The Punchdown Wine Bar + Bottle Shop

Organic wine spot for discerning sapiosexuals

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Some really interesting sparkling wines. Almost got trapped in the bathroom due to an issue with the door.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Such a fun local wine shop and bar! Really friendly service and unique selections

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Must visit. Amazing wine and bites. Great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board

Awesome concept, awful execution. Took way too long to get our food and drinks but what’s most disturbing is not hearing a word of apology for it when I inquired 20 minutes in. Too bad because other than service, it could be a great place. The best part was the house wines flight: all quite good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 1

Wines are amazing, but man the service is bad. The bartenders are not attentive, I went 4 weeks straight while waiting for my gf to finish her classes. These guys never offered me water, had to ask for it and whenever I sat on a table, and having the bar practically empty took forever to take my order and never came back to ask if everything was ok. And last time went with a friend and asked for suggestions, she interrupted me and never came back to answer. Never were friendly with me and I saw them being friendly with others. Was reading some reviews about people feeling racism, and I am hoping that was not the case. But yeah, the wines, the menu design and the concept are legit, but the bartenders are really a heavy downgrade. They need some serious hospitality training.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Natural wine without additives, friendly welcoming people, delicious food, reminds me of small Lisbon eateries, stays open late weekends but would love it if stayed open even later :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Such a cool spot serving unique, interesting and delicious wines. The food menu is light but appetizing and will satisfy any palette. If I were to build my perfect wine bar to hang out at, it would looked like this. It also helps that the staff makes a point to remember their regulars and make them feel welcome. Don't sleep on their wine club, I can promise you won't find wines like this elsewhere.

Vegetarian options: They cater to both vegetarian and vegan palettes and have some gluten free options as well.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy entry, easy to navigate within the establishment, attentive staff if you need extra assistance

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrata with Fresh Baked Bread

No chef in Sundays, so our experience was limited.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Lovely place to drink some imported wine. I love that they have a selection of orange wines, as they’re difficult to find. They also have a large assortment of wine in the cellar that you can purchase bottles from to-go.

Comfy wine bar in the center of Oakland! Worth the trip

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Orange Wine

Knowledgeable staff and diverse unique wines

Loved it. Great for a date night

Prepare to spend more time than you thought you would. Come here early and stay all night. You're guaranteed to taste something novel and delicious.

Great wine, with tons of bottles available.