Find the wine bar made for you !

Colmar, with its medieval atmosphere, cobbled streets, canals lined with half-timbered houses and… its many wine bars! Yes, in the wine capital of Alsace, there’s something for every taste and budget. That’s why you just might find your new favorite wine bar in Colmar.

Indeed, the impressive Domaine Viticole de Colmar is a credit to the Alsace region, with its sumptuous hectares of vineyards enabling its wine merchants and wine bars to offer exceptional wines and grape varieties.

But that’s not all! La Petite Venise, as we like to call it, has more than one trick up its sleeve, and may well surprise you with its traditional cuisine.

Why choose a wine bar in Colmar?

Bar à vin Colmar - Musée des Vins d'Alsace

If you’re visiting Colmar, you absolutely must try some of its most famous wines. And what better way to do so than in a specialized bar? A visit to a wine bar in Colmar is your guarantee of quality products, with expert recommendations and explanations.

Now all you have to do is decide which of Colmar’s many wine bars

you’d most like to visit. So, are you ready to taste exceptional local products in the atmosphere that suits you best?

What’s more, if you’re in nearby towns like Kaysersberg, Ribeauvillé or Riquewihr, it would be a shame not to stop off in colorful Colmar.

Try a bistro-style wine bar in Colmar

Bar à vin Colmar - Musée des Vins d'Alsace

Would you like to enjoy your glass of wine with a plate of charcuterie? Then you’re going to love the bistronomic or bistroquet bar. Perfect for an aperitif, but also for sampling a city’s culinary specialties, the bar-bistro is the perfect balance between a restaurant and a “simple” bar. It lets you discover a city through its most typical dishes and wines. It’s a must for epicureans curious to discover a region’s culinary delights!

The philosophy behind bistronomic wine bars is simple: eat well, drink well, all in a relaxed, jovial atmosphere. Everything we love!

From the Saint-Antoine district to Sainte-Marie, Colmar abounds with these chic, modern wine bars, often far removed from the quiet, almost stuffy atmosphere sometimes attributed to more “classic” wine bars.

Finding a wine bar in Colmar: our top addresses

Colmar is renowned in France and around the world for its gastronomy and richly flavored local products. In fact, many bars and restaurants pride themselves on selling the best local produce. So it’s not easy to know which address(es) to choose!

If you’re visiting Colmar and can’t decide which wine bar would suit you best, don’t panic! We’ll help you find the perfect address from our selection of Colmar’s best wine bars.

Here’s the list:

The Aroma Circle

A wine bar in Colmar with a warm, friendly atmosphere

If there’s one bistronomic meeting place in Colmar you really shouldn’t miss, it’s Le Cercle des Arômes!

Indeed, it’s without doubt one of the most famous and sought-after bars in Old Colmar. This wine cellar-style bar boasts an impressive wine list. You’re sure to find what you’re looking for among the 180 wines served by the glass.

If you want to be in with a chance of getting a seat at this charming address, we strongly advise you to make a reservation.

Time for a drink

A new must-try wine bar in Colmar

Opening in 2023, Au temps d’un verre aims to blend wine and art with quality service. And it’s succeeding! In fact, it’s already the hottest new wine bar in Colmar. With its tasty charcuterie and cheese boards, you won’t be disappointed.

Perfect for an after-work get-together or simply to meet up with friends, you’re bound to have a great time. What’s more, the establishment organizes tasting evenings to give you the chance to talk to local producers.

One of the senses

Or not having to choose between a wine shop and a wine bar

We’re staying in the center of Colmar, more precisely between the collegiate church of Saint-Martin and the Europe district, to introduce you to another gastronomic rendezvous not to be missed! L’Un des Sens is both a fine wine shop offering wines by the glass and a delicatessen.

As you’ll have gathered from the name, the owners of this rather special wine bar aim to sharpen your taste buds. That’s why, every Tuesday evening, you have the opportunity to discover oenology in conversation with local winemakers.

The Major'L

For fresh products

Based just a stone’s throw from the Place des Dominicains, Le Major’L won’t leave you hungry for more. The friendly, attentive staff will be happy to offer you their expert advice. For example, you can learn which white or red wine goes best with which dish.

On the menu of this catering-style wine bar, you’ll find :

A delicious duo of gourmet soups
Several platters featuring an assortment of duck, cheese and ham on the bone!
A tasty terrine of poultry liver
Foie Gras and calf sweetbread pie
You’ll also find recipes based on seasonal produce available in the Alsace region.

The Alsace Wine Museum: a must-see for wine lovers!

Finally, if you’re a wine lover who likes to be immersed in the history and secrets of Alsace wine making, we’ve got the perfect place for you! Drinking wine in a cosy atmosphere is all very well, but why not try a more unusual activity?

That’s what the Musée des Vins d’Alsace offers you, with a tasting of local wines and a range of other activities. Bike rides through the vineyards, interactive grape crushing, olfactory workshops and other activities of all kinds await you!

Whether you’re a couple, a family or a group of friends, it’s the ideal way to learn all about the region’s various grape varieties and appellations, while having fun at the same time.

Finally, note that this modern museum is completely self-guided, thanks to a fun and comprehensive audio guide (available in children’s and adult versions)! So you can visit the different themed rooms at your own pace. Located in the heart of Colmar, the museum is open Monday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm. You can now reserve your place on the website, or visit us directly at 12 Place de la Cathédrale in Colmar!

Musée des Vins d'Alsace