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Loved getting wine & apps at Birba! The backyard patio is cozy and covered with heat lamps so it's nice even on a chilly day. We stopped by around 7pm on a Sunday (they close at 8pm) and it was the perfect setting for apps and a glass of wine. We ended up eating pretty much a full meal as everything of the menu looked so good. For wine, we each got a glass of white and ordered small mackerel, the pistachio feta dip, and marinated artichokes to share. Everything was delicious and I especially loved the pistachio feta dip - perfect to dip the toasted pita bread and veggies it came with in. Surprisingly we got a lot sides including radish, carrots, endives, pita bread triangles and beans with the tinned fish. It was definitely enough to call it a meal between 2 people - a perfect girl dinner!
Super adorable wine bar in Hayes! Absolutely loved the outdoor patio (heated). The garden vibes are so cute and cozy, and it feels like you can sit there for hours just chatting and sipping wine and snacking on small bites. Went with some friends on a Monday night and it was pretty quiet. I liked the quieter environment but I could see it getting pretty busy on a Friday or weekend night. They don't have a ton of food; most of the dishes are small bites, dips, or meat/cheese boards so don't expect a full dinner here. I liked the pistachio feta dip & the bread that came with it. We also got a meat & cheese board which was very filling and had tons of fun combinations to try. I also got a glass of riesling which was great. Amazing service too! Would definitely recommend for a happy hour.
It was thrilling to find this cute space for Happy Hour with BFF. The narrow bar lined with wines on the brick wall leads to a cozy, plant-filled garden in the back. The space has a chill and calm vibe. A sign asks for guests to speak quietly out of respect for neighbors upstairs. It seemed like the table next to us did not see the signs as they were merrily and obliviously chatting very loudly to the point of screaming. A man also had his dog with him which was cool but dribbling the ball repeatedly and playing with his dog while patrons were eating was not cool. You get the picture of the chill and chic casual space. Venting aside, we loved out experience at BIRBA. The service was warm, friendly and efficient We ordered the Cheese Board with manchego, nicasio amd lingonberry preserve; feta dip and Italian bread that came with EVOO. The EVOO was good enough to drink (but I didn't. Ha! Ha!). Portions were generous. We ordered 3 drinks. I had the Cardamaro & Tonic with warm spice notes. It tasted like autumn! I love it! My BFF liked her drinks, too. We will definitely be back! Tab: $50 per gal including tip
3.5 stars A solid wine bar with yummy apps that can serve as a light dinner. Hubby and I came for a quick light dinner before a show at the bill graham civic center which is a short walk away. I loved the casual vibe here. We sat outside and had a few glasses of wine (they have orange and natural wines which I love) while we snacked on their deviled eggs, smoked salmon dip, meat board and their pepper poppers. Their deviled eggs were super delicious (though pricey at $15 for 4 pieces) and came with some pickled veggies as well. We also enjoyed the pepper poppers which were surprisingly refreshing with the lemon zest. The salmon dip and meat board were also yummy but nothing particularly special IMO. It was a little pricey overall, but we had friendly service and what we ordered was enough to satisfy us for dinner. Overall, would recommend for a casual hangout or a stop before a show (which is what we did).
Good wine and good wine/meat & cheese plate. Also have the heated patio/and a couch! I read their "meat and cheese" as mac and cheese and got way too excited, only to be told that they don't have it. I might come everyday if they do.
Casual wine-bar, backyard patio meets wine shop in Hayes Valley, Birba has a decidedly easy going feel. Its a woman-run business, and owner Angela Valgiusti, has brought over a decade of experience as a sommelier and restaurant manager to the task when starting Birba, which means "little troublemaker." The menu features dips, homemade sesame flatbread, cheese, charcuterie all to pair with wine, served by the bottle or the glass. Favorite items for us included several choices in whites, reds and bubbly wines on their wine list by the glass and an even more extensive list by the bottle. There are about a dozen options on the food menu all that pair well with an extensive by the glass wine selection. We enjoyed everything, particularly their salmon dip and housemade sesame flatbread. Best to come here to Birba on days you want to sit outside and drink wine. The patio is roomy, but indoor dining space is limited and doubles as a wine shop. Customers get a significant bottle discount when adding a to-go wine (or two) onto a food a drinks bill at Birba.
Cute little wine bar with an outdoor patio in the back (with heat lamps). Tons of great finger food, dips, and spreads. My favorite was the burrata.
