who we are
We’re a fun bar in San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood that serves awesome, local wine, beer, and food. We help you “wine down” your day while also bringing wine down to earth. Want to know more? Drop in and say hello!
Special events & Hours
In the interest of the greater good, we are closed for the time being.
If you'd like to support us, check out our online store or you can purchase bottles (for pickup at Wine Down when we re-open), check out our list here.
LOCKDOWN W/WINE DOWN Schedule:
Regular Hours
Open at 2 pm every day
Happiest Hours run 2-6 pm
If you'd like to support us, check out our online store or you can purchase bottles (for pickup at Wine Down when we re-open), check out our list here.
LOCKDOWN W/WINE DOWN Schedule:
- Every Friday: TAKE ACTION FRIDAY
- Join us on our weekly day of action by posting, calling, and emailing our state representatives to pass a rent and mortgage moratorium to help small businesses. We won't stop until legislation is passed!
- Independent Restaurant Coalition Campaign: Message your reps right now to create a dedicated relief fund to help independent bars and restaurants re-open and stay open.
- Wednesday, 5/27, 5:30 PM: VIRTUAL WIG & COSTUME PARTY featuring LOCKDOWN BINGO
- Put on a wig, costume, or funny hat, open up a bottle of wine, and join our virtual party with Lockdown Bingo. Winner gets a bottle of sparkling rosé!
- RSVP by 5/26 to get the deets
Regular Hours
Open at 2 pm every day
Happiest Hours run 2-6 pm
May Update
May 4, 2020
Four years ago today, we were knee-deep in construction, building the bar of our dreams. We wanted to introduce people to awesome local wine and beer, but most importantly, we wanted to create a place for people to gather and feel welcome, comfortable, and appreciated. We made that happen, thanks in no small part to all of you.
Then, seven weeks ago today, we closed the bar for the foreseeable future.
Among the many questions we've been asked (and been asking ourselves):
Of course, we never fathomed a disaster on quite this scale.
Bars and restaurants have been told to be "creative," to try revenue streams that profit very little (if anything), while risking the safety of workers. We've also been told to apply for loans, defer our rent, get new credit cards. . . to go deeper into debt.
These are all tiny, dangerous band-aids for a very large wound. While opening at limited capacity with other potential small revenue streams might bring in a little cash, for many bars and restaurants, including Wine Down, it will not be enough to pay our regular expenses.
That's why we're continuing to advocate for the industry and for a rent freeze. It doesn't make sense to ask a business to pay rent on a lease for a business that simply cannot exist right now, and won't be able to safely operate in a way that makes financial sense for what's likely many more months to come.
With rent relief, in addition to our savings, continued online sales (thank you for supporting our little online store!), reduced operating expenses, and the grants and loans we've applied to and will hopefully receive, Wine Down will be able to stay in hibernation until it is safe to re-open as the community gathering place it's intended to be.
In the meantime, we'll continue to keep the connections and spirit of Wine Down alive to the best of our ability.
Hopefully you've seen and joined our virtual events. If we haven't heard from you, please drop us a line to let us know how you're doing. We miss you! And be sure to check out our website and follow us on Instagram, so you don't miss out on any of our flash sales or special events. We'll have some fun announcements soon.
Keep up your cravings for Chambongs, because with your continued support, we will be back before you know it.
With continued gratitude,
Sarah & Jaime
Co-Owners, Wine Down
Four years ago today, we were knee-deep in construction, building the bar of our dreams. We wanted to introduce people to awesome local wine and beer, but most importantly, we wanted to create a place for people to gather and feel welcome, comfortable, and appreciated. We made that happen, thanks in no small part to all of you.
Then, seven weeks ago today, we closed the bar for the foreseeable future.
Among the many questions we've been asked (and been asking ourselves):
- Are we and our team okay, financially, with no regular income?
- Thanks to increased unemployment benefits, yes, for now.
- How are we doing?
- Overall, we're staying positive, feeling healthy, and recognize we're very fortunate.
- How long can Wine Down survive like this?
- Good question. . .
Of course, we never fathomed a disaster on quite this scale.
Bars and restaurants have been told to be "creative," to try revenue streams that profit very little (if anything), while risking the safety of workers. We've also been told to apply for loans, defer our rent, get new credit cards. . . to go deeper into debt.
These are all tiny, dangerous band-aids for a very large wound. While opening at limited capacity with other potential small revenue streams might bring in a little cash, for many bars and restaurants, including Wine Down, it will not be enough to pay our regular expenses.
That's why we're continuing to advocate for the industry and for a rent freeze. It doesn't make sense to ask a business to pay rent on a lease for a business that simply cannot exist right now, and won't be able to safely operate in a way that makes financial sense for what's likely many more months to come.
With rent relief, in addition to our savings, continued online sales (thank you for supporting our little online store!), reduced operating expenses, and the grants and loans we've applied to and will hopefully receive, Wine Down will be able to stay in hibernation until it is safe to re-open as the community gathering place it's intended to be.
In the meantime, we'll continue to keep the connections and spirit of Wine Down alive to the best of our ability.
Hopefully you've seen and joined our virtual events. If we haven't heard from you, please drop us a line to let us know how you're doing. We miss you! And be sure to check out our website and follow us on Instagram, so you don't miss out on any of our flash sales or special events. We'll have some fun announcements soon.
Keep up your cravings for Chambongs, because with your continued support, we will be back before you know it.
With continued gratitude,
Sarah & Jaime
Co-Owners, Wine Down