The Truth Is in the Wine: 10 Best Wine Bars in the Capital

Wine Not

Wine Not — is Ukraine's first gamified wine bar. “When we created Wine Not, the first thing that came to mind was that it had to be a place of comfort. For us, comfort is made up of beauty, the clinking of glasses, and the carefree hum of voices. We have our own special feature: a unique format that helps you understand wine through games”, — say the team behind the venue. For example, here you can learn to identify a wine's grape variety, country of origin, strength, and color.

At the venue, you can try dozens of types of wine. They are served with cheese and meat platters, bruschetta, salmon tartare with truffle paste, and snails.

Address: 9 Saksahanskoho St.

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101 Wine Bar

To get to this wine bar, you first need to enter the Good Wine store on Mechnikova Street. That's where 101 Wine Bar is hidden. Why 101? Because that's exactly how many wines are listed on their menu. Looking for sparkling wine? Here you go. Want something rare? No problem. Found a bottle you like on the store shelf? They'll pour you a glass from it.

Such a wine kaleidoscope deserves matching snacks. These include New Zealand lamb ribs, scallops, squid, Chilean sea bass, jamón, antipasti, and, of course, cheeses. By the way, all these delicious dishes are created by Good Wine's brand chef, Volodymyr Yaroslavskyi.

Address: 9 Mechnikova St.

Win Bar 

The location of this wine bar is unique and full of atmosphere. Win Bar is located in Podil, in a historic two-story building dating back to 1820. 

The owners offer their guests a new culture of enjoying drinks and food. They promise a personalized approach to every visitor and, of course, a rich wine selection, including even wine designed for meditation.

By the way, at Win Bar you can do more than just enjoy a drink — you can also have a full meal. The wine is paired with treats such as bruschetta, antipasti, olives, Norman black cheese, and more. 

Address: 16/7 Khoryva St.

Port Wine Bar

This wine bar in central Kyiv is tucked away near Maidan Nezalezhnosti, in Tarasa Shevchenka Lane. Port Wine Bar was inspired by the sea and the old tradition of sailors gathering over a glass of wine to relax after a long journey. It has an easygoing atmosphere where people come not only for wine but also for the mood.

The menu features wine, cocktails, and interesting wine offerings, including both classic options and more unusual flavors. A special highlight of the venue is Odessa fruit wines: apricot, blackcurrant, strawberry, and pomegranate. You can also order snacks, sandwiches, or mussels to accompany your glass.

Address: 8B Tarasa Shevchenka Lane.

Artania Wine Bar

Artania Wine Bar in Podil is a cozy space dedicated to Ukrainian wine. Guests are introduced to craft winemakers and invited to taste various varieties from local producers.

The wine list features wines from Beykush Winery and other Ukrainian wineries, while cheese, cured meats, and light snacks are served alongside your glass. People come here for relaxed evenings, new flavors, and the atmosphere of a true wine bar.

Address: 25/12 Khoryva St.

Uwines Bar

Uwines Bar is a venue entirely dedicated to Ukrainian wine. It brings together bottles from local winemakers across the country, from Zakarpattia and Bessarabia to Podillia and southern Ukraine. The bar introduces guests not only to well-known varieties but also to experimental wines, pét-nats, and limited-production releases.

Craft cheeses, cured meats, and dishes made from local ingredients are served with each glass of wine. It's worth visiting for new flavors, conversations about wine, and the opportunity to discover modern Ukrainian wine culture.

Address: 5 Hetmana Pavla Skoropadskoho St.

Lyo

“Lyo” is an intimate wine bar and shop near Peyzazhna Alley. It was inspired by small European wine spaces where you can not only buy a bottle but also open it immediately at the counter.

The wine list features a curated selection from small wineries that is regularly updated, ranging from easy everyday wines to interesting limited-edition labels. Snacks are served with your wine, while the cozy wine shop atmosphere makes it a place you'll want to return to for new discoveries.

Address: 20 Velyka Zhytomyrska St.

Books and Bottles

“Books and Bottles” is a wine bar that combines a love of literature and wine. In its cozy semi-basement space with vintage furniture, you can choose a book from the shelf, open a bottle of wine, and enjoy an unhurried evening.

The wine list includes more than 100 Ukrainian and international wines, accompanied by snacks, cheeses, cured meats, and dishes focused on interesting flavor pairings. The venue also hosts tastings and literary events for those who enjoy not only savoring wine but also discovering something new.

Address: 21 Velyka Zhytomyrska St.

Avangarden Gallery & Wine Bar

This new venue in the capital is both a contemporary art gallery and a wine bar. The focus here is on natural wine.

The venue's sommelier, Roman Remeiev, has included only European wines on the Avangarden wine list. In doing so, he drew parallels with art, since the classics come only from Europe. The wines are paired with interesting snacks such as olives with artichokes and hummus or sweet potato cheesecake with onion marmalade and blackcurrants.

Address: 23A Sichovykh Striltsiv St.

FAINO WINE

FAINO WINE is a wine bar and wine shop where Ukrainian wine meets modern gastronomy. Here you can not only choose a bottle from a carefully curated wine collection but also enjoy it immediately with dishes created specifically for successful food and wine pairings.

The menu includes appetizers, cheeses, main courses, and desserts, while the wine list covers both Ukrainian and international wines. FAINO WINE is a place for leisurely meetings, discovering new flavors, and evenings where wine takes center stage.

Address: 11/11 Serhiia Husovskoho St.