5 stars all the way. Earlier today Barber Cellars hosted a group of 14 of us. Mike, the owner, did the pouring and his wife Lorraine, helped me plan the cheese menu at their tasting room. Our entire group loved the venue and wine / cheese plates / grilled cheese. Here are some pro tips: - definitely try the grilled cheeses. Ask them for suggestions. I called ahead and told them to choose. So happy I did -- there were literally no leftovers. So delicious - ask to try their chocolate Zin. I bought two bottles. If you like chocolate, you must try this. It was delicious and I can't wait to put it on some vanilla ice cream. - I loved their hard cheddar cheese. We must've tried about 10 different cheeses and that was by far my favorite. If you are in Petaluma, this place is a must! Thank you Lorraine and Mike... our group had a fabulous time today! read more

Excellent wine bar and extremely kind and helpful staff. A very nicely decorated and designed tasting room with great natural light. Highly recommended! read more

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A very nice tasting room. The host/owner Michael is friendly knowledgeable about local as well ell as world wines. We did not eat but saw some of food and it looked and smelled wonderful. The wines we tasted were all very good. We liked the Zin Master, very much as well as the Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. read more

We had out of town family in for a wine centered visit. We started out at Barber Cellars, the Adobe Creek, then Madronne, Buena Vista and Bartholemew. After a long day of tasting I asked which was their favorite... Hands down Barber Cellars...for the best wine, server, grilled cheese and ambiance. Good job Barber Cellars...tough competition but you won out over some beautiful locations. read more

We had a wine tasting and cheese board. Service was amazing. The owner was very knowledgeable and helpful. This place is very welcoming and friendly. Fun afternoon. read more

A very nice atmosphere with well thought-out plated pairings for very nice wines. This is a great place to gather with good friends and enjoy some sincerely cared about, local treats. read more

This is such a lovely tasting room - beautiful old wood floors, a bar made from woven repurposed wine barrels, and nice art hung on a picture wire. My husband and I had a great time tasting yummy wines and learning about how they were made. Definitely going back when next in Petaluma! read more

Brutal Hill - Celebrating our 17 monthiversary. Great wine and personal touches. - Wineries Near Me - Petaluma, California

Sauntered in to this little gem after a few cocktails at happy hour down the street. The owners are such gracious hosts. They truly love what they do and it shows. We should all be so lucky. If you stay and chat with them, you will leave feeling like you soaked up some of their small town hospitality and charm. This place exudes warmth and comfort. The sauv blanc was so delicious I left with 2 bottles. Felt like I was back home, drinking wine with friends in someone's living room. Definitely something to cherish. read more

Downtown Petaluma finally has a winery tasting room! Not a wine bar, but a bonafide winery tasting room! I was so excited to visit them, and let me tell you, I was pleasantly surprised! This new kid on the block should do quite well! The tasting toom is located in the Petaluma Hotel with a seperate street entrance on washington street. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. Currently they have two whites and two reds with a tasting fee of 10 dollars, waived with bottle purchased. Very reasonable price points on the wines, and you can buy a glass or bottle and chill out in their tasting room enjoying your wine purchase. You may just want to do that and kill some time playing their unique games and noshing on one of their cheese plates or delicious selections of various grilled cheese pannini's....what a brilliant business concept our inaugral downtown tasting room has come up with... to not only get us in there, but keep us there. You will be reluctant to leave! The wines were very good for the price points, with the standout being the pinot gris. The proprietors are warm and gracious hosts, and are such a welcome and long overdue addition to our beautiful downtown! . read more

+ Nice atmosphere and friendly service. Classiest foosball table I've seen, including a glass lid. A Pac-man videogame as a sit-down table. - I'd give higher stars if there were more selection and quantity. $10 got one of us 3 gulps of wines and 1 sip of chocolate wine sauce. Of that $10 I got two gulps of a wine I liked. So for three of us that ran $30. I was kind of expecting more choice or quantity. There were really only two unique wines that we were served. I wasn't moved to buy any of those three. The first was a white, which I don't care for in general. The other two were Zinfandel labeled and tasted the same, with the reserve version costing $50 a bottle compared to the non-reserve costing $28. Maybe that's a wine lesson. The Zinfandel had an inviting aroma, yet I frequently buy wines I like just as well at $20. Maybe in part because Zinfandel isn't a draw for me. There were also old boardgames there, but as a player of a wide variety of boardgames, none of these interested me. read more

