TLDR: Cute sake/wine bar with a pretty interior. Excellent brew&vino selection. Very very clean & professional service. Literally a hidden gem. I met here with an acquaintance to discuss something important over drinks & we had a special time. The nature of our discussion was certainly influenced in a relaxed manner by the mild volume music playing, soft lighting, and high ceilings. The interior was beautiful, very custom lighting covers & wooden racks. Somewhat large selection of wines/sake but it wasn't overwhelming due to the simplified menu that they provided. Service was top tier, a server stopped by about three times to collect empty containers, refill water, and check-in about how the drinks were. With a friendly expression on their face each time. The lucky dog sake juice box and beer combo was SUUUUCH a good move! I've been a fan of the lucky dog/cat/chicken brand, for their fun packaging of beers. However, I did not know that they craft sake wine boxes too. That is out of this world! And I believe that, to use a baseball metaphor, they "hit the ball out of the park!" On this one. The beer wasn't half bad either. Would I recommend going to Millay? Hell yeah dude!!! read more

Millay - Sake juice box - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm so surprised this place exists in the city! I've been looking for sake bars in SF, and saw reviews about this spot being fairly low key. It's not too far from the main street in the area, and the moment I got out of my uber, I knew this place would be a vibe! I came here at 7:30pm the day after Christmas, so it was empty. I love the vibe of Millay - artsy decor, pink neon lights, and cute seats to sit in. I tried two different types of clean + fruity sake, and it came in such a cute ceramics! The cashier helped us choose, and we were able to taste it before purchasing. I also loved their basket of Asian chips! They even made it a lil fancy by cutting the top and making it look like a bowl haha. A great spot for a small social gathering of 2-4 people. I love the chill vibes and intimate setting. I will defs be back! read more

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I have no idea how I've managed to live in SF for so many years and only just recently discovered that this sake bar existed! I recently came here with friends to try some various sakes. The space is fairly small and didn't have any large tables, so it was a bit hard for our group of 7. But we made do. Besides that, the ambiance was very cute and cozy. This spot is probably better for a date night rather than a huge group gathering. Bottles are discounted on certain days of the week, including on Sunday when we visited. I'll definitely come back soon on one of those days! read more

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Really liked the ambiance of this place! Came here on a Friday night after sinner and there wasn't any seating available. We eventually were able to take some bar stools from a couple that left, and over the course of the evening, tables became more available. I loved the pink neon sign that casts a pink glow across the place, and the disco ball in the back was so fun. They have card and board games for your party to play and enjoy yourselves. The bartenders were great at recommending different sakes for us to try and happy to let us sample. They also have a limited selection of bar snacks to munch on if you like. A very relaxed yet chic place to hang out, I hope to be back soon! read more

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What a charming and quaint neighborhood wine bar Millay is. It's a cosy little nook that I believe is in the space of the former M&L Market with their yummy sandos. Wine and sake is the name of the game here with a curated selection of bottles. The best spot is one of the benches by the window for some prime people watching. Highly recommend on sunny days. Friendly and helpful staff will help you find something you'll like. Millay is a pure delight. read more

Millay - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

I loved the ambiance inside, super cozy and intimate. I got the sake flight since I couldn't choose, and our server did a great job describing each sake in our flight and checking in on us. Highly recommend for a cute date night or just a place to sit and sip! read more

Millay - sake flight - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wonderful little spot for an intimate evening. Great wine and options available. Really nice relaxing vibe.

Love this spot! We asked the bartender for recs because the menu was so long (but super well organized by wine, sake, and flavor profiles for both) and got a great orange wine and plum sake. They were both sweet and fruity, exactly like we had asked. I've never been a fan of sake but this place makes me wanna try a more! It's super dark but we liked the vibes, and they have a 40% section in the back packed full of wines and sakes. read more

Millay - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

I didn't even know we had a sake bar in the city but this was SO cute! This was my first time specifically going to a sake bar, and I'm used to sake traditionally being more on the dry and savory side but this totally opened a bunch of doors for me. The vibe is super cute and cozy, and they had some event going on the night we were there so there was a DJ tucked in the corner of the entrance playing some good beats. It was a bit loud inside, but I feel like that's expected for more bars on a Friday night. We got to create our own custom sake flight by picking the smallest size of sake available, and the bartender (and owner I'm guessing) was so friendly and helped us pick out 2 different sakes each from 3 different categories (a total of 6 different sakes). They had a nice range, from savory and umami to fruity/sweet. We tried fruity, fruity and aromatic, and dry and bright for our 3 categories. The fruity ones were actually so sweet -- it tasted like honey sticks from the farmer's market which was amazingg and not what I was expecting at ALL! Perfect dessert alcohol. The fruity and aromatic ones were a great balanced option, with just the right amount of sweet and floral notes. I would definitely sip on that. The dry and bright was truly dry and bright LOL -- more like your conventional sake and strong but still really good! I would definitely recommend to check out and expand your sake palette! read more

