EASY STREET Wine & Champagne
Jakobstraße 10, 70182 Stuttgart, Germany
Best Wine Bars in Stuttgart
Stuttgart’s wine scene blends centuries-old Württemberg viticulture with modern urban bars. This guide lists 11 wine bars—intimate cellars, Champagne bars and neighborhood Weinstuben—ideal for tasting Riesling, Trollinger and Lemberger while exploring Mitte, Bad Cannstatt and Feuersee.
11 venues
4.7 avg
Champagne
Easy Street Cocktailbar
Weberstraße 11D, 70182 Stuttgart, Germany
Vins Weinhandel
Dorotheenstraße 2, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
Feinkostbar L’Hommage
Leonhardstraße 6, 70182 Stuttgart, Germany
Kabi Weinbar
Schloßstraße 63A, 70176 Stuttgart, Germany
Schwarz Weiß Bar
Wilhelmstraße 8A, 70182 Stuttgart, Germany
Weinstube Zur Kiste
Kanalstraße 2, 70182 Stuttgart, Germany
Colvino Stuttgart
Eberhardstraße 35, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
Ve_Vinobar
Eduard-Breuninger-Straße 6, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
Gian Paolo e Marco
Steinstraße 2, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
Suessholz - Stuttgart
Wilhelmspl. 3, 70182 Stuttgart, Germany
Wine Culture in Stuttgart
Stuttgart sits at the heart of Württemberg, one of Germany’s historic wine regions. Vineyards cling to the city’s terraces and slopes—places like Uhlbach, Rotenberg and Untertürkheim have shaped a local culture that prizes Trollinger, Lemberger (Blaufränkisch) and distinctive Württemberg Rieslings. Wine here is not an import; it’s part of everyday life, poured at family Weinstuben as readily as at modern wine bars.
That combination of village tradition and urban refinement gives Stuttgart its lively wine personality. You’ll find classic wood-beamed Weinstuben serving regional vintages alongside sleek Champagne and natural-wine bars in Mitte and West. Festivals such as the Stuttgarter Weindorf celebrate the region’s growers annually at Schlossplatz, and many wine bars partner directly with local producers for single-vineyard flights and new-release tastings. Whether you prefer a rustic Kachelofen tavern or a minimalist tasting counter, Stuttgart’s wine culture rewards curiosity and local-focused drinking.
Where to drink wine in Stuttgart
Mitte and Feuersee are natural starting points: narrow streets and plazas host intimate bars where by-the-glass lists rotate to showcase Württemberg varietals and international bottles. West and Killesberg attract a younger crowd and offer contemporary wine bars and cocktail hybrids like EASY STREET Wine & Champagne and Easy Street Cocktailbar, each known for sparkling selections and small-plate pairings. For traditional vibes, head toward Bad Cannstatt and Untertürkheim, where wine taverns lean into regional specialties.
Vaihingen and Degerloch bring quieter, neighborhood-focused bars—great when you want to linger over a Lemberger or Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder). In Feuerbach and Stuttgart-Ost you’ll find independent retailers/delis such as Vins Weinhandel and Colvino Stuttgart that double as tasting rooms. For a refined tasting, Feinkostbar L’Hommage and Kabi Weinbar offer curated flights and seasonal food pairings. If you’re mapping a night out, mix a Weinstube Zur Kiste stop for traditional fare with a later visit to Schwarz Weiß Bar for modern small plates and a natural-wine list.
What to Look For
A great Stuttgart wine bar balances regional focus and variety. Look for bars that feature Württemberg producers—Trollinger, Lemberger, Riesling and Spätburgunder—alongside thoughtful imports. By-the-glass diversity is a good sign: multiple whites, light reds and a sparkling or two let you taste broadly without committing to a bottle. Tasting flights are especially useful here because they highlight single-vineyard differences across steep, urban terroirs.
Atmosphere matters: a warm, knowledgeable host or sommelier who can recommend local growers transforms a list into an education. Food-pairing options—house-made charcuterie, Swabian bites like Maultaschen or Spätzle, and seasonal small plates—indicate a bar that understands terroir and texture. Finally, check for cellar tastings, winemaker nights and links to local vintners; these experiences make Stuttgart’s bars more than places to drink, they make them gateways into Württemberg’s living wine tradition.
When do wine bars in Stuttgart open and close?
11 of the 11 wine bars listed in Stuttgart publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 4 pm and closes at 11:30 pm on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 2 venues in Stuttgart (18% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 6 on Monday. 2 open seven days a week.
10 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. EASY STREET Wine & Champagne closes latest, at 2 am.
At the other end of the day, Gian Paolo e Marco opens earliest, at 9 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Stuttgart actually say
The 11 rated wine bars in Stuttgart carry 3,125 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.73 out of 5 and the median is 4.7, and 10 venues hold 4.5 or better — 91% of the list.
