7 Best Bars in Healdsburg, Napa and Sonoma

Two bartending all-stars and a chef fascinated by international comfort food opened this bar where patrons wash down tacos, kimchi noodles, crispy pork spare ribs, and chicken tenders with craft cocktails. There are good beer and wine selections, too. Everything's best enjoyed on the back patio.

Sommeliers own and run this wine, beer, and sake bar whose selections roam the globe but favor coastal California, Burgundy, and Champagne. A good place to learn about new regions or grape types, it hosts winery nights and restaurant pop-ups.

The elevator at the back of The Matheson restaurant whisks patrons up to Roof 106, Healdsburg's hot spot for craft cocktails enjoyed with or without pizzas, small plates, and desserts. The vibe here is jolly and hip, with luxury patio furniture for lounging, and firepits and overhead heaters that keep the open-air space toasty when there's a chill.

The welcoming vibe of the largely under-30 crowd at this retro-hip but chill wine-and-beer bar is exceeded only by that of the charming hosts. Congeniality aside, the other draws here include the craft brews on tap, the change-of-pace selection of international wines (nothing from California), and the live-music, movie, and other event nights.

“Farm-to-bar" cocktails, many powered by local artisanal spirits and organically farmed ingredients, are among this downtown bar’s specialties. The old-school-in-a-fresh-setting vibe suits the inventive libations, but the bartenders fashion the classics equally well. DJs get people dancing on many weekends.

Brass-colored furnishings, rich blue walls, and bistro tables lend a Parisian air to this 400-square-foot pit stop for sparkling wines by the glass, flight, or bottle. The star-studded selection roams the globe but favors Europe, especially Champagne.

The laid-back setting, daylight Fitch Mountain views, and seafood-leaning menu are among the reasons to check out this fourth-story bar. The mostly small bites pair well with specialty cocktails like the Rooftopia (rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice).