Sippin'

Sip, sip, sip it up! I just LOVE sippin' on some wine, especially really good wine. Talk about a hidden gem! This wine bar is hidden from plain view and tucked away in the Excelsior/Outer Mission. Some friends and I discovered this little gem while looking for a place to have a nightcap. Sippin' Wine Bar is located on the second floor of the Bottoms Up Bar, but the vibe is totally different. Not sure if the two bars are actually affiliated, but they are like night and day. The stairs leading up to the bar are lit up and the interior of the bar is just absolutely gorgeous! It's spacious and low lit with an extremely sexy ambience. The decor is just out of this world! They have the cutest tables and sofas. The lamps and artwork are very unique but visually appealing, and the tables are set with candles that create a very sensual vibe. There's a small but adorable little patio where you can relax and get some air. The interior designer deserves a pat on the back AND a few glasses of wine (wink wink). Speaking of wine, they have tons and tons of it! Their selection is extensive and they make it really obvious with all of their lovely wine bottles that are on display. I really enjoyed their Angeline Pinot Noir as well as the Kungfu Girl Riesling. They serve food here as well. We had just come from dinner, but a few of us who shall remain nameless (cough cough) were still hangry and ordered garlic noodles, garlic fries, and tater tots. Yep, somebody's breath was stankin' but it wasn't mine! Although I didn't try any of the food,It smelled wonderful. There was no foodleft behind, so I'm assuming that it was delicious! The owner Shirley was fantastic! She happily hosted our group and let us sample several different wines from her collection. She mingled with us as well and talked about the business. The bar is still relatively new and opened a little over 2 years ago, so she is still trying to generate more business. I'm hoping that more people will frequent this place because I really enjoyed it and would love to see it stick around. So glad we stumbled upon this spot, and I'm looking forward to many more future visits.

My group of three ended up here last Friday, March 3rd around 8pm. I had heard about this place from another friend not too long ago, so it was a funny coincidence that I ended up here. The place wasn't very busy, so we managed to grab three seats at the bar.*Hibiki Harmony ($15)*Yamazaki 12 yr ($17)I got the Hibiki Harmony while my girlfriend got the Yamazaki. I believe all the pours are priced for one ounce, but I felt like our pours may have been a little more. I love Japanese whiskey so we also ended up with two pours of Akashi. I never had this whiskey before, so it was fun tasting something new. My third friend (our DD) wasn't drinking, so he just ordered two Tonics ($3 each).The space is beautiful. All wood and glass. I believe they have two private rooms in the back as well. And there's a beautiful wine display / case as one of the walls. I can see myself coming here and enjoying some wine or whiskey while trying some of their snacks. This bar has the nice laid back and chill atmosphere I tend to gravitate towards. The bartenders were also fun and super sweet.Glad I stumbled upon Sippin' Wine Bar. I used to go to the bar downstairs back in the day, but I think I found a fun new spot!

2 bars in one venue... smoky down home sports bar below called Bottoms Up. Chic, modern wine bar up top called Sippin'.Eli exemplified service. He was eager to please, affable and recommended amazing wines and whiskey. He explained that the happy hour wines are open bottles which can be quite exceptional.The cabernet sauvignon had structured tannins offset by lush rich dark fruit. The pinot noir was velvety and also gushing with cherry and dark berries. A grest deal for $5 a pour.But it was the armanac like Yamazaki 12--a Japanese whiskey I've longed to taste since it became infamous, that captivated me. Seductively smooth with sultana like sweet fruit and scintillating nose... it was a treat.The meat and cheese board was Parma ham (?), salami, aged white cheddar and baguette for $5.Awesome find in the neighborhood.

Love the cocktails here, I always come over to get a drink after work just to be relax and chill. There are events sometimes, one day I walked in to the bar there's a band singing. It's pretty nice experience. Btw, their fries and smoked salmon sandwiches are also delicious, sometimes I just want something to eat after a few drinks, and those are perfect for a late night snack.