The wine is really good and the cheese platter paired amazingly! Will recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice place to chill, snack and have a great glass of wine!!! Plus The couple who own the place are so sweet!!! read more

My husband & I stopped in for a tasting & had a great time! Nice, relaxed environment & great wine. The cheese sample & prosciutto was amazing! We will definitely be going back soon. read more

Brutal Hill - $17 Perfect to share with 2 or more. The Marin French Brie & prosciutto were our favorites - Wineries Near Me - Petaluma, California

Love this wine bar! I'm a club member and have a great glass to sip from anytime I'm there. They take great care in their wine making and have fun events to attend! Check this place out. Connected to Hotel Petaluma. read more

Brutal Hill - Fun times with great wines! - Wineries Near Me - Petaluma, California

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We visited on a Saturday afternoon and were lucky enough to have the full attention of the co-owner. We had a great time chatting with her about how she and her husband came into the wine business. I highly recommend the Syrah rosé and the sauvignon blanc. The interior of the shop is really cute, too. read more

What an amazing experience! Delicious wine and food...but most of all the service was exceptional! We cannot wait to get back to visit!!!

Amazing! Wonderful wine, wonderful atmosphere!! Will be returning to this place!!! They have games to play, football table, arcade games, bored games. Cool art work and friendly staff!! read more

I was staying at the Hotel Petaluma and this was off of the lobby. It is simple and fresh and has great food pairings for their wines. If you like grilled cheese you must try them! They have games and a wine club the locals belong to. Very nice place! read more

This is my favorite tasting room in town! Bella makes great grilled cheese sandwiches to complement the delicious local wine. The vibe is cozy and the wine flows steady. Love this spot. Can't wait to be a member of the wine club. read more

I shouldn't alert people to our favorite spot, but it's too good not to share. My wife and I love Barber Cellars! The wines are amazing, the food is so good, and mostly locally sourced, and the owners are simply the best! The cheese tasting plates are always an adventure, and ask for recommendations on pairings with your wine. read more

Wonderful wine but best of all is lovely Lorraine! By chance we discovered Barber Cellars. We were actually out looking for dinner and saw the beautiful decor from the lobby of the hotel. Popped in and thought...what the heck...let's do a tasting! What a surprise. The wines were awesome. Lorraine, who owns Barber Cellars with her husband, is the nicest person! We were hungry so we order two amazing grilled cheese sandwiches! These are not the kind you make at home! Wonderful night. Thanks, Lorraine, for the hospitality! read more

Sweet spot in downtown Petaluma for a glass of wine or tasting. You'll find this gem in the historic Petaluma Hotel that was recently revamped. The gals who waited on us were super friendly and nice, one was helpful in showing me how to use the old school Pac-Man gaming table (+ other games for free). The vibe was laid back and sweet and it's a nice place to meet a friend and talk, the noise level was minimal which is nice. We both had a glass of Rose and it was tasty. We shared a classic grilled cheese which was so so. If your looking for a launching off point before dinner or want to meet a friend for a glass and a chat I'd highly suggest Barber Cellars. read more

This place was such a good find! We were coming home to the city after a long weekend out on the lake and decided to stop in here and we're so glad we did. All of the wines were amazing but we especially liked the Rose Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc (and we're usually exclusively red drinkers only). Also be sure to get the focaccia bread and goat cheese with the local honey. Lorraine, one of the owners, also was quite friendly and it was just overall an enjoyable afternoon tasting. Also, extra points for not judging us for coming off a 3 day camping weekend. :) We'll definitely be back again! read more

This was one of the best tasting rooms I've been. The owner was knowledgeable and very passionate about the wine and the region. It really came through in everything they offer. My only regret is u couldn't get their whiskey or have their wine delivered to my house in Pennsylvania. If you are in Sonoma county, this is a must stop. read more

Great place to stop for a tasting in downtown Petaluma. Really good wines plus the ability to get some tasty snacks. The winemaker is in tasting room so get direct insight into the wines and can ask your questions. I can highly recommend Barber Cellars as a stop. read more