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Cute sake bar with a wide variety of sake selection. Highly recommend the sake flight! Too bad they dont have really good small bites options or else id have stayed for a really long time. read more

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Love the concept of this place but a little pricey for what it was. They do put in a lot of effort with their sake selection and glassware, and I really liked how there was also tea for non-alcoholic options late at night too. read more

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I came here a couple months ago while I was walking home and was delightfully suprised by the selection! Its kinda tucked away but don't let that dissuade you, its a great spot. I forgot to write down what I had but I seek out Nama Sake and they had some! So thats what I had :) The staff was very friendly and helpful with the menu as well. If you're looking for some wine and/or Sake, defo check this place out. read more

We've only been a few times so far but have thoroughly enjoyed our visits and we need to go back more! It feels really warm and inviting, and we've loved all the fun wines and sakes we've tried here, as well as the people! We lucked out with Angel on our first visit. Love the wine and sake selection for a glass here where the vibe is always right, or for shopping for a bottle or 2 to take home. Staff is super nice, never pushy, always helpful. I think it may be dog friendly? Angel's dog was there our first time. Seems they're having more and more events and collabs so can't wait to head back - this weekend hopefully! read more

Such a cute but intimate evening spot! Living nearby, I thought it was just a wine bar from the outside, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out they have an extensive selection of sake. The bartender gave us a few recommendations, and we sat by the window for a glass of wine, and later, some sake. I'd love to come back again! read more

Millay - Drink fridge - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Millay is our go-to spot, and for good reason! My gf and I frequent this sake-wine bar at least 2-3 times a week, drawn in by the warm and inviting ambiance. The decor is understated, yet elegant - like a subtle, well-dressed friend. But the real cherry on top is the atmosphere: chatting with the proprietors - Angel and Erik - and fellow patrons always adds a little something extra to the experience. They are just that passionate about nat wine and sake, and they love giving newcomers the lowdown of all the varieties and the art of tasting them. Or in this case, lovely namazakes inside an unassuming, tastefully decorated space, with a dash of conviviality. Hot tips: * They have a cellar in the back, lovely selection, 40% off the menu of you get it to go. * Sunday is no-corkage day: buy a few bottles from the cellars and sip on premise * Tinned fish collection is fantastic read more

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Fun place to go with friends or on a date and try some speciality drinks and sake. I'm a huge fan of tart flavors so I got the yuzu (more dynamic) and lemon (very acidic) however I liked it! Service was busy so didn't get water when asked, but it did eventually come. I'd go back and there's a 40% if you get wine//sake to go! read more

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The vibes and service of this wine/sake bar are great! I do wish there were more wine by the glass options but the sake flight options are awesome read more

Millay - omachi flight - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been here a few times of the day and different times of the week and it's always with a visit. Early in the day it's introspective and there are folks reading and drink tea and sake and natural wine. Later is a bit crowded and a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. A pop up occasionally appears with interesting food. One of the best bars in the Bay Area. The folks working are delightful. read more

Millay - Sake at Millay - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

It appears this quaint wine and sake tasting room has been open for a few months now so I'm surprised I had to create a Yelp page for it. I wonder if one used to exist already... But I am so glad to be penning this 5 star review for this woman and Asian owned Castro spot! A friend and I just happened to park out front to hit up a coffee spot a couple blocks away and were immediately drawn in by their pink LED sign and cute interior. Naturally, we decided to stop by after our time at the coffee shop. Their signed informed us of the tasting events their host throughout the month and it just so happened that a local winemaker was on-site that afternoon offering flights of 3 wines for $14. It was a really pleasant experience! The owner was super friendly and also offered us water and chamomile tea for the cold day. They offer a large array of bottles in the back in their bottle shop. It's a small space, but they also have about 4 tables and bar seating. I can't recommend checking out and supporting this spot enough! read more

