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spots 11–20 of 100 · posted tue 13 oct

new york.

10 natural wine spots in new york, numbered 11–20 of 100. 9 have proof on file at isitfunky: The Ten Bells, Wildair, The Four Horsemen, The Ten Bells Brooklyn, Estela, Frenchette, Bar Oliver, Cellar 36 and Frog Wine Bar.

9/10 · proof on file

  1. 11/100

    The Ten Bells

    lower east side

    natural wine only since the start. $1 oysters, carafes.

    see the proof →map
  2. 12/100

    Wildair

    lower east side

    the contra team's natural wine bar.

    see the proof →map
  3. 13/100

    williamsburg

    built on natural producers. the template a lot of bars copied.

    see the proof →map
  4. 14/100

    bushwick

    the brooklyn sibling of the ten bells.

    see the proof →map
  5. 15/100

    Estela

    nolita

    ignacio mattos' wine-driven small plates.

    see the proof →map
  6. 16/100

    Frenchette

    tribeca

    brasserie with a natural-leaning list.

    see the proof →map
  7. 17/100

    Buvette

    west village

    jody williams' tiny gastrothèque.

    not on the map yet

  8. 18/100

    Bar Oliver

    two bridges

    vermouth, steak frites, basque pintxos.

    see the proof →map
  9. 19/100

    Cellar 36

    two bridges

    oysters, natural wines, happy hour.

    see the proof →map
  10. 20/100

    Frog

    bed-stuy

    backyard, pool table, natural wine.

    see the proof →map

the badges

proven list
we read the full wine list and most of it is natural.
proof on file
a dated source says it pours natural wine.
checked by us / visited
we checked it ourselves, or went.
vetted
a credible sighting, not proof yet.

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