New favorite wine bar! Located snug in a residential Hayes hood, this is a great spot to come with friends, date or solo. The back patio is definitely my favorite spot but you have to appreciate all the delicious variety of goodies they have on their menu. From wine to bubbles to snacks, you really can't go wrong picking and choosing. We had the pleasure of meeting Ryan who was super thoughtful along with the gentlemen who served us. All around good vibes.
It's cute neighborhood wine bar with a cute backyard patio. Good wine, cocktails and delicious small plates. The servers were so friendly and informative with the menu. Such a chill place for a group of friends to get together or a nice cozy place for a date. Our favorite friend hangout for an unassuming cozy casual gem! Five stars!
This spot has a deal called "cheeky hour" that is hella cute. Some wines and spritzers are only 8 bucks and come with tapas! The way this economy is, that's such a good deal. The tapas were nuts, olives and popcorn with some kind of truffle oil. It went super well with the littler spritzer that was not too sweet.
I love a wine bar but especially one with fun snacks and people. We went by after work and were met with a warm inside and gorgeous back patio. I chatted with the front of house staff and got to enjoy hearing about the last 20+ years he's spent in SF. Their wine selection was robust, and the spritz that boasted "better than an aperol spritz" absolutely followed through. At the end of the evening, we took a bottle of wine to go because the 50% off deal was too good to pass up. I can't wait to go back!
Birba is great because it's a great place to take friends if you want to impress them with how chic but also chill you are. You know, showing others that you are the staple Californian. The folks here know their wines and will help you explore their selection. My friend was able to taste an interesting red and a sherry, and I got an orange wine because I am basic. Both choices were encouraged by our welcoming server :-) The food here will also fill you up if you let it. We kept the tapas coming and eventually were too full for dinner. Highly recommend the pistachio dip and the jalapeño poppers. I'll keep coming here to feel cool and bringing people here to look cool, obviously !!!!!!
2 months ago
Food is kind of one note (what I was able to get by myself without spending a fortune). The bocquerones had too much lemon, they really would've benefited from a fresh herb (parsley? Cilantro?thyme?) or some arugula, something to balance it out. Would be best to come with someone else (if you have someone to go with you, I didn't) and share more dishes, I think. The marinated artichokes were good, not amazing, but a large portion and pleasant enough. I wish they had more veggies or a salad option. The seats are not comfortable, this is not a place to come and relax with a book. The parklet seating is nicely sheltered from the breeze, but can be noisy. The music, outdoor setting, and service are all good. Flatbread was lovely and soft when hot, hardens to a crispy cracker when it cools. The Woody's sparkling N.A. rosé was a bit flat (flavor wise). I've had better ones (especially for the price). I'd definitely come back with a friend or a date. It was a depressing spot for dining solo, and it would be hard to come here with a bigger group. read more
1 year ago
Update! Came here for the front patio. My server was friendly, quick, and helpful. I enjoyed my wine but didn't get any food. The outdoor parklet was the perfect synthesis of indoor and outdoor. I'll definitely be back to try their "cheeky" hour with select discounted bites and drinks. read more
Loved getting wine & apps at Birba! The backyard patio is cozy and covered with heat lamps so it's nice even on a chilly day. We stopped by around 7pm on a Sunday (they close at 8pm) and it was the perfect setting for apps and a glass of wine. We ended up eating pretty much a full meal as everything of the menu looked so good. For wine, we each got a glass of white and ordered small mackerel, the pistachio feta dip, and marinated artichokes to share. Everything was delicious and I especially loved the pistachio feta dip - perfect to dip the toasted pita bread and veggies it came with in. Surprisingly we got a lot sides including radish, carrots, endives, pita bread triangles and beans with the tinned fish. It was definitely enough to call it a meal between 2 people - a perfect girl dinner! read more
2 years ago
Super adorable wine bar in Hayes! Absolutely loved the outdoor patio (heated). The garden vibes are so cute and cozy, and it feels like you can sit there for hours just chatting and sipping wine and snacking on small bites. Went with some friends on a Monday night and it was pretty quiet. I liked the quieter environment but I could see it getting pretty busy on a Friday or weekend night. They don't have a ton of food; most of the dishes are small bites, dips, or meat/cheese boards so don't expect a full dinner here. I liked the pistachio feta dip & the bread that came with it. We also got a meat & cheese board which was very filling and had tons of fun combinations to try. I also got a glass of riesling which was great. Amazing service too! Would definitely recommend for a happy hour. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