This place is really great. The owners, Mike and Lorraine, are extremely nice. They are located right next to the Hotel Petaluma, with an entrance on Washington Street as well as inside of the Hotel. Their wines are SO good. I'm not really much of a wine drinker, but once I tried "Mr. Beast" I was hooked. They've also started making really great panini's. The one I recommend is definitely the "Afternoon Delight." It's a great combination of sweet and salty. Also, the goat cheese that they have is just killer. I was very skeptical about trying goat cheese since I've heard mixed reviews about it in general, but it was so so so good. I would have never known it was goat cheese if they wouldn't have told me. Long story short, you should definitely give this place a try! read more

This is simply a wonderful tasting room with lots of charm and character. The wines are delicious, and the atmosphere is bright and fun. I had a great time tasting through wines and chatting with the owner. He's pretty easy going and willing to talk about his craft. If you're in Petaluma, this is worth a visit. The personal touches I liked a lot were the local art on the walls and the old timey video game set up. Those don't have anything to do with wine, but they're cool to see anyway. read more

meh. We ordered the $20 jelly/cheese melted concoction and the cheese was slightly spoiled as soft cheeses can get (a sort of ammonia flavor/smell). My wife still ate it. But I think there's no excuse for that in a cheese shop that supposedly opened a fresh mini-brie wheel to make the dish. I'd go back if I knew I cold count on them, because its a cute comfortable little space and the glass of wine I had was fine. But too many other options out there. read more

Lovely little locale, with (the last time we were there) live music, a trio! The owners are very friendly, and the seating is varied. You can even play an old video game if you want to. We're so glad this place opened in downtown Petaluma. Finally, a tasting room within walking distance. read more

Great tasting room to try out their excellent wines. Recommend ordering the cheese platter pairing. Great service. The arcade table is also fun. read more

What a great find! We were on our way up to Dry Creek and needed to stop for a quick bit and a glass of wine and this place did not disappoint. The owner gave us his full attention and told us the history of the town. The wines were incredible we walked away with a few bottles. Definitely get the cheese tasting board that is packed with local cheeses, olives, and meats. The grilled sandwich hit the spot. I fell in love with Petaluma today and will make this part of our Cali experience from now on! Don't miss this gem! read more

My palate has been forever changed with my tastings here. After drinking Barber Cellars wine several of my other wines at home ended up down the drain...and becoming a Club member was the sensible thing to do. My daughter & I enjoyed a rousing game of Space Invaders and fabulous grilled cheese sandwiches with our tasting! The owners are passionate about what they do and provide great customer service. My experience was topped off with an interesting display of local art that is for sale. read more

Drove over from Sonoma. Definitely worth the trip!! Great wines and cheese. The owners are really friendly. Also had a bunch of really fun games to play. Won't be disappointed! read more

What a great addition to Hotel Petaluma, a great stop when you are visiting Sonoma Wine Country. The Zinfandel is very approachable, just like the Barber family. Oh, by the way they also have great cheese, coffee, and antique games! read more

I went there for their ribbon cutting ceremony and stayed with friends to taste their wines. The owners were super nice and the wines were terrific! A really great fit for our downtown and their location inside the Petaluma Hotel is perfect. I will go back and Im telling all my friends~ read more

Mike and Lorraine Barber are your hosts at this excellent wine tasting room. Their wines are great - many Zins, pinot gris, and others. They serve grilled cheese sandwiches and offer other cheese and meat plates as well. Beautiful setting in the historic Petaluma Hotel. Great place that I go to way too often! read more

Went in on a lark while in Sonoma wine country. It's attached to the historic hotel Petaluma (where we stayed). Met the whole barber family and had some great wine and cheese. They are a ton of fun and their extensive wine knowledge made for facinating conversation. I'll come back for sure. Btw they have a custom coffee blend my wife loved. read more

My friend and I had delicious tastes of one white and two reds. The cheese sampler was great too. The location was charming and the quantities were generous. The owner was fun to chat with and the room was comfortable. We had a wonderful time and would return happily. read more

We stopped here while passing through downtown Petaluma, and thought it was great. The wine is excellent and the atmosphere was lovely and relaxed. It's not the typical stuffy tasting room. They have cool artwork and a Ms. Pac-Man arcade machine, which is a win in my book. read more

ADORABLE place! My friends and I came for the wine and loved playing foosball and operation in between tastings. We also enjoyed chatting with the owner Lorraine, who was incredibly knowledgeable and shared a lot of wine tips with us. Wine was great, decor and games were great, company was great - what else could we want? read more

Love the wine and the cheese pairing nights! My new favorite neighborhood hangout! The owners have done a great job restoring this space in the Petaluma Hotel. read more