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June's All Day in Austin is McGuire Moorman's South Congress wine bar and bistro since 2017, anchored by Master Sommelier June Rodil's by-the-glass program.
PourGrower Champagne by the glass
WineInternational wine and natural-leaning by-the-glass, curated by June Rodil MS
FoodAll-day French-American bistro plates
TipMaster Sommelier June Rodil rebuilds the by-glass list monthly; ask the bar for the latest revision.
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Birdie's in Austin is Arjav Ezekiel's natural-wine list paired with Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel's bistro kitchen, the 2025 James Beard Outstanding Beverage.
PourWhatever rare grower-producer Arjav has on; the list moves daily
WineNatural and low-intervention wines, by-the-glass and bottle, James Beard 2025 winner
FoodCounter-service bistro pastas and crudo
TipThe by-glass list is the strongest in town; Arjav is at the bar and will route you through the strange bottles.
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Bufalina in Austin is Steven Dilley's natural-Italian wine bar and Neapolitan pizzeria on East Cesar Chavez since 2013, the room that started.
PourGlass of Etna Rosso or skin-contact Sicilian white
WineNatural Italian wines paired to Neapolitan pizza, by-the-glass and bottle
FoodWood-fired Neapolitan pizza
TipHalf-off pizzas during happy hour 4:30 to 6pm daily; the wine list runs 200 deep, ask for the orange-wine page.
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Este in Austin runs a sharply curated Mexican and Mediterranean wine program at the Manor Road bungalow, with bar seating for ceviches and a wine-only.
PourMexican Valle de Guadalupe glass pour
WineMexican and Mediterranean wines, plus mezcal flights
FoodCoastal Mexican seafood, ceviches, snacks
TipThe bar takes walk-ins after 9pm; the wine list runs Valle de Guadalupe through southern Italy at the same depth.
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Suerte in Austin runs a Michelin-recognised wine program led by Celia Pellegrini at the East 6th masa-driven dining room, paired with Fermin Nunez's modern.
PourGlass route by sommelier Celia Pellegrini
WineMexican and natural-leaning wines, Michelin Texas Sommelier 2025
FoodModern Mexican small plates and tacos
TipPellegrini won the Michelin Texas Sommelier Award 2025; ask her to route the pairings or the all-Mexican flight.
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Emmer & Rye in Austin runs an Old World-leaning wine bar program at the Rainey Street grain-driven kitchen, with a list built to drink alongside house-milled.
PourLoire Valley Cabernet Franc glass
WineOld World, low-intervention bottle list paired to grain-driven food
FoodHouse-milled pasta and dim-sum-cart small plates
TipThe bar seats see the dim-sum cart first and route directly to the cellar; book bar over table if you want both.