It was thrilling to find this cute space for Happy Hour with BFF. The narrow bar lined with wines on the brick wall leads to a cozy, plant-filled garden in the back. The space has a chill and calm vibe. A sign asks for guests to speak quietly out of respect for neighbors upstairs. It seemed like the table next to us did not see the signs as they were merrily and obliviously chatting very loudly to the point of screaming. A man also had his dog with him which was cool but dribbling the ball repeatedly and playing with his dog while patrons were eating was not cool. You get the picture of the chill and chic casual space. Venting aside, we loved out experience at BIRBA. The service was warm, friendly and efficient We ordered the Cheese Board with manchego, nicasio amd lingonberry preserve; feta dip and Italian bread that came with EVOO. The EVOO was good enough to drink (but I didn't. Ha! Ha!). Portions were generous. We ordered 3 drinks. I had the Cardamaro & Tonic with warm spice notes. It tasted like autumn! I love it! My BFF liked her drinks, too. We will definitely be back! Tab: $50 per gal including tip read more
3.5 stars A solid wine bar with yummy apps that can serve as a light dinner. Hubby and I came for a quick light dinner before a show at the bill graham civic center which is a short walk away. I loved the casual vibe here. We sat outside and had a few glasses of wine (they have orange and natural wines which I love) while we snacked on their deviled eggs, smoked salmon dip, meat board and their pepper poppers. Their deviled eggs were super delicious (though pricey at $15 for 4 pieces) and came with some pickled veggies as well. We also enjoyed the pepper poppers which were surprisingly refreshing with the lemon zest. The salmon dip and meat board were also yummy but nothing particularly special IMO. It was a little pricey overall, but we had friendly service and what we ordered was enough to satisfy us for dinner. Overall, would recommend for a casual hangout or a stop before a show (which is what we did). read more
Good wine and good wine/meat & cheese plate. Also have the heated patio/and a couch! I read their "meat and cheese" as mac and cheese and got way too excited, only to be told that they don't have it. I might come everyday if they do. read more
7 months ago
Súper cute, very aesthetic, the staff was so nice but the portions for the app are so disrespectful. Shaved cucumbers for 8 dollars and mind you it wasn't even a whole cucumber. read more
10 months ago
Casual wine-bar, backyard patio meets wine shop in Hayes Valley, Birba has a decidedly easy going feel. Its a woman-run business, and owner Angela Valgiusti, has brought over a decade of experience as a sommelier and restaurant manager to the task when starting Birba, which means "little troublemaker." The menu features dips, homemade sesame flatbread, cheese, charcuterie all to pair with wine, served by the bottle or the glass. Favorite items for us included several choices in whites, reds and bubbly wines on their wine list by the glass and an even more extensive list by the bottle. There are about a dozen options on the food menu all that pair well with an extensive by the glass wine selection. We enjoyed everything, particularly their salmon dip and housemade sesame flatbread. Best to come here to Birba on days you want to sit outside and drink wine. The patio is roomy, but indoor dining space is limited and doubles as a wine shop. Customers get a significant bottle discount when adding a to-go wine (or two) onto a food a drinks bill at Birba. read more
New favorite wine bar! Located snug in a residential Hayes hood, this is a great spot to come with friends, date or solo. The back patio is definitely my favorite spot but you have to appreciate all the delicious variety of goodies they have on their menu. From wine to bubbles to snacks, you really can't go wrong picking and choosing. We had the pleasure of meeting Ryan who was super thoughtful along with the gentlemen who served us. All around good vibes. read more
It's cute neighborhood wine bar with a cute backyard patio. Good wine, cocktails and delicious small plates. The servers were so friendly and informative with the menu. Such a chill place for a group of friends to get together or a nice cozy place for a date. Our favorite friend hangout for an unassuming cozy casual gem! Five stars! read more
This spot has a deal called "cheeky hour" that is hella cute. Some wines and spritzers are only 8 bucks and come with tapas! The way this economy is, that's such a good deal. The tapas were nuts, olives and popcorn with some kind of truffle oil. It went super well with the littler spritzer that was not too sweet. read more
2 years ago
I love a wine bar but especially one with fun snacks and people. We went by after work and were met with a warm inside and gorgeous back patio. I chatted with the front of house staff and got to enjoy hearing about the last 20+ years he's spent in SF. Their wine selection was robust, and the spritz that boasted "better than an aperol spritz" absolutely followed through. At the end of the evening, we took a bottle of wine to go because the 50% off deal was too good to pass up. I can't wait to go back! read more
4 years ago
