Downtown Napa · Napa4.9 · 247
John Anthony Vineyards
Downtown Napa tasting lounge open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
$$$Walk-in OK
Downtown Napa Wineries
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About Downtown Napa
Downtown Napa lets you taste wines from across the valley without driving between estates. The walkable First Street corridor combines tasting rooms with restaurants and shops — perfect for a relaxed afternoon or as a home base for your wine country trip.
Downtown Napa has transformed from a quiet agricultural town into a vibrant tasting district. The First Street corridor and surrounding blocks now host dozens of tasting rooms, bringing the wines of Napa Valley to an urban, walkable setting.
These tasting rooms offer a different experience from estate wineries — you can sample wines from multiple producers in a single afternoon, all within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and the Napa River.
Top Experiences in Downtown Napa
- Walking the First Street tasting room corridor
- Dinner at one of downtown's acclaimed restaurants
- Combining urban tastings with the Napa Valley Wine Train
- Oxbow Public Market for food, wine, and artisan goods
Local Tip
Downtown Napa is the only place in the valley where you can walk between multiple tasting rooms without driving. Start at Oxbow Public Market for lunch, then work your way down First Street. Tasting fees here tend to be lower than at estate wineries.
Known For
Urban tasting rooms, Multi-winery walks, Restaurant scene
Terroir
Urban tasting rooms representing wines from across Napa Valley's AVAs
Best Time to Visit
Year-round; indoor tasting rooms mean weather doesn't matter
Wineries in Downtown Napa
4 wineries to explore — sorted by rating, verified wineries first.
Downtown Napa · Napa4.8 · 397
JaM Cellars
John and Michele Truchard built a wine and music studio on First Street in downtown Napa.
Dog OK
$$From $45
Downtown Napa · Napa4.8 · 262
Brown Downtown Napa
Brown Downtown opened in 2017 to pour Zinfandels from the family's Chiles Valley ranch.
$$Walk-in OK
Downtown Napa · Napa4.7 · 230
St Clair Brown Winery & Brewery
Founded in 2010 by Elaine St. Clair and Laina Brown, this urban winery makes both wine and beer.
$From $25
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★★★★★
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