Swirl on Castro

Bars · San Francisco, CA

4.4 (157 · Yelp ) ·$$ · · LGBTQ-owned

About

In the Castro near 19th Street, this elegant boutique wine bar doubles as a retail shop. Swirl on Castro pours international vintages by the glass and sells full bottles, with a focus on wines and sparkling. The space draws a mixed LGBTQ+ after-work crowd, helped by being LGBTQ-owned and women-led.

Staff are known for being friendly and knowledgeable. Regulars appreciate the fair pricing on bubbles. It's open daily from 11:30am to 9pm, making it a solid early evening stop before heading to nearby spots like Martuni's .

Features

  • Bottles and glasses of international wine
  • Friendly knowledgeable staff
  • Women-led LGBTQ-owned business
  • Ideal for an after-work pour

Good for

After Work

Practical

Mixed LGBTQLGBTQ OwnedWomen-Led
4.4

What people say

Rated from 157 reviews. 10 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp

From the community

“warm welcome”

Stopped by yesterday, solid wine and sparkling options by the glass at a reasonable cost. The person working there was friendly, enjoyed chatting with him. Plan to return and suggest it to others.

A visitor · Over a year ago

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy bottles to go? +

Yes, the venue is a boutique wine retailer and sells bottles for takeaway.

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