Birba is great because it's a great place to take friends if you want to impress them with how chic but also chill you are. You know, showing others that you are the staple Californian. The folks here know their wines and will help you explore their selection. My friend was able to taste an interesting red and a sherry, and I got an orange wine because I am basic. Both choices were encouraged by our welcoming server :-) The food here will also fill you up if you let it. We kept the tapas coming and eventually were too full for dinner. Highly recommend the pistachio dip and the jalapeño poppers. I'll keep coming here to feel cool and bringing people here to look cool, obviously !!!!!! read more
Ambiance - 4/5 Wine and snacks - 4/5 Service - 4/5 Had a great time at Birba! Lucas was our server and took great care of us--super attentive and friendly. Sangiovese red - great day time red wine. Paired nicely with the boards Burrada- wish we got 2 of these. Very good. Meat and cheese platter - was enough to be shared for a table of 4. Good quality meats. Think the board could benefit from a 3rd cheese being added. read more
2 years ago
Love love love this place. The staff are so sweet and they helped me pick out the perfect choice of wine and starter for me. I got the pistachio feta dip which comes with flatbread and crudite. It was amazing and the dip to flatbread/vegetable ratio was perfect. Definitely need to come back to try the salmon dip next time! The ambience of the patio area is great, super intimate and lots of greenery. There are heaters outside which is nice too. read more
Been a while since I've been here. Checked out their back patio which was super cute, French vibe with the music and the staff. Loved it. Went with the Nebbiolo which was a light red and the meat and cheese board. They have a wide range on their menu for food. A large selection of fish items that we were thinking of trying for next time. Great chill vibe. Would return read more
Best way to describe this place is "hippy vino meets yogi master" -- it's a relaxing vibe! Beautifully situation in a "backyard" surrounded by plants and covered by a light canopy - this first date abode or gal pal daytime getaway will definitely hit the note. Serving predominantly wine with few beer options, come here on a warm-ish day, throw on a flowery dress girls and enjoy!! read more
4 years ago
OK, so this place is another hole-in-the-wall spot that honestly holds a lot more than what meets the eye. When I first chose this for a quick little tapas date, I was thinking we could just sit in front of the restaurant and grab a few options. Little did I know when I walked into the locale that I would be welcomed into a mini oasis. From the pictures or maybe I missed it, I did not see the entire back patio area. I expected to sit out front and enjoy the vibes there. However, I walked into a wonderful array of wines in the store and the back being beautiful. As we were doing tapas, we kept it light and grabbed a few options that we knew we could much on including the pistachio feta dip, burrata and marinated artichokes. All of these were wow. What we ordered: Pistachio feta dip: Heavy delicious pistachio flavor with some feta afternotes. You ended up getting a good amount (we took some home as we couldn't eat all of that) with some vegetables. Burrata (w/ prosciutto): WOW, honestly one of the best burratas that I have had. It was flavorful and the prosciutto on the side only augmented that flavor a little more and gave it just the touch it needed Marinated artichokes: This one threw me for a loop. I don't normally eat artichokes, so it was new, but I did enjoy these. I would go back and have it again. Service was great and they are attentive. They take your card after you order and then you pay upon exit, so there will be no one rushing you with a check. read more
1 year ago
tldr; ambient wine bar with light bites and a vibrant yet peaceful patio that's perfect for catching up with friends recs: smoked salmon dip for sharing, birba spritz if you like sweet drinks cost: ~$30/pp While definitely not the cheapest option, the beautiful patio and wine selection are definitely worth a visit. As busy as Hayes Valley gets, the patio is so far away from the hustle and bustle. It's perfect for people who prefer outdoor dining with the benefit of some giant heat lamps. Service was solid and straightforward -- you open a tab with your card and pay at the end when you leave. read more
3 years ago
Cute wine shop & bar. The seating out front is used for happy hour. Inside is a wall of wines, the bar, and a few seats. The real winner is the back patio. It has trees, lights, and fresh air. The whipped pistachio feta was delicious! Perfect for dates or small events. read more
2 years ago
Intimate and cute wine bar in Hayes Valley. Location: This place caught me off guard at first because it was right next to a hair salon. It's not at the main area where the park is but that adds to its charm. It's like a secret bar that only locals would go to abs you can escapade the noise from the Main Street. Inside: As everyone is saying the patio at the back is what you come for. We waited 30 mins, came at around 6 pm on a weeknight. There are tables in front where you can order ahead and drink while waiting for a back table. The string lights, plants and overall ambiance of the patio was all I needed after along day. I would come back here for a date or catching up with close friends. There was one guy who was seating us, sadly don't remember his name (sorry!). He definitely knew his stuff and talked about the wine we ordered. Was so attentive and made sure our waters were refilled and more. read more
