Staff is nice and knowledgeable. The pours were generous and the truffled popcorn was very tasty.
Barrique has a wine list that include a sommelier’s selection of wine from all over as well as their own private barreled selection. They have three tasting options; by the glass or .5L, your choice of any three wines or the full tasting of Barrique wines which is a total of six tastings.
They also offer a selection of draft and bottled beer. A few non-​alcohol beverages can also be ordered.
I ordered the Barrique flight tasting and did enjoy the barreled experience. Though, it would have be nice if they spoke a bit about options to purchase their wine and wine club. (I found out from their website)
I must return and do a double flight. I need to taste my favorites again.

Somewhere along that strange border where Italian and Chinese restaurants mingle next to raunchy night clubs lies Jackson Square. Sidewalks flanked with Bentleys and Mercedes (sport editions) hint that their well-​to-​do owners can’t be far behind. And when the lights dim and the numerous design and law firms close for the day, you know that they must be here as patrons of a different scene.
The most popping nights (as told by one of the staff) are Wed-​Fri. On a weekend evening, you’ll find that most of this crowd gravitates towards nearby Quince. What this means for you is an almost guaranteed table at one of Barrique’s highly polished wooden tables and seats on the white (p)leather couches. Or, you can reserve the private glass-​walled room (which seems to seat about 6 comfortably). The lighting is dim, and warm; decoration is sparse other than the wall of oak barrels behind the bar. The bathroom drifts slightly from the overall theme, tending towards the modern.
Service was highly attentive. Especially when we were only the second guests there. The menu actually isn’t super extensive, but does its primary function: to highlight Barrique’s personal wine crops. At any given time they’ll display 7 of their own wines sold by the glass (around $ 13) or half liter (around $ 35); the other half of the wine menu is a collection curated by the sommelier and sold only by the glass. You can try a few sips of any wine before making your decision, or go for a flight of 3 wines ($ 15) — anything you like. Or, you can go all the way and do the big boy/​girl flight and choose any 7 ($ 35). Not an oenophile? Barrique pities you but understands — there are beers and non-​alcoholic beverages on the back. And of course snacks and dessert wines.
Choosing to have a flight is only half the battle. The difficult part was choosing three from their tempting descriptions, even after ordering the Charcuterie Plate ($ 12) and Truffle Popcorn ($ 5) to buy (literally) more time. Charcuterie is a sausage platter rather than pates, and the aroma of the Truffle Popcorn will earn you the envy of every other diner. I ended up opting for Barrique’s Merlot and Carignane, as well as a Galvan Sauvignon Blanc. I withhold my non-​expert opinions except to say that the Merlot is almost creamy smooth, and the Sauvignon really does smell like pineapple. A great place to feel pampered without opening your wallet too wide.

Barrique has a great atmosphere and interesting concept with the barrel selections created specifically for the wine bar, but the prices are high and misleading.
All wine by the glass begins around $ 13. After looking over the menu my friends and I wanted to purchase a bottle. Each of the barrel wines listed notes the price of the wine by the glass and then what we thought would be the price of a liter (the equivalent of a bottle) like most wine lists.
What we didn’t realize is that the second price was actually the cost of a half of a liter. The price of a full liter isn’t listed anywhere, there’s simple a note at the bottom of the menu stating that it’s available.
So what I thought was going to be a $ 38 bottle of wine was actually $ 76. Which was WAY too pricy for the quality of the wine and way above what intended to spend. I’m sure this has happened to others, why would they list the price of a half a bottle and not a full bottle equivalent?
I feel the menu pricing is misleading, a small notation did not sufficiently make clear what I was paying for and while I’ll come again, let this just serve as a warning to others to look at the menu with a careful eye.

I have been here many times. It is a pretty chill wine bar with a good selection of wine and snacks. decently priced and good atmosphere. service is great too. definitely the place to go if you prefer a non rowdy bar ambience.

Great little wine bar and you can create your own flights. Their Sauvignon blanc was nice as was the Sangiovese. Surprisingly the merlot was really awful… in a it’s-so-bad-I-would-send-it-back kind of way. And normally I like Merlots. Service is incredibly friendly, the burrata is a must, and the truffle honey goat cheese and the beemster Gouda. All good!