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Must stop by! Best service Great ambience Nice selection of sake and alcohol Please make sure you find the bartender Eric! Super nice and he knows what he's doing read more

Millay - Inside - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cozy wine bar near the Castro and in a busy area. Great wine selection and the bartender can give recommendations. Fairly priced for SF, much better atmosphere than a packed bar. Give it a try! read more

Millay - Bar Area - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cutest wine bar!! Love this unsuspecting spot in the castro, off of market street -- the vibe is very cozy and classy, great for casual conversation. It's a tiny spot that gives it a nice intimacy! read more

Millay - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I were looking for a relatively quiet space to chat and decided to stop by for drinks here on a Thursday night. The ambience = soft night cafe + wine bar; vibes are a bit confusing but still enjoyable. I ordered a glass of white and my friend a glass of red, and we both really enjoyed our picks! The owner was also very nice in helping us choose what to order. Would definitely come back to be immersed in a quaint, calmer space. Great addition to the area! read more

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Friendly and fun wines. Great service. Chill vibe. Looking forward to returning next time I'm in the area.

Fun little wine bar! They have a nice selection of wines and the bartender was very helpful and knowledgeable. We didn't try the sake this time but hope to come back another time. Would have liked to enjoy the outdoor space but there was no sun coverage and it was actually a sunny SF afternoon so we chose to sit inside. Small space with few tables so would likely be tough for a bigger group. read more

The perfect neighborhood low-fi elevated watering hole. Great place to catch-up with a friend or a date.

This cozy and petite wine/ Japanese sake shop rocks! Very maniac, rare but affordable indies winery wines, and bubbles they carry, as well as Japanese sake also. The Japanese sake they carry are not typical ones you know. I didn't even know! They are probably from the small sake breweries in Japan. I am Japan born pure-Japanese, but none of them weren't I know lol. The owner, Angel is always welcome you at the shop with a guarding tiny pup, Vladimir ( I wish that his name was right!). You can drink wine or Japanese sake inside the shop too! The prices aren't expensive either. The shop is facing the Market St so that the view from the shop also great if you drink at the shop. Highly recommend this shop! Well, more than higher. I am writing this review from the spaceship. I am now drinking a red wine which I bought it at Millay in the spaceship. I highly recommend Millay for the people who will be traveling in the space! Great little shop for a quick drink, a gift for someone special, or treat for yourself! Trust me I won't let you down! read more

New favorite. This place has the charm of a small mom and pop with the range of a large global wine company. I ventured into some sakes I had never tried and was so glad I did! Incredibly friendly store owner, Angel. Love what you're doing and can't wait to make it to a pop up! read more

Millay - Cozy + moody inside - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cute and friendly wine bar. Love that you can buy a bottle to go or drink it there. Seemed heavy on natural wine, which I'm not the biggest fan of, but still a fun experience. read more

Everything about this place is superb. We love the ambiance, the sake, the people, and neighborhood!

Great wine spot, i'd come back! Great vibe! Friendly staff . I don't know what more they need to make this a review

Delightful wines, great ambiance and amazingly knowledgeable and kind staff. This is a must try spot if you want to have a glass of wine/sake at one of their tables or bar or pick up a bottle to take away. You will love both the knowledgeable staff and great selection of wines and sake on offer. read more

Cute wine bar with a very nice parklet. I think this place is pretty new-- I used to work nearby and certainly never spotted it (but that was in the before times, i.e., pre-pandemic). I like that they have both wine and sake as I like both. The sake offerings are quite extensive actually. I got a wine and my friend got a sake. I would say comparably priced-- $8 for the sake, $13 for the wine. I liked my Riesling but not enough to get a second glass. My friend treated for the second glass so I'm not sure which of the whites she got-- it was pretty funky, in a natural wine way and not in a "there's something wrong with it" way. In any case, I finished it but didn't love it. My friend did not finish hers. Definitely interested in going back, but will likely go for the sakes next time. The sake list honestly is like 3x the size of the wine list-- a much bigger selection. read more

The cutest community driven natural wine bar there ever was! Natural wines, sake and good peoples. read more

Millay - Zinfandel - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

Awesome service, incredible wines at unbeatable prices! 40% off full bottles on sundays and mondays!

This amazing sake and wine bar feels cozy and is walking distance from many more trafficked areas like Dolores park. My friend and I had several sake tastings, guided by the bartender, and loved them all! We even took a few cans/bottles home. A fun place to try new drinks- highly recommend! read more