2 Best Bars in St. Helena, Napa and Sonoma

The libations at this downtown hangout include wines and beers the owners make and entries by other producers. With sports on multiple TVs, trivia nights, and a personable staff, the place is often hopping by late afternoon. You can order ice cream from the affiliated shop next door and enjoy it in the bar.

This high-ceilinged downtown wine bar occupies a stone-walled late-19th-century former bank. Lit by chandeliers and decked out in contemporary style, with plush sofas and chairs and Lucite stools at the bar, it's a classy loungelike space to expand your enological horizons. Cheese, charcuterie, and caviar are served daily, with full meals an option except on Sunday and Monday.