Sip Wine Bar is awesome. Located upstairs of Bottoms Up. Brought here by my friends who claim their soju is bomb. I have to admit, the soju is bomb.com.I don't drink, but when I do, it has to be sweet. Hence soju being one of the only alcohol related drinks I will actually drink. I tried the Lychee and Watermelon soju. 1 1000ml pitcher is $20. Not bad IMO and it comes in these cute shot glasses. Of the two, the watermelon was my favorite. It is blended with ice and you really couldn't taste the alcohol. It was like a slushie. Tasted fresh and smooth. Definitely gives Tonight Soju Bar some competition. The lychee was pretty good too but this one I could still taste a hint of alcohol. It doesn't have as much ice as the watermelon. Of the two, lychee was my least favorite but they're both good.Dim place and really classy. There are 2 REAL fireplaces, glass dividers (tho idk if that's a good idea for drunk people), clean bathrooms located in the back, a balcony, comfortable couch areas, tables made from wine crates, etc. Cleanliness level pretty much 100/100. You would have never expected something so nice. It makes you feel good about being here. It's not super loud either so you can have a nice conversation with friends.Service is wonderful. The waiter and waitress came to check in on us from time to time. The owner, Shirley, is such a delight. She's very friendly and super nice. She would make sure you're comfortable and have everything you need from more drinks to water. She also speaks Chinese if anyone is wondering. If you ordered wine, she would give a small background to the wine you're about to drink.Sip Wine Bar is simply amazing. I would recommend this place for people who want to have drinks with friends and have a good time.

My girlfriend and I were in SF when it started POURING rain. It was windy and dumping cats and dogs. We had to drive back to the South Bay, but decided to take shelter here. We walked up the stairs and entered a bar that kinda seemed like something out of an asian gang film. It was very trendy and intimidating in the beginning. However, once the bartender came around, he really lightened the tone and made it feel welcoming. It is low lit, and has low booths all around.They have quite a selection of wines, and a few beers bottled and on tap. She went for the wine, I stuck with my beers. They have Duvel on tap which was a nice plus. They also let her taste a few wines before making a choice on what she wanted to drink. We also had some small bites. I picked the calamari and she picked the garlic fries. Both of which were very tasty for bar food. The prices for the beers and wines didn't break the bank and were very reasonably priced.Overall: If I find myself in the Mission and have a hankering for a beer and some bar bites, this is a good place to stop by.

Who says you can't discover hidden gems by accident? Sippin' Wine Bar is the epitome of a hidden gem. Opened for only two years in San Francisco's Excelsior District by personable owner Shirley, Sippin' has a lot going for it including a sleek and sexy interior with multiple areas for parties both big and small to sit and relax as well as an incomparable in-depth wine list which would take multiple return trips to parse through. We came on a rare very warm Friday evening as me and my fellow dining companions finished our dinner at a nearby restaurant on Mission Street and we were all still aching to let the good times roll for a little while longer and a simple Yelp search on our phone for wine bars on Mission Street yielded Sippin', and after looking at the reviews and the pictures from our fellow Yelpers we were all sold. After a quick jaunt up Mission Street we were already there at the foot of Bottoms Up Sports Bar on the first level and then a walk up a lit flight of stairs you'll find Sippin'. Since it was so hot even after 9pm, there was not a single customer in sight so our group of eight had the entire floor to ourselves.Owner Shirley treated our group like VIPs making sure we all had their multitude of menus, including their food menu from the restaurant downstairs, their wine flight menu, their liquor menu, and their wine menu by glass or by bottle. Some of us mentioned we liked wines on the sweeter side and Shirley insisted we try both a Riesling she recommended called Kung Fu Girl which was from Washington state and had flavors of apricot, kumquat, nectarine and lime leaves. At forty dollars for a bottle split between five in our party it was at a solid price point and the taste had a mild intensity with a long drier finish. I personally am a Moscoto fan and Shirley insisted I try the Smoking Loon Moscato which had the both the aroma and flavor of honeysuckle, peaches and mandarin oranges. A glass was only $8.50 and tasted like honey. Everyone in our party ordered what they wanted from 17 year old Japanese whiskey to a nice glass of Cabernet to a Prosecco by the small bottle. Some in our party even felt in the mood to order food to go with their glasses of bubbly, so we went with the garlic noodles ($8) which were sauteed in a roasted garlic and butter sauce, topped with chopped pine nuts and the truffle tater tots and fries ($9) which were drizzles in truffle oil topped with Parmesan cheese. The tater tots were a fun spin on the traditional family side dish and I would consider ordering them a second time. The menu had a lot of options I'd consider getting the next time I go to Sippin'. In fact there's a lot to try when it comes to Sippin', Shirley has a great wine program going on with a cast amount of inventory and knowledge that could wet your pallet no matter with kind of wine floats your boat. It's not located in the best neighborhood in San Francisco, but the fact that it's not overrun with San Francisco techies makes it all the most unique. Shirley is proud of her burgeoning establishment, as she should be, they host parties and events, she just needs to get a website going with an updated list of all the wines and liquor they serve, soon Sippin' Wine Bar won't be a hidden gem much longer.

