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Wine bars and stores in Puerto Rico

Wine bars and stores Puerto rico

In the past decade the wine scene in Puerto Rico has really exploded. Now well educated sommeliers design wine menus at the better restaurants, you can find a whole host of small, single vineyard bottles and in certain areas such as Dorado even the gas stations have Dom Perignon and Caymus for sale. Supermarkets have also joined in and most offer a decent selection of wines and bubblies. It’s a whole new world for the Bacchus in you. We’ve put together just a small sampling of unique wine bars and stores in Puerto Rico where you’re guaranteed to find something to satisfy your wine yearnings in the tropics.

A tasting of wine bars and restaurants

Vino Crudo
320 Calle de la Fortaleza
This wine bar and shop is in the heart of Old San Juan. Here you can try a whole range of styles from wacky and eccentric to laser focused and refined. All wines are sourced from growers that farm organically or biodynamically. Their philosophy is that wine is meant to be made without a lot of intervention and most of all, enjoyed.

Pio Pio
151 Calle de San Francisco
This neighborhood champagne bar serves unique wines, small-batched cocktails, and tasty bites. The perfect place to relax with friends. You can enjoy small plates to snack on or sample a few and put together a full meal. Pio Pio is a cross between luxury and comfort. 

Entrevinos
6150 Ave. Isla verde, Plazoleta de Isla Verde
In Spanish the name means surrounded by wines or alternately “as we were drinking wine…”. This is literally what you will experience at this wine bar/restaurant. On the walls are hundreds of labels that you can pick yourself or ask a server for advice. The food is top notch and well liked by all. 

Vin’us
Mall of San Juan
Vin’us is a unique wine boutique and creative-international restaurant. It’s modern and casual, perfect for sharing a few bites and some wine after shopping or as a destination on its own. You’ll be surrounded by wines that you can purchase to go or consume with your meal.

The Wine Room
69 Mendez Vigo St. Ponce
This unique concept offers a varied culinary selection, cocktails and a wine cave with a large variety of labels. You can also enjoy a piano bar with live music while you sample the chef’s inspirations. 

Vinium Bar and Restaurant
120 Ernesto Ramos Antonini, Mayagüez
This two story restaurant is located in downtown next to Plaza Colón. It’s a family setting with an extensive menu along with chef specials on weekends. For wines, more than 100 labels are there for choosing. 

Set the Bar
113 Mendez Vigo Street, Mayagüez
Opened in October 2022, Set The Bar Mayaguez is a culinary destination and marketplace offering an international dining experience alongside an extensive selection of wines, liquors, and more. Explore diverse flavors and discover new favorites, all under one roof in the heart of this western town.

The Winery Outlet
1484 Roosevelt Ave., San Juan
Dorado del Mar Shopping Center, Dorado
Two 350 label boutique wine and liquor stores, restaurants and gourmet food stores with great service. Choose your wine with your dinner or ask about a pairing. You can also buy wine to go or have it delivered. 

Asador San Miguel
PR 152, Km 11.0, Naranjito
This fine dining indoor/outdoor restaurant combines an amazing mountain view with a 400 bottle wine tasting room. They even have their own label. Reservations are strongly recommended. 

Stores with great selections, online stores and delivery services

The House
A huge selection of wines, liquors and craft beer. Offers delivery and online sales
Plaza Guaynabo 787-474-8850
Plaza Caparra 787-747-0224
Metro Plaza Caguas 787-653-0204
Ave. Wilson Corner of De Diego (2nd floor Supermax) 787-945-5483

La Boutique du Vin
One of the first wine stores in Puerto Rico. Offer 1000 labels. Online store and same day delivery.
210 Chardon, St. San Juan 787-250-0008

El Hórreo de V. Suárez
One of the first wine stores in Puerto Rico. Offer 1000 labels. Online store and same day delivery.
Rexco Industrial Park 150 Calle B, Guaynabo 787-474-1400

La Bodega de Mendez
This distributors’ three stores offer wines, liquors and craft beer from all around the world. They also have gourmet products available such as cheeses, charcuterie, pastas, sauces and more. Sommeliers are available for advice
PR 20, Km. 2.4, Guaynabo 787-277-5880
PR 402, Añasco 787-826-7570
90 Estrella St. Ponce 787-651-1999

Cru Wine Shop
This small boutique packs a punch when it comes to select labels and wine advice. Check them out and you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
621 Calle del Parque, Santurce  787-340-6686

There are plenty more wine bars and stores all over Puerto Rico offering high quality libations. Discover your favorite today!

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