Easy Street Cocktailbar carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 4.9 from 153 reviews. Schwarz Weiß Bar is the most reviewed address in Stuttgart, at 826.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
How much do wine bars in Stuttgart cost?
Price level is published for 4 of the 11 wine bars in Stuttgart, and it splits as follows: 3 moderate (75%), 1 upmarket (25%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.
The specialisations that recur most often in Stuttgart are Champagne (1). Filtering the list above by one of those is usually a faster route to the right shop than sorting by rating.
Stuttgart compared with the rest of Germany
Stuttgart accounts for 11 of the 143 wine bars we list across Germany, spread over 10 cities.
Sunday is harder here than elsewhere: 18% of venues in Stuttgart open on Sunday against 42% nationally, 24 points lower.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Stuttgart | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 11 | 143 |
| Mean rating | 4.73 | 4.69 |
| Open on Sunday | 18% | 42% |
| Median closing time | 11:30 pm | 12 am |
Where to look next from Stuttgart
Other wine venues in Stuttgart: 13 wine restaurants, 20 wine shops, 16 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in Germany are Essen (19), Cologne (18), Dortmund (17), Hamburg (17), Berlin (17). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Stuttgart has 11 wine bars on this list, averaging 4.73 out of 5 across 3,125 reviews. The median address opens at 4 pm and closes at 11:30 pm; 2 of the 11 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, Easy Street Cocktailbar is the highest-rated address with a real review base (4.9 from 153).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in Germany: age, tax and trading rules
Germany is the exception on age in this directory: §9 of the Jugendschutzgesetz allows the sale of wine, beer and sparkling wine from 16, and reserves 18 for spirits. Everywhere else on this site the wine counter is 18.
Still wine carries no excise duty in Germany at all — the Zoll levies none on it. Sparkling wine is a different product in tax law and carries the Schaumweinsteuer at €136 per hectolitre for anything at or above 6% ABV, which is €1.02 on a 0.75 l bottle. That single line is why a German Sekt and a still Riesling of the same shelf price are not the same wine in cost terms.
Sunday is the hard constraint. The Ladenschlussgesetz and the state shop-opening laws that replaced it keep retail closed on Sundays and public holidays, with narrow exceptions for stations, airports and a handful of designated Sundays a year. A Sunday bottle in Germany means a petrol station, a station kiosk or a restaurant — not a wine shop.
Sources: Jugendschutzgesetz §9 (gesetze-im-internet.de) · Schaumwein- und Zwischenerzeugnissteuergesetz (gesetze-im-internet.de)
Local Tips
01
Time your visit for Stuttgarter Weindorf
Plan a trip during the Stuttgarter Weindorf (late summer) to taste many Württemberg wines in one place and discover producers you can later visit at local wine bars.
02
Try regional pairings
Order Swabian bites—Maultaschen, Spätzle or local sausages—alongside Lemberger or Trollinger to experience classic regional pairings that highlight local terroir.
03
Use public transport and walk
Stuttgart’s S-Bahn and U-Bahn connect neighborhoods; park near a station and walk between bars in Mitte, Feuersee and West to explore multiple venues in one evening.
04
Reserve for weekend tastings
Popular wine bars fill up on Friday and Saturday. Book ahead for tasting flights, winemaker events or tables at small, cellar-style venues like Feinkostbar L’Hommage or Kabi Weinbar.
FAQ
Stuttgart’s curated wine scene includes 11 notable wine bars featured here, ranging from traditional Weinstuben to contemporary Champagne and natural-wine bars. The city’s proximity to Württemberg vineyards means many venues focus on local producers and by-the-glass tasting options.
Prioritize Württemberg specialties: Trollinger (a light, juicy red), Lemberger (Blaufränkisch) for spicier, structured reds, and regional Rieslings for zesty whites. Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) and local Schillerwein blends also appear frequently on Stuttgart lists.
Prices vary. Many neighborhood wine bars offer affordable by-the-glass pours and tasting flights; boutique Champagne bars or tasting menus cost more. Expect mid-range prices in Mitte and premium pricing at specialized bars like Champagne-focused venues.
Yes. Most wine bars provide small plates, local charcuterie, and Swabian dishes such as Maultaschen or Spätzle. Some venues focus on fine pairings with seasonal menus, while others offer deli-style snacks—ideal for sampling multiple wines without a full meal.
Spring through autumn is lively: vineyard views and outdoor seating become attractive. The Stuttgarter Weindorf in late summer is a highlight. Weeknights are quieter for relaxed tastings; weekends fill up, so reservations are advised for popular spots.
Yes—many wine bars in Stuttgart, especially those in central neighborhoods, are English-friendly. Staff at well-established venues and tourist-area bars typically speak English and can guide tastings; in smaller Weinstuben, a few local phrases go a long way.
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