Best Wine Bars in Orange County

California has a rich tradition of fine wine, and this heritage can be seen in Orange County’s Wine Bars.  It does not matter if you are a novice wine fan or a well-seasoned connoisseur From rich Cabernets to sweet Pinot Grigios, the OC has exactly what you need.  The following list below are the best wine bars in Orange County, make sure to ask about their special wine tasting menus as well.

1. ENO Wine Rooms

949-240-2000
The Ritz-Carlton
One Ritz-Carlton Dr
Dana Point, CA 92629

Located in an exclusive hotel, this time in the Ritz Carlton Laguana Niguel. ENO offers a truly a luxurious experience, with 500 varieties of wine in 1,500 bottles, not to mention their delectable hand made breads and chocolates.

2. The Wine Cellar

949-234-3200
The St. Regis
One Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point, CA 92629

Positioned in luxury hotel St. Regis in Dana Point, The Wine Cellar offers the ultimate private dining venue with an extensive wine inventory of over 17,000 bottles from around the world.

3. Laguna Canyon Winery

949-715-9463
2133 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

This winery carefully sources out the highest quality grapes from vineyards in CA, WA state, OR, and Italy. Celebrate your next corporate event, anniversary or private party at Orange County’s premier winery. Gourmet chefs will integrate their boutique wines into each course and experience the ultimate marriage of food and wine.

4. Versai The Wine Bar

714-993-3676
18248 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886

Although it is locate in Yorba Linda you will feel as though you have traveled to Europe when walking into Versai The Wine Bar. Enjoy elegant flutes of classic wine from the old and the new world of wine while listening to the sounds of sensational international music.

5. The Wine Artist

949-297-3656
21064 Bake Pkwy
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Is the Ultimate Private party place located in Lake Forest, at this stunning Tuscan-themed winery you will indulge in everything wine: wine tasting, wine making, bottling and personalized wine bottles. A truly memorable experience!

6. Tannins Restaurant & Wine Bar

949-218-3560
27211 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Choose from over 40 wines by the glass, pick out a bottle from their 500+ varietal wine cellar at store price or try one of their wine flights.

7. OC Custom Wine

714-630-9463
1211 N Las Brisas St
Anaheim, CA 92806

Another amazing winery in Anaheim is OC Custom Wine.  They have won 4 medals at the LA International Wine and Spirits Competition since their opening in 2003 and have a unique concept to offer their customers custom blended wine with private labels for their own personalized, exclusively designed bottles of wine.

8. Pop The Cork Wine Bar, Lounge, Boutique

714-635-4321
321 W. Katella Ave. #305
Anaheim, CA 92802

Located near Disneyland in the Garden Walk shopping center, Pop the Cork is a wonder place to stop in for a glass of wine or to enjoy one of their wine fights between a set of reds, whites, international or south hemisphere.

9. French 75

949-494-8444
1464 S Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

It is known for being one of the most romantic restaurants in Orange County as well as their noted champagne bar. The wine list has 38 types of champagne, 11 available by the glass.

10. Hamilton  Oaks Vineyard

949-459-6913
31111 Hamilton Trail
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

In Eastern Orange County tucked in Trabuco Canyon, this Winery is producing international award winning wine, but make sure to schedule an appointment before heading over to enjoy a glass of their award winning Port or excellent Syrah.