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Bine & Vine Bottle Shop
3334 Adams Ave
San Diego, California, 92116-1820
United States
(619) 795-2463 | map
bineandvine.com
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Ratings by Floydster:
Reviewed by Floydster from California
4.86/5 rDev +6.8%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
4.86/5 rDev +6.8%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
This place is very conveniently located in Normal Heights near Blind Lady and Zia Pizza. Joey has done a great job with this place and it is even better than his old spot South Bay. He is a great guy and is very knowledgeable. So is Carlos, one of the gentleman that works there in the afternoons and evenings. On my last visit, I picked up the new two new barrel aged Sudwerk beers and a rare cider from Spain. In prior visits, I have gotten some Alpine gems, great stuff from Almanac, a bunch of Knee Deep IPAs, and all the San Diego standards. Their beer is in nice vertical coolers. They also have a great variety of glassware and some rare Reverend Nat's ciders I have not seen anywhere else in Southern California. I also like that you can get stuff online through their web shop. This place has it all. My one complaint is that it is popular and things tend to sell out very quickly, but that is a good thing for their business and not for my selfish beer geekery. Bine and Vine along with Bottlecraft are my two favorite spots in the area and I plan on visiting each time I make it down south.
Mar 16, 2015More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Roguer from Connecticut
4.2/5 rDev -7.7%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25
4.2/5 rDev -7.7%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25
Excellent classic craft bottle shop, the kind that are harder to find nowadays, it seems. Fantastic offerings across all styles, including some rare-ish options you're not going to find at a lesser shop. 100% worth a visit.
Mar 11, 2024Reviewed by Stefantheviking from California
4.69/5 rDev +3.1%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4
4.69/5 rDev +3.1%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4
A wonderful bottleshop! All beer is properly stored in coolers without direct lighting. A large selection of local craft options with the standard fare of distro products. The Belgian/German/Euro selection here is unrivaled in San Diego. This is just one area where it sets itself apart. While some may see a lack of massive offerings from anything under the sun, this curated selection is anything but sparse. Knowledge is king here and you will never leave disappointed.
Jun 25, 2020Reviewed by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington
4.55/5 rDev 0%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.25
4.55/5 rDev 0%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.25
Got my first Pliny here. Helpful staff. What's not to like!? Small selection of imports and okay selection of cross country IPAs, but not many top notch stouts. Several local hops to enjoy.
May 05, 2019Reviewed by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut
4.4/5 rDev -3.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25
4.4/5 rDev -3.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25
Cool little bottle shop close to a number of top notch beer bars and breweries. Maybe 7 or 8 coolers of craft, with a large selection of single pints and 12s... sweet stuff... I limited myself to 10 singles, but there were plenty more awaiting my next visit. Friendly, helpful service and quite reasonably priced.
Dec 14, 2018Reviewed by mrcraft from California
4.28/5 rDev -5.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
4.28/5 rDev -5.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
Bine & Vine is located in the Normal Heights area of San Diego. I came here after my visits at The Rabbit Hole and Blind Lady. They are just blocks away from each other.
Most beers (maybe all) were refrigerated which is a big plus. The selection was solid.
I picked up a new Alpine beer I didn't see before. If I'm in the area, I'll swing by again. Nice bottleshop, in a nice neighborhood. Very cool.
Jul 29, 2016Most beers (maybe all) were refrigerated which is a big plus. The selection was solid.
I picked up a new Alpine beer I didn't see before. If I'm in the area, I'll swing by again. Nice bottleshop, in a nice neighborhood. Very cool.
Reviewed by DoubleJ from Wisconsin
4.11/5 rDev -9.7%
vibe: 2.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5
4.11/5 rDev -9.7%
vibe: 2.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5
Within a short walk of the Blind Lady Alehouse rests another outstanding San Diego bottle shop. Beer & Vine brings a clean, desirable beer shop for the locals and out of towners alike. At the door you are greeted by a small display of bottles beers. Much of the center floor houses non-beer libations. If beer is your beach, check the fridges along the perimeter. With that in mind, much of the beer is refrigerated, reasonably fresh, and kept away from the light (more on that later).
While Beer & Wine doesn't offer the same share of exclusive bottles which Clem's does, there's nothing to snear here. Well, unless you're not impressed by Russian River, Drie Fonteinen, New English, Modern Times, Rogue, Allagash, Ballast Point, Lava, or Maui. I saw listed prices on each bottle/multi-pack, and was greeted with quick service at checkout.
One aspect annoyed me however; it was too dark inside! For some of the bottles I was reading, I actually had to use my smartphone as a source for extra light. Other than that, I would come back again and again.
Feb 21, 2015While Beer & Wine doesn't offer the same share of exclusive bottles which Clem's does, there's nothing to snear here. Well, unless you're not impressed by Russian River, Drie Fonteinen, New English, Modern Times, Rogue, Allagash, Ballast Point, Lava, or Maui. I saw listed prices on each bottle/multi-pack, and was greeted with quick service at checkout.
One aspect annoyed me however; it was too dark inside! For some of the bottles I was reading, I actually had to use my smartphone as a source for extra light. Other than that, I would come back again and again.
Reviewed by BucannonXC5 from California
4.46/5 rDev -2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25
4.46/5 rDev -2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25
Pretty good selection of beer and wine. They are very knowledgeable on both sides. The young guy (sorry I am forgetting his name) only puts beer in there that he likes. The older guy ordered some wine that they didn't have for my wife, which arrived in less than a week. Prices aren't bad, definitely better than Clem's down the street. They have single bottles/cans available and have a few deals here and there.
Feb 03, 2015Reviewed by KATCanada from Canada (ON)
4.5/5 rDev -1.1%
4.5/5 rDev -1.1%
Stopped here on the way back to Mission beach after an Alpine Trip. Had called Geoi (Joey) a couple of weeks ahead to order stuff (and pay for it) and then have him hold the stuff for me and he did. I had wanted some Alpine and wasn't sure at that point if I was going to be able to make it to the Brewery so he said he would make sure to save me 2 Pure Hoppiness's but to call him a week ahead so he could get me fresh ones. I did and he did! Lots of good stuff in the shop Geoi's guy there made some excellent reco's for me and was a good guy. Highly recommended.
Dec 03, 2014
Bine & Vine Bottle Shop in San Diego, CA
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64 ratings
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