Philly isn't typically the first place people think of when they think of natural wine, but it is, in fact, a thriving natural wine city! They even have a class on it at the local wine school. We're really excited about the natural wine scene in Philly, as it isn't too far away for us to get up there from DC! We also have quite a few members of our natural wine club in the area, so we've gotten some excellent recommendations recently. Check them out here:
RESTAURANTS:
Walnut Street Cafe, Philadelphia, PA
Teresa’s Next Door– 126 N Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery
The Love– 130 S 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Refined neighborhood destination from Aimee Olexy & Stephen Starr featuring seasonal American fare. Dine-in and curbside pickup
a.kitchen– 135 S 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (also a wine bar)
This stylish American bistro offers seasonal small plates & craft beers in a white-oak-lined space. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery
Vernick Food & Drink– 2031 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
New American eatery in a Rittenhouse brownstone serving upscale large & small plates plus cocktails. Dine-in only
Tria Cafe– 123 S 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Snug cafe offers an ever-changing wine, cheese & beer selection plus an eclectic small-plates menu. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery
Walnut Street Cafe– 2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
All-day New American fare, cafe with pastry counter & cocktail bar in Cira Centre South. Dine-in, takeaway and delivery
White Dog– 3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Boisterous doggy-themed restaurant serving eclectic fare made with local & organic ingredients. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery
Royal Boucherie– 52 S 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Boisterous doggy-themed restaurant serving eclectic fare made with local & organic ingredients. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery
Vedge– 1221 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Restaurant serving inventive vegan & vegetarian small plates in a charming old mansion. Dine-in, takeaway and delivery
Oloroso– 1121 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Chef Townsend Wentz’s Spanish tapas bar & restaurant with cocktails, sherry & beer. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery
Barbuzzo– 110 S 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Farm-fresh ingredients star at this Mediterranean joint set in a chic, compact space. Dine-in, takeaway and delivery
Jamonera– 105 S 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Spanish spot for tapas, large plates, charcuterie & sherry in a cozy setting
- Temporarily closed due to COVID
Suraya– 1528 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Chic & spacious Lebanese cafe, market & restaurant with bar & outdoor garden. Dine-in and takeaway and delivery
Pizzeria Beddia - 1313 N Lee St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Pizza destination known for its daily pie specialties served in tight quarters (or to-go). Dine-in, takeaway and delivery
Fishtown Social - 1525 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125 (also a bar and shop)
A rotating selection of reds, whites & sparklers, plus cocktails, beer & sharable small plates.
Fitz and Starts –743 S 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Two chefs cooking simple all-day fare in an artsy, brick-walled corner storefront. Dine-in, takeaway and no-contact delivery
Fond– 1537 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
New American cooking comes with homemade bread & desserts plus wine & cocktails at this tiny spot. Dine-in and takeaway
Bloomsday - 414 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (also a wine shop)
Dine-in, curbside pickup and no-contact delivery
Nectar– 1091 Lancaster Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312
A large Buddha & sleek decor set the scene for fusion fare & sushi at this Pan-Asian restaurant. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery
WINE BARS:
Jet Wine Bar, Philadelphia, PA
Kensington Quarters– 1310 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125 (also a restaurant)
American eatery/bar set in a repurposed warehouse with wood tables & an industrial feel. Dine-in, takeaway and delivery
Martha– 2113 E York Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Hipster hangout for hoagies & charcuterie, plus cocktails & draft beers & wines. Dine-in, curbside pickup and no-contact delivery
Jet Wine Bar– 1525 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
A sleek bar with world-wide wines by the glass or bottle, plus cocktails, small plates & brunch. Dine-in and takeaway
Le Caveau - 614 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 ( also wine shop)
- Open
The Good King Tavern – 5614 S 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Upscale bar with quirky decor & a chalkboard menu of French-inspired pub grub that changes daily. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery
Fountain Porter– 1601 S 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Old-school neighborhood tavern specializing in craft beers & a limited menu of burgers & snacks. Takeaway only
WINERY:
Mural City Cellars - 2011 Amber St Philadelphia, PA 19125
"Mural City Cellars is not only an amazing space to visit, they really know about wine!(Also the owners are amazing to with rom wine process to neighborhood love) Mural City Cellars also is committed to the local community and non profits. Finding a winery in a city full of breweries, this place is a total gem!" - Caitlin Crews (local contributor)
WINE SHOPS:
The Bottle Shop, Philadelphia, PA
320 Market Cafe– Curbside pickup and no-contact delivery
- 713 Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
- 211 State Street, Media PA 19063
Richmond Bottle Shop– 2497 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
In-store shopping
Local 44 Bottle Shop– 4333 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (also a restaurant)
In-store shopping and in-store pick-up
Hawthornes– 738 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Beer cafe offering bottles, growlers & gourmet American grub, with sofas & a working fireplace. Dine-in, curbside pickup and no-contact delivery
The Bottle Shop– 1616 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
This market stocks tons of craft beers, & guests can sample pints & snacks while shopping. In-store shopping, curbside pickup and delivery
Di Bruno Bros- 1730 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Acclaimed gourmet destination purveying cheeses, breads & specialty items, plus prepared foods. In-store shopping, curbside pickup and delivery
Tiny's Bottle Shop - 3124 Richmond St Rear, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Open six days a week with outdoor and indoor dining. A small but well-appointed packaged goods shop offering quality, affordable bevs to the neighborhood and beyond.
While not all of these places serve only natural wine, you should definitely be able to snag a bottle or glass by asking the waiter or staff at the store! Let us know if there are any we forgot.
