The Four Horsemen

295 Grand Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

★ Michelin-starred pioneer (since 2015), LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, 57-page natural wine list, veal sweetbread skewers, James Beard Outstanding Wine Program 2022

Dimes

49 Canal Street, Lower East Side

★ The OG of NYC natural wine (since 2013), colorful vegetable-forward plates, abstract cocktails, airy artful space, Canal Street icon

Le Dive

38 Canal Street, Dimes Square

★ Dimes Square see-and-be-seen spot, alfresco street seating, skin-contact gewürztraminer, natural wine block party vibes, downtown's electric atmosphere

Gem Wine

Forsyth Street, Lower East Side

Flynn McGarry's farmhouse modern bar, Paris McGarry's curation, French natural stars (Mark Angeli, Péron), $16 mystery glasses, sesame polenta cakes

Skin Contact

76 Orchard Street, Lower East Side

★ Dive bar vibes meets natural wine, Eben Lillie (Chambers Street legacy), brick walls & barstools, under-$100 bottles, Open Streets outdoor seating

Ruffian Wine Bar

125 East 7th Street, East Village

★ Eastern Europe specialists (Georgia, Croatia, Slovenia), Patrick Cournot's curation, vegetarian small plates, $55 tasting menu, orange wine regulars

The Ten Bells

247 Broome Street, Lower East Side / 45 Bogart Street, Bushwick

★ Early natural wine adopter, candlelight neighborhood staple, sommelier hangout, late-night spot, natural wine shrine status in both locations

June

231 Court Street, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn

★ Off-the-beaten-path European hits, sparkling skin-contact central Italy, aromatic German whites, whipped ricotta & Tokyo turnips, back patio gem

King Mother

1205 Cortelyou Road, Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

★ Ditmas Park trailblazer (est. 2019), fondue & raclette, "floral, fresh & pretty" wine descriptions, approachable vibe, neighbourhood local energy

LaLou

581 Vanderbilt Avenue, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

Joe Campanale's wine bar, deep French/Italian cellar, $10 happy hour (5-6pm), dreamy back patio, classic Champagne to natural upstarts, Joe's Italian wine book

Place des Fêtes

550 Putnam Avenue, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

★ Oxalis team, Spanish/French natural focus, sardine toast with smoked butter, mussels en tinta, Michelin Guide, tweed banquettes, creative small plates

Contento

88 East 111th Street, East Harlem

★ Yannick Benjamin's accessible-for-all bar, wheelchair-accessible, social impact wines (women/BIPOC/indigenous), Peruvian-French cuisine, inspirational story

Cellar 36

5B Division Street, Two Bridges/Chinatown

Ten Bells alumni (Nodar & Fernando), communal space, Georgia/Chile/Japan imports, vintage vinyl DJ sessions, cheese plate specialists, Open Streets block party

Rhodora Wine Bar

197 Adelphi Street, Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Henry Rich's zero-waste model, tinned fish & rillettes, Loire/Corsica/Spain focus, corner outdoor tables, Fort Greene Park proximity, food pop-ups

Cervo's

43 Canal Street, Dimes Square

★ Portuguese-inspired seafood, vermouth cocktails, natural wine program, 5:30 PM arrival strategy, Dimes Square institution, don't skip the seafood

Kiki's

130 Division Street, Dimes Square

★ Greek taverna, hours-slip-by atmosphere, exceptional quality, casual setting, natural wine alongside Greek pours, Dimes Square anchor

I Cavallini

415 Grand Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

★ Four Horsemen sibling ("little horses"), 60+ seats, Nick Curtola's expanded kitchen, nervetti salad, gnocchi sardi, Italian natural wine deep dive

Have & Meyer

103 Havemeyer Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

★ 90+ natural wines by the glass, Italian producer focus, sustainable fare, burrata & seasonal salads, sidewalk seating buzz, no-commitment discovery

Terre

341 5th Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn

100+ natural wines by glass, Have & Meyer team extension, homemade pasta, charcuterie to die for, casual date night, D'Antan sibling in Crown Heights

& Sons Ham Bar

447 Rogers Avenue, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn

★ Country ham culture, American natural wines, international charcuterie, 20-seat intimate space, all-American wine list, heritage pâtés

PIPS

129 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn Heights

Coastal Italy vibes, Colonie team, skin-fermented Pignoletto, Matthiasson chillable reds, Italian apéritifs, pasta & seafood focus

Anfora

34 8th Avenue, West Village

★ L'Artusi sibling, biodynamic since 2010, Joly verticals, Gut Oggau obsession, darkly chic lounge, West Village watering hole

Niche Niche

43 MacDougal Street, West Village

★ "Wine should be fucking fun", Ariel Arce's dinner parties, roving sommelier hosts, rug-laden living room vibes, themed tastings (Liguria/Madrid), four-course pairings

Chambers Street Wines

79 Chambers Street, Tribeca

★ NYC's natural wine OG (est. 2001), David Lillie & Jamie Wolff, organic small-production, unusual champagnes, Skin Contact sibling legacy, Tribeca institution

Dimes Market

49 Canal Street, Lower East Side

Natural wine + seasonal grocery, Canal Street convenience, curated retail selection, deli provisions, local provisions alongside bottles

Parcelle

Division Street, Chinatown / 67 West 119th Street, Harlem (multiple locations)

Grant Reynolds' luxe wine shop, 500+ bottles, email follow-ups with purchase links, back-vintage Burgundy, MacDougal Street location coming 2025

Frankly Wines

66 West Broadway, Tribeca

Christine Wright's curated selection, neighbourhood wine shop vibes, natural & organic focus, knowledgeable staff, weekday tastings

Orange Glou

264 Canal Street, Chinatown

★ Orange wine specialists, skin-contact specialists, curated natural selection, Canal Street location, dedicated to the amber revolution

The Natural Wine Company

929 Broadway, Brooklyn (Greenwood Heights)

★ Brooklyn's natural wine HQ, dedicated low-intervention shop, local & international producers, neighbourhood focus, Greenwood Heights gem

Tolo

28 Canal Street, Dimes Square

Chinese restaurant with serious wine, Parcelle 300-bottle list, afternoon sunshine, prime people-watching, daily special pours, Dimes Square contrast

With Others

197 Meserole Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

★ Shanna Nasiri's tech-to-wine story, indigenous varieties, France/Italy/US focus, chef residencies (gigante beans, confit sunchokes), compact list quality

Sauced

331 Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

No list/no menu approach, Jordan Veran's personal guidance, cozy backyard, outdoor games, live music, karaoke nights, best friend's home vibes

Frog

358 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

★ "Cheap and cheerful" ethos, no glass over $15, pool table, grilled cheese & sardines, chef pop-ups (Mina Stone, Jay Rodriguez), chalk bottle prices

Wild Arc Farm

Available at Chambers Street, Dimes, Four Horsemen

★ Hudson Valley natural wine producer, pét-nats & skin-contact, NY State terroir, sustainable farming, local favourite at NYC natural bars

Forthave Spirits

Brooklyn-based, available citywide

Natural wine amphora-fermented aperitivos, Mithradates Vino Amaro, Black Nocino, botanical spirits, Brooklyn craft distillery