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    Birba

    4.4 (225 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    pistachio feta dip, meat and cheese board, riesling
    Michelle Z.

    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.

    Cat Boss P.

    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

    Deviled eggs and meat board
    Selina T.

    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).

    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.

    Clara L.

    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.

    Kevin Y.

    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.

    Combined meat and cheese plate
    Rachel H.

    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.

    Pistachio-feta dip and deviled eggs
    Sahar N.

    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.

    jessica d.

    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.

    Charcuterie
    Maria M.

    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!

    Caroline C.

    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!

    Cheeky hour spritzer
    Jude D.

    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.

    Orange wine, pistachio dip
    Patricia T.

    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 !!!!!!

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    9 months ago

    Beautiful patio seating in the summer. Fun drinks and snacks. Happy to visit again soon

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    Such a lovely spot. Their back patio is a gem. Great wine selection & nibbles. Friendly service. Clean bathroom. No reservations.

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    Limited food and drinks, rude service don't come here, assholes! I would give this place zero stars if I could

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    Have dined here twice and both times did not disappoint! The service is great, and the food is…read morefresh and delicious. I especially love the dip trip and grilled halloumi. The burrito salad was alright, could have used a little more flavor in my opinion. I really like the small plates and sharing atmosphere of this place, and appreciate all of the vegetarian forward options. The space is small and intimate, definitely great for a date night or girls night! I will say if you make a reservation (I'd recommend, it's a small place and gets busy) be sure to be prompt as part of our group was running about 10 minutes late, and the servers kindly let us know we only had the table for an hour and a half, which is fairly strict on weekends.

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