What a cute little place! The ambiance is charming and the staff was a pleasure and beyond helpful. Barrique offers just the right amount of wine to taste and enough seasonal changes to make each visit unique.
Flights are available for $ 15 and contain 2oz tastings. Wine is also offered by the bottle and glass. Beer is offered on tap and in bottles.
Barrique offers a basic array of snacks to compliment wine and beer tastings. The truffle popcorn contains just the right amount of pepper and truffle oil. The cheese boards come with just cheese– straight forward enough. (my small complaint was that the soft/​spreadable cheese comes on the board without anything to spread it on – luckily we ordered a plate of meats that made a nice spreading base for the soft cheese). Cheeses are sourced locally for freshness and to support the small business community. The Beemster «XO» Gouda was melt-​in-​your-​mouth buttery, a true cheese highlight for me!
The highlights from our red flight were the Barrique, Spring Mountain, Syrah, 2010 and the Barrique Zinfandel.
A word to the wise: this place is a great date destination!

We came to Barrique to have 1 – 2 glasses of wine before dinner. It’s a nice, dim and quiet wine bar with by the glass options, bottles, as well as flight options.
My flight option was nice to the taste, but it would have been a bonus if they offered a flight placing to have the name of the wine placed in front of each glass.

Barrique’s a great no-​frills wine bar in the Financial District. I like their flexibility in offerings — order by the glass (prices range from $ 9-​$ 20 per glass), by the bottle (high $ 20s to high $ 100s) or even by the flight.
There’s a bar top to your left and several tables across the room. It definitely has a more contemporary feel with less coziness than say Amelie or Hidden Vine, but the wine list/​breadth is solid! They also sell beer by the bottle ($ 5-​$ 10) and many snack offerings (popcorn, almonds, charcuterie, cheeses, etc.).
Due to the nature of its location, this place seems popular for the working professionals. They also rent out/​host for private events.
Great for a meet up with friends, your colleagues, or a casual date.

I agree with what they say– a gem hidden in Pacific Avenue. Great wine selection, very friendly service and knowledgeable. They offer great cheese platters. Small and intimate setting. Great for drinks before and after dinner.
Will definitely come back here.

Located in a desolated brick-​themed neighborhood, Barrique brings about this sultry seclusion that you just can’t get elsewhere.
With its dimly lit lighting and intimate backside seating, it’s seemingly a great hideout spot to reveal secrets and more.
Their wine selections are poured out from their house barrels and there are the usual salami and cheese platters that you can order up.
You’ll have a guaranteed, good time here!

I dropped by for a quick in-​and-​out, I am tired and I gotta-​catch-​the-​bart drink.
I like that we get to choose from ANY of the wines for the flight with no restrictions. That’s very nice of them, makes life easier for them and for us. I had the pleasure of trying three Reds as a part of my flight. All were Barrique made, the Cabernet, Zinfandel, and Carignane. My favorite was probably the Cabernet or the Carignane and the Zinfandel was my least favorite. The Cabernet and especially Carignane were quite easy to drink, both smooth and aromatic.
I wasn’t hungry, so I didn’t order any food. Although I would have loved to try the truffled popcorn, seasoned almonds, and cheese plate. For next time! I shall return.

Great wine bar!!!
Get the flight, (only $ 15!) and you get to sample 3 wines and the pours are generous.
I had a Brut, Chardonnay and Rose, all 3 were amazing.
Great little local hang out in Jackson Square for if you are in the near by area looking for some where to sit and chat and hang out with friends.
There are no substantial meal options, so make sure you make dinner/​food plans elsewhere prior or subsequently to your visit.

Really cool spot for a glass of wine or beer. It was empty when we were there on a late afternoon Sunday and we got to chat with the girl that worked there. She told us that all the wine barrels were straight from their winery. There were about 10 wines on tap and 4 craft beers. I got a Sauvignon Blanc and a really good beer that I can’t recall.
We ordered the truffle popcorn, which was very good, but I felt like I could easily make it at home. The space was very clean and organized with nice, comfortable furniture. They had these chairs with a big opening in the back rest, super comfortable… don’t know what the point of the hole is, but it looks nice! It was really nice to talk with the bartender, and her wine recommendations were pretty spot-​on. If I’m back in the financial district, I know where to go!

Wine bar with wine! With this I mean they really have their own wines and the wines are in casks. So not your ordinary wine bar.
Amazing place. Situated at the less crowded part of San Fransisco in the Financial district. Easy to go with a cab and yes they can call you a cab when heading home.
Food:
We had the Big Jimbo. As it states it’s pretty big! But I wouldn’t hesitate trying this one. You can choose different meats and cheeses to go with your well chosen wines. Delicious!
Environment:
Interior is laid back and stylish. There is high and low top tables and enough for everyone. Though it might get crowded after work hours.
Service:
Service was amazing and attentative and really informative about the wines.
Price:
I’d say it’s not cheap but not expensive. Well said ay? :) It is a somewhat of a stretch for your wallet but it really pays off if you love your wines and the tasting experience. Also I don’t think it’s expensive compared to other similar wine bars.
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