4 top spots for beer, wine and spirits in San Francisco

4 top spots for beer, wine and spirits in San FranciscoLittle Vine | Photo: Adam S./Yelp
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Published on November 21, 2019

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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top beer, wine and spirits outlets in San Francisco, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for beer, wine and spirits.

San Francisco-area buyers usually spend more in November at food and beverage shops than other months of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM and business insights for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at San Francisco-area food and beverage shops grew to $20 for the metro area in November of last year, second only to December with an average of $22, and 3% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Limoncello

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First on the list is Limoncello. Located at 1400 Sutter St. (at the corner of Sutter and Franklin streets) in the Western Addition, this deli and specialty store is the highest-rated beer, wine and spirits spot in San Francisco, boasting five stars out of 804 reviews on Yelp.

2. City Beer Store

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Next up is SoMa's City Beer Store, situated at 1148 Mission St. (between Seventh and Eighth streets). With 4.5 stars out of 757 reviews on Yelp, the bottle shop has proven to be a local favorite.

3. K & L Wine Merchants

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K & L Wine Merchants, also in SoMa, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 440 Yelp reviews. Head over to 855 Harrison St. (between Fourth and Fifth streets) to see for yourself.

4. Little Vine

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Last but not least, check out Little Vine, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 82 reviews on Yelp. You can find this North Beach spot at 1541 Grant Ave. (between Union and Filbert streets).


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