Been here once on a date night and the vibe was cute; fast forward 2 years later this venue popped in my head while I planned my husbands 40th birthday party. Shirley the owner, was really nice and easy going when it came to reserving the date for the party. First meeting she asked that I bring $500 for the deposit on the date/ venue. She had me pick a door password as she was going to have security at the door; which day of the party- there was NO security provided. She asked that if she were to cater sliced baguettes and cold cuts she would not charge an extra 20% service fee. Which did not look appetizing. If we decided to bring outside food and cake she would charge 20% for each invoice provided. Our party started at 6pm, Shirley could only open the doors at 4pm so my family and I were rushing to set up decorations. The nagging started as she kept asking questions about where the food was from and not moving weird decor she had up. I then provided her an invoice of $250 for food catered and she was not happy about what I spent on food so she charged me $500 for her "service fee" which she provided NO service for. All throughout the night she kept flagging me down about turning down the music and one of her bathrooms being clogged. In the mist of entertaining family and friends, she then said she would have to call a plumber and that it would be at my expense. She had one of her bartenders pull out the generic contract I signed at the beginning of this reservation and said that any damages would be at the renters fault. But clogged toilets happen in a business - and the toilet was faulty already when we arrived to the venue. Luckily, I have great friends that helped unclog her mess. All in all, the minimum to rent out the bar upstairs was $2k. But DEFINITELY NOT WORTH THE HEADACHE of being chased around the whole fucking night and blamed for toilet issues and the up charge of the $500 of some made up number for service fee even though an invoice was provided! Just avoid this place if you're looking to throw a party. It's already stressful enough and she literally did not stop nagging; I couldn't even hold a conversation with anyone because she was always there asking or complaining about something.

In all good conscience, I cannot give this place 5 stars, and there's no option for 3.5 stars so I'm opting for 3 stars, not 4 stars since their wine selection is closer to 2 stars.... let me explain.Decor is really amazing. It's a combination of posh, tranquil, and hip. The service is great too: friendly, expeditious and professional.But what kills me is their wine. Comparative to their decor and service, they have the worst wine selections. If you know wine, you'd be gravely disappointed, and would give 1 star. Most wines featured on their menu are $8-15 at Safeway or retail. The mark up is crazy. I ordered a bottle of Zin which retails for $8.99, and paid $60 there. And every wine is overwhelmingly distasteful. Like who selects these wines. I can think of a dozen $10 wines that'll triumph over any of their cheap overpriced wines.Yeah, I'd probably go back for their great ambience and service. BTW, the good is decent too... but their wine.... oie vay.....

We love the ambience and spaciousness of Sippin' Wine Bar. We threw a birthday party here for a friend. We worked with Shirley to reserve the date and ordered some appetizers ahead of time. We brought in a cake for a small fee and were able to bring some table decorations. The party was a success. Thank you Shirley for all your help and hospitality!