3 years ago
Birba is a lovely wine bar with a cute patio space. It's a great place for dates or just to catch up with friends. I ordered a few reds and they ranged from $14 to $17 per glass. You can also order by the bottle. I didn't try any food, but it looks like they update their menu daily. If you're staying here for more than a glass, you'll definitely have plenty of options to snack on. All of the staff members were friendly but my one qualm is service was super slow. It took 15-20 minutes for someone to take our order and bring us water. (I was fine picking up a bottle of water myself, but the employee said she'd bring one over.) I'm not sure if they were understaffed that particular day. read more
There are a number of intriguing options when looking for a libation or a quick bite to eat when walking around San Francisco's Hayes Valley neighborhood, which is a trendy area near both City Hall and the city's theatre, but Birba is a true standout. It definitely has that unique feeling of being a secret watering hole that only locals seem to visit as their storefront is completely unassuming as it resembles more of a European wine bar than more of a traditional wine bar. Apparently all of the fun is happening in their lively backdoor patio or on their makeshift outdoor patio that occupies the front entrance to their bar on Grove Street, which is the street that a friend and I walked down from the Orpheum Theatre after a weekday matinee show ended. After looking at my trusty Yelp app for nearby places to the Orpheum that actually opened earlier than the normal dinner hours, Birba was one of the few places to actually be open. When we arrived after taking a hearty walk down Grove Street to get to their location, their associate instructed us to leave a credit card with their front counter so we could open a tab, and then walk through their narrow bar and bottle shop and head towards their heated back patio which served as an expansive urban oasis shrouded with trees and crisscrossed with hanging lights, away from all of the nearby traffic. The food menu at Birba is compact and broken up into sections such as Dips & Veggies, Meat & Cheese, Tinned Fish and Antipasti Bar. But it is their wine menu that sets Birba apart from their competitors, as it is a multi-page affair, full of classic and natural wines in most every style imaginable. Almost fifty wines are available by the glass, and many more by the bottle, which understandably can be easily overwhelming for any wine novice or veteran quite frankly as there are so many options to choose from. But we opted to share a bottle of 2021 Damien Martin Saint-Veran Chardonnay, which had strong flavors of citrus and an aroma of stone fruit and verbena, and gave our overall meal nice richness with every sip. We chose three menu items to dine on including their Deviled Eggs, which were topped with Calabrian chili oil and pickled jalapeños; their Smoked Salmon Dip, which was served with creme fraiche, dill and slices of endive and sesame seeded crackers; and from their Tinned Fish section of their menu we chose their Marinated Mussels, which were served with marinated lima beans and a side of crackers and lemon. Our chilled bottle arrived in due time and once opened and poured it was lovely to catch up with my friend on their back patio with the heated lamps overhead. When our dishes arrived the highlight for me was their tinned fish as both the mussels and the beans were covered in a marinade that had me craving for more and both seafood dishes, the mussels and the salmon dip, paired so lovely with our Chardonnay as it brought out the fruit flavor with every sip. To end our meal, we wanted something sweet so my friend headed back into their wine shop to see what sweets were available and saw that they were selling chocolate bars sourced from Ritual Chocolate. So she selected two handcrafted bars including one Dark Mocha and one Honeycomb Toffee both of which paired nicely with our sweet Chardonnay. Birba has a fun energy to it that resembles something out of a narrow alleyway in Europe, with its wide array of wines to select from and their uniquely crafted menu of small plates that branches beyond the predictable meat-and-cheese boards that can give any wine lovers' taste buds a considerable jolt. If there seems like too much to select from on their massive wine menu, I suggest that one simply asks their staff of experts who seem to know information about every bottle of wine they sell here. Our total bill before tip was over $130 but much of that bill can be attributed to our bottle of wine as well as the two bars of chocolate, as the food is more decently priced considering the amount you receive. I plan on returning to Birba for many more visits as the atmosphere and wine selection make it one of the best wine bars in not just the neighborhood but the entire city. read more
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